Which piece of equipment is described as a camera support or rig that allows the operator to pedestal, pan and tilt during the move (aka crane)?

• A. Crane
• B. Spreader
• C. Tripod
• D. Jib Arm

Answer: (B)

This item tests recognizing camera movement rigs that let you move the camera through space while you control its orientation. A jib arm (often called a crane) is built exactly for this: you elevate and extend the camera on a crane-like boom, and you can pedestal up and down as you pan and tilt during the move. That combo creates dynamic, sweeping shots that a stationary support can’t achieve.

The spreader is just a connector used to space out tripod legs; it doesn’t move the camera. A tripod can provide pan and tilt with a head, but it doesn’t travel or pedestal during a move on its own. A crane or jib arm is the dedicated tool for performing the lifting and sweeping motion described.