On Location for Doctor Who series 9


I have been operating Steadicam on series 9 of Dr Who for Dop. Mark Waters and Director Daniel Nettheim. During the shoot the step on/off rickshaw was used extensively for some very long and challenging tracking shots.

Step On/Off Rickshaw

“Doc Martin” shoots with rickshaw

Step On/Off rickshaw

Dave Carey, Steadicam and camera op. on “Doc Martin”, has recently taken delivery of a Step On/Off rickshaw for use on the next series which is due to shoot in Cornwall in May.

Wildcat Grips Buy “Slim Jim” Rickshaw For “Wolf Hall”.

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

"Slim Jim" Rickshaw

Recently completed a modified version of the standard rickshaw for the guys at Wildcat Grips.
They wanted to use it for interior work involving narrow doorways and corridors.
I tweaked the existing design and came up with the “Slim Jim” which is only 2’3″ wide.
It will also take a wider axle for added stability outdoors and can easily be fitted with Balloon Wheels.

 

Rickshaw on “Truckers”

Recently completed shooting Steadicam on BBC drama Truckers with DOP Tony Slater-Ling. The Step On/Off rickshaw was used extensively for many Steadicam and hand held shots with the Arri Alexa

Step On/Off Rickshaw

Step On/Off Rickshaw

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Bicycle Rickshaw

I have recently designed a bicycle mount to attach each model of rickshaw to any standard bike. Fitted in minutes, it allows the rickshaw to be towed at speed by a friendly cycling grip. Check out the configuration photos below :

Step On/Off Rickshaw with Balloon Wheels

Step On/Off Rickshaw with Bike Mount

Standard Rickshaw

Rickshaw with bike mount

Rickshaws For Sale

Steadicam supremo Roger Tooley has recently purchased a Step On /Step Off Rickshaw from me after hiring my original model for BBC drama series “Good Cop”. Roger, impressed with its light weight modular design and ease of use, asked me to build one for him. With the option of Balloon Tyres and switchable axle widths, it presented a couple of interesting challenges but Roger was very happy with the finished product. I have also completed another Step On/Off Rickshaw for Newton Grip Sevices who were very impressed after hiring  from me.

I am happy to offer this sevice to anyone else who would be interested in purchasing their own Rickshaw. It certainly is a very versatile piece of kit to have around and can be quickly dismantled for storage in the smallest of spaces. Please check out the Rickshaw page for more information.

“Scott & Bailey” hires Rickshaw

ITV police drama series “Scott & Bailey” has been shooting with the rickshaw in Manchester this week.

Rickshaw on Paralympics promo shoot

IMG Media have hired the rickshaw for one of their Paralympic promo films for Channel 4, currently being shot at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield