My very first attempt today.
Might be brave enough to use it at this weekends wedding:)
Vimeo seems to have killed it though, it stutters this end:confused:
Cheers,
Flame.
Looks fine - which camera are you using and how are you finding it to use weight/strain wise?
I like it! which steady cam are you using?
Stoo -Errr... the clue is in the title of the thread... 'Steadicam Pilot - First Test'!
Hi Chrome,
Yes it's really not a problem weight wise. I could see myself in it all day...12 hrs:)
I think!
It's going to be months, no years...maybe a lifetime before I master it...but it's great.:)
I used the FX1 for this, but the idea is to use the ex1 as the main device for steady shots.
Now I have to go back and practice,practice,practice...:)
Thx Stoo for your comments, it's the steadicam pilot.
Cheers
Flame.
Hey Flame, that is way cool. Very impressive for the first attempt.
I think it looks pretty darn good already! You could probably start using it right away.
Thx everyone:)
Just out to do some more shots as I am trying to get it finely tuned and balanced...no mean feat!
I have got some very amusing looks along the way:D
Cheers.
Flame.
I found the slight side-to-side motion (not level) slightly disconcerting...
Ooh - that's one pricey bit of kit, but nice!
The shots look very good - you've made parked cars look exciting. I was half expecting to see your reflection at some point to see how easy, or hard moving about was. I recall this story where some footage using a prototype steadicam was send to Stanley Kubrick for his opinion; he was very impressed but advised the inventor to remove footage which included the shadow of the Steadicam and operator as the device hadn't been patented. Now I'll probably find out no part of that story is in fact true!
All you need to add are a few scary dwarves in masks and you have a modern day Aphex twin video ;-) Good effort for a first go, keep working at it, practise practise practise is the only way forward!
Thx again for the feedback. I have spent most of yesterday tweaking and fine balancing as there was a slight pendulum effect and an element of bobbing, but after many practice goes, reviewing and tweaking have finally sorted it.
Now I just need to work out how this is going to fit into my workflow and wheather to use the EX1 or FX1 as the main camera for it!:)
Cheers,
Flame.
I guess these were all filmed with a locked aperture and different focal lengths to check which looks the best. What's the concluson?
It's nice and smooth and I hope you pass the audition at the wedding :)
Thx again for the feedback. I have spent most of yesterday tweaking and fine balancing as there was a slight pendulum effect and an element of bobbing, but after many practice goes, reviewing and tweaking have finally sorted it.Now I just need to work out how this is going to fit into my workflow and wheather to use the EX1 or FX1 as the main camera for it!:)
Cheers,
Flame.
I've never used one of these rigs. How much do you have to train yourself to move? Is there a special way you have to walk or does the apparatus handle all that?
Stoo -Errr... the clue is in the title of the thread... 'Steadicam Pilot - First Test'!
I was unaware that steadycam the brand had a model called pilot.
I assumed steadycam was being used as a generic term and pilot meaning first used.
Vimeo seems to have killed it though, it stutters this end
Something seems to have killed it 'cos it ain't there anymore!