Getting a 20k up in the air...

[NOMADIC]

So I'm shooting a short in a few weeks and our budget is getting pretty tight, I was curious if anyone knew a less expensive way to get a 20k 20+ ft in the air.

We looked into getting a condor or scissor lift, but at 280/day, it's looking a little over the amount we want to spend.


any thoughts?

thanks,
matt

 

[filmat11]

Scaffolding, is your option. scrimping the budget for a cheap way to support this big "Mutha" is not the way to go. Safety first.
Yes, we have all done it. Short of building a platform on a house, "Jeri" rigging it from a telephone pole, or even on the roof of the grip truck.
20 feet is a considerable height for this beast. Being able to position it precisely by a moveable platform is the way to go... Look closer at your budget, and if it means losing a crew member for the day, not renting a piece of gear you want, or raising the additional funds needed.. do it.

Another option is to put a shinney board in the air at 20 ft and fire the 20 k into that, or a larger 6x6 or 8x8 lame or reflector.

 

[PaPa]

like filmat said, get yourself either a reflector or mirror and shine your light into the air reflecting off of it.

 

[Chris Santucci]

You can also use your truck to get a crank stand off the ground an extra 10 or so feet if the roof is stiff enough. Of course, you should tie it down if you do that.

Also, there are towable 2-man lifts that should be a LOT cheaper than the cost you mention, and the Genie "Aerial Work Platform" might be worth considering.

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