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Aspiring Steadicam Instructional Videos
The Steadicam DVD-2000 EEP Instructional DVD is the perfect choice training DVD for the Steadicam. This DVD contains the basics of using the Steadicam and many useful tips on how to operate the Steadicam rig. Ted Churchill and Jerry Holway narrate and demonstrate the basic and advanced techniques and exercises and concepts. Both are Master Steadicam teachers. As well the Steadicam LIT-900000 The Steadicam Operator’s Handbook is available, the most versatile tool for moving a motion picture or video camera. Other suggestions for good reading Moviemaking Course: Principles, Practice And Techniques and Mfr #: 0240516141Digital Cinematography Step-By-Step Guide. These books are good guides for aspiring cinematographers.
A Video Camera For The Professional
Today the explosion of HD video cameras has made the use of video camera stabilizer systems a must for the videographer. A notable video cameras is the Canon XL-H1s.
The Canon XL-H1s video camera uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI output for seamless integration into broadcast studios or high quality image transfer to non-linear editing systems. This video camera is capable to do standard definition DV format as well. A video camera for the professional is comfortable to operate, durable, wonderful features, great picture quality, great sound, simple controls, and very versatile. The Canon XL-H1s can hold any accessory that you can through at it. Weighing about 8.8 Ibs (4kg) with lens and battery. The Glidecam HD-4000 system or the Steadicam Pilot system would be ideal for this video camera. Because of the wieght I would suggest the Glidecam X-10 or Smooth Shooter arm and vest system to reduce arm fatigue
Sound Can Either Make Or Break A Video
Sound can either make or break your video. Sound is an important part of making a video, buy adding sound effects to your videos will ramp up your productions. First look at your video clip with no sound. Now look for any things in the clip that make sounds such as footsteps, animals, or police siren for examples even if they not seen in the clip. Change the sound volume as the camera moves so that the sound is more realistic. Many times your video camera ambiance sounds are not good enough, so by adding sound effects that have more mood, character, quality, tone and atmosphere it will add a supporting roll. I use sound effects from Digital Juice for the comprehensive selection and price. After using my video camera stabilizer and video tripods making the video by adding post production sound effects really adds excitement and interest to my videos.
Quick And Easy Monopod Camera Stabilizer
One of the newest monopods is the varizoom flowpod stabilizer systems. If you do work that you have to do quickly grab the FlowPod stabilizer, mount your camera and start recording. The video camera stabilizer can support mini-DV cameras up to 8 Ibs for videographers. The flowpod will give you smooth fluid video recommended by filmmakers, wedding and event videographers worldwide. By holding the flowpod close to your body you can relieve stress enabling tight maneuvers in the most varied circumstances. The gimbal design can either be unlocked as a fluid gimbal for floating stabilizer shots or locked inline for stationary monopod shots. This VariZoom Flowpod Stabilizer System is a recommended monopod for a video camera stabilizer
• High quality aluminum construction.
• Locking/Unlocking pivoting foam handle grip, for use as a monopod or as a stabilizing system.
• Use it with or without Varizoom’s zoom and focus controllers.
• Includes the Low Flow kit, allowing for low-to-the-ground video shot, especially on moving things.
• Ideal for camcorders with a payload of up to 8 lbs.
VZ-FP1 weight kit required for use with the Canon XL1/XL1 or cameras over 5 lbs (FlowPod not recommended for Canon XL2 or JVC HD100U)
Camera Stabilizer Inspiration Join A Video Club
A videography club is a great way for you amature video makers to learn the craft. These clubs offer a fellowship of video enthusiasts bringing there expertise making videos. You will find if you have a project in mind the video club can offer help in the making of the video. Video clubs usually will have a wide range of amature videographers as well as professional people in the club. There has been a decline in video clubs in the United States and I find this most alarming. With a search of cine videography clubs I am sure you will find some in your city or town. If you can not find one be a founding father a start one. One good club with lots of information SOCIETY of CANADIAN CINE AMATEURS for Amateur, Student, and Professional Film and Video Makers http://www.polar.icestorm.com/scca/. I have found being a member of a video club just what I needed when I started making videos, becoming interested in video camera stabilizers when demonstrated in a meeting.
Steadicam Merlin Arm And Vest a Perfect Choice On A Mountain Trail
Take the Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest up and down a mountain. One clear frosty morning I was on the trail trying out my new Steadicam Merlin with the arm and vest. Putting the Steadicam Merlin through all kinds of situations, walking on uneven ground, going around trees, walking backwards by rotating to the side so I would not fall the Steadicam Merlin perform wonderfully. My footage was smooth and fluid and looked amazing. With more practice I am sure it will become easier making the Steadicam Merlin my choice for a video camera stabilizer. I would recommended the arm and vest for heavier cameras and found using the Steadicam Merlin arm and vest easier than using it hand held. The greatest difficulty is balancing the Steadicam Merlin initially. Watch the included video first before you trying to balance the video camera stabilizer.
Construction Plastic and Metal
Load Capacity 5 lbs (2.6 kg)
Head Assembly/Top Stage Gimbal with Camera Mount
Docking Bracket Optional Display Stand
Gimbal Metal Gimbal
Optional Accessories Vest and Arm
Weight 12.8 oz without weights
Camera Stabilizer Your call Is important to Us
The project “Your call is important to us” Many times find a saying and create a video about the saying. So in this example what was decided was to make a video about a car on a hill where the driver gets his coat caught in the car door and forgets how to open the coded door lock so he calls the security company to get the code and gets the message “Your call is important to us”. The camera stabilizer was used to follow the car down the hill while the man was trying to make the call. As well the camera stabilizer was used inside the car as the man was travelling to the hill. Along the side of the road two dogs sat and watched the full proceedings with great interest.Without a camera stabilizer it would have been almost impossible to shoot this project. The smooth fluid video provided by the camera stabilizer was excellent.
Camera Stabilizer Wedding Photography
With the advent of the camera stabilizer wedding photography has taken on a whole new look. In the past having still images of the wedding event was enough but today couples want a complete record of one of the most important days of there lives. Being a creative wedding photographer is not for everyone as you are under pressure to get all the shots the couple want for there wedding event. You only have one chance to get the story so before becoming a wedding photographer you should have the all skills with your still camera and camera stabilizer so practice all you can.
Learn using your camera equipment before you take on a wedding event. Start a portfolio of your work, put it on the Internet. Like all story telling get to know your clients because you want your clients to be satisfied with your work. With still photography planning your shots a ahead is very important, using a video camera stabilizer the whole event can be recorded so that you do not miss a important moment, finding a new camera angle or a different perspective.
How The BlackBird Camera Stabilizer Stacks Up
How the Camera Motion Research BLACKBIRD stacks up for a prosumer camera stabilizer. This a good camera stabilizer for DSLR cameras from 1 lb and up to 8 lbs. If you are looking for a new standard for ease of setup and adjustment this excellent stabilizer performance provided by the Blackbird results from the combination of high moments of inertia but low weight, and a precision gimbal with SmoothTouch adjustable friction in the tilt and roll directions.
The BLACKBIRD is in the category of the Steadicam Merlin but has some unique features. It has a gimbal centered under the stage like the Merlin and it will take camera weights more than the Steadicam Merlin. Best of all it has the Smoothtouch feature which is useful when you need to add a tiny bit of slowness to its reaction. For a Low price camera stabilizer the BLACKBIRD is the most complete package vs the Steadicam Merlin. It is a bulkier and taller than the Merlin and doesn’t do low to ground shots as well. Overall, the Blackbird is well-engineered, good-looking, low-cost handheld camera stabilizer that, with some practice, can give your shots a whole new level of professionalism.
Camera Stabilizer Quick And Easy Setup
It is important to have stabilized footage. The Glidecam camera stabilizer comes with a camera mounting platform which I call the slow release plate. I suggest purchasing a separate quick release plate. By unscrewing the four screws the slow release plate will come off allowing you to install the quick release plate. Make sure the quick release plate arrow is pointing to the front with the slow release plate having a notch at the front is also pointing to the front where the camera lens will go. By experimenting with the quick release lever so it is in the right position it will only have to be positioned once. The Glidecam is broken down with telescoping post, expandable base plate, and a camera mounting plate which can be easily broken down for easy compact transporting. The Glidecam camera stabilizer can be put together quickly and easily.
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