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3+ Hours of Video Lessons

Car Rigging Basics

I built my first car rig with zero guidance - just trial and error.
This course is the system I wish I had: clear, repeatable, and adaptable for any level and any gear.

You’ll see how the same key shots (profiles, hoods, tires, interiors) are built across three cars at three experience levels, so you understand how rigs scale as cameras and complexity increase.

Whether you’re a solo shooter or a working grip, you’ll leave knowing how to plan, build, and troubleshoot rigs safely - and actually understand why the setups work.

I built my first car rig with zero guidance - just trial and error. This course is the system I wish I had: clear, repeatable, and adaptable for any level and any gear.

Whether you’re a solo shooter or a working grip, you’ll leave knowing how to plan, build, and troubleshoot rigs safely - and actually understand why the setups work.

enroll today for $149

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3 Skill Levels

Solo Shooters → Indie Filmmakers → Pro Grips

10 Real Rigs

Built step-by-step on 3 different cars with our tiered learning

Digital Downloads

Gear lists, buyers guides, checklists, and more

Lifetime Access

Keep learning & referencing as you progress

Tiered Learning

This course meets you where you are. We rig three different cars to show how the same shots evolve as cameras get bigger and rigs get more complex. Start small, stay light, or level up your builds as you go. Learn safely, build confidently, and come back to this course as your skills grow.

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Tier 1: Content Creators

Build safe, cinematic rigs with minimal gear. Learn how to mount GoPros, DSLRs, or Osmo cameras confidently using suction-based setups and ready-made car-mount kits - no grip truck required.

Tier 2: Indie Filmmakers

Upgrade your car shots with entry-level professional gear. Step into versatile, rental-ready kits and learn to use hostess trays, suction systems, and ratchet straps for solid, safe shots that protect the vehicle and save time on set.

Tier 3: Professional Grips

Refine your workflow with full grip-truck builds. Learn to rig custom, beefier setups with speedrail and hollaenders that offer extensive adjustability, smoother workflow, and reliable results under real production pressure.

Tier 1: Content Creators

Build safe, cinematic rigs with minimal gear. Learn how to mount GoPros, DSLRs, or Osmo cameras confidently using suction-based setups and ready-made car-mount kits - no grip truck required.

Tier 2: Indie Filmmakers

Tier 3: Professional Grips

In this course we will cover

1. Car Rigging Fundamentals

Understand the key principles of safe, stable camera car rigs. From load paths and triangulation to vehicle protection.

2. 5-Step Rigging Framework

A repeatable process to plan, build, and troubleshoot any rig - used by working key grips on real sets. This framework guides you through the process.

3. Gear by Skill Level

Learn what gear to use at each tier. Small kits, rental-house essentials, and full grip-truck setups. Build your kit out as you advance.

4. Core Rig Builds

Follow step-by-step builds for 10 real rigs across three cars - hood mounts, side profiles, interiors, and tire shots.

5. Adjustability & Efficiency

See how pro rigs achieve smoother framing, faster setups, and safer results through smarter design choices.

6. Rig Safety & Best Practices

Lock in a professional mindset for on-set safety, redundancy, and communication. The habits that keep rigs secure.

Meet Your Instructor

Brendan Riel

Key Grip

Brendan Riel

Key Grip

I’m a Local 80 Key Grip and the founder of Legacy Grip. Over the years I’ve rigged cameras to everything from rollercoasters and condors to kitchen appliances and cars - hundreds of builds across features, commercials, and music videos.

This course distills that real-world experience into something clear, safe, and practical. My goal isn’t just to show you how to build a rig, but how to think like a grip. Problem-solving under pressure and making rigs that are solid, repeatable, and get you thinking like a professional grip.

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course Syllabus

7 Modules - 18 Lessons

Module 1: Car Rigging Fundamentals

Learn the essential concepts that apply to every rig, no matter the gear. We’ll cover the difference between interior and exterior builds, camera weight, vehicle surfaces, triangulation, and how to protect both the car and your equipment.

Module 1: Car Rigging Fundamentals

Module 2: The 5-Step Car Rigging Framework

Understand the mindset and process behind every successful car rig. Brendan walks through his five-step decision-making system — how to assess the shot, assess the car, plan camera placement, choose rigging methods, and manage time and safety.

Module 2: The 5-Step Car Rigging Framework

Module 3: Tier 1 Content Creator Car Rigs

Start small and lightweight with GoPros, DSLRs, and compact mounts. Build simple, safe rigs for hood, side profile, interior, and tire shots using suction cups, magnetic mounts, and pre-built kits that keep your workflow fast and efficient.

Module 3: Tier 1 Content Creator Car Rigs

Module 4: Tier 2 Indie Filmmaker Car Rigs

Step into entry-level professional gear — the kind available at most rental houses. Learn how to work with hostess trays, suction systems, ratchet straps, and modular components to build stronger, more versatile rigs that hold up under production pressure.

Module 4: Tier 2 Indie Filmmaker Car Rigs

Module 5: Tier 3 Pro Grip Car Rigs

Go full-scale with grip-truck gear and advanced adjustability. Build custom, beefier setups with speedrail and hollaenders, exploring how pro-level rigs improve strength, stability, and efficiency while maintaining safety and adaptability across setups.

Module 5: Tier 3 Pro Grip Car Rigs

Module 6: Wrap Up & Bonuses

Review everything you’ve learned and lock in the mindset that keeps rigs safe and repeatable. Access downloadable PDFs, rig safety checklists, and a behind-the-scenes look at real-world rigs from Legacy Grip’s archive and community builds.

Module 6: Wrap Up & Bonuses

BTS shots of the course

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Black Friday Deal

The first 100 buyers after the course is live will get the exclusive Legacy Grip Kit mailed to them.

Kit includes:

– The Scout Log notebook

– Legacy Grip patch

– Sticker sheet

– Signed thank you note

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Shipping available to U.S. addresses only. International buyers will receive all digital course materials but are not eligible to receive the physical Legacy Grip Kit.

Shipping available to U.S. addresses only. International buyers will receive all digital course materials but are not eligible to receive the physical Legacy Grip Kit. Kit only available once the courses go live.

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Lifetime Access

Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and keep every update and bonus forever. Your access never expires. It’s a long-term resource you can return to as your gear and experience grow.

Real-World Builds

Don't just listen to me talk about car rigging, actually watch me build the rigs. We walk through the same rigs at different levels with 3 different vehicles.

Step-by-Step Framework

Follow a clear, repeatable 5-Step Rigging Framework that helps you plan, build, and troubleshoot every rig safely.

Built for Every Skill Level

Whether you’re a solo shooter, indie filmmaker, or working grip, this course meets you where you are and grows with you.

Car Rigging Basics

Think Like a Grip. Rig Like a Pro.

$149

Includes:

5+ Hours of HD Video Lessons

Lifetime Access to Any Updates

Access to Community

On Set Decision Making Process

In-Depth Explanations

Downloadable Gear Lists + Buyers Guides

10 Real On-Set Rig Builds

Legacy Grip Rig Archive

The Why Behind the How

Equipment Explanation

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What our students say

"In the world of gripping, where gatekeeping has long been a factor, openly sharing knowledge and experience feels long overdue. Brendan delivers this program clearly and without any unnecessary complication."
Maximilian Vartanian
Toronto Based Key Grip
"These courses have invaluable knowledge for advanced car rigging that you can't get without being on these sets otherwise. They not only help me in my rigging but also show me what's possible when I work with other grips as a cinematographer. "
Jeremy Le
Cinematographer, Head of Production - Ismahawk
"A must-have course for any technician looking to break into car rigging. It clearly walks through the gear, camera placement, lighting, and safety considerations without assuming prior knowledge - delivering a practical, step-by-step process you can apply immediately on the job."
Dakota Isaacson
Local 80 Grip

"In the world of gripping, where gatekeeping has long been a factor, openly sharing knowledge and experience feels long overdue. Brendan delivers this program clearly and without any unnecessary complication."
Maximilian Vartanian
Toronto Based Key Grip
"These courses have invaluable knowledge for advanced car rigging that you can't get without being on these sets otherwise. They not only help me in my rigging but also show me what's possible when I work with other grips as a cinematographer. "
Jeremy Le
Cinematographer, Head of Production - Ismahawk
"A must-have course for any technician looking to break into car rigging. It clearly walks through the gear, camera placement, lighting, and safety considerations without assuming prior knowledge - delivering a practical, step-by-step process you can apply immediately on the job."
Dakota Isaacson
Local 80 Grip