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Using utility vehicles for filming 5K running shots
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A receiver hitch mount can be hard-mounted to a 2-inch receiver hitch for stable camera placement on utility vehicles.
- Having a spotter with a monitor positioned in the vehicle can relay instructions to the driver and monitor camera operator safety during moving shots.
- Polaris Ranger vehicles offer better suspension and speed regulation compared to Kawasaki Mule models for this application.
- Communication between the camera operator and driver is necessary when shooting from the rear of a moving vehicle.
Depends on
- Limited headroom was noted when mounting equipment on at least one vehicle configuration.
- No detailed specifications provided on intercom requirements or specific suspension modifications needed.
- Only general comparative observations made between vehicle models without quantified performance data.