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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: stabilizer - Recent Posts http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: stabilizer - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:55:54 +0000 grinner on "A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-simple-shoulder-stabilizer#post-61403 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:18:27 +0000 grinner 61403@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ love it. EarlC on "A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-simple-shoulder-stabilizer#post-61398 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:23:18 +0000 EarlC 61398@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Cool tool. roblewis56 on "A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-simple-shoulder-stabilizer#post-61396 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:04:12 +0000 roblewis56 61396@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ A Simple Shoulder Stabilizer Stabilizing a small camcorder can be a challenge. You can use a tripod if your subject is stationary, but a tripod is cumbersome and you loose the flexibility to follow action. Hand held gives flexibility, but often results in shaky video. I have solved this problem by attaching a small tripod as shown below. <img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img801/292/imgp1934.jpg" width="500" height="350" /> Here the tripod is attached to my Canon Vixia HF11. The legs are aligned along the base and held together with a rubber foot leaving just enough room between the tripod and the camcorder for my left hand. I hold the camcorder with my left hand with my forearm crossing in front of my body, my upper left arm against my body and the rubber foot pressed against my right shoulder as shown below. <img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img838/4093/imgp1937.jpg" width="500" height="350" /> This leaves my right hand free to control the record button and zoom lever. Stabilization comes from the triangle formed by my left forearm, my upper body and the tripod against my right shoulder. Because my forearm crosses my body it is angled away from vertical in the horizontal side-to-side direction so this triangle provides both horizontal side-to-side and vertical stability. When you hold a camcorder with your right hand, as is usually done, your right forearm is vertical in the horizontal side-to-side direction so you do not get the side-to-side stability that you get from holding it with your left hand as I do here. I also have a good view of the LCD screen. Here is a link to a video I shot using this stabilizer. If you listen carefully after about 25 seconds you competitive types can hear some valuable advice. <st1:city w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:city> Kite Festival - Kite Team of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Japan</st1:place></st1:country-region> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZMdTXF8fc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZMdTXF8fc</a> Robert leecherno on "*NEW* Redrock micro Captain Stubling DSLR rig" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-redrock-micro-captain-stubling-dslr-rig#post-59272 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:47:32 +0000 leecherno 59272@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Selling a brand new Redrock micro "Captian Stubling DSLR Bundle" for $950, used for stabilizing DSLR video cameras such as the Nikon D90 or Canon 5D. All pieces factory sealed. Unfortunately our company shoots stills rather than video, so we have no use for it at the moment, but this a great upgrade for those of you interested in serious DSLR video. This bundle comes with Lens Gear Size B, the most common size. It sells for $1,150 at B&H photo or Adorama without any Lens Gear: More info here: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/672558-REG/Redrock_Micro_8_003_0090__Captain_Stubling_DSLR_Bundle.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/672558-REG/Redrock_Micro_8_003_0090__Captain_Stubling_DSLR_Bundle.html</a> We are selling this low in the hopes to move this item quickly. Shipping is $15 Domestic US. If you live in the New York City area, pickups or dropoff is fine. Thanks for Looking! Lee. cybor462 on "GlideCam V-8 system" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/glidecam-v-8-system#post-45116 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:13:52 +0000 cybor462 45116@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Honesty goes along way and many have forgot what that word means. I applaud you and hope you maintain that level of professionalism. We need way more of that today. That being said, sorry to hear of the heart issue. Never a fun thing. I fall into the category of someone that should not use it as you describe. I had cervical fusion on C4-C7 some years ago and it left me partially disabled. As stated it is cervical so that would be right where you say much of the strain could be. I know the manufacturer would never mention that. Good people normally find what they are looking for and treated with respect. Some may have to wait until their days on this earth are over but they will get their reward. EarlC you are one of the good ones. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your help. I have come to rely on it the short time I have been here on this forum. I know you help others equally and I am sure they are appreciative as well. Thanks EarlC on "GlideCam V-8 system" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/glidecam-v-8-system#post-45114 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:03:45 +0000 EarlC 45114@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Those were MY thoughts as well, and to a GREAT degree it did exactly that - I covered a number of public EVENTS - Easter Sunrise, Memorial Day, parades, etc. with it and it was awesome in the undertaking and results department. Most of these systems, while also relieving the stress specifically on the shoulder, arm and wrist, and giving GREAT support and stability, are or can be tough on the lower, even upper back - so people with back problems aren't going to be happy with using them for more than creative spurts of 10 minutes or so, standing, even sitting on site, running and gunning with one for an entire event is extremely taxing - we simply aren't made to be human tripods :-) and the additional weight load, over time, is telling. I am 60, and in Aug. 05 got the pleasure of experiencing totally unexpected open heart surgery. Thought I was having a bit of asthma or something. I dropped from 185 to 130 in six weeks just before, during and after my surgery. Never gained the same degree of body, or muscle mass, following - even almost four years later. I was super stout and strong up until that event, now I am simply too "old" and no longer have the strength. :-) Someone who works out, who is in GREAT or even good condition, who has no back problems, or bad shoulders, etc. could work miracles and learn that these systems are not the be all, end all to smooth and professional "awe inspiring" production footage - simply another effective tool in the arsenal of acqusition, and impressive to watch in action - that too may be a deterrent to use in some venues. I suppose. I think the footage gained, time used, should be taken from a minimalist approach, rather than a marathon shoot. Like slow motion, special effects and other creative stuff, etc. a little (physically and creatively) with these units can go a LONG way. I am being honest here, and your questions are by NO means even close to stupid. cybor462 on "GlideCam V-8 system" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/glidecam-v-8-system#post-45098 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:11:41 +0000 cybor462 45098@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi EarlC Just want to thank you again for all your help. I have a question on this rig. I have been drooling over them as some of what I want to shoot will really benefit from one. I have never saw one up close or touched one but have seen many online. I was interested in yours as I see your down to 1k for it. I was going to add it to my wish list near the top with hopes of some freed up funds soon but I read your reason for letting it go. You said you are too old and do not have the strength to use it. Well I am over 50 so without insulting you I think we may be close in age. I too have lost much of that brawn you have as a younger lad. But would this rig not help that? I was thinking it could also be used when doing longer handheld shooting where you want to be fluid (no tripod) but with a 6lb camera that will get real heavy real quick. I thought this rig could help with that as well as doing moving shots. Could you explain that to me. As I said I have never used or touched one so I may be asking a stupid question. But as my mentor always said, there is never a stupid question....unless I am asking it. KenKirkgood on "Shoulder Support" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shoulder-support#post-42874 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:41:38 +0000 KenKirkgood 42874@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have an FX-1 and a Z1U.Â I'm looking for a nice shoulder brace, but I really can't afford much right now.Â I've looked at Steadybrace and the similarÂ SpiderbraceÂ and I really likeÂ them from the websites, but I've never seen one in person.Â I really like the idea of a PVC brace because of the weight.Â Are there any other similar braces out there?Â Which one would you choose?Â Â Thanks in advance! EarlC on "GlideCam V-8 system" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/glidecam-v-8-system#post-41803 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:32:25 +0000 EarlC 41803@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Complete GlideCam V-8 stablizer system - vest, arm & stabilizer. Used a few times, now collecting dust on my living room end table. I am not physically able to run about harnessed to this system for any length of time and want to sell, repurposing the funds toward my move into high definition acqusition and editing for 2009. Make me an offer and lets see if it works. Originally cost more than $3K.