i don't know what editing system you are using, but this new smoothcam filter in FCP 6 rocks! i applied it to some stuff i shot walking with a monopod adding weight to the bottom of my camera, and it looks fantastic. i've not had good luck learning stabilizing systems for the reasons you mentioned--they are designed primarily with the strength and levering of men in mind, even though they're always pictured with women demo'ing them....
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not trying to open a can of worms here...i'm sure it's just a combination of my impatience, lack of persistence, or lack of ability in this particular area. i'm actually quite glad to hear there are competent female stabilizer ops out there--i've sure never seen any of them in the "making of" featurettes, however. not a one.
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I use a glidecam 4000 for my HVX200 as well as a pag orbiter for those long handheld moments. A stabilizer like the glidecam is great, but they a booger to hold for any extended length of time. It gets really heavy
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Steadicam op on "Titanic" was Jimmy Muro.
Might try "Eyes Wide Shut" or "One Hour Photo" as Liz Zeigler operated those--or try an IMDB search under her name to see what else she did and might have appeared in featurettes. |
cool, thanks for the lead. i'll check it out.
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Steddiepod
Hi Bobbie,
Barber Technologies has a product that we bought at WEVA Expo several years ago to use with my PD150. It is called the Steddiepod. It has three "feet" that are flat so you can rest the camera when not using it. You can lift it easily to get beautiful overhead shots. I often balance the camera with the feet on my waist for amazing shots. It is very adjustable and easy to use. Unfortunately, when my husband Al started using the PD170, he borrowed it and never gave it back! He loves it too! I checked on line and they will be back at WEVA Expo next week so I plan to get revenge and get the latest one for myself! Unfortunately the price has gone up $150 since we first bought it. Hope this helps. Here is the link http://www.barbertvp.com/products/index.html Regards, Kathy Ritondo |
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