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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your Irish production.
Here is how this works in practice. Specialty rigs are purpose-built car platforms designed for mounting cameras and capturing dynamic driving, chase, and motion sequences. From Russian arms and camera cars to process trailers and insert cars, these rigs enable complex moving shots that would be impossible with standard gear.
Here is the short of it. We source specialty camera rigs and cars from skilled local operators who know the safety and tech needs of car-mounted filming. Our team sets up rig availability, tech specs, and logistics to make sure your unit can capture dynamic vehicular sequences safely and efficiently.
Capabilities
Specialty Equipment
Vehicle rigs, cable systems, motion control, and custom solutions.
Advanced Rigging Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Shot Consultation
Knowing your vision and talking about the specific shots you need to achieve.
Rig Selection
Recommending the right specialty gear and rigging solutions for your shots.
Safety Planning
Full safety planning and risk assessment for specialty rig operation.
Execution Support
Skilled operators and technicians to make sure safe, successful execution.
On Location
Russian Arm, Edge Arm, Black Arm, camera cars, low-loader trailers, and Phantom Veo and Flex 4K high-speed cameras prepped through TVM Ireland and cross-border London under CTA
Here is how this works in practice. Specialty camera rigs in Ireland route through TVM Ireland Dublin (the deepest Russian Arm partner inventory in Ireland used across Banshees of Inisherin chase work. Vikings Ashford battle sequences. Foundation Apple TV+ second-unit) and Pyramid Camera Dublin (Movi Pro. DJI Ronin 4D. Ronin 2 specialty gimbal rigs for Normal People HBO and The Quiet Girl 2022 Oscar-nominated). For Russian Arm, Edge Arm, and Black Arm 24-foot camera-car rigs we cross-border to London via the Common Travel Area frictionless border with the United Kingdom. Filmotechnic London.
Here is the short of it. Performance Filming London. ARRI Rental London supply same-day under no-carnet UK-start gear movement through Holyhead-Dublin ferry or BFS-LHR air freight. Camera cars and low-loader trailers source through TVM Transport plus cross-border Performance Filming Belfast for Game of Thrones-pattern Northern Irish builds.
Here is the breakdown. Phantom Veo and Phantom Flex 4K high-speed cameras for VFX and impact work source through TVM Ireland Dublin and Pyramid Camera Dublin with NAV ATA carnet imports set up through Revenue Commissioners. Vision Research US stock arrives through DUB Dublin Airport or BFS Belfast Global on carnet records tied to the rental booking. Stunt and effects planning follows IFTSA (Irish Film and Television Stunt Association) protocols for chase. Crash. Rigging work. We set up with Garda Síochána and PSNI for road closures across Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara, Donegal, and Northern Ireland Antrim Coast.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Atlantic maritime climate weatherproofing dictates IP-rated rig housings and wind-load assessments for the sustained 30-50 km/h Atlantic exposure on Cliffs of Moher and Donegal Slieve League. Heritage zone permits at Skellig Michael UNESCO, Giant's Causeway UNESCO, and Newgrange limit rig footprint with OPW and National Monuments pre-approval.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle rigs do you provide?
We supply Russian arms, pursuit arms, and complete chase car setups for car work. Our rigs accommodate many camera packages and give smooth, dynamic movement while shooting driving sequences.
Can you provide cable cam systems?
Yes, we give cable cam and wire cam systems for aerial coverage. These can span many distances and heights, giving smooth horizontal and vertical movement for sports, events, and film production.
What motion control options are available?
We give motion control systems including programmable heads and Bolt-style arms for precise, repeatable camera movements. These are key for VFX work, product shots, and complex choreographed sequences.
Do you build custom rigs?
Yes, our grip and rigging team can design and build custom mounting solutions for unique shot needs. From POV cameras to crash housings, we create solutions for shots that standard gear can't achieve.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs need skilled operators for safe, effective use. We give skilled technicians who know both the gear and the safety needs for specialty rigging work.
What about safety and insurance?
Safety is paramount with specialty rigs. We conduct thorough risk assessments, give appropriate safety gear, and make sure all rigging work meets Irish safety rules. Full insurance is ready.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland that need this often pair it with Production Vehicles for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Grip Equipment and Power Distribution Systems.
On Set
Need Specialty Rigs?
Tell us about your shot requirements and we'll find the right solution.