Charles King's book at DVinfo.net

Lars Gustav · April 5th, 2004, 06:18 AM

Yahoo! Seems charles has finally completed his book. I just checked his forum and it seems to be up for sale. The contents looks interesting as well. Here's the direct link for those interested:

http://pub173.ezboard.com/fhomebuiltstabilizersfrm36

Charles King · April 5th, 2004, 06:31 AM

well, I didn't expect someone else would start the publicity campaign but thanks any way Lars. Just make sure you read the info on the forum first. That goes for anyone who might be interested.

Ken Tanaka · April 5th, 2004, 11:14 AM

Good for you, Charles. Bravo! May you sell truckloads of them!

Charles King · April 6th, 2004, 08:35 PM

Thanks Ken. Well, I'm not expecting tons of people(although it would be nice) but knowing that I'll sell any amount will put a smile on my face. :)

Lars Gustav · April 6th, 2004, 08:49 PM

I've read the info. Just sign me up for a copy Charles.

Jean-Philippe Archibald · April 6th, 2004, 09:00 PM

"<i>The author focuses on each individual part of his system which he explains the building methods that were involved in putting the system together</i>"

Charles,

Are you trying to do some concurences with the cody's plans? :-)

Charles King · April 6th, 2004, 10:48 PM

Absolutely not. although I was inspired by cody doing a book about his plans I totally didn't want to go that route. Too much work involved. If I was to do a step-by-step version of my build.

The is merely a a 'show and tell' book with many bonuses materials. It does not go into describing how to build a stabilizer like Cody's. So you can't come close to comparing them together.
Cody tells you how to build a rig. My book tells you how I build my rig, in a more or less detail manner. Big difference.

Cody's book is still a good buy and I've put a small review in my book. Cody and I have already talked about it he has even contributed to some of the contents in the book.
So you see, there is no competition between us. Just kamerates.

Charles King · April 15th, 2004, 02:55 AM

Hope it's alright with everyone if I do a little for my book here. If so just remove it and I'll understand. A little self promotion couldn't hurt I suppose. :)

My book is finall up for sale. Anyone interested just go to this link:
http://www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks

For any info you might have just visit the HBS forum. I have a special forum set up just for it. Or you can post them right here. No problem. Thanks all who have supported the site.

Lars Gustav · April 15th, 2004, 08:04 PM

...on my way there Charles :) Let me be the first to congratulate you on your finish book. Can't wait to get it.

Lars Gustav · May 3rd, 2004, 02:42 AM

Great job Charles. Love the pics. lots of them! I especially like the pics of the glidecam,steadicam and pro rig. Great tips too. I think I'm going to try and adapt your design. Really flexible.Really good info on both the steadicam and homebuilt rigs.

BTW, charles like your idea of the vest arm adjustments for fore and aft in the pics on pages 120-123.

Oh yeah, by the way guys, Charles has plug this great forum as one of the top sources for info on commercial and homebuilt devices, of course after his site ;) He also mentions Charles Papert being a frequent visitor to this forum willing to answer all questions a long with the nice people here.

Again Charles, great job

Charles King · May 3rd, 2004, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the kind remark. Glad you like it. BTW, did you get the book from Lulu or Cafepress? If Cafepress, then you made the right choice. The final print came out beautifully. Better than Lulu. So if anyone decide to buy this book then purchase it from

Cafepress instead. Cheaper shipping to overseas is better. I also prefer the format size which is 7.5 x 9 compared to Lulu's version of 8.5 x 11. Just a tip.

Norman Woo · May 6th, 2004, 11:45 PM

Hi Charles

Is your book available up here in Canada such as Indigo or Chapters?

Thanks

Charles King · May 7th, 2004, 12:04 AM

Norman, it's available here: http://www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks. Thanks for inquiring. Another idea is to go to these stores and have them search for books in print or using the ISBN on the link I just gave you.

Andrew Paul · May 29th, 2004, 01:26 PM

I live in the UK and am interetsed in getting hold of the book. Is it going to be available over here in the UK or would I have to order from USA. I noticed on your site there was talk of a downloaded version or has the security side of it put you off the idea.

Charles King · May 29th, 2004, 02:12 PM

Hi there Andrew. Thanks for the interest. At this point in time you will have to order it from the states. One other solution is to get your local bookstore to order a batch of them so he can sell it. to other customers whi might be interested.
Eh, maybe there is some big sponser willing to fit the bill- just kidding.
The download idea has been scrapped. Sorry. :(

BTW, the link to the book, for all those interested is on the HBS forum but here is the direct link:
www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks.11011442

April 5th, 2004, 06:18 AM	#1
Lars Gustav Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sweden Posts: 33	Charles King's book Yahoo! Seems charles has finally completed his book. I just checked his forum and it seems to be up for sale. The contents looks interesting as well. Here's the direct link for those interested: http://pub173.ezboard.com/fhomebuiltstabilizersfrm36 __________________ Lars

April 5th, 2004, 06:31 AM	#2
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	well, I didn't expect someone else would start the publicity campaign but thanks any way Lars. Just make sure you read the info on the forum first. That goes for anyone who might be interested. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

April 5th, 2004, 11:14 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Good for you, Charles. Bravo! May you sell truckloads of them! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

April 6th, 2004, 08:35 PM	#4
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Thanks Ken. Well, I'm not expecting tons of people(although it would be nice) but knowing that I'll sell any amount will put a smile on my face. :) __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

April 6th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#5
Lars Gustav Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sweden Posts: 33	I've read the info. Just sign me up for a copy Charles. __________________ Lars

April 6th, 2004, 09:00 PM	#6
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	"<i>The author focuses on each individual part of his system which he explains the building methods that were involved in putting the system together</i>" Charles, Are you trying to do some concurences with the cody's plans? :-) __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

April 6th, 2004, 10:48 PM	#7
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Absolutely not. although I was inspired by cody doing a book about his plans I totally didn't want to go that route. Too much work involved. If I was to do a step-by-step version of my build. The is merely a a 'show and tell' book with many bonuses materials. It does not go into describing how to build a stabilizer like Cody's. So you can't come close to comparing them together. Cody tells you how to build a rig. My book tells you how I build my rig, in a more or less detail manner. Big difference. Cody's book is still a good buy and I've put a small review in my book. Cody and I have already talked about it he has even contributed to some of the contents in the book. So you see, there is no competition between us. Just kamerates. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

April 15th, 2004, 02:55 AM	#8
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	A shamless plug for my book Hope it's alright with everyone if I do a little for my book here. If so just remove it and I'll understand. A little self promotion couldn't hurt I suppose. :) My book is finall up for sale. Anyone interested just go to this link: http://www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks For any info you might have just visit the HBS forum. I have a special forum set up just for it. Or you can post them right here. No problem. Thanks all who have supported the site. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

April 15th, 2004, 08:04 PM	#9
Lars Gustav Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sweden Posts: 33	...on my way there Charles :) Let me be the first to congratulate you on your finish book. Can't wait to get it. __________________ Lars

May 3rd, 2004, 02:42 AM	#10
Lars Gustav Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sweden Posts: 33	Finally got it! Great job Charles. Love the pics. lots of them! I especially like the pics of the glidecam,steadicam and pro rig. Great tips too. I think I'm going to try and adapt your design. Really flexible.Really good info on both the steadicam and homebuilt rigs. BTW, charles like your idea of the vest arm adjustments for fore and aft in the pics on pages 120-123. Oh yeah, by the way guys, Charles has plug this great forum as one of the top sources for info on commercial and homebuilt devices, of course after his site ;) He also mentions Charles Papert being a frequent visitor to this forum willing to answer all questions a long with the nice people here. Again Charles, great job __________________ Lars

May 3rd, 2004, 04:22 AM	#11
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Thanks for the kind remark. Glad you like it. BTW, did you get the book from Lulu or Cafepress? If Cafepress, then you made the right choice. The final print came out beautifully. Better than Lulu. So if anyone decide to buy this book then purchase it from Cafepress instead. Cheaper shipping to overseas is better. I also prefer the format size which is 7.5 x 9 compared to Lulu's version of 8.5 x 11. Just a tip. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

May 6th, 2004, 11:45 PM	#12
Norman Woo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brossard, Quebec, Canada Posts: 147	Hi Charles Is your book available up here in Canada such as Indigo or Chapters? Thanks

May 7th, 2004, 12:04 AM	#13
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Norman, it's available here: http://www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks. Thanks for inquiring. Another idea is to go to these stores and have them search for books in print or using the ISBN on the link I just gave you. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

May 29th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#14
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	I live in the UK and am interetsed in getting hold of the book. Is it going to be available over here in the UK or would I have to order from USA. I noticed on your site there was talk of a downloaded version or has the security side of it put you off the idea.

May 29th, 2004, 02:12 PM	#15
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	Hi there Andrew. Thanks for the interest. At this point in time you will have to order it from the states. One other solution is to get your local bookstore to order a batch of them so he can sell it. to other customers whi might be interested. Eh, maybe there is some big sponser willing to fit the bill- just kidding. The download idea has been scrapped. Sorry. :( BTW, the link to the book, for all those interested is on the HBS forum but here is the direct link: www.cafeshops.com/hbsbooks.11011442 __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'