Sturdy wooden blocks used for stabilizing or leveling heavy equipment.
Cribbing - Overview
Cribbing is a crucial tool for safely supporting and leveling heavy equipment on set. Commonly used under dollies, jacks, or rigging, these sturdy wooden blocks provide reliable stabilization in a variety of production scenarios
Common Use-Cases:
Stabilizing Heavy Equipment: When filming with large or heavy equipment, such as cranes, rigs, or cameras on vehicles, cribbing can be used to provide additional stability and prevent shifting during the shoot.
Raising or Leveling Set Pieces: Cribbing can be used to lift or level large set pieces, such as floors, walls, or platforms, to ensure they are stable and aligned during filming.
Vehicle Ramps and Stunt Ramps: Cribbing can be used to create ramps for vehicles performing stunts or to elevate vehicles in scenes that require specific angles or perspectives.
Supporting Structures for Stunts: Cribbing can provide a solid base for stunt structures, such as high falls, crash scenes, or explosion setups, ensuring safety and precision.
Lighting and Rigging Support: For heavy lighting setups, cranes, or rigging systems, cribbing can be used to distribute weight evenly and prevent potential collapse or accidents on set.
Underpinning Foundations: In some scenes where the ground is uneven or unstable, cribbing can provide additional support under platforms or props to prevent any shifting or collapsing during action shots.
Controlling Motion: Cribbing is sometimes used to stabilize moving parts of a set, like mechanical props or vehicles that need to stop or start smoothly for specific shots.