Advanced Glidecam Balancing Tutorial at DVinfo.net

Gary Hanna · November 8th, 2014, 10:54 PM

Ahoy,

Trying to get a tutorial / YT series going and wanted to share this glidecam tut I did...this is assuming you already know the basics (2-3 second drop time, adjust the sled so it's stable etc).

Let me know your thoughts,

David Dixon · November 9th, 2014, 09:19 PM

I really liked this - I did not really know how moving the weights closer/farther from the shaft affected things. Mine spins a little too freely and I didn't know what to do about it, so am looking forward to watching this again with my camera and glider in hand.

My only suggestion would be to perhaps consider including a wrap up that has a summary - sort of a quick troubleshooting run thru - if you're getting this kind of motion, do this sort of thing.

John Nantz · November 9th, 2014, 10:28 PM

Second David's "like". Same here, I didn't know about some of the little nuances.

One thought I've had is to have a way to add accessories under the plate instead of on top of the camera or above the plate as this would keep the center of gravity lower. A couple hot shoes should do the trick - on for the mic and another for whatever. Not sure what unintended consequences could develop with balancing. What ever it is would have to clear the handle.

As for the Summary - good idea. Maybe even in a list (document) form one could copy?

I see the thumbscrews are black now instead of brass.

Thanks for putting the tutorial together. It was very helpful.

November 8th, 2014, 10:54 PM	#1
Gary Hanna Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States Posts: 137	Advanced Glidecam Balancing Tutorial Advanced Glidecam Balancing - Psynema.com VLOG#4 - YouTube Ahoy, Trying to get a tutorial / YT series going and wanted to share this glidecam tut I did...this is assuming you already know the basics (2-3 second drop time, adjust the sled so it's stable etc). Let me know your thoughts,

November 9th, 2014, 09:19 PM	#2
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Advanced Glidecam Balancing Tutorial I really liked this - I did not really know how moving the weights closer/farther from the shaft affected things. Mine spins a little too freely and I didn't know what to do about it, so am looking forward to watching this again with my camera and glider in hand. My only suggestion would be to perhaps consider including a wrap up that has a summary - sort of a quick troubleshooting run thru - if you're getting this kind of motion, do this sort of thing.

November 9th, 2014, 10:28 PM	#3
John Nantz Trustee Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,252	Re: Advanced Glidecam Balancing Tutorial Second David's "like". Same here, I didn't know about some of the little nuances. One thought I've had is to have a way to add accessories under the plate instead of on top of the camera or above the plate as this would keep the center of gravity lower. A couple hot shoes should do the trick - on for the mic and another for whatever. Not sure what unintended consequences could develop with balancing. What ever it is would have to clear the handle. As for the Summary - good idea. Maybe even in a list (document) form one could copy? I see the thumbscrews are black now instead of brass. Thanks for putting the tutorial together. It was very helpful.