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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your Chinese production.
Specialty rigs are purpose-built car platforms that mount cameras and capture fast driving, chase, and motion shots. From Russian arms and camera cars to process trailers and insert cars, these rigs make complex moving shots that standard gear simply cannot.
We source specialty camera rigs and cars from skilled local operators who know the safety and tech needs of car-mounted filming. Our team lines up rig availability, tech specs, and logistics so your unit can shoot fast vehicle sequences safely and well.
Capabilities
Specialty Equipment
Vehicle rigs, cable systems, motion control, and custom solutions.
Advanced Rigging Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Shot Consultation
We learn your vision and talk through the exact shots you need.
Rig Selection
We match the right specialty gear and rigging setups to your shots.
Safety Planning
Full safety planning and risk assessment for specialty rig operation.
Execution Support
Skilled operators and technicians keep every shot safe and on target.
On Location
Russian arms, DJI aerial and cable-cam rigs across Chinese productions
Specialty rigs in China sit at a unique crossroads. DJI is based in Shenzhen, and the country is the world's top maker of cinema-grade drones. DJI Inspire 3, Mavic 3 Cine and Ronin 4D aerial and gimbal kits are stocked deeply at Beijing and Shanghai rental houses, with same-day or next-morning access. Chapman/Leonard cranes, Action Group and Filmotechnic Russian Arms, MovieBird and Pegasus telescopic cranes, and Cineflex or Shotover helicopter mounts are rarer locally. Most are imported per project under China Customs ATA carnets from Korea, Japan or Brazil.
Our rental team handles the customs paperwork, in-country logistics and bonded warehouse handoffs that keep these rigs landing on schedule. Cable cam, wire-cam and motion-control systems meet the precise rig demands of Chinese tech-product photography. DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi and OPPO launches often order Bolt-style arms for repeatable VFX-grade moves on tight studio schedules.
Working in China brings layers of rules most foreign shoots underrate. CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) drone permits are required for any aerial work. No-fly zones around Beijing, military sites and provincial airports need weeks of lead time and licensed Chinese drone pilots on each flight. Action-car work near Tiananmen Square, the Bund or the Forbidden City needs Public Security Bureau planning plus Cultural Relics Bureau sign-off.
On the ground, the picture gets more specific. Our rental team pairs rigs with skilled Chinese operators who hold CAAC certifications and speak the local language to brief safety officers. We run risk assessments aligned with Chinese on-set safety rules, and we set up insurance, bonded transport between locations, and live support through wrap for the inevitable schedule slip.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle rigs do you provide?
We supply Russian arms, pursuit arms, and full chase car setups for car work. Our rigs take many camera packages and give smooth, lively movement while you shoot driving sequences.
Can you provide cable cam systems?
Yes, we provide cable cam and wire cam systems for aerial coverage. They span long distances and heights, and give smooth level and vertical movement for sports, events, and film shoots.
What motion control options are available?
We provide motion control systems, including programmable heads and Bolt-style arms, for precise, repeatable camera moves. They are vital for VFX work, product shots, and complex staged sequences.
Do you build custom rigs?
Yes, our grip and rigging team can design and build custom mounts for unusual shot needs. From POV cameras to crash housings, we build rigs for shots that standard gear cannot reach.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs need skilled operators to run safely and well. We provide trained technicians who know both the gear and the safety needs of specialty rigging work.
What about safety and insurance?
Safety comes first with specialty rigs. We run thorough risk assessments, supply the right safety gear, and make sure all rigging work meets Chinese safety rules. Full insurance is ready.
Related Services
Productions in China 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
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