How to get rid of this guy's head?

Jason Robinson · July 13th, 2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Wisniewski

Whoops, forgot to post the results, it's very girly so I don't know if this is the audience for it but here it is anyway. Shot in one night, edited in a couple more. Canon XH A1 24F / Sony Vegas + Cinescore / Lowell Pro + Tota lights ... blah, blah, blah ... you get the picture. Not much of a plot just mostly goofing around. We did this while we were cooped up during the winter and needed to find something to do inside.

http://www.vimeo.com/721958

Very funny. And nice work on the running scenes. Any steadicam type devices being used there, or just cradling the camera?

Michael Wisniewski · July 13th, 2008, 08:42 AM

For the running I used the DV MultiRig with the handle bars up, and the cam sitting low in-between. It's a solid configuration when you're not sprinting and running sideways.

Jason Robinson · July 13th, 2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Wisniewski

For the running I used the DV MultiRig with the handle bars up, and the cam sitting low in-between. It's a solid configuration when you're not sprinting and running sideways.

Dang. I have the MultiRigPro and I've done that configuration (though not at a live shoot yet) and I've never been too happy with the results. You results are making me reconsider the Glidecam 2000 I was about to buy first thing Monday. I may need to get some more practice on the MultiRig if this kind of shots are possible.

Chuck Pullen · July 14th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Jason...Just don't buy a FlyCam !!!

Jason Robinson · July 14th, 2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Pullen

Jason...Just don't buy a FlyCam !!!

Heh.... I looked at them and if I am going to buy a knock off / imitation steadicam, then it is going to be a well made and expensive knock off. :-)

I'm actually going to buy the Glidecam 4000 & forearm support tonight from B&H (they seem to be the only ones that can get it to me by Thursday).

The Merlin just seems overkill on the price, and I couldn't see the GL2, Beachtec, and Light & softbox being within the weight limit of the device. I weighed them in at 7 pounds.

July 13th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#32
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	For the running I used the DV MultiRig with the handle bars up, and the cam sitting low in-between. It's a solid configuration when you're not sprinting and running sideways. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

July 14th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#34
Chuck Pullen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 61	Jason...Just don't buy a FlyCam !!!