Best jib for filming in nightclubs? at DVinfo.net

Matt Shefford · January 20th, 2012, 07:17 AM

We film a tone of gigs in nightclubs using sliders etc but want to try
Using a crane, clubs are really tight but for big gigs
We get ropes off stage areas so we will be limited to say a 6ft to 8th jib

Was thinking about testing an eBay crane for the hell of it

Or should I straight up use a Kessler?

Has anyone ever used a jib in a club? Will also
Use it for festivals

Robin Davies-Rollinson · January 20th, 2012, 07:29 AM

I've just bought the Hague K-12 Multijib, which gives you three different jib lengths of about 4, 8 or 12 feet.
It also depends on the weight of your camera that you intend using on it. It will take up to 14Kg including the pan/tilt head.

Chris Medico · January 20th, 2012, 08:02 AM

I've used a Kessler for shooting videos in night clubs. You can also get enough parts to do a 5', 8', or 12' setup. You may not need 12' for the height but its nice when you want to reach out over things.

You can get some awesome shots flying over the crowd with a jib and a remote pan head.

Charles Papert · January 20th, 2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Medico

You can get some awesome shots flying over the crowd with a jib and a remote pan head.

For sure, just keep mindful of the liability of doing so:

Dangerous Minds | Some bad mojo at SXSW: Giant camera crane crashes into crowd injuring several people

Dylan Couper · March 9th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Check out the Comely Crane. Variable lengths, adjustable in seconds by sliding it. Sets up in about 2 minutes, only 1 part (plus tripod) so no bolts to lose in a dark nightclub, decent mechanical tilt, very easy to balance. I own one, quite decent for a relatively low price. B&H sells them.

Andrew James · October 21st, 2012, 08:25 PM

You an use a jib actually. some jibs on clubs are built in and is controlled via technical support. if you will manually control it, it could e very hard.

January 20th, 2012, 07:17 AM	#1
Matt Shefford Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 40	Best jib for filming in nightclubs? We film a tone of gigs in nightclubs using sliders etc but want to try Using a crane, clubs are really tight but for big gigs We get ropes off stage areas so we will be limited to say a 6ft to 8th jib Was thinking about testing an eBay crane for the hell of it Or should I straight up use a Kessler? Has anyone ever used a jib in a club? Will also Use it for festivals

January 20th, 2012, 07:29 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: Best jib for filming in nightclubs? I've just bought the Hague K-12 Multijib, which gives you three different jib lengths of about 4, 8 or 12 feet. It also depends on the weight of your camera that you intend using on it. It will take up to 14Kg including the pan/tilt head. __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

January 20th, 2012, 08:02 AM	#3
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Best jib for filming in nightclubs? I've used a Kessler for shooting videos in night clubs. You can also get enough parts to do a 5', 8', or 12' setup. You may not need 12' for the height but its nice when you want to reach out over things. You can get some awesome shots flying over the crowd with a jib and a remote pan head. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

March 9th, 2012, 03:44 PM	#5
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Re: Best jib for filming in nightclubs? Check out the Comely Crane. Variable lengths, adjustable in seconds by sliding it. Sets up in about 2 minutes, only 1 part (plus tripod) so no bolts to lose in a dark nightclub, decent mechanical tilt, very easy to balance. I own one, quite decent for a relatively low price. B&H sells them. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 21st, 2012, 08:25 PM	#6
Andrew James New Boot Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 16	Re: Best jib for filming in nightclubs? You an use a jib actually. some jibs on clubs are built in and is controlled via technical support. if you will manually control it, it could e very hard.