Hague K8 HDV Boom Camera Jib
Health and Safety
Bags - All bags and cases must be stored in a safe location away from any thoroughfares.
Tripod - The LIBEC tripod must be set up correctly on even ground, ensuring the spreader is locked, the legs are raised evenly and do not slip under pressure (attach the braces if needed)
Weights – Make sure you have weights on hand to balance the camera out, and sandbags if you’re planning to use the 3 arm set-up, to put over the tripod
2 person job – setting the Jib up requires 2 people
Supported camera weight – under no circumstance should a load heavier than 2.5kg be mounted to the gib
Induction checklist
Attach the main arm to the tripod - Make sure that the head of the tripod is parallel to the ground and the tilt and pan are locked, and ensure you attach the pan bar to the tripod
The baseplate should always remain on the jib arm. Slide it in and make sure it is locked in place and that the tripod is at the height we need it at, and properly levelled.
Attach the other arm(s) - depending on the length you require from the jib, either attach the final arm (the one with the camera plate) directly to the first arm(2 arm set-up), by sliding it on and tightening it in place, or attach the middle arm first and then the final one on top of it (3 arm set-up).
Attach the cable – one person should be at the back of the jib, holding the arms up until parallel with the ground (make sure the camera plate is parallel too). In this position, the other person should run the cable over the 2 pulley wheels (make sure the cable stays in its position correctly) and connect the spring to the cable loop.
Attach the weights – at the back of the jib, attach the included weights. Remember, the weight will have to be further adjusted once the camera is on
Attach the camera – While the other person is at the back at the jib, lifting it to an appropriate height, attach the camera to the front of the jib, on the cork side of the plate.
Adjust the weights – by attaching more weight at the bottom, and moving the weight that is wrapped around the bottom arm, find the right way that counter-balances the front of the jib, so that moving the job up and down won’t require much force from the operator (the weights on the back and the weight of the camera should even themselves out).
Operating the jib – stood behind the tripod, you can operate the jib using the pan bar. If looking to tilt the camera up and down, in addition to moving the jib up and down, you can do so by unlocking the tilt on the tripod head.
Make sure your working area is clearly marked an no one is in danger of being hit when swinging the jib.
ALWAYS make sure someone is operating or supervising the jib. If set up and not in use, make sure you move it to a safe place where it is out of the way, take the camera off it and gently lower the weighted side to the ground.
