A standard hostess tray can only get you so far. In this build we take it a few steps further with a motorized slider and a mini libra head. We talk integration, stability, and adjustability in this build. Plus we get to play with some fun toys.
Modulus-X has become a work horse for a lot of the car rigs I do. It provides a rigid structure for rigging that doesn't need much more additional support. We stick the camera off the car for this rig and discuss how to secure the truss properly.
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THIS COURSE WILL COVER
1. Vehicle Hard Mount Points
Identify reliable vehicle hard-mount points and learn how to adapt grip hardware to secure them — from under the hood to under the car.
2. Specialty Hard Mount Hardware
The specialty clamps, threaded adaptors, and hardware we use to hard-mount into vehicle points. We go beyond suctions and deep into real grip tools.
3. Complex Camera Mounting
PEOVI mounts provide precise adjustability and rock-solid support for complex angles and offsets, giving you more control over camera placement on advanced rigs.
4. Triangulation & Adjustability
How we set ourselves up for success on the day with adjustability & triangulation stability. Rigging the camera onto the car is only half the battle.
5. Pivoting During a Challenge
Watch real-time troubleshooting as we revise builds, reinforce structure, and rethink angles when rigs flex, shift, or refuse to line up.
6. Workflow & Team Communication
Lock in the professional communication, pace, and redundancy needed for complex builds. These are the habits that keep rigs safe and the day moving.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Brendan Riel - Key Grip
Local 80 Key Grip and the founder of Legacy Grip. Over the years he's 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. Brendan's 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.
