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Old January 20th, 2012, 07:17 AM   #1
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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
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Old January 20th, 2012, 07:29 AM   #2
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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.
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Old January 20th, 2012, 08:02 AM   #3
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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.
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Old January 20th, 2012, 10:32 AM   #4
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Re: Best jib for filming in nightclubs?

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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
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Old March 9th, 2012, 03:44 PM   #5
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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.
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Old October 21st, 2012, 08:25 PM   #6
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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.
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