Author: Gavin Marsh

How To Identify Unsafe Rigging Setups On Set

How To Identify Unsafe Rigging Setups On Set

July 22, 2026
A rig can look clean, organized, and professional while still hiding a serious failure point. When I think about how to identify unsafe rigging setups on set, I do not judge one sling or shackle in isolation. I follow the entire load path and then look at who could be exposed if something fails. My […]
Solving Cable Cam Problems During a Live Broadcast

Solving Cable Cam Problems During a Live Broadcast

July 22, 2026
I still remember watching an aerial camera hesitate during a live production while the director was calling for its next shot. The audience saw a conventional camera angle, but behind the scenes, our crew was diagnosing a potentially serious problem. There was no opportunity to stop the program, inspect everything casually, and try again.  We […]
Different Types of Cable Camera Systems For Security Networks

Different Types of Cable Camera Systems For Security Networks

July 22, 2026
A 50-pound broadcast camera suspended by steel lines over 80,000 cheering fans can accelerate to 20 miles per hour in less than two seconds, operating with sub-millimeter positioning precision. Yet, mention “cable camera systems” to a facilities engineer, and they will likely start describing RG59 coaxial runs and Power over Ethernet (PoE) drops. This dual […]
How to Build a Portable Cinema Camera Package From the Ground Up

How to Build a Portable Cinema Camera Package From the Ground Up

July 22, 2026
I have found that building a cinema camera package is less about owning more gear and more about knowing what actually needs to travel with you. A camera can start compact and quickly become a heavy collection of batteries, monitors, cables, rods, and accessories. Once that happens, portability becomes a problem instead of an advantage. […]
Rigging Load Distribution for Film Sets Safety Guide

Rigging Load Distribution for Film Sets: Safety Guide

July 21, 2026
A rig can sit below a stage or studio’s total load capacity and still overload one attachment point. That is why I treat rigging load distribution for film sets as a point-by-point calculation, not a simple equipment-weight total. The question is not only, “How much does the rig weigh?” I want to know exactly where […]
Creating Cinematic Camera Movement for a Low-Budget Production

Creating Cinematic Camera Movement for a Low-Budget Production

July 21, 2026
I used to think polished camera movement depended on owning a gimbal, dolly, or professional crane. In practice, expensive equipment cannot rescue an unmotivated move, while thoughtful blocking can turn a tripod, camera strap, or ordinary table into an effective production tool.  Creating cinematic camera movement for a low-budget production begins with deciding what the […]
Camera Boom Movement: How Boom Shots Create Cinematic Impact

Camera Boom Movement: How Boom Shots Create Cinematic Impact

July 21, 2026
A camera rises above a character and suddenly reveals an entire city block. Another shot begins high over a crowd, then glides down until one face fills the frame. That is what makes camera boom movement in film so effective. A boom shot physically changes the camera’s height, perspective, and relationship to the scene. What […]
Safe Use Of Slings In Film Production Rigging Guide

Safe Use Of Slings In Film Production Rigging Guide

July 20, 2026
An overhead camera, lighting truss, scenic element, or audio array does not care how tight the production schedule is. If the rigging system fails, gravity takes over instantly. That is why I treat safe use of slings in film production rigging as a load-control process, not a box to check before cameras roll. The basic […]
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