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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your Italian production.
Specialty rigs are car platforms built to mount cameras and capture 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 can't.
We source specialty rigs and cars from skilled local operators who know the safety and tech needs of car-mounted filming. Our team handles rig availability, tech specs, and logistics, so your unit can shoot driving sequences safely and fast.
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 recommend the right specialty gear and rigging for your shots.
Safety Planning
Full safety planning and risk checks for every specialty rig job.
Execution Support
Skilled operators and technicians who keep the work safe and smooth.
On Location
Russian Arms, cable-cam and water rigs across Italian terrain
Specialty rig work in Italy draws on a tight network of operators around Rome and Milan. These include Action Group, Cinegrip and the freelance Russian Arm operators who serve feature shoots out of Cinecittà and Mediaset.
Our team sets up Russian Arms and pursuit-arm chase-car rigs for autostrada and Centro Storico driving sequences. Cable-cam and wire-cam systems give aerial coverage across Tuscany hill towns and the canal lines of Venice. We run motion-control rigs for VFX work tied to Cinecittà and Lumiq Turin stages. DJI and Freefly aerial setups are flown by Italian pilots licensed under ENAC. Boat-mount packages cover the Venice canals, Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and Sardinia, and skilled Italian marine crews handle the harbour-master planning that water work always demands.
Safety and permitting drive each rig brief. We file ZTL exemptions for chase cars working Roman streets and set up Soprintendenza approvals when rigs work on or near heritage facades. Our risk assessments align with INAIL safety protocols and CCNL Cinema Audiovisivo crewing rules. Italian rigging key grips, best boys and stunt coordinators are paired with the gear so the operator briefing matches it. Our coordinator manages ferry logistics when a Russian Arm has to cross to Sicily or Sardinia for a feature sequence. Custom rigging covers crash housings, POV cages and Soprintendenza-compliant mounting for shoots inside covered sites. We build these through our partner shops in Rome and Milan to the same broadcast-grade specs Mediaset and Sky Italia shoots specify.
The specialty rigs we supply in Italy cover moves that fixed gear cannot reach. We carry Russian Arms, pursuit-arm chase cars, and process trailers for driving work. Cable-cam and wire-cam systems cover shots high above hill towns and canals. We run motion-control rigs for repeat VFX moves on the Cinecittà and Lumiq Turin stages. Boat-mount kits serve the Venice canals, Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, and Sardinia, where spray beats lighter gear.
Our rental-house network draws on a tight pool of operators around Rome and Milan. Each rig ships with the camera package and mounts your shot list calls for. DJI and Freefly aerial kits are flown by licensed Italian pilots on location. Skilled marine crews handle the harbour-master work that every water shoot needs. Our coordinator plans ferry runs when a Russian Arm must cross to Sicily or Sardinia for a shoot.
Italian rigging key grips, best boys, and stunt coordinators are paired with the gear we supply. They match the operator briefing to the rig before the first take. Custom work covers crash housings, POV cages, and Soprintendenza-compliant mounts for covered heritage sites. We build these through partner shops in Rome and Milan to broadcast-grade specs. Full risk checks and the right safety gear ship with every booking, so the unit shoots driving sequences safely and fast.
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, fluid motion as you shoot driving sequences.
Can you provide cable cam systems?
Yes, we supply cable cam and wire cam systems for aerial coverage. These span many distances and heights, with smooth horizontal and vertical motion for sports, events, and film work.
What motion control options are available?
We supply motion control systems for precise, repeatable camera moves. These include programmable heads and Bolt-style arms, and they 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 mounts for unique shots. From POV cameras to crash housings, we craft setups that standard gear can't pull off.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs need skilled operators to run them safely and well. We supply trained technicians who know both the gear and the safety needs of rigging work.
What about safety and insurance?
Safety comes first with specialty rigs. We run full risk checks and supply the right safety gear. All rigging work meets Italian safety rules, and full insurance is ready.
Related Services
Productions in Italy 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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