Fig Rig refers to a circular, handheld device used to stabilize and control a small film camera to catch motion while also reducing the chances of shaky footage.
With the help of designer Ben Wilson and inventor Cline Sinclair, Figgis developed the idea of a device that would create a stabilized film shot by gripping the handled sides and holding it still or moving it slowly.
[2] The main body of a fig rig has a similar diameter to a steering wheel, providing enough space in the middle to place the film camera as well as being comfortable for the user to hold.
The circular frame is typically made of a lightweight metal which allows the film camera to be properly supported as well as light enough to hold.
While Manfrotto, an Italian camera brand, has commercialized the fig rig, it hasn't stopped amateur film makers from replicating them.