Whether its a track day, an off-road ride or a cross country trip, motorcyclists seem to want to record their latest adventures. Mounting a camera to a vehicle provides the most versatility, and to learn more about how to do it. Cinematographer and Filmtools President Stan McClain meets with Motorcycle [...]
July 14, 2009
Categories: Filmmaking Products, How-To, camera mounts . Tags: 1/4-20, camcorders, camera mount, camera mounts, cardellini, clamp, flip, hd, motorcycle mount, motorcycles, pure digital, ultrahd, Video cameras . Author: filmtools . Comments: Leave a Comment
The Filmtools #7 Stubby Screwdriver is back and available for purchase now at Filmtools.com. This palm-sized, easy-to-store and easy-to-use tool fits virtually every “Camera Tie-Down Screw” made by the major players (Oconnor, Sachtler, Cartoni, Panavision, Manfrotto, etc.) Its ergonomic T-handle is comfortable to use and empowers your wrist and forearm to create a [...]
December 31, 2008
Categories: Film Industry News, Filmmaking Products . Tags: Filmtools.com, camera mounts, camera assistant, tools, burbank, stubby screwdriver, available now, pb 138/7, out of retirement . Author: filmtools . Comments: Leave a Comment
Finally, an affordable forward-looking Camera Mount that’s versitile and solid.
The Filmtools Gripper 115 Vacuum Cup Camera Mount mounts on windshields, windows or any non-porous surface by pumping the plunger on the vacuum cup until the red ring is no longer visible. This vacuum will support a 50 pound load, even though the actual camera [...]
February 20, 2008
Categories: Film Industry News, Filmmaking Products, Filmtools Company News, New Products, camera mounts . Tags: camera mounts, Car Mounts, filmtools, Gripper, Gripper 115, in-car camera mounts, suction cup, vacuum cup . Author: filmtools . Comments: Leave a Comment
NOV 24 2007: BURBANK CA
Filmtools recently surpassed the 3000 units sold mark for our Gripper 3025 Camera Mount.
It’s popularity is due primarily due to its simplicity of use and quality of materials. We start out with a six inch vacuum cup with a 3/8-16″ threaded spud, (which has twice the shear strength of those [...]
November 24, 2007
Categories: Film Industry News, Filmmaking Products, Filmtools Company News, camera mounts . Tags: camera, camera mounts, car, car mount, rigging, suction cups . Author: filmtools . Comments: Leave a Comment