You know what everyone in my industry loves? ㅤ Camera Cars. ㅤ Why? Because camera cars are sick. ㅤ They also make every commercial set feel serious. ㅤ But they’re also expensive, and most teams don’t know how to get the most out of them. ㅤ In my experience there are 3 things you need to know before renting one. ㅤ 1. Know why you need it ㅤ This sounds obvious, but a lot of pain starts here. ㅤ What shots are you actually trying to get? ㅤ What does the scene look like? ㅤ Here's an example: ㅤ Are you shooting in a city or out in the desert? ㅤ Because if you’re out in the open, a good drone operator might get you 80 percent of the same value for a fraction of the cost. ㅤ Camera cars make sense when the story and location actually call for them. ㅤ 2. Not all camera cars are the same ㅤ A full Russian Arm rig gives you the most control, but it’s big, expensive, and harder to use in tighter locations. ㅤ A smaller gimbal rig is cheaper and easier to work with, but it has limitations. ㅤ You may n...