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Perrone Ford · October 28th, 2008, 01:36 PM

Does anyone have footage from an EX1 or EX3 on a stabilizer?

I'd PREFER fig rig footage, but steadicam/glidecam footage would suffice. Perhaps something on Vimeo?

Thanks

Perrone Ford · October 31st, 2008, 10:12 AM

Dang, no one has any footage at ALL of an EX1/EX3 on a stabilizer?

Buck Forester · October 31st, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hey Perrone, I have a Glidecam 4000 Pro that I haven't set up yet but I plan to start practicing with it in the next few days... I'll see if I can get some sample footage uploaded.

Perrone Ford · October 31st, 2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks Buck. I had been going back and forth on the Glidecam 4000 and the Fig Rig, but in the end, decided the Fig did more of what I needed. But I am still hoping to see the footage from either or both.

Buck Forester · October 31st, 2008, 11:11 AM

The Fig Rig looks really cool and I looked at that too. But I wanted more of the "floating" sensation for walking down trails and floating over fields of wildflowers, etc. The Fig Rig looks better for run and gun and a better option for holding the camera steady rather than by 'hand'. When you get it I'm eager to see the results, perhaps I'll add it to my list of 'would like to have someday'.

Perrone Ford · October 31st, 2008, 11:32 AM

I needed something for "walk and talk" in the building, and for basic shots where I'd normally be handholding. The ability to pan, dolly, crab, crane, and shoot high or low, with some level of stability was a huge selling point.

Since I am not doing narrative really, the "floaty" feeling I felt would end up being more distractive. The more handheld look connects the user a bit more and most of what I shoot is training and corporate type videos in which I want the user "involved". More like reality TV than a movie.

Different tools for different jobs. I hope to have the unit in a few weeks, as I have a project I will be shooting over the winter. I'll post footage when I start using it.

Phil Hanna · November 1st, 2008, 08:45 AM

I have the Flycam 6000 and produced this short video. I am not proficient at the art of steadicam yet and still trying to balance the unit and learn the technique. But, you asked and here you go.

Phil Hanna

Flycam 6000 Practice Session on Vimeo

Dave Gish · November 1st, 2008, 06:01 PM

About 75% of the shots on my reel were done with the EX1, and the other 25% on my HVX200, all using my Steadicam Pilot.
davegishsteadicamreel on Vimeo

Nick Tsamandanis · November 2nd, 2008, 09:35 PM

Hey Dave, nice reel. I have a shoot coming up with an EX1, any probs getting a signal for the Steadicam monitor and one for a video transmitter as well?

Joe Lawry · November 2nd, 2008, 11:38 PM

Yea how are you guys splitting your video signal out of your cameras without using a DA? i tried doing it the other day with a BNC T Joiner and there was a lot of luminance loss on both the outputs, as i expected..

Perrone Ford · November 3rd, 2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Hanna

I have the Flycam 6000 and produced this short video. I am not proficient at the art of steadicam yet and still trying to balance the unit and learn the technique. But, you asked and here you go.

Phil Hanna

Flycam 6000 Practice Session on Vimeo

PERFECT! Thank you so much!

Nick Tsamandanis · November 3rd, 2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Lawry

Yea how are you guys splitting your video signal out of your cameras without using a DA? i tried doing it the other day with a BNC T Joiner and there was a lot of luminance loss on both the outputs, as i expected..

Joe, on the Sony Z1 I use the audio/video out connection for the Steadicam monitor and for the video reciever I use the S-video connection. I had a tech custom the cables for me. I can also power the transmitter from a portable 12 v battery - Works great.

Dave Gish · November 3rd, 2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Tsamandanis

Hey Dave, nice reel. I have a shoot coming up with an EX1, any probs getting a signal for the Steadicam monitor and one for a video transmitter as well?

Many Sony cameras use a special connector to bring out the composite, audio, and s-video signals. I splice/solder my own custom cables, so I made a 2-3" cable with just a yellow RCA on the composite and everything else disconnected. I've used this with the EX1 and the V1U. Here's where I bought the cable that I spliced down:
http://www.buy.com/prod/sony-handyca.../90117338.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Lawry

Yea how are you guys splitting your video signal out of your cameras without using a DA? i tried doing it the other day with a BNC T Joiner and there was a lot of luminance loss on both the outputs, as i expected..

I just use an RCA Y-cable that I made. Yes, the luminance goes down a bit, but with the contrast all the way up, I can see fine. The important thing is that the director and DP can see the shot. Without the wireless, they tend to hover close to you. They've actually bumped the sled a couple of times.

One time this hovering actually worked to my advantage though. Two days ago, we were shooting a low budget music video on manhattan sidewalks. There was no wireless video link, so the director was hovering. Since there was wind, the sled was a little unstable, so I asked the director to spread out his jacket and hover up-wind, and that helped a lot.

Nick Tsamandanis · November 3rd, 2008, 08:25 AM

Hover... yes: YouTube - Making Of "1%" Movie Trailer

Joe Lawry · November 3rd, 2008, 09:51 PM

As an editor and tech the luminance loss annoys me a lot, i've found a little wee DA that is small enough to fit on the rig. Now im just trying to find a spot to put it where i've got room, power and video.

Although, it just ends up being another thing to power, and more video cable to run, im starting to ask myself is it worth it?

October 28th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	EX1/EX3 Footage Does anyone have footage from an EX1 or EX3 on a stabilizer? I'd PREFER fig rig footage, but steadicam/glidecam footage would suffice. Perhaps something on Vimeo? Thanks __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

October 31st, 2008, 10:12 AM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	Dang, no one has any footage at ALL of an EX1/EX3 on a stabilizer? __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

October 31st, 2008, 10:54 AM	#4
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	Thanks Buck. I had been going back and forth on the Glidecam 4000 and the Fig Rig, but in the end, decided the Fig did more of what I needed. But I am still hoping to see the footage from either or both. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

October 31st, 2008, 11:32 AM	#6
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	I needed something for "walk and talk" in the building, and for basic shots where I'd normally be handholding. The ability to pan, dolly, crab, crane, and shoot high or low, with some level of stability was a huge selling point. Since I am not doing narrative really, the "floaty" feeling I felt would end up being more distractive. The more handheld look connects the user a bit more and most of what I shoot is training and corporate type videos in which I want the user "involved". More like reality TV than a movie. Different tools for different jobs. I hope to have the unit in a few weeks, as I have a project I will be shooting over the winter. I'll post footage when I start using it. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

November 1st, 2008, 08:45 AM	#7
Phil Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indian Rocks Beach, FL Posts: 165	Flycam 6000 I have the Flycam 6000 and produced this short video. I am not proficient at the art of steadicam yet and still trying to balance the unit and learn the technique. But, you asked and here you go. Phil Hanna Flycam 6000 Practice Session on Vimeo

October 31st, 2008, 10:39 AM	#3
Buck Forester Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 230	Hey Perrone, I have a Glidecam 4000 Pro that I haven't set up yet but I plan to start practicing with it in the next few days... I'll see if I can get some sample footage uploaded.

October 31st, 2008, 11:11 AM	#5
Buck Forester Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 230	The Fig Rig looks really cool and I looked at that too. But I wanted more of the "floating" sensation for walking down trails and floating over fields of wildflowers, etc. The Fig Rig looks better for run and gun and a better option for holding the camera steady rather than by 'hand'. When you get it I'm eager to see the results, perhaps I'll add it to my list of 'would like to have someday'.

November 1st, 2008, 06:01 PM	#8
Dave Gish Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 468	About 75% of the shots on my reel were done with the EX1, and the other 25% on my HVX200, all using my Steadicam Pilot. davegishsteadicamreel on Vimeo

November 2nd, 2008, 09:35 PM	#9
Nick Tsamandanis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 318	Hey Dave, nice reel. I have a shoot coming up with an EX1, any probs getting a signal for the Steadicam monitor and one for a video transmitter as well? __________________ Nick

November 2nd, 2008, 11:38 PM	#10
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Yea how are you guys splitting your video signal out of your cameras without using a DA? i tried doing it the other day with a BNC T Joiner and there was a lot of luminance loss on both the outputs, as i expected..

November 3rd, 2008, 08:25 AM	#14
Nick Tsamandanis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 318	Hover... yes: YouTube - Making Of "1%" Movie Trailer __________________ Nick

November 3rd, 2008, 09:51 PM	#15
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	As an editor and tech the luminance loss annoys me a lot, i've found a little wee DA that is small enough to fit on the rig. Now im just trying to find a spot to put it where i've got room, power and video. Although, it just ends up being another thing to power, and more video cable to run, im starting to ask myself is it worth it? Attached Thumbnails