Filming documentaries can be a dream job, but with nightmarish challenges!

Locations can vary wildly: the shoot could be indoors or out, hot or cold, wet or dry, light or dark….the list continues almost without end. When you’re filming camera-shy people or unpredictable wildlife camera support is the last thing that you want to worry about. And all of these challenges assume that you are able to get your equipment to the location in the first place.

So much consideration must be put into the choice of camera support for documentaries. The initial financial outlay is only part of the picture. By going for the “low cost” option, savings may be achieved but these are often at the cost of creativity, adding more cost and time in the edit. The physical limitations of the equipment may restrict what can be produced, or worse still, the opportunity to capture that once in a lifetime picture may be lost, possibly restricting the opportunity for pitching for future productions.

To help you understand and purchase the correct equipment we have produced Vinten’s ‘Essential Guide to Documentary Camera Support’, which is available to download by clicking here.

Alternatively, click the tab above to browse our case studies to see how and why other camera operators are using Vinten equipment.
 

Philip Dalgoutte is Vinten’s Product Manager.

Philip joined the Vitec Group in 2005 as a Design Engineer.  During his time with the company he has played a pivotal role in the launch of a multitude of new products including Vinten’s range of encoded pan and tilt heads.  Before his current role he managed the Vinten Radamec range, overseeing the design, development and production of some of the company’s most innovative robotic camera support systems.

Philip has a unique insight into the Vinten product range and is happy to help with any more product specific questions or comments that you may have.  Simply fill in your details below and your message will be sent directly to Philip, who will respond personally as soon as possible.

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