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THE JIB CO
ABOUT THE JIMMY JIB
The Jib Co. have been supplying Jimmy Jibs, Jimmy Jib operators and Jimmy Jib technicians to the TV and film industries for over fifteen years.
The Jimmy Jib is a cost-effective and versatile camera crane perfect for a wide range of productions whether on location or in the studio.
Jimmy Jibs are light but strong and their 27kg payload means they can easily take the weight of most 35mm, 16mm or digital cameras along with most lenses and all the accessories.
The arm of the Jimmy Jib can be built from a very compact 6ft to a massive 30ft. Full information on the various lengths can be found below.
Our experienced Jimmy Jib camera operator has complete control of the jib and camera, simultaneously swinging the arm and controlling the remote pan/tilt head to execute the desired shot.
Arri Alexa Mini with a Cooke S2 Prime on a 21ft Jimmy Jib for a music promo
SIZES
The arm of the Jimmy Jib is constructed of 3ft sections with the reach of the arm measured from the fulcrum to the camera.
The Standard Jimmy Jib kit
Arm lengths of 6ft, 9ft, 12ft, 15ft and 18ft.
The Extreme Jimmy Jib kit
Arm lengths of 21ft, 24ft and 30ft.
The overall length of the jib is slightly greater - please click here for Jimmy Jib footprints and safe working areas.
6ft (Standard)
9ft (Standard Plus)
12ft (Giant)
15ft (Giant Plus)
18ft (Super)
21ft (21ft)
24ft (Super Plus)
30ft (Extreme)
FOOTPRINTS
This information can be useful when the jib is to be built on a platform or used where space is limited. The space needed depends on the length of jib and the degree of swing required.
The 6ft, 9ft and 12ft Jimmy Jib uses one rear section:
The 15ft, 18ft, 21ft and 24ft uses two rear sections:
The 30ft Extreme Jimmy Jib uses three rear sections:
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