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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your Emirati production.
Here is how this works in practice. Specialty rigs are purpose-built car platforms designed for mounting cameras and capturing dynamic driving, chase, and motion sequences. From Russian arms and camera cars to process trailers and insert cars, these rigs enable complex moving shots that would be impossible with standard gear.
Here is the short of it. We source specialty camera rigs and cars from skilled local operators who know the safety and tech needs of car-mounted filming. Our team sets up rig availability, tech specs, and logistics to make sure your unit can capture dynamic vehicular sequences safely and efficiently.
Capabilities
Specialty Equipment
Vehicle rigs, cable systems, motion control, and custom solutions.
Advanced Rigging Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Shot Consultation
Knowing your vision and talking about the specific shots you need to achieve.
Rig Selection
Recommending the right specialty gear and rigging solutions for your shots.
Safety Planning
Full safety planning and risk assessment for specialty rig operation.
Execution Support
Skilled operators and technicians to make sure safe, successful execution.
On Location
Specialty camera rigs for productions in the UAE — process trailers, camera cars and arm vehicles — are sourced from the Dubai and Abu Dhabi base, the same kit that served Furious 7 in Abu Dhabi.
Here is the breakdown. We source specialty camera rigs — process trailers, low-loaders, camera cars, tracking cars and stabilised arm cars. These have from set up suppliers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The work happens where the UAE's role as a regional production hub means today's rig inventory is held locally. Our team matches the rig to the shot, whether that is a tracking car for a desert chase, a process trailer for dialogue driving or an arm car for a moving exterior. Productions in the UAE run specialty rigs across landmark settings.
Here is how this works in practice. These have the Dubai Marina, the ultramodern Dubai skyline, Yas Island and the open dunes of the Liwa Desert and the Empty Quarter. The same gear base supported the high-octane car work of Furious 7 in Abu Dhabi. Because Dubai is one of the world's great logistics hubs, pro rigs not held locally can be brought in fast, and we set up operators and rigging crew alongside the hardware.
Here is the short of it. Specialty rigs and their camera mounts move into the UAE under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures cleared by Dubai Customs and the federal authorities, arriving through Dubai Global Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi Global Airport (AUH). Our team prepares the carnet and permit records. Rig work on public roads and landmark locations needs permits from emirate authorities. Our team sets up road closures, police escorts and location approvals with the relevant bodies.
Here is the breakdown. Where rigs combine with aerial coverage, drone operations are tightly covered. These have the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and emirate bodies such as the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority need advance permits. The UAE's extreme hot desert climate is a defining factor. These have summer temperatures of 45-50°C with high coastal humidity from June to September stress hydraulics, mounts and cars, and desert running calls for sand-capable rigs, recovery support and frequent filter servicing. The prime production season runs October to April. Rig hire counts as qualifying spend toward Abu Dhabi's twofour54 rebates of up to 35%, with VAT at just 5%.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle rigs do you provide?
We supply Russian arms, pursuit arms, and complete chase car setups for car work. Our rigs accommodate many camera packages and give smooth, dynamic movement while shooting driving sequences.
Can you provide cable cam systems?
Yes, we give cable cam and wire cam systems for aerial coverage. These can span many distances and heights, giving smooth horizontal and vertical movement for sports, events, and film production.
What motion control options are available?
We give motion control systems including programmable heads and Bolt-style arms for precise, repeatable camera movements. These 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 mounting solutions for unique shot needs. From POV cameras to crash housings, we create solutions for shots that standard gear can't achieve.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs need skilled operators for safe, effective use. We give skilled technicians who know both the gear and the safety needs for specialty rigging work.
What about safety and insurance?
Safety is paramount with specialty rigs. We conduct thorough risk assessments, give appropriate safety gear, and make sure all rigging work meets Emirati safety rules. Full insurance is ready.
Related Services
Productions in United Arab Emirates 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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