Rig Breakdown
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Par Can Condor Rig

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about the rig
Par can array rigged to a JLG 1250AJP. 3 rows of 5 par cans each, spaced out 33” apart. Uniformed height and width distances for a balanced look. This lighting apparatus played in shot and was meant to simulate a fictional ship yard practical. Frame built out of 1-1/4” speedrail and attached to the basket with steel pipe. Hollaenders for the frame connection points and cheeseboros for the condor connection points. Kickers on the ends added more rigidity and safety.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Condor Rigging
Condor Rigging
Condor Rigging
Cheeseboros
Cheeseboros
Cheeseboros
Key Grip
Brendan Riel
the crew
DP: | Franklin Ricart |
Grip Crew: | Carlos Mancilla, Adam Patterson, Bryan Lee, Jim Recznik, Allen Robinson, Lance Flowers, Tim Chapin, Wes Ahl, Paul Yeager, Wes Stanton |









built with
Hollaender
Hollaender
Hollaender
Speedrail
Speedrail
Speedrail



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