Abstract: A portable section remote camera tower is an apparatus that used to elevate a camera off the ground. The apparatus is constructed from thin structural pipes, which makes the apparatus relatively inexpensive and relatively easy to assemble. The apparatus comprises a center support, a plurality of ground plates, a plurality of turnbuckles, and a camera adjustment system. The center support is a vertical structural member that is the main support for the camera from the bottom. The plurality of turnbuckles pulls the top of the center support from all directions towards the ground to keep the center support plumb. The center support and the plurality of turnbuckles are anchored to the ground by the plurality of ground plates. The camera adjustment system is used to tilt and pan the camera.

Abstract: A sectional camera platform (1) is generally circular with a platform floor (2) that is preferably grated for vertical visibility and surrounded by a kick plate (3) about ankle height. A back portion of the platform is a worker cage (17) surrounded by guard railing (18). At a center of the platform is a detachable camera post (14) on which a camera (15) can swivel with unobstructed view over front and side portions. A worker seat can be positioned proximate the camera post. The platform is attachable adaptively to a wide selection of lifting, handling and mobile equipment that includes aerial booms (20), lift forks, cranes, truck beds, swivel beds, levelers and surface cinematographic equipment. The platform is made in sections which are assembled for its use and disassembled for its storage and transport. A desired selection of electrical power and peripheral scene-shooting equipment can be provided for use on or in proximity to the platform.