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Does anyone have a control box they could sell me? I’m also open to a whole Volt setup, preferably attached to a gimbal already.

Good on you for working on yourself! I think all of us still lurking on this forum are always trying to get better, keep learning and find old wisdom in remote corners of the forum. Or just trying to sell old gear and buy cheap gear off of legendary operators. My advice might be a little esoteric, but here it goes… I always try to watch the movie that I’m shooting as I’m shooting it. That movie you are watching informs what you, the operator, should be doing. In my opinion the only way to learn this is to watch a lot of movies. And have a good think about the operating. What it is that you like in a certain film and what it is that bothers you in another. Then when you frame up a shot on a job, you ask yourself what’s this movie we’re shooting? What’s the story we’re telling? How would I like to shoot it? (The director and the DP help with that obviously) And then you forget about all the techniques, and comfort and the way things should be… and you watch the movie and your eyes move around the frame and you follow the actor’s emotions and micro adjust your frame when the movie feels like it needs it. I always feel like the best shots are the ones that feel natural, like all of the techniques disappeared and the shot naturally happened and made sense. Dave Chameides always quotes Bob Crone : ‘The irony of what we do is if we have done it well, no one will know we did anything at all.’ Because it feels natural, it feels like the story was always supposed to be told that way. And in a way to you the operator it felt simple, even if you were standing on precarious ground in low mode and you legs were shaking in the long lock off at the end of the 4 minute take. If you think about timing, you’ll most likely be late… if you think about feel, you’re not feeling, you’re thinking about it… if you want more experience you can only get that by being on set and operating. In a way, the technical abilities are what make you a good operator, what makes you a great operator is really who you decide to be as a storyteller. That being said, learn all the tools, what they’re good for, how you like to set them up, use all the tools, go to the rental house and try new stuff, be healthy, sleep well, be flexible, watch a lot of movies, study what you love, take photos, shoot movies, read everything on theop.io, be on time, be humble, watch everything on the new ‘blocking’ page on theop.io again, spend time in the rig, be inspired. That little something you can’t put you’re finger on is that same little something that makes skateboarders cool, same little thing that made you have a massive crush on the cool Prop master on that indie film you were doing a couple years back. That same little something that makes a song hit you deeper than you thought music could hit. That little something might be confidence or trusting yourself to have a go and say something with your work… and then you find out who you are as an operator, and then the directors start telling people how they love the elegance with which you frame or move the camera or how solid your composition is when you decide not to move the camera even if it’s on a slider. Also, don’t think too hard about it… it’s the best job in the world, enjoy it! I’m sorry there were no real technical advice in this reply, but I got inspired…

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New package price 16000 Euro Also willing to split the package

Here is another bump to shake the landscape - Asking 1,750.-

Hey Nelson! Here's some photos of where I'm at and a little context to go with... when I fell with the rig, it created some play in the system. It would kinda clunk, and the best solution I had at the time was to wedge a guitar pick between two pieces to make the sled solid again. It created a lot of tension, which ultimately led to the side-to-side adjustment seizing up. I tried to remove the guitar pick, but it just wouldn't budge and got sheared off by my attempts... my poor steadi has taken quite the beating. The internal cabling is also cooked, which I'd love to get up and running again too. 🙏

Price drop. For $28,900, Get a full Steadicam rig, with the Trinity option.

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New price: 1875.00

DM if interested new price 1950.00

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Hi Tim, Sure. See below. I can also show you the marriage certificate. 😉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addfrench/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamdfrench/ Website: https://www.runstop.com/about Happy to provide more. If possible, I'd like my email address changed to: adam@runstop.com Thanks!

This is a hybrid kit which includes: PRO DB (GEN II) Donkey Box PRO Upper J-Box 12/24V 2 x 12V Camera Power 2 x 24V Camera Power 2 x 12v 4pin Lemo Pro Power 1 - Focus Power Preston wired 1 - HD-SDI 1 - SD PRO Post Fixed XCS Gimbal with Euro Handle + Oversize Grip PRO Docking Collars x 2 XCS - Monitor Mount Hill 12/24V Power supply AB Gold Mount 2 x 12v 4pin Lemo Pro Power 1 x 12v 2pin Arri 1 - SD 1 - HD-SDI 1 - Pro Monitor Power/SD Video 8 pin Lemo 1 - LED Walking light Pro Dynamic Balance Bracket Pro Camera Plate 9” Pro Camera Plate 7” Pro Bracket for Preston MDR * - Batteries in the photos are for display only (not included in sale) ** - Hill Power supply has a battery metering system for both the 12 and 24 volt settings. *** - I own a substantial amount of accessories so depending on your experience with Steadicam I will do my best to outfit you with the proper cable package. **** - This system has been my backup sled for years and has doubled as a running rig for lighter weight cameras and applications. Asking $4,400.00 Buyers pays shipping

(2) Preston DM2 Motors in great condition. $1600 for the pair - or will sell separately. Includes brackets, cables, collets and different pitch gears. The DM2's were my favorite focus pulling motor - plenty fast but not TOO fast to damage lenses during calibration or overshoot marks like the uber-quick DM1x can... Just an experienced opinion. Steadicam focus pulling forever!!

Hi, Adam. Do you have social media links that show the new last name?

Bump! 3100 Euro

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Bump! 750 Euro

Oops, also just noticed that I need an email update too. Message me or tell me who to message with those details. Thanks!

Hi, I was married and changed my last name. I'd like to get it updated on the Forum to avoid confusion with anyone in the future. It's unclear whether I can do this or it needs to be done on a Mod/Admin level. Either way, I figured I'd make the request here. Feel free to DM me or let me know if you need any personal information to verify this change. Old: Adam Brown New: Adam French Thanks!

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Sale did not happen so still available Still available: 1x Matrix Sled Chimera V for 19.000 EURO 1x ArmX1 for 5500 EURO 1x Lite Vest + backpack for for 1800 EURO

New price 13,000€!