monkeyrig bodymount

Our system goes beyond the classical bodymount systems architecture and enables more original shots.

1. The remote head allows you to steer the camera in any direction by using all three axis. 

2. Our stabilizing system allows to stabilize movements on all three axis throug gyro-stabilizers. You can for example lock the focus on one object while moving the camera.

3. The majority of the bodymount is hidden behind the actor. This allows to take shots of the actor's upper body with any kind of or even no clothing at all.

Further advantages of the system include:

  • Light weight construction with aluminium alloy proven in the aerospace industry
  • High comfort for the actor
  • Easy and quick adjustment of the camera position
  • Any modifications and customizations are possible upon request

Camera Range from Actor

We built the rig to allow for as much flexibility in camera distance to actor as possible. You can go from extreme close-ups (10 cm) to 150 cm distance. If you use a superlight camera you can increase the distance to up to 300 cm by using special customization services.

Camera Framing

1. Extreme close-up

2. Close-up

3. Medium shot

4. American (actor has to wear clothing around the hip)

Camera Side Position

The camera can take any position on a 360 degrees circle around the actor.

Camera Position

The camera can be positioned at nearly any height around the actor. Camera positions both from the front and from behind the actor (over the shoulder) are possible.

monkeyrig bodymount by cyrill weiss

Camera Position

Anywhere around the subject, front looking back, over the shoulder, high or low.

Weight

Depending on your setup, possible up to 60 kg (120lbs) if your actor is Terminator.

Power Requirements

12 or 24V power pack with three V-mount batteries.

Cameras

It is possible to mount most of todays camerasystems (incl. 3DS setups) . If you want to use the three-axis stabilize- and remotesystem, cameras should be less than 5 kg (10lbs). RedOne is possible if your actor can bear it.

Technician Required

Recommended

Wireless

Various options