Glidecam really better than cheap knock-offs?

Ash Greyson · August 10th, 2005, 11:17 PM

Get the 3X lens FIRST... You might also want to look into the plug-in called SteadyMove, my editor loves it and it can really smooth out shots.

ash =o)

Terry Thompson · August 11th, 2005, 12:30 AM

To answer an earlier question. No-the body pod doesn't provide stabilization other than to take the weight off your wrist and put it on to your body. If you try to move your movements will translate to the camera but will be smoother due to the gimbal effect. The "steps" of up and down will still be there.

The more you read here the better off you will be when you do want to get a true stabilization system.

Tery

Clint Grant · August 11th, 2005, 09:08 AM

Yeah, I was thinking I should get the 3x first. I'll do that. I'll also look into this "SteadMove". Is this program for an NLE program in particular?

Thanks,

~Clint Grant~

Bill Porter · August 11th, 2005, 11:48 AM

The SteadyMove plug-in, which sounds like it's the same one I got, was incredibly primitive (two sliders) and for me wasn't even usable compared to the free Deshaker. But hey, knock yourself out. ;-)

Clint Grant · August 11th, 2005, 11:59 AM

I see, thanks.

~Clint Grant~

Ash Greyson · August 11th, 2005, 05:25 PM

SteadyMove Pro is what you want, he uses it for Premiere Pro and it does wonders... I will post a clip but here is the website

http://www.2d3.com/jsp/products/prod...jsp?product=11

ash =o)

Clint Grant · August 11th, 2005, 06:06 PM

thanks a lot for that link. There were some small sample clips at the top of the page - looks good! (there was also a demo).

~Clint Grant~

August 11th, 2005, 12:30 AM	#17
Terry Thompson Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 578	To answer an earlier question. No-the body pod doesn't provide stabilization other than to take the weight off your wrist and put it on to your body. If you try to move your movements will translate to the camera but will be smoother due to the gimbal effect. The "steps" of up and down will still be there. The more you read here the better off you will be when you do want to get a true stabilization system. Tery __________________ He's only mostly sDEADy. sort of from "The Princess Bride" www.indicam.com

August 11th, 2005, 09:08 AM	#18
Clint Grant Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Yeah, I was thinking I should get the 3x first. I'll do that. I'll also look into this "SteadMove". Is this program for an NLE program in particular? Thanks, ~Clint Grant~ Last edited by Clint Grant; August 11th, 2005 at 09:09 AM. Reason: mispelled "also"

August 10th, 2005, 11:17 PM	#16
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Get the 3X lens FIRST... You might also want to look into the plug-in called SteadyMove, my editor loves it and it can really smooth out shots. ash =o)

August 11th, 2005, 11:48 AM	#19
Bill Porter Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 751	The SteadyMove plug-in, which sounds like it's the same one I got, was incredibly primitive (two sliders) and for me wasn't even usable compared to the free Deshaker. But hey, knock yourself out. ;-)

August 11th, 2005, 11:59 AM	#20
Clint Grant Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	I see, thanks. ~Clint Grant~

August 11th, 2005, 05:25 PM	#21
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	SteadyMove Pro is what you want, he uses it for Premiere Pro and it does wonders... I will post a clip but here is the website http://www.2d3.com/jsp/products/prod...jsp?product=11 ash =o)

August 11th, 2005, 06:06 PM	#22
Clint Grant Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	thanks a lot for that link. There were some small sample clips at the top of the page - looks good! (there was also a demo). ~Clint Grant~