Whit Norris Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thought everyone might enjoy Doug Cameron's new boom caddy. He has had some down time between our projects. He wanted me to point out that this is not the 5.0 version but (WITH THE MONSTER TRUCK VOICE) THE BOOM CADDY 5000! Enjoy the pictures! Doug has had several versions over the last 12 years, always thinking ahead and alway with an umbrella for shade and rain protection, not just for him but also the poles and mics. Now it includes a full time seat and storage. Cheers, Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Way to go Doug! That's a beauty. I really like the narrow case/drawer unit (but it looks a little heavy --- maybe it's just the "boiler plate" look). Umbrella is a great idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Great! Love the tool drawers. Jeff, I agree, it does look rather heavy. I guess that's good in that it won't tip over too readily though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Way to go Doug! That's a beauty. I really like the narrow case/drawer unit (but it looks a little heavy --- maybe it's just the "boiler plate" look). Umbrella is a great idea too. Hey Jeff, I have to speak for Doug here.. he leaves that up to me on JW sound. It is not as heavy as it looks. The hand trucks are very light weight. Notice that the trucks have the stair climber rail on the back. The box is a type of a boat box that he used. (He spends most of his time on his boat and with the family when he is not shooting). The drawers are plastic. It is well balanced. Looks much heavier than it is. Maybe next week we can weight it. Doug has had the same beach umbrella mount (and I mean the same one) on all of his caddies since we started working as a team. There are also some hooks that lock on for cables which were not in for the pictures. What I have always thought was a great feature on his caddies is that they always can carry multiple poles. I am very glad that he has a seat. He is one of the unsung heros of the sound dept. Always on the set and never sits down all day long except for lunch. We are not as young as we were, glad he can get off off his feet now and then. I want him around on the team for years to come. Could not have a better friend or boom op. Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Is the seat pulled out of a kayak or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Nice work Doug. A lot to like in the design n build. May it serve you well. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Deutscher Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Is the seat pulled out of a kayak or something? Almost looks like the seat from a drum throne, based on the design's ergonomics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Andrews Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 That boom caddy looks marvelous. The seat addition must be invaluable. The only questionable item is the flip-flops (i've seen a number of call sheets that specifically forbid them for health and safety reasons). ~Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 That boom caddy looks marvelous. The seat addition must be invaluable. The only questionable item is the flip-flops (i've seen a number of call sheets that specifically forbid them for health and safety reasons). ~Mark. Hey Mark, Doug had just driven in and was dropping off his caddy at the trailer. He does not wear flip-flops at work... Just after hours. Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Heath Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thats pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McQueen Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 the seat looks to be one of the "noseless" bicycle seats. but thats a kick ass lookin caddie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whit Norris Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Per Doug the seat is a bicycle seat that is made for cyclist with prostrate issues... I am not making this up... He bought it on sale at WalMart. That what he is claiming.... Cheers, Whit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 The fact it' might be heavy at the base is not a problem imo; with an umbrella, booms, etc stacked in, it is indeed a plus if there's even a little wind on set. Really nice caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnskog Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Very nice Doug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniellow Posted June 10, 2021 Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 A very elegant solution indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 4/23/2012 at 4:24 PM, Mark Andrews said: That boom caddy looks marvelous. The seat addition must be invaluable. The only questionable item is the flip-flops (i've seen a number of call sheets that specifically forbid them for health and safety reasons). ~Mark. Flip-flops are great way for the feet to uncompress after wearing shoes all day and anyway sometimes you got live on the edge a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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