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But this was was really Great!!!
Thanks on behalf of all the people who you just helped save countless precious life hours!
Great Video!
I have the bottom part shortened as much as possible so if I were to extend it I'd have to actually add more weight because it would be too top heavy, therefore affecting the drop time... When I switch from the 24mm or the 16-35 mm to the 24-70 I HAVE to add a 3rd weight. I much rather stick to two weights.
I like to keep the glidecam pretty short so it gives me more control.
Hope that helps :)
- cristina
Does that make sense? I also explained this in the video if you want to watch it again.
Ya, I have the vest but stopped using it after I stopped using my A1 and am gliding with the 5d. Once I buy a monitor I'll probably start using it again though :)
One important step I missed, however. How to determine where to attach the quick release plate on the top plate of the Glidecam.
I've been told that you have to find the center point of your camera with lens by gently placing it on top of a tube or the side of your table. Of course, you can manipulate the centerpoint by turning the knobs on the top, but only to a certain degree. It's always better to start of correctly. Perhaps you can show how to do this in a follow-up tutorial...
I love working with the Glidecam. However, you always see "Steadicam Operator" on people's resumes, never "Glidecam Operator". Perhaps we DSLR shooters should start doing that to show our clients the added value of mastering this technique.
Can you tell me which release plate you attached to it, please?
This allows you to quickly switch from one piece of equipment to another.
May I ask, if my combo is a GH1 + 7-14mm that means around 1.7 oz (770 g) of total weight, would you recommend the HD2000 instead? Or the HD4000 will still be more stable even in this weight range?
Anxious for second part.... :)
Do you wear an arm/vest stabilizer?
Thanks for the tutorial!
The truth is, there are many factors that will affect your glidecam. Balance (obviously), Weight, Post length, hand position, and body position to name a few. All are required to work harmoniously for proper operation and to avoid sore wrists, sore necks and back.
I'm a certified Steadicam Operator and I love the glidecam for it's easy operation! A great tool compared to my $10000 Steadicam:) ha ha! But the Steadicam will always be smoother to the trained eye:)
Great job Guys!
I guess you need to use a Steadicam if you're planning to support bigger cameras and more gear, such as a RED or an ARRI Alexa. It seems to me that the added weight of these cameras (gravity!) makes your shots more stable and smoother as you get less influence from wind etc.
For DSLRs the Glidecam is the weapon of choice, IMHO. Have you ever put a DSLR on your Steadicam?
Richard, I fly DSLRs on my Steadicam Pilot exclusively, and will be flying them on the Zephyr the moment it comes out.
Cheers
You talked about a camera strap that you hook on and off very easy. What kind of model is it? Do you have a link?
Thank you and cheers from Switzerland
Pascal
-cristina
Cheers.
Keep up the great work!
Kindest and sincerest warm regards,
Lisa J. Kassner
Los Angeles CA
Look forward to part II.
Next up: a lot of running in the woods & learning to fly this baby properly.
But there's certainly no weight for monitors or anything else at that point, which is where a 4000 may come in handy.
P.S. If you add a quick release plate to the included "slow release" plate, that adds significant weight and you'd be at max weight with a 5D+VideoMic+24-70 ( a heavy lens)
I used some extra kit from my weight bench (fitness equipment) with my 2000 Pro and I like that much better than the 10 cent washers that are included.
I don't quite understand this bit about weight limit.. if the gimbals are the same and you're already shortening the center pipe on the 4000 model to minimum length... do you follow me? it begins to resemble my 2000 Pro model.
If you tell me that weight limit bit is about having 20 washers instead of 14, I will crack a big smile for buying a 2000 Pro.
Thanks for the video!
I applied your advice using a Flycam Nano with far better results than I have had over the last 3 days.
The most critical piece that I was no applying was to set it up for configuration on a flat surface.
Do you have any advice for controlling spin?
Does the HD series (2000 or 4000) really have an "improved gimbal" (their marketing speak) or are the improvements just to the bottom weights and the adjustments?
p.s. I'll be able to show you my setup in Atlanta on Mar 16th, if you're there..
Is this the answer to my prayers?
So hard to know what works and is easy to use.
I am intending to use Zeiss Ze 21mm lense on my 5d with Glidecam x-10 but i don’t know if it’s image is in focus in all situations, so that i can use it with Glidecam or i have to adjust the focus?
i dont want to use Wireless FOLLOW FOCUS.
It would be really appreciated if you could help me
I am almost there, but the glidecam seems to want to rotate (i.e. the camera spins so the lens ends up facing me) on its own no matter what I do. Obviously I have some more work to do, but any advice on how I can control this?
So your ND filter and Rode Videomic weight a combined total of 2lbs?!? That's a hefty pro-grade ND filter!!
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Thank you very much Cris... I am heading home soon and trying to balance that again... Very much appreciated!!!