2007Operating forum
Wind protection methods for camera stabilization rigs
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Double net wind blockers reduce wind effect more effectively than solid barriers and allow grip crew to see the operator and rig
- A V-shaped configuration of 4x4 barriers positioned behind the operator creates a pocket of calm air by redirecting wind around the setup
- Single net barriers block approximately half a stop of wind while double nets block a full stop
- Antlers attachments increase rig inertia without significantly adding weight and serve as an alternative to gyro stabilization
- Using four double nets arranged to protect both top and bottom of the rig provides comprehensive wind protection in extreme conditions
- Double net construction is preferable to solid barriers because nets break up wind swirls whereas solids create turbulent air circulation around the rig
Depends on
- Experience reports are anecdotal from operators in different conditions
- The effectiveness of different configurations depends on wind direction and intensity
- Antlers design specifications and construction methods are not detailed beyond mentions of rigidity requirement