ABSTRACT

Fluid heads in cameras give hands-on control. They are designed with springs and lubricants that give the camera operator a pan-and-tilt movement. Remote heads are electronic heads that attach to cranes, dollies, or rigs. They are fast becoming preferred over having a person riding a crane and operating the camera. They have control wheels, a joystick, or even a fluid-type head with sensors on it to operate the remotely controlled head. Some cranes may take a lot of weight, but they must have added cable strength. This is wonderful for safety, but it makes the crane wider, which could be a problem in a tight spot. The Kenworthy Snorkel is the perfect device to maneuver. It is a specially designed tube with the mirror attached to one end. It was designed to travel through close areas.