Camera equipment and techniques used in television production for vehicle-mounted shots

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2005General Discussion forum

21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

A Steadicam mounted on a vehicle was used to capture moving shots of motorcycles during production of American Chopper.
Top Gear road test footage was shot using Sony IMX format cameras.
Some episodes of Top Gear may have included film-based camera work alongside digital formats.
Camera car shots in Top Gear appear to use a small jib arm stabilization system rather than vehicle-mounted Steadicam.
Color grading and gradient filters are applied in post-production to enhance the visual appearance of outdoor footage on television shows.

The exact stabilization method used for Top Gear camera car shots remains uncertain based on available discussion.
The observation about film versus digital shooting in Top Gear is speculative and limited to specific regional broadcast versions.
Technical specifications of the jib arm and stabilization methods are not detailed.