SHAPE ISEE II - shoulder-mounted 2-axis gimbal with thumb joystick control
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indiawilds
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what is the cost?
refocusedmedia
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From the video description:
For less than 6000$, you get the ultimate SHAPE SHOULDER MOUNT and the whole new GIMBAL ISEE II system.
http://www.shapewlb.com/en/shadow-series.aspx
Official release date of the product : NAB 2014
For less than 6000$, you get the ultimate SHAPE SHOULDER MOUNT and the whole new GIMBAL ISEE II system.
http://www.shapewlb.com/en/shadow-series.aspx
Official release date of the product : NAB 2014
Camera Expert
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I had Patrick of Shape talk about the ISEE on camera.
Samuel H
Major Contributor
Very interesting.
I've been researching all these gimbals, and have concluded that there are only a couple of reasons for cheap models not to be as good as the expensive ones: motors not strong enough, and weak design that flexes with motion. I had already decided that at some point I will build a DIY 1-axis gimbal to put on top of my flycam (to ensure perfect horizon); it looks like I'll want it on my shoulder rig too!
I've been researching all these gimbals, and have concluded that there are only a couple of reasons for cheap models not to be as good as the expensive ones: motors not strong enough, and weak design that flexes with motion. I had already decided that at some point I will build a DIY 1-axis gimbal to put on top of my flycam (to ensure perfect horizon); it looks like I'll want it on my shoulder rig too!
legrevedotcom
Veteran
I love the wording "less than..." instead of " For more than 4000$"
Anyways, I like the idea, logical development and I sure could have used a system like that in several cases.
drapeama
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Always nice to hear some good Montreal English Accent in videos as well!
That design is quite nice. I mean, isn't it better than the MOVI which is purely handheld, similar to the FigRig?
epsom salt
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1:23 he says around $8000. on the site it's listed as $8500... not worth it imo
Loks like you were looking at the upgraded model (the "3") which holds more weight. The "2" is $6999 CAD.
http://www.shapewlb.com/en/product/...al-shoulder-mount_340.aspx?id_page_parent=362
I think the info in the video is old. According to the site "The ISEE1, ISEE2 and ISEE3 are scheduled to be released in mid-July 2014."
Looks interesting. I'd love to rent one and try it out...
True North
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I wonder how long it will be before the Chinese or Indians come out with their knock offs
This gimbal technology is really creating some amazing opportunities for independent film makers. The technology is cheap and easily available. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to research you can have a very useable rig for not a lot of money.
This gimbal technology is really creating some amazing opportunities for independent film makers. The technology is cheap and easily available. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to research you can have a very useable rig for not a lot of money.
It's cool and all, but I'm thinking if you're an indie, how much do you really need this? Remember Evil Dead when they mounted a camera on a board with some rope handles and ran through the woods with it? How much do you REALLY need a steadicam shot if it's a low budget production?