Which piece of equipment is described as a camera support or rig that allows the operator to pedestal, pan and tilt during the move (aka crane)?

Which piece of equipment is described as a camera support or rig that allows the operator to pedestal, pan and tilt during the move (aka crane)?

• A. Crane
• B. Spreader
• C. Tripod
• D. Jib Arm

Answer: (B)

This item tests recognizing camera movement rigs that let you move the camera through space while you control its orientation. A jib arm (often called a crane) is built exactly for this: you elevate and extend the camera on a crane-like boom, and you can pedestal up and down as you pan and tilt during the move. That combo creates dynamic, sweeping shots that a stationary support can’t achieve. The spreader is just a connector used to space out tripod legs; it doesn’t move the camera. A tripod can provide pan and tilt with a head, but it doesn’t travel or pedestal during a move on its own. A crane or jib arm is the dedicated tool for performing the lifting and sweeping motion described.

This item tests recognizing camera movement rigs that let you move the camera through space while you control its orientation. A jib arm (often called a crane) is built exactly for this: you elevate and extend the camera on a crane-like boom, and you can pedestal up and down as you pan and tilt during the move. That combo creates dynamic, sweeping shots that a stationary support can’t achieve.

The spreader is just a connector used to space out tripod legs; it doesn’t move the camera. A tripod can provide pan and tilt with a head, but it doesn’t travel or pedestal during a move on its own. A crane or jib arm is the dedicated tool for performing the lifting and sweeping motion described.