TrackJack dolly track moving system

My first invention for the grip world. This shows the TrackJack (tm) in action. A simple system for repositioning a dolly without taking it off of the track. Saves time and manpower on a studio or other smooth floored shoot.
To everyone who keeps asking when and where they can buy a set, I have some news: I sold the patent and rights to a key grip based out of NYC named Rick Compeau. He plans on manufacturing the TrackJacks in the near future. Rick will then sell sets of them to the relief of tired grips everywhere.
Info will be available at www.nycdolly.com (coming soon)
Keep on Grippin and Rippin, stian

BTW, I read a comment some fool left on a blog saying that TrackJacks stretch the track. First of all this idiot could not have ever seen a set in action for himself because there is only 3 prototypes in the world and I know where they are and have been. Secondly they lift the track by hooking the lip built into the profile of FilmAir and similar track. They do not work on the old, round, steel track. Who wants to use that crap anyways?

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[socialincastmedia]

cool idea, but as a grip i rarely if ever use track on bare floor, there would be some wedges under there! And if i were in a studio and needed to adjust track i'd grab other grips or pa's to give a quick hand. again, really cool idea, but i dont think i'd use it more than a novelty.

[stian222]

@socialincastmedia Consider this. When it's time to move to next shot, why not snap an extra slice of track on at the end or pull the shims from an end slice, roll onto it, unsnap rest of track and then TrackJack it over to next setup? You look like a hero. You can even roll around w/ DP sitting on the dolly while hunting for the perfect shot. Also, what happens when the dolly needs to be flipped for whatever reason? Everyone is waiting on and watching you. Just a thought. Thanks, Stian

[MichaelDaeche]

That is just genius... Totally at lack of words. Sold any?

[stian222]

@MichaelDaeche, Rick Compeau, who has bought all the rights to the TrackJack system, is working on getting them manufactured. Will leave message here under 'Info' when they are available for sale. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Stian

[iggy4mayor]

too bad it's way too fucking loud while moving to have any usable sound footage. sorry, but it does look handy for certain shots.

[stian222]

@iggy4mayor Run with scissors much as a kid?

Actually, when they are available for sale, Rick assures me there will be a warning label about people like you even touching them. It's for your own good. You would end up hurting yourself, the dolly or other people. Every grip needs to be at least 10% smarter than the equipment he or she puts his or her hands on. Yeah, I may be a sarcastic douche bag but at least I'm a 'Safe' sarcastic douche bag.

[stian222]

You are not the brightest lamp on set.

[BradiKal61]

Very slick. Lifting the dolly off, moving track and having to lift the dolly back up wears on the crew and interrupts whatever other work they could be doing. That time adds up, as does crew fatigue during a 16 hour shoot day- since a loaded Fisher 10 runs about 500+ lbs.

This system looks like it would work best on a smooth floor or a studio situation where a lot of leveling wouldn't be needed- but it's a great idea nonetheless. It's neat how the jacks become brakes for the track wheels.

[marcin2008marcin]

How much for that & is it working with EGRIPMENT tracks?

[KickportTV]

Sold, sell me one!

[freezazoid]

@stian222 yeah... I kind of agree with the other guy.... I get that their small but it's more gear to carry around... plus like the other guy said. How hard is it to get two or three PA's.... lift the rig off the dolly tracks... and then flip the dolly tracks around?

[M4pictures]

YOU ARE MY HERO!!! 

[hnatkowicz]

These posts seem a bit old, but I cannot help but say, "WTF!!! You are a genius! I am just blown away, brother."

(Methinks I doth shat me pantaloons whilst viewing thine moving images.)

Seriously bro, awesome.

[chairman21]

Who the hell gave it a 'don't like' vote?????? Morons.

[FREDDYROCKIT]

Great invention...and thanks for all the comedy in this blog. How stupid are these questions?