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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your Japanese production.
Specialty rigs are purpose-built car platforms made to mount cameras and capture lively driving, chase, and motion scenes. They span Russian arms, camera cars, process trailers, and insert cars, and they enable complex moving shots that standard gear cannot achieve.
We source specialty camera 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 capture lively vehicle scenes 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 to achieve.
Rig Selection
We recommend the right specialty gear and rigging setups for your shots.
Safety Planning
Our team plans full safety steps and risk reviews for every specialty rig.
Execution Support
Skilled operators and technicians stay on hand to keep the shoot safe and on track.
On Location
Russian Arms, Cable Cams and Specialty Rigs in Japan
Shoots running lively car, motion-control, and aerial-coverage scenes in Japan trust us for the right rig.
The kit list spans Russian arms, pursuit arms, chase-car setups, cable cams, motion-control heads, and custom rigs built for the shot. We line up gear and certified operators through NAC, Hibino, Yokohama Rental, and pro rigging partners. Shoots can stage a Tokyo expressway chase, a Hokkaido open-road tracking scene, or a precise Bolt-arm product shot inside an Osaka soundstage, all without sourcing crews and gear piece by piece.
Each rig is matched to the site and the conditions. Tight Shibuya intersections need compact mid-mount arms with trained Japanese precision drivers. Hokkaido sub-zero days call for cold-rated hydraulics and lubricants, while Okinawa salt air needs sealed motion-control heads. Historic Kyoto and Yokohama venues need rigging plans that respect heritage surfaces.
Our coordinators run full risk reviews and lock permits with Japanese road and venue officials. They brief stunt and camera teams on safety limits, and they stand by with custom-built mounts and crash housings for shots that off-the-shelf gear cannot deliver. From a Russian arm on a Nagoya highway to a 200-metre cable cam over a Fukuoka stadium, we deliver specialty rigs that catch the shot safely and on schedule.
The rig follows the production type. A Netflix Japan feature with a car chase wants a pursuit arm and a chase-car setup with a certified precision driver. A commercial near Mount Fuji often needs a cable cam for sweeping aerial-style moves. A VFX-heavy shoot in an Osaka soundstage leans on a motion-control head for repeatable passes. We talk the exact shot through with your director, then match the rig and operators to it rather than over-speccing the day.
Rental logistics stay clear. We deliver rigs and certified operators to sets across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, with regional runs to Sapporo or Fukuoka on request. Our English-and-Japanese coordinators keep visiting stunt and camera teams briefed at each step. Rig hire, operators, and safety crew are quoted in JPY, with the 10 percent consumption tax shown as its own line. You approve the full rigging cost, with insurance arranged, before the shoot day.
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 hold many camera packages and give smooth, lively movement while you shoot driving scenes.
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 they give smooth side-to-side and up-and-down movement for sports, events, and film work.
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 key for VFX work, product shots, and complex choreographed scenes.
Do you build custom rigs?
Yes, our grip and rigging team can design and build custom mounts for unique shot needs. From POV cameras to crash housings, we craft setups for shots that standard gear cannot achieve.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs need skilled operators for safe, sound use. 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 careful risk reviews, supply the right safety gear, and make sure all rigging work meets Japanese safety rules. Full insurance is ready.
Related Services
Productions in Japan 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.