Rig Photography by Gheybe

[Gheybe]

I cannot write this thread and not mention Neil (neil1138). The man has taught me almost literally everything I know about rig photography. After the day I saw how to do it, and what it took, I set my eyes on sourcing out a rig to try it out. A member from another forum has been kind enough to let me use his equipment. I can't thank him enough.

I have been working on these for not long at all, so any comments you would like to make, feel free. Odds are I'll agree with you.

I will not just post the incredible one. I'll make sure to post the crappy ones so you can see how my work flow varies, and how I improve on my own work.
As always feel free to ask me questions about how I did something or why I did it.

Enjoy the photos!!

:GheybeSpider

[Gheybe]

First rig photo I've ever taken.

[Gheybe]

Second trial at a rig shot:

[Johnmadd]

Picture is awesome, now... what is rig?

[Gheybe]

Picture is awesome, now... what is rig?

A rig is just that. A rig. Something you use to mount the camera on.

Basically, it is a series of suction cups and poles and mounts that extend the camera out of the car, and allow you to achieve a rolling shot. But it is much, much more than a rolling shot. You must then remove the rig from the photo using editing software.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looking forward to your shots, gabe.


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[Johnmadd]

A rig is just that. A rig. Something you use to mount the camera on.

Basically, it is a series of suction cups and poles and mounts that extend the camera out of the car, and allow you to achieve a rolling shot. But it is much, much more than a rolling shot. You must then remove the rig from the photo using editing software.

Oohhh, I love the rig technique, really, if you are just making an appartus (sorry for the spelling) for getting a shot I am more than intrigued. Very cool, do yo use suction cups or points where leverage keep your rigs up?

[Gheybe]

Oohhh, I love the rig technique, really, if you are just making an appartus (sorry for the spelling) for getting a shot I am more than intrigued. Very cool, do yo use suction cups or points where leverage keep your rigs up?

Suction cups that are mounted to a pole. The amount of suction cups and details of the beam keep the camera up.

[Hornung418]

Cool shots, Gabe!

So can we see an unedited rig shot? Never really understood how you edit it out. Post production is AMAZING!!!

[Gheybe]

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