Shooter Scooter
Printer versionshooter scooter
You can ride it, load it with equipment,
run it on track, and throw it in your
trunk when you're finished.
As soon as I started to work with it, I quickly became convinced that the sales pitch on this particular inexpensive dolly system was right on.
I used the Shooter Scooter extensively in the making of the documentary 'Braindamadj'd' both in the studio and on location. It was the perfect tool... carrying the gear, then quickly turning into a camera dolly.
This year the documentary was nominated for four and winner of two Gemini Awards.
The shooter scooter was a godsend. On a shoot with dozens of setups, the shooter scooter saved us time and money. The shooter scooter cut our production time by more than a third. It's flexibility, ease of use and super smooth wheels made tracking shots quick to set up and a snap to execute.
This is an essential weapon in our arsenal of tools.
If your budget can't afford the time or money for a Fisher or Chapman dolly, you should seriously consider the Shooter Scooter. Actually, you should consider it regardless of what you can afford. What I like about this product unlike others is that it is small, light, and mobile. Set up is a breeze and before anyone knows it, you're already shooting. But it gets better. This thing has a stability belt that locks you in tightly, in any position allowing me to get the best angle without any discomfort or need for self-stabilization! The result is much smoother shots because I can lean my full body weight on the belt and never have any fear of falling over.
-- Highly recommended.
We recently used the "shooter scooter" on a corporate video. The product was outstanding. It afforded us the opportunity to have "fluid movement" in our production. I would recommend this to anyone. I look forward using this product again in the very near future.
The Shooter Scooter is Awesome!! Full on downtown, guerilla action!!! We
loaded it up with our gear, parked the car and we were off!! 2 hours and 4
three and a half minute tracking shots later we had it in the can!! Can't beat it!!
The client loved the shooter scooter! Used the Glidecam and stood on the platform, rolling over floor rugs and tile. All the shoots looked great. I already built a seat that spans the frame so I can shoot sitting down with the Glidecam hanging over the side, for the low shots. Easy and much faster than rigging
the low mode cage on the Glidecam.
As a Micro Jib owner quick setup and relocation are necessities, the shooter scooter provides both. I had the opportunity to try the shooter scooter with the micro Jib and found the two to be a perfect match. Installing the Micro jib on the scooter was a breeze, and with the scooters low center of gravity, balancing the
jib was no problem. In fact the shooter scooter was able to add the dynamic of an on air dolly move either on track or with wheels in combination with the craning from a jib shot. Wheeling all the jib parts including weights to the shoot location is a bonus, to then assemble everything and conclude shooting after only one trip from the van. Need I say more!!!
It's a production gear cart and a pro dolly system rolled into one. The shooter scooter from Canada's VFGadgets.com ferries your gear and accommodates hard-to-pull-off camera moves via innovation and solid engineering.
Everyone seeing the dolly for the 1st time is very impressed with it. Director on current film is very old school (in 70's) and couldn't believe how fast it set up and smooth function.
Where to rent it
Sim Video Productions Ltd. 
Main Film 
Camera Dept - Toronto Australia
Lemac 
Sim Video Los Angeles Japan
Cinemax Corp. Germany
Schweizer AG 
VFGadgets.com presents the "shooter scooter" developed by Peter Warren, the inventor of the WarrenDolly. After using shopping carts, wheelchairs, large dollys, and floating camera rigs to get those dynamic tracking shots, Peter created a vehicle that allows the camera operator the ability to get the camera moving anywhere he/she wants it to go. He also needed an easy way to get the camera and lighting equipment from the van to the location. This a multi purpose portable light weight portable dolly system for the camera crew that is constantly on the go. It is also great for SteadyCam operators who are doing those long walking street shots.
Made of sturdy aluminum, with light weight air tires, the shooter scooter folds down to a convenient suitcase size. You can ride it, load it with equipment, run it on track, and throw it in your trunk when you are finished. It is so small and light that you can
fly with it.
- Super smooth 10 inch pneumatic wheels (inflatable/deflatable)
- Frame is made primarily of aluminum 6063-T5 and 6061-T6
- Quick assembly, no tools required
- New! - Adjustable Folding Seat Attachment
- New! - All 4 wheels swivel and/or lock
- New! - Turtle Stand Mounts
- Footboard is made from Baltic birch plywood, minimum 11 ply
- Weight: 57 lbs
- The assembled size is approx 24" x 36" x 15" high (48" high including hand rails)
- The folded up size is approx 24" x 36" x 7"
Now shipping Version 2
shooter scooter Basic Package
Includes Black aluminum dolly frame
4 x removable 10 inch pneumatic wheels
2 x U handles
1 x parts pouch for U handle
1 x adjustable standing plywood base
8 x locking pins
5 x tube bolt spacers
5 x 6" bolts
5 x 12" bolts
1 Stability Belt
4 safety rings for handles and a manual.
$2,595.00
Shelf
The shooter scooter shelf gives you a place to put your monitor or just use it as a production table. Easy to set up and remove.
$110.00
Track Wheels x 4
The shooter scooter wheels have Swiss bearings for a smooth ride. They also have instant on posts for quick changing. The groved channel in the wheel allows you to use the 1/2" electrical conduit, 3/4" pvc pipe or portable shooter scooter track.
$720.00
Track - w/ case and spacers
The (44"/ 112cm) black anodized aluminium track sections are assembled like a
pool cue. Made from solid grade aluminum with stainless steel threads for a perfect fit at each joint. Used with a set of wooden risers included, you can ride on the shooter scooter over uneven surfaces. The set comes with 6 lengths of track which will give you 11'. Comes with nylon travel bag.
$825.00
Rickshaw Handle
The Rickshaw Handle is perfect for towing the operator by their assistant on foot walking or jogging. Great for towing SteadyCam operator as well. Closed size is approx 38"x 16" x 2" - Weight is approx 15 lbs - Material is cold rolled steel and stainless steel 304
Please Note: The Bicycle attachment seen in the video is not available through VFGadgets or Raz Manufacturing.
$540.00
Turtle Stand Mount
The shooter scooter Turtle Stand Mount is a perfect add-on for the production shot that requires lots of tracking with a light on the dolly that weighs up to 30 Lbs and is mounted safely.
$395.00
Folding Adjustable Seat
The shooter scooter folding adjustable seat folds down for easy storage, and is adjustable in seat pitch. The seat top is padded for comfort while working on long takes or shoot days. Easy assembly.
$575.00
Carry Bag
The shooter scooter Carry Bag is made of tough cordura fabric with thin dense foam padding on all sides. The bag is reinforced with nylon straps for extra strength. Inside is an extra padded flap for even more protection. Included is a sleeve inside bag for manual and a business card sleeve on the outside.
Size: 27" x 38" x 10" - Weight: 10 lbs - Carry Handles: 4
$520.00
