Hey all,
I'm beginning the long, slow process of not only starting on dotBoom season 2, but reworking just about every aspect of the way I produced the show. As part of that, I'm turning my eye to camerawork, which is to say I want to have some camera work in dB 2 (and the others I'm planning). One thing I'm wondering is about camera rigs. Since I'll be able this time to have a properly heighted set, and sets of a size to allow for moving camera shots. As such, I'm thinking of handheld rigs.
Is there a standard for these? I know I could put a regular tripod on a raised platform, but I'd love to have a handicam-style setup, allowing a camera operator to walk around the puppets without a need for elaborate constructions. I've seen some neat home-made ones, but they've all been for standard heights. I don't know if I'd need a telescoping rig or what.
Any thoughts?
I'm beginning the long, slow process of not only starting on dotBoom season 2, but reworking just about every aspect of the way I produced the show. As part of that, I'm turning my eye to camerawork, which is to say I want to have some camera work in dB 2 (and the others I'm planning). One thing I'm wondering is about camera rigs. Since I'll be able this time to have a properly heighted set, and sets of a size to allow for moving camera shots. As such, I'm thinking of handheld rigs.
Is there a standard for these? I know I could put a regular tripod on a raised platform, but I'd love to have a handicam-style setup, allowing a camera operator to walk around the puppets without a need for elaborate constructions. I've seen some neat home-made ones, but they've all been for standard heights. I don't know if I'd need a telescoping rig or what.
Any thoughts?