Glidecam 2000 Pro test flight!

PaPa said:
i have the pole extended to its maximum length, just before it would wabble if i pushed it backwards and forwards at the joint.
and on the bottom i have 3 weights and 3 weights, all of them are exactly the same distance from the pole, which is basically at the very ends, however the weights are exactly tangent with three of the sides. Then i always keep those weights where they are and i position the camera ontop everytime accordingly, knowing the only thing i have to adjust are the plates on top. And i can get it ready now in 3 minutes.
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thanks

You just saved me from using 2 weights i didint need...

i have a bogen quick release plate so i need 4 weights front and back with it extended allmost all the way its perfect. now i dont need to rebalance everytime, and i can go from glide to tripod in seconds now.
 
I think the footage looks great.

I read your other posts about how difficult it was (or is) to set up; but once it gets going it's worth the time and effort. Would you agree and are you pleased with the glidecam?

I was torn between the glildecam and the steadytracker (I still have yet to see any footage from the steadytracker. Can someone post?) but this just about seals the deal.
 
forgive me on the shaky parts, with the picture frames, i was extending my arm out to the max, after a5 seconds, i started shaking causei couldnt hold it, so from that part, until i get on the bed, my arm is crying for help.

But yeah, once you get it balanced, it kills other steadicams because....

it kicks
 
Hey webdog, i've been searching for the quick release plate to switch the cam between the Glidecam and the bogen 503 head, where can I find it?
 
I noticed a lot of rocking side to side. I haven't been too impressed with the Glidecams from what I have seen. Why not the SteadiCam Jr? Is the DVX100 too heavy? I used to have the SteadiCam Jr and used a clunky Canon A-1 Digital Hi-8 on it to shoot skateboard videos.
I had to counter weight the heck out of it, but it worked GREAT!
It's crapy Video, but check out my old video clip shot on the SteadiCam Jr with an over weight Camera.
Video ------> http://www.chopperbobmemorial.com/index3.html
 
the rocking left and right mainly has to do with the user. Im still getting used to having my left hand holding right underneath the ( what cha ma call it ) but what im noticing is im using my left hand too often to stear it and thats probably whats knocking it off balance every few seconds. Like everyone with a steadicam has realized, the unit does not make magic. You have to learn how to use it properly and then youll have stuff that comes out of it thats great.

Know what though? Ive been watching films lately like oceans 11 and harry potter and hte goblet of fire ( it plays on the LCD monitors all day at work ) and i look really closely at the sections with steadycams, and i have to say it reminds me alot of what i get and does not seem that much more impressive for whatever they spend on them.

but in another sense, your totally right. There is nothing under the 1000 dollar rang that will garantee ANY user perfect stability. It's really how you learn to use it to its advantages and disadvantages. Since the glidecam2000 pro is made for cameras up to 5 pounds, you cant expect magic. But quite frankly, the difference between the 4000 and the 2000 pro is the length of hte lower pole annd the weights used. Big deal, buy some steel at home depot, add some length, save 200 bucks US lol.

Practice practicep ractice!

Not as an excuse, but you have to forgive alot of the rockiness. These things are ****ING tiring on the forearms. And if anyone out there is not totally in shape, and tries to do sittups really slowly, watch how your entire body shakes as you make your way up ( when your tired ) the same thing happens to my forearm after a while and that completely effects the movement of the glidecam.

what i could post a bit latre are Little segments using the glidecam, because what your seeing is all improv, nothing planne,d and a Constant, almost constant 2 minute streem of glidecam movement, from running to tilting to quick panning and mounting on objects.

cheers!
 
anyone know where one could buy extension tube for the glidecam to make it a 4000 pro?

because the little piece holding the weights on the bottom screws on to the endcap and twists shut into place to connect to the top half.
 
You could probably get one made at a machine shop from aluminum tube and have them put a threaded plug at the end...

About the forearm being tired, im going to buy a wrist brace today... that way I don’t have to use as much strength keeping my wrist strait.
 
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lol i do have one, but when your extending your arm as far out from your body as possible to fit i na little pathway ( the shot with the frames) your whole arm gets tired, and trying to keep steady fluid motion is reallyyyyyy hard lol. time to hit the gym!
 
what i could post a bit latre are Little segments using the glidecam, because what your seeing is all improv, nothing planne,d and a Constant, almost constant 2 minute streem of glidecam movement, from running to tilting to quick panning and mounting on objects.
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Theres part of the issue, stedicam shots would rarely go for two minutes, so maybe its a good workout for you. Usually any steadi shots are rehearsed then the shot (10 second sequence) is shot.

I notice Papa in your clip your movement is very slow.... is there a reason for this?
 
no reason really, just went with the impulses as they came. I always found slower camera movement, especially when there is no subject, adds a bit of substance and it fit well with the musici chose for it too.
 
reminded me of the opening of Halloween a bit , especially in the kitchen and the aspect ratio... Halloween 11: michael becomes a guinea pig

cheers
 
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