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Hey Al, Thanks for that! I’m sure Garrett would be very interested in hearing more. All the best, Chris

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in LA will honour more than 40 years of the noble art by installing a permanent Steadicam exhibit in place for its opening in 2019. Garrett has rounded up a selection of old prototypes, including early models (sorme of which you can see in this charming photograph) but he is missing three items that will make the collection complete. If you have, or know anyone that has, any of these, and would like to donate them to this worthy cause, please contact me with details. This is a project dear to Garrett's heart, and he sends his profound thanks in anticipation of your help. Required is: 1/ Cinema Products Model 1 Steadicam Arm. This is the version with the one-way hinge that had to be swapped for goofy. 2/ Cinema Products Throated Rear Arri 400 Mag for the Steadicam IIC. 3/ Zeiss Distagon 24mm (Arri Mount). These items are for display purposes, so do not have to be in working condition!

Id lobby that the Zephyr is an excellent vest. It is actually Garrett Browns favourite vest after the Exovest. He carries any load with it. The over-the-shoulder adjustment makes it fit a wide variety of people. Chris

Tim, It will hold a lot more weight than it was designed for, and no you dont need to change the socket block. Chris

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