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Camera car mount

Also known as car mount, vehicle camera rig, process trailer mount.

A purpose-built rig that secures a camera to a vehicle or vehicle-mounted platform for controlled moving photography.

In practice

The camera, lens, vibration isolation, vehicle structure, speed, route, permits, communication, secondary retention, and operator position are planned as one system. Suction devices alone are not a safety plan.

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Sources

  1. Griptionary: Grip and Gaffer Slang Terms Glossary · Matthews Studio Equipment
  2. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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