Collective Camera Cranes Inc

Collective Camera Cranes Inc Telescopic camera cranes and remote heads. Get unique, dynamic shots while saving time and money.

Some BTS from a Mercedes spot we’ve worked on!📸 
06/04/2026

Some BTS from a Mercedes spot we’ve worked on!

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Work lately. A few projects that have been released.
05/28/2026

Work lately. A few projects that have been released.

05/26/2026

Throwback to some dolly moves from last year’s Burger King VMA spot 👑🎥

Director
Cinematographer .y.truong
Gaffer
Head Tech
Crane Tech
Key Grip
Best Boy Grip
Dolly Grip
Grip .mutz
Grip
Steadicam Operator
DIT

05/19/2026

Throwing it back to this awesome shoot for Planet Fitness with Megan thee Stallion as Mother Fitness with ! Always a good time working with Director and DP .

Huge shoutout to for the lighting magic and for making our crane team’s job way easier.

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Crane Tech:


M7 Head Tech:


10 things most people don’t know about camera cranes:1. Counterweights make or break the shot.Perfect balance between th...
05/02/2026

10 things most people don’t know about camera cranes:

1. Counterweights make or break the shot.
Perfect balance between the camera side and the opposite end is non-negotiable. Get it wrong and the crane becomes unstable or impossible to control smoothly.

2. Operators used to ride the crane.
Before remote heads existed, camera operators physically sat on the crane to operate. Time-consuming, technically demanding, and sometimes dangerous.

3. Wind kills smooth moves.
Even a light breeze can turn your shot into a fight. What looks effortless on screen often means battling the elements.

4. The math is real.
Load calculations, reach limits, weight distribution, entrance measurements. Miss one number and the shot doesn’t happen.

5. They fit through doorways.
The Scorpio 17’ and 23’ telescope down to squeeze through narrow doors, then extend to full height once inside.

6. Remote heads unlocked everything.
Precise pan, tilt, and roll control without anyone riding the crane. Shots that were once impossible or too risky became standard.

7. Arc compensation keeps lines straight.
On Scorpio cranes, arc compensation automatically corrects the curve from crane movement, keeping your camera line straight as the arm swings.

8. Setup takes longer than the shot.
That smooth 30-second move? Probably took an hour to dial in. Base placement, testing, rehearsals. It all happens before rolling.

9. Communication never stops.
Crane operators stay on comms coordinating with the DP, key grip, and camera team. One missed cue and it falls apart.

10. Adaptability saves takes.
When things go sideways, the best operators adapt. Attentiveness and flexibility can turn a missed mark into a usable take.

The gear is impressive, but the knowledge and experience behind it makes the shot work.

Need camera movement that delivers? Tap the link in bio to work with Collective Camera Cranes.

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04/22/2026

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04/20/2026

Need to move the camera in an unconventional way? Crane operators will find a solution!

Projects featured:
Russ - Santiago
One Republic - Samsung Commercial
Meta Commercial

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