Depending on the configuration of the ladder, cine grip rigging equipment may be very useful for attaching the camera in various places without drilling a lot of holes. I'm talking about a heavy-duty version of the bracket in Ralph's picture.
Matthews makes all sorts of useful stuff. But there is so much of it to wade through, you really need to visit a dealer who knows the line. The catalog cam be confusing to someone who has never used grip goodies. But a good Mafer clamp is a place to start:
http://www.matthewsgrip.com/mse.php?show=product&cat=291&products_ID=26562
Phillipe Halsman is reputed to have shot from a ladder often. There is a story that once, he lost his balance and fell off, injuring his leg. It is said that he had the presence of mind to squeeze the shutter release on the way down.
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