Glidecam 4000 Pro Test

blondie. said:
Brandon,

As you know, I use the GlideCam 2000 Pro. It really does just take a lot of practice - a lot of elements go into not only setting up and balancing the unit but also using it. Like a lot of people said before me, certain motions/grips are better than others.

Try holding the center post with just three fingers: your thumb, your index, and middle fingers. Bear the rest of the weight on the gyroscope handle. Use those three fingers to guide the camera as you move, while holding it steady with the handle. Its a tough skill to master, and it definitely takes some practice.

As a response to your demo: were you walking or riding something? To be honest, I find it easier to simply roll on something if you're going for basic movement - a longboard would be best. That way there's less up and down jerking from your steps and you get a smooth one way movement. If you're going to be following somebody (like a BMX biker riding a line in the park) than you may want to try this.

(I do the same thing skiing):
http://www.vimeo.com/10048512

Good luck!
Milos
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Thanks bro I was walking. lol.
 
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I have it as an email because its for a project that I cant just put out on the internet. I will send you the vimeo password.......
 
Lenaic, What is the effect/transition you used at 1:05? I've seen it before, but have never been able to figure out what it was or duplicate it...
 
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Nice footage.
 
Thanks... i really appreciate.

jaypass said:
Lenaic, What is the effect/transition you used at 1:05? I've seen it before, but have never been able to figure out what it was or duplicate it...
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It is a film burn actually. I shortened it and blended it. I might have applied a gaussian blur filter, and desaturated it a bit but it's just a film burn.
 
Looks good, keep practicing...and have patience.
Just because you own the gear doesn't automatically make you a pro at it. Takes a while.
 
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Footage looks better than your first test. Keep practicing. Not a Steadicam/Glidecam user, so can't comment further than that.
 
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