Glidecam 2000/4000 - upside down "low mode"?

jeff jassky

jeff jassky

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Hey, guys.

I'm trying to choose a hand held stabilizer. I'm really hoping to find one that allows me to get very low shots. I'm going to be doing a lot of automotive videos and it would be a great benefit to be able to get nice low tire/wheel shots, etc.

So the question is - with a glidecam 2000/4000 can you simply lower the gimball on the vertical post to make the camera act as a counterweight so the whole rig flips upside down to get low shots? Of course the camera would be upside down so I would have to flip footage in post but that's a minimal issue.

I read somewhere that the gimball location was fixed on the post and not adjustable? Is this true? I'd really like to talk to someone who has experience with these rigs and specifically, low-mode shots WITHOUT the expensive low mode handle grips, adapters, etc.

Thanks very much!

-Jeff
 
Called glidecam and talked to one of their techs. I was told that you can absolutely flip the rig upside down to shoot in "low mode". Of course you have to flip it in post but I was told you may be able to do it without even re-adjusting if it's balanced correctly to begin with. Ordering an HD 2000 and I'll let you guys know how it goes.

-Jeff
 
Don't you need to purchase a piece to do this? We have a Hd 4000 on a Steadicam Pilot Arm and Vest modified. Does anyone know how we can get low shots? we did it with our Old Pilot sled before..but it seemed easy..this seems pretty challenging with the Glidecam Hd 4000
 
you literally just flip it.

I don't touch the gimbal, just play with the balance to the get camera to sink, then use the post as a guide like you do when it's upright.

It works great, and is one of the best features of the glidecams
 
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