chris fawcett

Hi Tim, She should look for a Zephyr vest. They’re very capable, and have a shoulder-size adjustment to fit smaller ops. All the best, Chris

Colleagues, The M1 Volt will be available for demo at two events during IBC (see attached flyer). I hope you can make one of them. If not, try messaging me. See you there! http://www.fdtimes.com/2017/06/05/steadicam-m1-volt/ All the best, Chris

I've used Transvideo for 9 years. Given the level of reliability and ruggedness, I wouldn't consider any other monitor. The image is fantastic too. Look at the blacks—they're black. You don't see that too often in super-bright monitors. Chris

See you tonight!

Thanks Anthony!

Colleagues, Here is a remake of the test video with the Titan tuned down, as requested. I hope you find it interesting. All the best, Chris

You're welcome Allan!

On Monday, April 24th at 7:00PM there will be an NAB Steadicam party at Diablo's. All operators and friends are welcome, and Garrett looks forward to seeing you all there. Diablo's Cantina (2nd Floor Porch) Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino 3770 Las Vegas BLVD S Las Vegas, NV Food and Drinks will be served!

Well put Keith.

Tiffen makes two sizes of bar clamps for the weights, and also an adjustable return-monitor mount that will carry them. Most important to know is rod spacing, as the clamps, I believe, are universal. I suggest you get in touch directly with Tiffen for better info. All the best, Chris

Tiffen makes two sizes of bar clamps for the weights, and also an adjustable return-monitor mount that will carry them. Most important to know is rod spacing, as the clamps, I believe, are universal. I suggest you get in touch directly with Tiffen for better info. All the best, Chris

Hi Marc, We have no set plans as yet, though I'm thinking the Queen Mary workshop is as good a place and time as any. All the best, Chris

I love the LX. It's genuinely my second-favourite vest! Chris

Alec, If the payload allows, I'll do just that! All the best, Chris

Markus, If you intend to operate yourself. Please consider taking a workshop. Steadicam is not something you can learn well on your own. Better still, employ someone that has. All the best, Chris Chris

Thanks Alec! I look forward to re-doing the comparison with the detuned Titan, and 2 canisters, if possible. See you at NAB? Chris

Hi Marcus, You're welcome, and for sure, we'd like to see and hear more about your workespecially if you do use Steadicam. I'd advise you to get in touch with a local operator to discuss its use. I do a lot of Steadicam documentary work, and I can attest to its usefulness. All the best, Chris

Yes, like I said, let's redo the test. I'm all for it.

Let's do it!

Kevin, I'd love to redo these tests with the arm tuned as you suggest. I'll be in LA in April. Maybe we can work something out. All the best, Chris

Colleagues, I’ve been wanting to play with a GPI Pro Titan arm for ages, so a big thanks to Grant Culwell for lending me his. I can immediately see why people love this arm. It’s robust and beautifully made—though the G70x is lighter and has a couple of inches more boom range. The main differences seem to be that the Pro arm works right of of the box, whereas the G70x is tuneable for ride control. Here is a series of comparison tests of the two arms with the G70x arm tuned to 3/4 iso. I’m curious to know what you think. All the best, Chris https://youtu.be/EQiw7b1U8GI

Marcus, Welcome. This is a real-name forum, so please change your profile to show your whole name. You might get more answers that way. I think Steadicam might be a great way to film earthquakes—if you just happened to be in the rig at the time, which is ridiculously unlikely. The Steadicam system would isolate the camera to a great extent from the quake, so you'd see the ground moving relative to the camera. However, if you did chance to be wearing the rig, you'd have the risk of falling down and hurting yourself. Attachment to a wall is tricky, especially if the wall falls down. If you are thinking of wall mounting, as Keith suggests, look at Flowcine's Black Arm instead. Steadicam needs hands-on attention. Come back with more information, and we'll try to help you further. All the best, Chris

I've done low-mode like this, working on the principle that at least three turns of even a single 3/8:16 will hold a body, and I always get two 3/8s in. The rear washer trick is just for stability—I offer no personal guarantees on that one, but you know where I live, and you can come burn my house down. Chris

:) Let us know if that gets you low enough! Happy holidays, Chris

Hey Tom, Thanks for that. I didn't see your reply when I posted the same information :) Happy holidays all! Chris