Join Anthony Q. Artis for an in-depth discussion in this video Car rig safety tips, part of Pro Video Tips.
- So we talked about some of the practicalities of how…we mount this and keeping things on there securely,…but one thing we haven’t talked about yet…is just some basic safety.…So what is some of the main safety concerns…when we’re doing a car shot like this, and we’re driving?…- The most important things is…you need permit and insurance.…That’s top of the line.…- So I can’t just tear off down PCH with this right now?…- No, unfortunately not.…- Okay.…- Every permit office is going to be a little different,…so you have to call your local office,…talk to them, see what they require.…You’re gonna need insurance,…and they might have certain restrictions…like only beyond these roads, only these hours.…
If it’s a big rig with a lot of people,…they might want you to have a police escort.…So that’s all stuff you have to…talk to them and figure out.…Insurance is one of those things.…You need liability and equipment coverage.…Let’s say your guy didn’t do the greatest job ever.…He didn’t pay attention to the video,…the rig falls off, he could cause an accident.…
Author
Anthony Q. Artis
Updated
5/12/2015Released
4/15/2014Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Intro to Pro Video Tips2m 5s
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1. The Great Polarizer Spectacular
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Ten polarizer tips4m 6s
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2. Lav-Hiding Techniques
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Hiding lavs in collars5m 16s
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Hiding mics in hair2m 17s
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Hiding mics in sheer tops2m 40s
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3. Checking Out the Canon C100
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Canon C100 overview11m 33s
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Looking at the Atomos Ninja12m 20s
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4. Safety On Set
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Ten tips for set safety10m 28s
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5. Traveling with Your Gear
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Packing a truck9m 18s
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6. Putting Together a Lens Kit
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Normal lenses1m 54s
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Wide lenses3m 5s
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Telephoto lenses4m 53s
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Super zooms2m 54s
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Macro lenses2m 45s
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7. Tools to Help You Judge Exposure
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The importance of exposure1m 31s
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Using waveforms5m 3s
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Using histograms6m 53s
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Using zebra stripes3m 55s
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8. Understanding Shutter Speed
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Shutter speed overview3m 18s
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9. Budgeting
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10. Batteries
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Working with batteries10m 11s
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11. Audio Settings
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External audio settings4m 2s
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Audio input menus9m 31s
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Audio output menus4m 6s
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12. The Beauty of Backlighting
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Introduction to backlight1m 18s
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Types of backlight3m 51s
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Exposing for backlit shots5m 31s
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13. Mic Booms
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Booming techniques13m 28s
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14. Feeding Your Crew
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Feeding your crew5m 42s
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15. Working with Prime Lenses
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16. Working with Green Screens
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Mounting the green screen1m 39s
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Lighting your subject2m 21s
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17. Tripods and Monopods
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Working with monopods3m 15s
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18. Shooting a surf video
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Choosing a camera3m 2s
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Dealing with lens fog1m 44s
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Mounting your POV camera3m 20s
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Interview with Tony Cruz6m 4s
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19. Lens Mounts
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Introduction to lens mounts1m 24s
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Canon mounts2m
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PL mounts1m 59s
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Nikon mounts1m 24s
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Micro 4/3 mounts1m 50s
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20. Lighting Ratios
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Comparing ratios2m 52s
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Measuring light ratios3m 19s
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21. Ten Looks in Ten Minutes
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Ten Looks in Ten Minutes10m 25s
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22. Camera Height and POV
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23. Lighting an Interview Subject
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24. Making Your Subject Look Better
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25. Cookies
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Types of cookies4m 6s
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26. Shooting Sports Footage
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Wrapping up1m 5s
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27. Bouncing Light
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Tips for using bounce light8m 34s
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28. Shooting a Video Portrait
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Video portrait intro1m 51s
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Video portrait camera work13m 32s
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29. How to Get a Film Look
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Shooting at 24p3m 2s
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Using depth of field1m 37s
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Lighting for a film look1m 18s
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Using filters2m 31s
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30. Professional Car Rig Mounts
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Attaching a side mount rig12m 58s
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Mounting a speed rail rig10m 54s
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Hood suction mount4m 27s
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Car rig safety tips2m 57s
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31. Camera Techniques To Manipulate Size
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32. Lighting Techniques for Car Shots
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33. Air Travel with Gear
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What to do at the airport4m 39s
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Getting on the plane2m 59s
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34. Working with Editors
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35. Avoiding Scam Film Festivals
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Common Budgeting Mistakes
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37. 10 Filmmaking Lessons
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38. Dealing with Moire
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Avoiding moire6m 46s
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39. Adding Production Value to Your Shoots
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Great audio and sound design2m 44s
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Keep your shots steady2m 32s
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Keep your camera moving2m 29s
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Location, location, location2m 15s
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Hiring a colorist3m 38s
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40. Shooting an Interview by Yourself
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Using a second camera2m 53s
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41. How to Make a One Camera Shoot Look Like Two
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42. Shooting Scenes with Windows
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Dealing with exposure issues2m 55s
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43. How to Adjust SMPTE Color Bars
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Adjusting SMPTE color bars4m 35s
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44. Stealth Filmmaking Tactics
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Running interference1m 24s
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45. Dealing with Production Issues
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46. Using an Interrotron
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Why to use an Interrotron3m 50s
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47. How to Get Beautiful Shallow Depth-of-Field
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48. Media Management Tips
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Tips for managing your media9m 41s
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49. Tips for Renting Equipment
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Tips for renting equipment1m 25s
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Do your homework2m 39s
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Test the gear out4m 13s
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Stay covered, with insurance2m 48s
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50. Editing on the Road
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51. Shooting with Mirrors
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52. Heat Wave Effect
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53. Shooting Live Events
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54. Coverage Strategies for Live Events
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Shooting for the cut5m 20s
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Bonus: Final edited video2m 50s
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55. Audio Strategies for Live Events
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Plugging into a mixing board5m 52s
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Mic'ing the instruments1m 46s
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Mic'ing the speakers1m 55s
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Using a shotgun mic2m 38s
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56. Managing Your Crew
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Learn to delegate2m 12s
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Hiring is half the work2m 53s
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Goodbye1m 35s
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