Camera crane moves are shots that viewers are becoming more and more used to seeing. Camera Cranes were once only available to big budget productions and viewers have associated this look with high production values. The Jimmy Jib has now made this high production value available to the most cost conscious producer by being one of the most cost effective large camera cranes on the market. Camera movement is more than just a gimmick used in high-end production. It is a powerfully creative tool available to every programme maker.The Jimmy Jib is one such tool. An ingeniously clever invention that allows camera moves in almost every direction.

The ability to give pictures a third dimension, depth and flow is something we love doing. If you are interested in what makes moving cameras so compelling to watch please read this article ( why bother ? )
It’s not just about going up and down and over people's heads, as established operators we know its potential, its uses and its limits. Myself and our other operators are all trained broadcast cameramen as well as experienced Jib operators.
Our aim is to develop good relationships with our clients. We want to help you create the best possible pictures for your production using dynamic and involving camerawork.

JIMMY JIB
The Jimmy Jib Triangle camera crane replaces the older round tube Jib that had a reputation for being a little unstable and dare I say it, wobbly. The triangle section Jib is much more rigid and can handle larger cameras. We can Jib towards a subject up to 60 ft away and jib into a rock steady medium close up.

The Jimmy Jib camera crane is available from us.
It is a modular aluminium crane that offers a range of lengths with a remote control pan and tilt head unit able to take cameras of up to 22 kg in weight.

We operate the crane and the camera with total control of the iris, focus and zoom  ( video cameras only – for film cameras we can supply radio linked controls and motors ) via hand controls located at the short  ( weighted ) end of the Jib.
The jib can also be swung by one person and the camera controlled with joystick or wheel controls by another operator.

The system will support lightweight 35 mm film cameras with 400 ft loads (please contact us for more information) almost all 16 mm cameras and all broadcast video cameras giving complete pan, tilt, focus, zoom and roll control. Film cameras generally require a remote focus system (Genio) and/or extension cables for your lens control system and film start stop control from your camera supplier. We often use the film style crank wheels with film cameras.

The Stanton system interfaces completely with all broadcast TV lenses made by Cannon, Fujinon and Angenieux.
It is a versatile piece of equipment that is well suited to location or studio work, giving exciting camera movement at a realistic price.

JIMMY JIB HIRE COSTS (SEE RATE CARD)

10 Hour Two Axis Package Includes:
Jib Arm sizes, Standard - Giant - Super - Super Plus , 3 Wheel Base & Tripod, Weights, Battery Powered Electronics for Joystick Control of Head. Zoom, Focus, Iris and VTR, Start stop Control for Video Cameras with Fujinon or Canon Lenses and an ac/dc monitor in fact everything you will need for a successful jib shoot.

Most of the above can be rigged and operated by one person. For difficult rigging or operating situations and for the longer crane sizes we usually require a crane assistant/technician in addition to the crane operator for safe operation..( Health and safety notes )

1 MAN OPERATION  £675 (inc delivery inside M25) based on 10 hour day from base

2 MAN OPERATION £850 based on 10 hour day from base                   

TRANSPORT  45p per mile
all above prices exclusive of VAT
Call for a specific quote 07973 226532 or 020 8671 5708 

OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

Some of these items we have to sub hire so I am afraid we cannot give an accurate price the figures below are therefore approximate

Extreme 33 ft height (see pic)	Add  £150-00 to the basic jib package
Crank wheel controls for remote head operation. ( see pic )	£30-00 pd
4 Wheel Tracking Base and Track (see pic)	£120-00 to 250-00 pd
Radio linked lens controls(see pic)	£50-00pd
Dutch Roll Head (see pic)	£75-00pd
Tracking Vehicle (see pic)	£250-00 to 500-00pd
Vinten Steerable Studio Pedastal (see pic)	£35-00pd