Steadicam supports and boobs

IjabaFilms said:
I think the overall jist here is that the front of the vest really isn't holding the weight but I do wonder then why do all the steadicam vests (well most of them) have that Y plate in the front. ... It has to serve some purpose for the unit...
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It does. That Y plate is called the spar, onto which mounts the socket block, which mounts the arm, which mounts the sled, which is the majority of the weight of the system. This is why that spar needs to be more than just cloth. Being rigid also helps to distribute the force over the entire torso more evenly.

Speculation about solutions to this issue may be entertaining, but I must reiterate it is nary a problem in the first place. Take a workshop, make some calls/connections, find a rig and try it on. It'll all become clear quickly. And for Pete's sake, let's stop using the ads as valid reference devices.
 
AftonGrant said:
Speculation about solutions to this issue may be entertaining, but I must reiterate it is nary a problem in the first place. Take a workshop, make some calls/connections, find a rig and try it on. It'll all become clear quickly. And for Pete's sake, let's stop using the ads as valid reference devices.
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I'll let you know if it is a problem or not, since only I can make that judgment for myself. :) (I'm sure others would have been convinced the guy who had to add seatbelts wouldn't have a problem with his rig either). Anyway, this has been productive for me, even if you don't feel it has.

I think I'm going to go ahead and design my vest to accommodate my bust, I just thought about a few things and it makes sense that bust size be taken into account when it comes to any upper body wear with women such is the standard. I appreciate the ideas that were thrown around in here. When I have something that works, I'll sure to post it.

Cheers.
 
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Yeah, but Liz barely hasn`t any boobs at all.

As I sayd I would recomend a back mount vest, lot´s a room in the front.

Have you ever found a solution Tressa?

Frank
 
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You just need something like this with the vest bracketry welded on:

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No solution yet. I would love that metal shirt thing there in the photo. hahahaha Would be great for my back overall. They just don't make bras like they used to. :)

I'm still thinking on all of this however. Now I would like to do some wedding videos and it seems like having a stabilizer is even more necessary when shooting events and weddings. So I may go for some type of shoulder support solution for my camera or wait until I can either save up or rob a bank (just kidding) to get a good vest that doesn't put pressure on my chest.
 
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Well, i think that a stabilizer with vest and arm is too much for a wedding shooting... go for a shoulder support if you don't want to attract the attention on yourself rather than the marriage.

(but i know some that used a smooth shooter on a wedding)
 
mik said:
Well, i think that a stabilizer with vest and arm is too much for a wedding shooting... go for a shoulder support if you don't want to attract the attention on yourself rather than the marriage.

(but i know some that used a smooth shooter on a wedding)
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Thanks. yeah I was thinking of the vest/arm thing for my docs and fictional stuff. But for now I may have to settle for a multirig type deal. It has to have some body support though.
 
So this thread is about steadicams?...I just saw BOOBS in the subject line and clicked here in a frenzy.
 
Batutta said:
So this thread is about steadicams?...I just saw BOOBS in the subject line and clicked here in a frenzy.
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Shame on you! Hahahaha Steadicam is a long word you know... How could you miss it? :D

Love the Avatar... makes me wanna sing "Just let your souuuulllll Glowwwwww, baby." Now I have to watch "Coming to America".
 
Yeah ive tried the old wedicam in the past and it never works. I dont want to barge into guests... or cut their fingers off in the arm or anything...
 
Steady or not here I come

Steady or not here I come

Hi
I was just read this interesting post. Shooting with a steadycam for a wedding could be rather combersum, yes but for who, the videographer or the guest and groom . At the end of the day when the client views the wedding videos what are the looking at, the video or remembering how they were shot. I think this guy got the job because he posted the results. Steadycams are not cheat it also takes time to become a good steadycam operator. It takes training and practice so just beware it's does take time.
 
Definatly, just owning a steadicam does not make you a steadicam operator. Ive been an owner for a year (almost to the day) and I am only just starting to get acceptable shots. Its more of a muscle memory and body thing than anything else. I would feel comfortable doing a wedding if it was in a massive venue and only had a few guests... would look good for the first dance...
 
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