Potential Equipment usage

During our preliminary filming, we tried and played around using a Fig Rig-wheel to support our camera. In previous filming's (such as our AS level opening) we simply used a tripod - which allowed us to capture steady shots, using different angles and rotations. We had no issues with using this tripod however this year we decided to test out the Fig Rig wheel which is extremely different to the usual tripod - it has a circular frame (as shown in the images) with a crossbar to mount the camera. When doing these preliminary filming's and test shots we found that it was effective with not having any straps or restrictions where we were able to make quick and wide movements in the same shot - ranging from ground level to overhead in one smooth movement. Also, the operator and camera became one which was most efficient with being able to film quickly (if needed) but also making any movement and still continuing the smoothness with one shot. This however is not the case when using a tripod as changing angles and height involves making adjustments to the camera and the tripod itself, reducing the efficiency.
Despite the positives of this piece of equipment, the decision we made not to use it was primarily that we wanted our trailer to feel more simplistic and use conventions of horror movies; where the camera usage is like a home camera... making it more realistic and scary - for example like paranormal activity. We felt like this piece of equipment would not give this effect and that it was much more high-tech.. in the sense that it would be most effective in an action, for example. Most likely when filming fast-paced scenes such as car chases, explosions and crashes, missions, etc.

Another reason for not using this piece of equipment was the accessibility to having it at any time. This equipment was not something that we had full use of, which is why we only tested it in our preliminary shots to see if it was worth purchasing or worth filming immediately in a short space of time. In comparison the tripod was a piece of equipment that we were provided with and which we had full access to at any time allowing us to film wherever, whenever. We felt like this was important, in the slight case that we may have to re-film or re-capture something - we were easily able to with using the tripod.
The images here are showing us using the piece of equipment and capturing different shots and angles in our preliminary filming's. The preliminary filming were done in preparation for our actual filming of the trailer, and was general practice with testing out different pieces of equipment and deciding which was best for us and our trailer.