Used a Steadicam Merlin for wedding at DVinfo.net

Armin DeFiesta · August 11th, 2006, 04:12 PM

I haven't seen any wedding footage using the Merlin yet so I thought I'd post one.

My cousin got married recently and asked me to film them and make a video, since they know this is more of a hobby of mine and not a business. So I whipped out some cameras (thanks to Denise & Noah!) and my Merlin and made a highlight video for them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpTxf5dAPPc

Thanks.

Joe Allen Rosenberger · August 11th, 2006, 04:59 PM

Hey Armin,

Nice job! You should consider wedding shoots for profit. If this was your first wedding shoot.....very nice job.

Cheers

Monday Isa · August 11th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Hey Armin,
Great job filming, smooth fluid motions. This video really has me looking into a steadicam device for filming events. Thanks for sharing.

Armin DeFiesta · August 11th, 2006, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words! It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed the creative process. I'm happy keeping it a hobby for now, but will consider filming these events for pay on a case-by-case basis.

Richard Zlamany · August 11th, 2006, 10:38 PM

Nice video. You used the merlin well. What camera was flying on the merlin?

Noah Hayes · August 12th, 2006, 08:15 AM

He was using the TRV900 on the Merlin, the other two cameras were my FX1 and his VX1000

Dante Waters · August 12th, 2006, 07:56 PM

I really liked how this came out... I was holding off on the merlin as it does take some practicing, but as an added bonus I'd get it. It was this or the poor man's steadicam.

I think the Merlin looks a lot more professional to a bunch of clients.

Armin DeFiesta · August 13th, 2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante Waters

I really liked how this came out... I was holding off on the merlin as it does take some practicing, but as an added bonus I'd get it. It was this or the poor man's steadicam.

I think the Merlin looks a lot more professional to a bunch of clients.

I love the Merlin, it's a great tool and works well. It does take some time to balance, and then trimming it regularly. It also does look great and is low-profile enough to be unobtrusive. Several people at the wedding were impressed by how it looks and "flies". Good luck!

Glen Elliott · August 16th, 2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the demo. Man, can that photographer get ANY closer (1:36) as the father gave the daughter away?!

Michael Y Wong · August 26th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Hello Armin,

is it still possilble to see the video? I would love to see your work, & the merlin in action (considering getting one myself)!

Michael

Armin DeFiesta · August 26th, 2006, 07:37 PM

Sure Michael....

.... here's the new link.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...04541649&hl=en

Armin DeFiesta · August 26th, 2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen Elliott

Thanks for the demo. Man, can that photographer get ANY closer (1:36) as the father gave the daughter away?!

LOL! That's what my wife said (she took that shot)! :)

August 11th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#1
Armin DeFiesta Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 74	Used a Steadicam Merlin for wedding I haven't seen any wedding footage using the Merlin yet so I thought I'd post one. My cousin got married recently and asked me to film them and make a video, since they know this is more of a hobby of mine and not a business. So I whipped out some cameras (thanks to Denise & Noah!) and my Merlin and made a highlight video for them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpTxf5dAPPc Thanks. Last edited by Armin DeFiesta; August 11th, 2006 at 08:09 PM.

August 12th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#7
Dante Waters Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NY, NY Posts: 217	wow I really liked how this came out... I was holding off on the merlin as it does take some practicing, but as an added bonus I'd get it. It was this or the poor man's steadicam. I think the Merlin looks a lot more professional to a bunch of clients.

August 16th, 2006, 09:35 AM	#9
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Thanks for the demo. Man, can that photographer get ANY closer (1:36) as the father gave the daughter away?! __________________ Glen Elliott Cord 3 Films

August 11th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#2
Joe Allen Rosenberger Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 419	Hey Armin, Nice job! You should consider wedding shoots for profit. If this was your first wedding shoot.....very nice job. Cheers

August 11th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#3
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Hey Armin, Great job filming, smooth fluid motions. This video really has me looking into a steadicam device for filming events. Thanks for sharing.

August 11th, 2006, 09:00 PM	#4
Armin DeFiesta Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 74	Thanks for the kind words! It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed the creative process. I'm happy keeping it a hobby for now, but will consider filming these events for pay on a case-by-case basis.

August 11th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#5
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	Nice video. You used the merlin well. What camera was flying on the merlin?

August 12th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#6
Noah Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 226	He was using the TRV900 on the Merlin, the other two cameras were my FX1 and his VX1000

August 26th, 2006, 04:32 PM	#10
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	Hello Armin, is it still possilble to see the video? I would love to see your work, & the merlin in action (considering getting one myself)! Michael

August 26th, 2006, 07:37 PM	#11
Armin DeFiesta Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 74	Sure Michael.... .... here's the new link. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...04541649&hl=en