What is your go to cart for your gigs?

Your channel is such a wonderful secret. Thanks for breaking down the carts & how you load them. I've been looking at the rock n rollers. I actually came to this video from your most recent one & thinking this may be showing your custom carts. I will check to see if you're past videos have it. But I am a DIYer at heart so if you have a video on how to make them I'm definitely going to build one lol.

@PDMokry

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I have yet to film the cart build video. But hope to get one done in the near future. Just need to find the time.

@dylanjaymes

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I love your breakdowns on set. I'll be patiently waiting for it when you get it done because I'd love to build one & don't see any other videos on KZread that are up to that level. Thanks for all the time you put into your breakdowns.

Magliner Jr. and R2 RocknRoller. I absolutely hate the R2 because it's so narrow, and the handles are super low, but nothing checks onto a plane as easily as it does, and if it gets destroyed, I wouldn't be very upset. I added a gripngaff bag to it, and it carries all of the akward long skinny things that would otherwise have to ride on top of the load. The Magliner is great and has definitely been a top 5 gear purchase for me. I added a c stand rack, camera bracket, gripngaff bag, and a baby pin on the nose. It's hard to beat when you need to roll into a corporate or industrial shoot with a lot of distance to cover in a large facility.

@PDMokry

6 ай бұрын

Great writeup! I agree the R2 is not built for major transport. I use a lead on the handles to pull it like a wagon, because it is so short. The magliner is such a tank! With so many great mods and upgrades. The jr is just the right size to get things done. Thank you for jumping in on the conversation!

Another useful video with great tips.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

I hear you run a RocknRoller! Which version? Thanks for the support!

You definitely made me get the Rock n Roller cart and my best friend now is my Slinger L6 c stand case I have 5 with wheels in one case it is extremely heavy lol but I love the grab and go and the Godox CB-01 bag I have 5 video lights and 4 photography strobes in one bag I grab 2 bags and I have 90% of what I need for most jobs and I love the milk crate idea I will definitely be grabbing some thank you for this review I was trying to figure out a good cart 💯

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! It is great for the price. If you overload it, just snag another and break it up. I used to hate them, now they are part of my kit on many shoots.

@ShoopShotsStudio

7 ай бұрын

I will definitely be grabbing a couple and those two bags have saved my life lol helped me grab and go and they are cheap enough. If they tear up you can just buy another one for cheap. I’ve had them both for a couple years. All good so far. I actually have 3 of the godox bags.

I used to work with the Rock 'n' Rollers quite a bit, and I absolutely hate how flimsy and tippy they are. If you don't strap your gear down extremely tightly, you're gonna drop something, I can almost guarantee it. So my dream would be an Adicam cart (kinda like a cheaper Inovativ but just as sturdy) for all camera gear and a separate one for lighting and grip, both fully loaded and rolled into a small van. I've been standing around in the rain and trying to load up the R'n'R far too many times, so I'd want everything to be ready to go - at least that's my fantasy.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

The RocknRollers are a great start, but nowhere near production grade gear. I feel you on having to unload the carts, to reload, then unload and reload again. Have you seen my custom grip carts? They are tanks!

@JulioBHJ

7 ай бұрын

​@@PDMokryI have, and I admire your ingenuity. Some day, I'm hoping to have a van full of gear just to take your organization skills as a template and put my own personal spin on it.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

@@JulioBHJ I hope you get there soon, you will love it. My first van was a game changer for me.

Man I'm hoping sometime next year I might afford a better cart. Currently I have the Rock n Roller r12. It's decent, does the job, but I hate how if you wanna buy the top shelf, you can only use it while the rock n roller is either at its shortest or longest length; you can't use the top shelf on an in-between length. The cart is too short at its shortest, and too long at its longest because it doesn't fit in most elevators. That's why I had to find a sweet spot in terms of how much I extend it out, but now that takes out the top shelf possibility. Might just have to bite the bullet for now and do two trips, but I can't wait to find a more capable cart.

Kartmaster HD-500 - by far the most flexible, sturdy and flexible one. The RR and their clones are not good under a lot of weight, and the big Magliner is great for on set work, but not field work, flying, etc.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

Great insight! I checked out that cart, looks great! I mostly stay local and use my custom carts when possible. Already shared that cart you listed with some folks!

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. How do you find the small RnR on cracked pavement, not off road, just the usual stuff you find getting into buildings?

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! They are ok, but big bumps and cracks in the concrete will always be an issue. They work great for camera gear, but get overloaded with heavy grip.

@JeremyLevis

7 ай бұрын

Thanks @@PDMokry , they sound like a good fit for me

Thank you for sharing your gear! I've been looking for something with larger wheels to accommodate terrain. Keeping an eye on ProAim's latest. What I've seen on YT complaints are the RR has a bit of play in the handle. Maybe wear over time? I have the same collapsible card for my sound gear and love it. Again, thank you, and love your videos!

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

They do have some play in them, bad design. There are a few new style ones from other brands that fix those issues. I dislike the ProAim, they have a very cheap feel to them. I was able to see a few in person and I was not impressed with them. Better off catching an Inovativ on sale.

@natecarrollfilms

7 ай бұрын

❤ Thank you for that tip. And thank you for your previous guidance on the easyrig! ❤

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

@@natecarrollfilms Did you end up getting an easyrig? Which one? Always here to help as much as possible!

@natecarrollfilms

7 ай бұрын

Yes, sir. Easy Rig Minimax Stabil Light with Kong adapter. I used it for two, 2-3 hour external Bluegrass performances for my student doc. My old paratrooper back loved it, but I need more time to improve the steadiness. Gonna try again on this month's narrative short. In fairness, I should've tried Catlyst Browse versus Topaz or Warp Stabilizer. For upcoming film, I will go wider (20mm) to hide it.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

@@natecarrollfilms Add a gimbal and it will be magic!

Be careful with lots of weight on Rock-n-roller carts. Those little casters are probably fine on smooth floors but things could get messy in a parking lot or bumpy sidewalk. Magliners are an industry standard for a reason. I still use a Magliner that I bought new in 1995. Carts are kind of like fluid heads: spend a lot on a great one early in your career and it will last you forever.

@PDMokry

7 ай бұрын

Very true! The big wheels also have plastic bearings! I always try to keep the load light when using them. I agree with buy once cry once! Thanks for comment and for watching!