Pogo cam support?

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ramador

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I'm currently putting together a camera package shopping list for a short film that will require a good amount of fluid "handheld". I've been pointed to getting a cheap pogo cam instead of a steadicam-equivalent, which I heartily agreed to in agreement before realizing I didn't know what they were talking about. It's not a brand as far as I can tell, and perhaps they were talking about something like the DVrig, but before I fully assume that, I was wondering if anybody had some ideas that would fit our needs.

The only thing I can find is this: http://www.geofilmgroup.com/shopexd.asp?id=28
Which seems like exactly what I'm looking for, but is definitely a high-end choice designed for heavier film-cameras. Is their a cheaper version of this out there?

I do have a homemade T-bar one that I've used a few times, but I'm looking for something maybe that I haven't heard of designed in the same way with some added shock absorbtion.

Thanks.
 
If you're after a more fluid but not quiet steadicam then the pogo might be good. If you're after very fluid shots then I guess you'll need a steadicam. Check this site for some more details http://hbsboard.com/index.php.

The figrig might also suit your needs.

Ian
 
figrig

figrig

I had been thinking about the figrig as well a while back, thanks for reminding me. Does anyone know of a reseller in the Hollywood area who sells this cheap? I've only encountered places who have it on 2 week backorder for MSRP or more. What gives?
 
Here's a similar new shoulder support http://dannynatovich.bizland.com/id27.html

I think the fig would give you a steadier shot as with a shoulder mount you're seeing every step.

There's little to a fig rig, I just got a manfrotto 577 plate off ebay and attached it to a truck steering wheel (cut out the middle part of the wheel and put a removeable steel bar from one side to the other). If you know anyone remotely handy then you'll be right. I might post pics if I get time today to explain.
 
shoulder mount

shoulder mount

I don't quite understand the idea of these shoulder mounting ones... i can't really think of anything less useful than an off-center device attached loosely at two places yet locked in one position. I think shoulder mounts are generally for stamina; ENG and videography, rather than filmmaking where flexibility is more important than consistency. You can't even raise or lower the camera, but it looks damn official, like some sort of videography cyborg. I could definitely see using it for a documentary, but not much else.

And from my own experience, shoulder mounted cameras are more stable not because of their shoulder mount, but because they're heavier and well-balanced.

Anyways, the figrig seems like it'll be a good fit. It's easy to setup and the camera and DP can be quickly deattached and go into tripod mode. It takes skill to use, which is the only thing we have a surplus of, so better to take advantage of that than throw more money at the problem. I can foresee doing two takes on somethng instead of one, never a problem, doing more takes is cheap, setting up time is what will kill you. $50/day with accessories from Ametron in Hollywood, $350 purchase online with the accessories I'd need.


Thanks tmnt, and hope you enjoyed the TMNT movie, I worked on the marketing.
 
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