In-depth look at cinema camera style rigging gear. Learn about the parts and accessories used to build custom rigs for any camera.
Video Timestamps
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:45 Cages
- 1:54 Quick Releases
- 5:11 Baseplates
- 6:30 15mm Rods
- 8:12 15mm Accessories
- 10:56 Nato Rail System
- 12:59 Cheese Plates
- 14:59 Cold Shoes
- 16:33 Rosettes
- 18:41 Arri Locking System
- 20:08 Monitor Mounts
- 21:04 Handles
- 23:11 Screws and Hardware
- 24:21 Arms
- 25:38 Matte Boxes
- 26:53 Batteries and Power
- 29:46 Power Cables
- 31:16 HDMI Cables
- 32:14 Cable Management
- 32:57 More Gear & Conclusion
Gear Links
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Camera Cages
- My Favorite Camera Cage Brands
Quick Release Systems
There are a ton of quick release systems out there from several brands. I’ve gone with the Arca Swiss quick release system as it is one of the most popular and there are thousands of options for different brands. Below are a few of my favorite Arca Swiss accessories
Arca Swiss Clamps
- All Arca Swiss Clamps on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Long on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Short on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Kessler Kwik Clamp on B&H (PAID LINK)
Arca Swiss Plates
- Long on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Short on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Kessler Kwik Plate With Feet on B&H (PAID LINK)
Base Plates
Here are a few of my favorite camera base plates.
15mm Rods
- All 15mm Rods on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Cheese Rods on Amazon (PAID LINK)
15mm Accessories
There are way to many 15mm accessories to list here, but you can check out this list here on Amazon (PAID LINK). A good jumping off point would be these 15mm Railblocks on Amazon (PAID LINK).
Nato Rails
Nato rails are by far my favorite rigging accessory system. You can find tons of Nato Rails and Nato Clamps on Amazon (PAID LINK).
Cheese Plates
You can view all cheese plates here on Amazon (PAID LINK) but here are a few of my favorite cheese plates that I’ve purchased over the years:
- Large Cheese Plate on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Medium Cheese Plate #1 on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Medium Cheese Plate #2 on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Small Cheese Plate #1 on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Small Cheese Plate #2 on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Cold Shoe System
- All Cold Shoe Adapters on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Rosette System
- Rosette Accessories on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Rosette Handles on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Arri Locking (Locating) System
You can view all Arri Locking gear here on Amazon (PAID LINK).
Monitor Mounts
I Love these monitor mounts. You can find them here on Amazon (PAID LINK).
Handles
There are so many different handle styles and attachment methods. Pick your style (top, left, right, universal) then your mounting method (15mm, Nato, Bolt on, Arri Locking, Rosette).
Here are a few of my favorites:
- 15mm Rod Handles on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Nato Handles on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Top Handles on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Screws and Hardware
You will receive a lot of screws with rigging gear you buy, but if you need more, you can buy them here on Amazon (PAID LINK).
Articulating Arms
- Favorite Basic Arm on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Ball Arms on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Matte Boxes
- Dinkum System Eyebrow Flag on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Xume Magnetic Filter Adapters on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Batteries
- V-Mount Batteries on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- My Favorite V-Mount Battery for Rigging on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- NP-F Batteries on Amazon on Amazon (PAID LINK)
Battery Plates
- V-Mount Plates on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- My Favorite Budget Large V-Mount Plate on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- My Favorite Small V-Mount Plate on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- NP-F Battery Plates on Amazon
- My Favorite NP-F Battery Plate on Amazon (PAID LINK)
HDMI Cables
- My Favorite HDMI Cables
- MonoPrice on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Super Thin on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Angled (HD output only) on Amazon (PAID LINK)
- Gerald Undone Cables (I don’t usually use coiled but this cable is great if you need that style)