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PeeWee Dolly

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Chapman Leonard's compact hydraulic camera dolly. The Super PeeWee won an Academy Scientific and Engineering Award.

Description

The PeeWee is the perfect compromise between compactness and functionality. With its hydraulic lift, I can smoothly change the height while moving. The PeeWee Dolly is a technique in film production. Chapman Leonard's compact hydraulic camera dolly. The Super PeeWee won an Oscar for technical achievement.

Practical Application

The PeeWee fits through standard doorways and into tight sets - ideal for interior shots where larger dollies would not be practical. The PeeWee is one of the most rented dollies worldwide. The Oscar award underscores Chapman's technical innovation.

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