J Davis
Veteran
Ski bag ! why didn't I think of that?
I've already got the one I posted (post 896 previous page) but problem is it is not padded. What do the ski bags cost?
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Ski bag ! why didn't I think of that?
I've already got the one I posted (post 896 previous page) but problem is it is not padded. What do the ski bags cost?
Hi, i made a 3D-HD relaxing video, and used Zaza slider a lot!
You can download a 4 min sample from http://www.3d-video.hu
Glasses recommended
You can download a 4 min sample from http://www.3d-video.hu
Glasses recommended
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
Hi, i made a 3D-HD relaxing video, and used Zaza slider a lot!
You can download a 4 min sample from http://www.3d-video.hu
Glasses recommended
Very cool...and relaxing! I liked the slides & dollies. :thumbup::beer:
J Davis
Veteran
What monopods are people using for end support?
I was considering buying two of these (one for each end) but I can't see any brand name.
If anyone can comment on their build quality it would be appreciated
$14.95 model number LS1007, no brand name, 1/4 20 ball head and
they go low too, down to 22"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Premium-Photo-s...in_0?hash=item3a52fbbc11&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I was considering buying two of these (one for each end) but I can't see any brand name.
If anyone can comment on their build quality it would be appreciated
$14.95 model number LS1007, no brand name, 1/4 20 ball head and
they go low too, down to 22"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Premium-Photo-s...in_0?hash=item3a52fbbc11&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
directorvfx
Member
Yes I've read it several times. My question was more for the why and not the what. I've seen the item you posted. Anyone have any comments from your use of the slider and the strengths / benefits of mounting the camera at various heights?
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
What I use (the Kessler 100mm ball adapter part) raises the head another couple inches, which allows me to do dolly shots that start at the very end of the rail without seeing the rail in the shot.
The higher you go, the less likely you'll catch the rail in the shot...BUT, the higher go the more likley you'll have balancing and binding problems. it's a fine line.
Lets see what others have to say.... Others?
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Tommy K
Well-known member
I used a threaded conduit pipe from Home Depot with a few homemade spacers and it works great. The trick is to find something that will raise the camera height just enough so you don't see the rail.
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Black_Messiah
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Just finished shooting 6 episodes of a webseries, and the Zazaslider passed that trial by fire with flying colors!
These things used to be called "oversavers", which is mainly how we were using it: during an over-the-shoulder shot, if the foreground actor moves too much, the operator can "save" the "over" by sliding one way or the other to re-frame the shot.
My DP was thrilled, and will be ordering his slider right away!
Will post pics/video once it's available to me.
Thanks again ZazaCast!
These things used to be called "oversavers", which is mainly how we were using it: during an over-the-shoulder shot, if the foreground actor moves too much, the operator can "save" the "over" by sliding one way or the other to re-frame the shot.
My DP was thrilled, and will be ordering his slider right away!
Will post pics/video once it's available to me.
Thanks again ZazaCast!
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
You are welcome fellow DVXer..go in good health!:grin:
Yes, this is GREAT for over the shoulder shots, even lets you add the slighest
bit of motion if you like too. Enjoy.
The rain finally let up and I had some time to get up to the mountains and really put this thing to the test. Of course, the sunny day turned a bit cloudy when I got my camera set up, so I had to compensate for exposure in post. But all in all... I'm pretty happy with what came out.
What's amazing about these little dolly tracks, aside from the price and ease of assembly, is how much movement one can get from only 36" of track.
What's amazing about these little dolly tracks, aside from the price and ease of assembly, is how much movement one can get from only 36" of track.
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natxbrotha
Well-known member
UPDATE:
I got my parts in! I'm very glad I ordered the glide block with the friction clamp! It allows for a lot more flexibility.
For anyone thinking about using this as a jib, the rail is a lot thicker and stronger than the pictures show. My rail is 5ft long with zero flex/twist no matter what I do to force it to flex/twist!
I have not bought the bogen bowl adapter yet.
Question: Does the bogen bowl adapter let you level your tripod head?
There's no need to level the tripod head on the slider. It's straight and flat, assuming you've tapped the center hole straight on the carriage.
Leveling is done via the tripod on which the rail is mounted. If using it was a table-top, get some scrap wood wedges (same thing used on set to level track for the big doorway dollies) to level the feet.
I use the Film Tools 4" riser and it's just fine.
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natxbrotha
Well-known member
I disagree. Doing jib shots and different things can require different degrees of leveling.
ZazaCast
Major Contributor
If you're trying to make a mini-jib, the rail would be mounted on a fluid head, allowing for the rail to tilt. If this is the case, you would just level the rail/head the same way you would normally...with either the legs of the tripod, or the ball adapter...or at least that's how I do it. Does that make sense?
natxbrotha
Well-known member
I get what you guys are saying, but I just need to know if the Bogen Bowl Adapter will allow leveling of the head?
You'll be so glad that you did!