Can we use this thing? at DVinfo.net

John Kilderry · January 22nd, 2011, 02:22 AM

Check it out. A small investment in your time.

Video: The Digital Juice Orbit Dolly - Digital Juice TV

Chip Thome · January 22nd, 2011, 02:32 AM

For the right people with sufficient needs, this sucker looks way cool !!!!

I went to the page and checked out the price, now I think I am not one of those people though. :-(

Wouldn't it mostly be limited to reception use, when considered by the wedding videographer ???

Dimitris Mantalias · January 22nd, 2011, 06:07 AM

It's good but maybe I should do some hand-made adjustments to my Omni-tracker in order to put a tripod on it! :)

Claire Buckley · January 22nd, 2011, 08:03 AM

Ever wonder why a TV studio floor is smooth and level? Ever wondered why Dollies and Peds are very heavy and often have a large wheel-base? In order to run a Dolly/Ped across a floor without the shot uncontrollably jiggling over bumps, dips and knots.

Next time you're at a reception or event look at their parque or concrete floor, or the floor of the picturesque 14th Century church (or even a modern church building floor for that matter) ask yourself if this thing can glide as smoothly as you see it supposedly doing so in the promotional video.

Not worth the money or the effort for what still is a live event recording, not unless I can rehearse the shots and the actors first.

:)

John Kilderry · January 23rd, 2011, 11:48 PM

Actually, Claire is right on the money. It does have an option for 8 inch wheels, but that is even more expense.

Kelly Langerak · January 24th, 2011, 10:41 PM

Very cool for using in production but I would never use this at a wedding in a million years. I bet my glidecam is smoother on the dance floor than this thing. Secondly, it is a huge, huge distraction and old school looking. I would never use that, twirling around on the dance floor, roller skate style, for the first dance is out of the question.

January 22nd, 2011, 02:22 AM	#1
John Kilderry Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brevard, Florida Posts: 77	Can we use this thing? Check it out. A small investment in your time. Video: The Digital Juice Orbit Dolly - Digital Juice TV __________________ Beer is cheaper than therapy.

January 22nd, 2011, 06:07 AM	#3
Dimitris Mantalias Major Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arta, Greece Posts: 342	It's good but maybe I should do some hand-made adjustments to my Omni-tracker in order to put a tripod on it! :) __________________ "A successful wedding videographer is the one that offers for viewing some excellent videos and some boring videos, and gets positive reviews for both".

January 22nd, 2011, 08:03 AM	#4
Claire Buckley Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 176	Ever wonder why a TV studio floor is smooth and level? Ever wondered why Dollies and Peds are very heavy and often have a large wheel-base? In order to run a Dolly/Ped across a floor without the shot uncontrollably jiggling over bumps, dips and knots. Next time you're at a reception or event look at their parque or concrete floor, or the floor of the picturesque 14th Century church (or even a modern church building floor for that matter) ask yourself if this thing can glide as smoothly as you see it supposedly doing so in the promotional video. Not worth the money or the effort for what still is a live event recording, not unless I can rehearse the shots and the actors first. :) __________________ Women don't hit harder, they just hit lower!

January 23rd, 2011, 11:48 PM	#5
John Kilderry Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brevard, Florida Posts: 77	Actually, Claire is right on the money. It does have an option for 8 inch wheels, but that is even more expense. __________________ Beer is cheaper than therapy.

January 22nd, 2011, 02:32 AM	#2
Chip Thome Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 553	For the right people with sufficient needs, this sucker looks way cool !!!! I went to the page and checked out the price, now I think I am not one of those people though. :-( Wouldn't it mostly be limited to reception use, when considered by the wedding videographer ???

January 24th, 2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Very cool for using in production but I would never use this at a wedding in a million years. I bet my glidecam is smoother on the dance floor than this thing. Secondly, it is a huge, huge distraction and old school looking. I would never use that, twirling around on the dance floor, roller skate style, for the first dance is out of the question.