Use these gear components to cage your DSLR and make it jump!

Posted by Gini Rigs on August 2nd, 2016

DSLR Cage and other additional camera rigging components are required extensively in film making and professional photography.

Have you observed that when you try to take a fantastic nature shot, the quality cannot beat the shots captured by a professional photographer. You cannot take crystal clear video footage without image shaking because it is very hard to balance the DSLR with your hands.

Similarly in Film making, sometimes you need tracking shots to build horror or suspense. Many times, cinematographer complain that they cannot take a perfect shot in afternoon as sun blocks the camera. You also need flexibility and stability while taking dynamic shots to improve the narrative. Also, there are occasions you may need to rig a heavy camera to avoid wearing of arms and shoulder during lengthy shoots.

Here are items which can help:

Camera dolly

Camera dolly is used extensively to take tracking shots in parallel with the artist movement. The grips on the dolly provides flexibility to capture shots like walking feet with better efficiency. The zoom option ensures to take 3D type shots where audience feel they are moving with the camera also. You can purchase dollies which can travel up and down in a straight line to create more camera movements.

Matte box

These specialized boxes are used at the end of the lens to block the sun or other light sources to prevent lens flare. It can hold glass or plastic filters in front of lenses.

Easy Rig

Ideal to carry a heavy camera for extensive period without discomforting shoulder and arms, Easy Rig is very simple to set up and you can move the camera easily without any issues.

These Rigs are very famous as an additional gear component. You can shot a documentary film with this rig. They are flexible and provide option to create a visual metaphor to thrill the audience that something is going to happen in the next scene or narrative. Many live action thriller, found footage horror movies, and suspense thriller movie scenes use gear component to create amazing scenes. Many Popular movies like Sicario, Blair Witch Project, Cloverfield, and Paranormal activity have used these rigs.

You can buy an offset or straight mount as per your requirements. These rigs are built with flat metal surfaces or rail system. Rail systems are considered as a preferred option because you can attach cage, handle, lens support, focus, and other things to add more efficiency in taking best shots.

You must consider the weight of the rig before picking one for your camera. You must also consider the weight of the camera before purchasing a rig. Other factors include stability, ease of use, and robustness while choosing a rig.   

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