Aaron Green wrote:I used backdrop stands, and bar
Oops
, just reread your post, no room for boom ignore everything below.
Oh well, better luck next time.
In grip jargon that is a Goal post.
This can be put together using any stands and rigid cross piece.
Depending on the weight that the device has to carry you will use different equipment.
The difference between a boom arm and a goal post is how many support points you can have.
Example of boom arm.(no picture because "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached"
http://www.adorama.com/ltbak.htmlIf you have enough room on either side of the talent for stands then a Goal post is best, but if you do not have room, then a boom arm with one support can be used.
The advantage of using a micro camera is the small weight factor.
Not knowing what grip equipment is available on this shoot makes it difficult to suggest anything.
If you have grip gear you can put together your own boom arm.
The advantage of a boom arm over a jib is that you can have the arm parallel to the ceiling by raising the stand thereby decreasing the head room.
You need to put your grip hat on.
(1)I take it that you are not working in a space with removable ceiling panels.(scissor clamp)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Nt ... av-Search=(2)Do you have room for a Goal post.
(3)How close to the talent can you place a stand before it gets into shot?(how long the boom arm will need to be)