2007Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Securing camera rigs in transport trucks without full cases
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A four-inch thick foam pad with a custom cutout sized to the rig can be laid on a truck shelf and secured with a sandbag placed across the post to prevent movement during transport.
- A plywood case lined with foam and featuring velcro attachment points can be assembled for quick rig loading and unloading at the start and end of shooting days.
- Foam padding materials suitable for camera rig protection can be sourced from theatrical set dressing stock or purchased from foam suppliers.
- Commercial solutions exist for camera rig transport and suspension systems.
Depends on
- The sandbag method is presented as field experience from one user and has not been formally tested across different transport conditions.
- The plywood case approach was developed for use during a specific production series and may require custom fabrication to fit different rig configurations.
- Specific supplier locations mentioned are from 2007 and may no longer be current or operational.