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Mounting a camera rig on a Bantam dolly for running profile shots
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A Bantam dolly is a basic Panther dolly equipped with rubber tires suitable for low-budget productions
- Hard mounting a camera rig to a tripod on a dolly typically involves Bazookas (specialized mounting brackets) and a Mitchell Base with levelers
- A vehicle mount adapter is needed to attach a camera arm to the dolly setup if the arm has a standard socket block
- Operating from a camera vest while seated in a trailer being towed behind a vehicle is a viable alternative when proper dolly mounting equipment is unavailable due to budget constraints
Depends on
- The original poster did not specify what camera arm or equipment was being used, making complete technical guidance impossible
- The successful shot was achieved without the recommended Bazookas and flat plate due to budget limitations, suggesting the ideal setup may not be essential in all circumstances
- This was a student film production with grips of uncertain experience level