It's a Jib

In the world of movie making there are a lot of tools used to help videographers capture the perfect shot. One of the best video camera tools is undoubtedly a Jib.

So what's a Jib you might ask?

A Jib consists of a boom pole mounted typically on a tripod, with a video camera positioned at one end and a counter weight at the other. Jibs come in all sorts of sizes and are fit for different applications. Jibs provide smooth and sweeping video motion.

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Sample of jib brands or names: Porta Jib, Long Valley, Ez Jib, Jony, Comely