THE JIB IS THE FILMMAKER'S FRIEND! Shooting on a jib. Living on a jib. It was quite a rewarding experience shooting an entire short film, SUBCULTURE, on a remote controlled jib. You know what a jib is, that long sea-saw arm that swings around with the camera on the end. When used correctly, a jib can be a filmmaker's best friend for speeding up setups and getting really interesting and cinematic angles and shots. We are not just talking about using the jib for those