Frequently Asked Questions
Gator All-Terrain with Jimmy Jib

Do you only operate Jimmy Jibs from tracking vehicles?
No! Although Jimmy Jibs in Motion specialise in vehicle mounted Jibs (and have done for the last five years), we also operate Jimmy Jibs from the ‘normal’ tripod mount.

Why the Gator?
‘Low pressure – high flotation tyres’ ensure that the ground over which we are traveling, when loaded with one of our fully rigged Jimmy Jibs, does not get damaged – that’s why we can drive it on golf courses!

The Gator has permanent four-wheel-drive and its dimensions allow for a Jimmy Jib camera crane to be operated in a full 360 degree arc around the vehicle.
The Gator is also road registered.

How has the Gator / Jimmy Jib been modified?
The Gator tracking vehicle and both of our Jimmy Jibs have been strengthened by ‘Ronford Baker – Camera Support Technology’ to ensure a fully rigged Jimmy Jib can be moved safely from one location to another.

A new ‘three way leveler’ (see picture gallery) has been designed and built to ensure the Jimmy Jib can be operated safely on a variety of sloping surfaces.

Power systems have been integrated into the vehicle to supply the Jimmy Jib and the High Def monitors.

This is a CUSTOM MADE VEHICLE and NOT just a standard Jimmy Jib strapped onto a quad or Land rover! This is why clients such as ABC, Turner Network Television, ITV Sports and The Golf Channel use our Camera Tracking facilities!

Can You explain the variety of Jimmy Jib sizes?
Jimmy Jibs can be set up in various fixed operating lengths.

These are:
Standard Jimmy Jib: 6ft (1.8m) reach / 13ft (3.9m) lens height
Standard Plus Jimmy Jib: 9ft (2.7m) / 16ft (4.8m) lens height
Giant Jimmy Jib: 12ft (3.6m) reach / 19ft (5.7m) lens height
Giant Plus Jimmy Jib: 15ft (4.5m) reach / 23ft (7m) lens height
Super Giant Jimmy Jib: 18ft (5.4) reach / 25ft (7.6m) lens height
Extreme Jimmy Jib: 30ft (9.1m) reach / 35ft (10.6m) lens height

How is the Jimmy Jib controlled?


Jimmy Jib Control Box powers Jib and allows
for sensitivity of pan/tilt controls.


Jimmy Jib zoom control allows for lens zoom


Jimmy Jib Joystick allows for pan/tilt control


The Jimmy Jib is physically swung and the head is remotely operated by one man. However at Jimmy Jibs in Motion, for ‘health and safety’ reasons, we always provide a two man crew. One operator and a ‘spotter’.

How much space is needed to swing a jib?
For Jibs up to ‘Super Giant’ in size, Jimmy Jibs in Motion recommend a working area of 12ft (3.66m) x 14ft (4.3m)

For a Jibs up to ‘Extreme’ in size, Jimmy Jibs in Motion recommend a working area of 12ft (3.66m) x 20ft (6m)

Which cameras can be used on a Jimmy Jib?
At Jimmy Jibs in Motion we have had most Professional video cameras (including high def) mounted on our Jibs

We have also worked with 16mm, Super 16mm and 35mm Film cameras

How long does it take to rig a Jimmy Jib?
From the back of the van:
Up to Super Giant Jimmy Jib – 1 hour
Extreme Jimmy Jib – 1 hour 45 minutes

How is the Jimmy Jib / Gator transported?
Volkswagen Transporter (long wheel base) 174 bhp - (The Big red!)
Ivor Williams GD105 trailer.

Do you ‘dry hire’ your Jimmy Jibs’
Our Jibs are available for dry hire. BUT – this depends on the ‘client’ and the ‘Jib Operator’.