2018Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Storage and transport methods for camera rigs on production trucks
What the thread found
- A foam pad built onto a truck shelf can provide adequate protection for a rig without requiring a separate hard case purchase.
- Keeping a rig on a cart during shooting while secured with a magic arm is a viable approach that some operators prefer.
- Storing a rig on a dedicated truck shelf instead of a cart reduces the risk of equipment loss if the cart becomes unsecured during transport.
- A custom-built protective enclosure can be a cost-effective alternative to commercial cases for rig transport.
- Allocating dedicated shelf space for rigs allows camera assistants to use carts for other production gear.
- Inadequate securing of carts during truck maintenance or transport can result in equipment spillage and potential rig damage.
Depends on
- The experience of cart spillage is described as rare, so the actual frequency of this risk is unclear.
- No specific details provided about the protective capabilities of different storage methods under various transport conditions.
- Preferences appear highly dependent on individual show requirements and crew preferences.