Picture Car Glossary
side mount camera rig on a picture car
What is a side mount camera rig on a picture car?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
A side mount camera rig on a picture car is a camera attachment system that positions the camera on the exterior side of the vehicle typically at door or wheel-well height to capture low-angle tracking shots running parallel to the vehicle's direction of travel.
Side mounts are commonly used to film wheel and tire contact shots, low door-level angles during chases, and road-surface perspective shots. They require secure attachment points on the vehicle body, appropriate cable management to prevent road contact, and safety review before driving speeds are approved.
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