2004General Discussion forum
Camera equipment and techniques used in the film 'The Forgotten'
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A FlyCam was rigged between two rooftops to capture a tracking shot approximately 16 stories overhead following an actor being chased down a street before entering a supermarket
- An Akela crane with a 75-foot arm was used to film overhead shots in Prospect Park that gave the impression of surveillance from above, including shots cruising over tree canopies
- Bungee-mounted cameras, handheld rigs, and Techno cranes were employed throughout the production
- Long lens photography was used extensively
- A dual dolly counter-balance rig can be set up on opposing sloped surfaces to maintain stable camera movement on uneven terrain
Depends on
- The discussion focuses on one specific film production from 2004
- Not all camera operators worked with all equipment discussed
- Some shots' directorial intent was not clarified in the exchange