Camera chain
- Body
- Lens
- Mount
- Adapter
- Media
Gear and rig planning for videographers
Build the rig on screen before you discover the missing piece on set.
Track camera bodies, lenses, cages, monitors, power, audio, support, media, and cables as owned equipment, then assemble reusable rigs and assign them to the shoot.
Free for 25 items. No credit card required.
A cinema rig fails at its smallest dependency: the wrong cable, the missing plate, the tired battery, or the part left on another build.
Treat the rig as a system, not a shopping list
Each component keeps its own ownership and service record. The rig shows how those parts work together for a specific camera role.
- 01
Catalog the parts
Record bodies, lenses, cages, rails, handles, monitors, transmitters, microphones, batteries, media, support, and adapters.
A searchable parts shelf with values, condition, documents, and location.
- 02
Assemble the rig
Create a reusable build for handheld, tripod, gimbal, interview, studio, or travel work and add the owned items it needs.
A named rig with total value and weight based on its components.
- 03
Assign it to the shoot
Connect the rig and supporting gear to the production plan, location, date, notes, and packing decisions.
One source for the build and the job it is meant to serve.
- 04
Record the wear
After wrap, note cable failures, loose mounts, battery issues, sensor work, or parts that should not return to the next build.
A maintenance trail tied to the exact component, not a vague rig note.
See the parts and the full build
The rig view accounts for weight, value, and components. Search keeps each part one shortcut away when the build changes.
Build from owned equipment
Add the body, lens, accessories, and support that belong to a repeatable camera configuration.
Swap a component without losing the trail
Find a compatible body or backup part, then keep its value, condition, location, and service record attached.
Rig records need technical context
The item record proves what you own. The rig adds the compatibility, weight, and role needed to put those items to work together.
Monitoring and audio
- Monitor
- Transmitter
- Microphone
- Receiver
- Cable path
Power and support
- Battery system
- Runtime notes
- Tripod or gimbal
- Plate
- Total weight
Ownership
- Serial number
- Purchase value
- Current estimate
- Location
- Service history
Example rig output
Two-camera interview package
A component-level build that makes the dependencies visible before the van is loaded.
| Position | Build | Critical dependency | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera A | Cinema body + 24-70mm | V-mount plate + cable | Ready |
| Camera B | Mirrorless body + 70-200mm | Dummy battery + adapter | Ready |
| Audio | Two wireless channels | Receiver cable | Test |
| Support | Two tripods + slider | Quick-release plates | Ready |
The dependency column is where most preventable failures show up. It forces the small part into the same plan as the expensive one.
Pro unlocks the working rig
Starter is useful for a small kit. Pro adds the rig builder, unlimited inventory, documents, reports, and unlimited shoot plans.
Starter
A compact personal kit
Up to 25 items, five custom categories, search, filters, mobile access, and three shoot plans.
View Starter planPro
Recommended for this workflow
A working photographer or filmmaker
Unlimited items and shoot plans, documents, warranty tracking, reports, trends, the rig builder, and QR labels.
View Pro planStudio
Shared equipment operations
Everything in Pro, plus loans, maintenance, studio analytics, and access to Studio features as they become available.
View Studio planDetails worth checking before you move the inventory.
Can GearDex calculate the weight of a camera rig?
The rig builder can total the weight of components when their records include weight data. It also keeps the total value and component list together.
Can I create more than one rig from the same camera body?
Yes. Reusable rigs can represent different configurations, such as handheld, tripod, interview, gimbal, or travel builds, while the underlying item record stays consistent.
Does GearDex support audio and grip equipment?
Audio, grip, power, media, cables, cases, and support gear can be stored as accessories or in custom categories that match your production setup.
Which plan includes the rig builder?
The rig builder and QR labels are included with Pro and Studio. Pro also includes unlimited items, documents, reports, and unlimited shoot plans.
Find the workflow that matches the way you work.
Build the package before call time.
Start with the camera chain you use most and account for every dependency around it.