counter weight problem

[bigmajik]

can someone please tell me the method of adjusting counter weight for my jib crane. its a 8 ft. crane with my dvx 100a mounted on it. is it supposed to balance dead center without touching it? or is it suppose to lean more to the front or back?

 

[Prairieboy]

Should be dead center. If you are having trouble getting to that point try a ankle weight and slide it along the arm for a more fine adjustment.

 

[Richard Crowley]

When using it in a live situation with an audience, I prefer to balance so it clears the heads of the audience

 

[bigmajik]

thanks guys i`ll give it a try