PUSH - Directed by Matt Sconce

Larry R said:
So, how much are you going to sell these gadgets for? :grin:
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It probably depends on the final price making it comes to, effort etc. It will basically do what the Glidecam V-20 does but MUCH MUCH more...(Low rig, Patent Pending Hyperdrive, new Patent Pending changes to Steadicam Base Structure) and we hope it will do it better. The V-20 Glidecam rig sells for almost 5000.00 without any of that stuff. Imagine if the Hypercam comes out at a 2-3 k cost, and could support cameras up to 40-45 pounds, all the way down to an HVX. That would be nice! :violent5:
 
Did you guys use this Hypercam rig on Push? Or is it still being built and going to be used on Marks shoot? Any pics of this bad boy?
 
Geoff_R said:
Did you guys use this Hypercam rig on Push? Or is it still being built and going to be used on Marks shoot? Any pics of this bad boy?
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My dad created the Hypercam after using the Glidecam V-16 on PUSH. He saw things that could be improved and as a physics teacher, saw some things that could be made easier on the user.

No pics yet as it is patent pending and we need to make sure all those ducks are in a row before it's design is known by all. It's first use with the red will be at a commercial shoot coming up in San Francisco with Blare Media. The hyperdrive will not be completely finished but it should be at least functional by then.:love4:
 
Well, I actually think I have my rough cut down! I am exporting an uncompressed AVI with time code of it now with a 512 by 256 frame size to work with as I create sound cues for Justin to compose with. I will be working on those sound cues tonight and tomorrow and then upload them to him either tomorrow night or Monday! I am getting excited!
 
Voice tracks mock ups are put together. I am adding them to the video tomorow and then it will be ready to send to Justin! Woohoo! Then scoring will commence as I begin to work on Sound with Mike Aro and Effects with Mark Aro.
 
Okay here is a sneak peak at Hypercam coolness....


This is with an HVX on the Low Rig system. We did not have time to hook up the weight counterbalances so this is an unbalanced HVX rig, with my dad RUNNING! Imagine how well this will look once the balancing has occurred! My dad has done a wonderful job and I am excited to see what it does with a slightly heavier camera balanced properly (The Hypercam was designed for the weight of the Red One plus accessories). Sorry Mac users, I did not compress Quicktime. Maybe next time I will. Angling around corners is intentional.



http://aftershockstudios.homestead.com/Low_Rig_Fly.wmv
 
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msconce said:
Okay here is a sneak peak at Hypercam coolness....


This is with an HVX on the Low Rig system. We did not have time to hook up the weight counterbalances so this is an unbalanced HVX rig, with my dad RUNNING! Imagine how well this will look once the balancing has occurred! My dad has done a wonderful job and I am excited to see what it does with a slightly heavier camera balanced properly (The Hypercam was designed for the weight of the Red One plus accessories). Sorry Mac users, I did not compress Quicktime. Maybe next time I will. Angling around corners is intentional.



http://aftershockstudios.homestead.com/Low_Rig_Fly.wmv
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Well, the Hypercam is DONE! Matt and I tested it last Sunday and it is absolutely amazing. With low rig, medium rig and standard rig you have three positions from which to shoot. All with variable angles of shot. As it was designed for taking on and man-handling the RED camera, the HVX we used was a little light. It felt like there was nothing on the rig when we flew it around. I am constructing a setup for counterspringing the arm for light cameras that will be attachable. The sled is totally adjustable too. There are multiple attachment points for the monitor and any batteries that one needs to use. Top plate will attach the RED camera, follow focus and shadowbox with no additional plate needed.

The low rig functioned perfectly. The 'Hyperdrive' flew the unit around... It was actually a lot of fun and I didn't even use the vest padding... yet had no fatigue whatsoever. I can see a lot of potential in this unit. Because of the design of the Hypercam, it fits into thin places and between thin objects also. The geometry of the shock absorbsion is in a direct line with the movement of the cameraman causing a highly effecient shock cancellation.

I purposefully overbuilt the rig for a long and lustrous life of camera work with little problems and all changes possibly needed by Hyperactive Studios already built in to the unit's initial design. It's capabilities will open up a new world for our film company as it can get shots from new angles, with heavier loads, and at greater speeds than anything else I have ever seen can. This unit is FANTASTIC. I am very pleased that the concept and design worked as I had hoped. I am excited to use it for Blair Media this weekend in San Francisco.

It all folds up and comes apart and fits into one suitcase too. YAY! :thumbsup:
 
Gary Sconce said:
Well, the Hypercam is DONE! Matt and I tested it last Sunday and it is absolutely amazing. With low rig, medium rig and standard rig you have three positions from which to shoot. All with variable angles of shot. As it was designed for taking on and man-handling the RED camera, the HVX we used was a little light. It felt like there was nothing on the rig when we flew it around. I am constructing a setup for counterspringing the arm for light cameras that will be attachable. The sled is totally adjustable too. There are multiple attachment points for the monitor and any batteries that one needs to use. Top plate will attach the RED camera, follow focus and shadowbox with no additional plate needed.

The low rig functioned perfectly. The 'Hyperdrive' flew the unit around... It was actually a lot of fun and I didn't even use the vest padding... yet had no fatigue whatsoever. I can see a lot of potential in this unit. Because of the design of the Hypercam, it fits into thin places and between thin objects also. The geometry of the shock absorbsion is in a direct line with the movement of the cameraman causing a highly effecient shock cancellation.

I purposefully overbuilt the rig for a long and lustrous life of camera work with little problems and all changes possibly needed by Hyperactive Studios already built in to the unit's initial design. It's capabilities will open up a new world for our film company as it can get shots from new angles, with heavier loads, and at greater speeds than anything else I have ever seen can. This unit is FANTASTIC. I am very pleased that the concept and design worked as I had hoped. I am excited to use it for Blair Media this weekend in San Francisco.

It all folds up and comes apart and fits into one suitcase too. YAY! :thumbsup:
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I know I have said it before... but GARY YOU ROCK!!!
 
quicksilver8907 said:
Gary, that video with the hypercam looks awesome. I hope I get to be there to see it in action at the Netherborn shoot. Great Job!!
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I was a little jerky on the shot as the Hyperdrive is so positive that one needs to learn how to 'drive' it. The camera literally points exactly where you want it instantly...sometimes too fast. When one is used to any other steadycam it takes spinning the sled vertical tube to turn it and this is somewhat inaccurate and slow. So, witn the Hypercam Hyperdrive one needs to learn to use a light touch... Which translates into easier work in the long run. As the Red camera is heavier, the light touch will become a normal touch making it easier. Anyone who has run a steadycam for any length of shoot knows: Easier is better!:)
 
Justin Durban...The Man the Myth the Legend...Where do I upload my File so you can score it? I am about 1-2 hours away from having it ready.
 
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