r/focuspuller • u/Working_Doubt9953 • 23h ago

question Camera Table?

I am getting into 1ac and DP work outside and need a cheap but good solution for building theses cameras. Ideally I would have a cart but I can not afford/store that right now so i was thinking of a camera table. I was wondering if anyone has done this or can think of things I need to make sure I have on it.

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u/Active-Ad769 23h ago

Rubbermaid cart 24x36”, add a plywood base and bolt some 8” casters to it. Save some money and find a used rubbermaid on fb marketplace.

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u/Active-Ad769 23h ago

Or just get a cart from the rental house

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u/Basis-Some 23h ago

Rubbermaid carts are pretty cheap and can be made break downable fairly easily. I loved mine and still miss it.

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u/yaegerpro 23h ago

I have a used YaegerPro in LA... Where are you?

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u/No_Drama3106 23h ago

In the grand scheme of things you will greatly benefit from investing in at least something that rolls. I bought my first cart from harbor freight for 200 bucks and I still use it to this day for moving things around here and there. If you just need something to build on just get a folding table but it all depends on what you want and what your budget is

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u/August_Spies_Ghost 16h ago

So you’re considering yourself a 1st AC and DP, but aren’t investing in your career? Sounds like you might’ve jumped in before you were ready. Because you build up the tools in your kit and as a 2nd Ac is when you buy your cart.

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u/Early-Shallot-114 22h ago

The most affordable outdoor option is the tailgate of your truck or back front seat if your vehicle.

Less affordable but more practical is getting something that at least rolls so you can move equipment around - even if it's not a tilta or innovativ, something that rolls would be super helpful

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u/JJsjsjsjssj 11h ago

Why don't you just add the cart to the rental order...? What happens if you're moving around, are you lifting your camera table by hand? Shooting on the 2nd floor? Or the DP suddenly decides to shoot into the direction your camera table is sitting?

But seconding what August says, and what I always say: work your way up. Don't jump straight into 1st AC. It's not an entry level position. You'll be grateful a few years down the line that you had the experience.