John Stout

We use those for asset tags for individual items. For cases we stencil them with paint on the lids. We also use cubepasses.com to create luggage tags for us. They are called kim cut luggage tags. They have a grommet in them and come with plastic loops to attach them to the case handle. We do them in number sets just like a tour would. Gear is assigned a number so that they can be easily identified at baggage claim. Then each person has a different number assigned to them so their bags are identified by their number. The tags last about 2 or 3 years of heavy use.

You are correct it does disable the monitor when you use those two outputs. You then use the break out cable to go into the video line at the top of your stage to feed the monitor at the bottom of the sled. Unless I am not understanding something.

Our 5Ds have a composite breakout cable or we take the HDMI and convert it to SDI. Works fine for us when we 5D work with the Zephyr.

What a fun spot!

Have you set a price point yet?

Terry West would be who I would get a hold of to make the cable. He is the man!

This could be an option for you: http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19075&hl=

Will GPI Pro be represented there?

I would give Terry West a call. He can make and you don't have to solder.

Thanks for the responses. Looking for a solution that can be easily mounted for quick and slow shots when there isn't a full rigging crew around.

Anyone?

A few code words that could be used to discreetly discuss the problem. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fart&defid=1354920

Street closure wasn't a big deal, but I wonder what they spent to close the bridge?

We have been using the 6.5 mostly with DSLR and 5D. With other accessories it gets us where we need to be. We have used the 11 a couple of times, but mostly the 6.5.

Mark's advice is good. Once we got our JBoxes in place and basic power cables we started to knock down the list of cameras we work with. We start off with two or more based on how often we are going to be connected to something. Paralinx cables we have a bunch since we use them in multiple places. Red One, we only have a primary and back up since we have only seen the camera once. Epic/Scarlet we have multiples since we keep seeing it. Terry West is great about turning cables around in a few days, so once you book a gig you can call and get them from him within a few days. If you get in a pinch you can always rent or borrow from other ops. Part of our pre-shoot ritual, no matter how many times we do it, if at all possible we still build the rig and connect cables to make sure everything is working and we aren't forgetting anything. It has saved us more than once. We don't just do this with Steadicam we do it with all of our shows/shoots/events. It also allows us to keep our gear pristine as maintenance doesn't go by the way side or go unnoticed. We probably have more cables than needed, but we believe in the NASA theory. Back ups to backs up if we can afford it or it makes sense.

Got mine, should have them next week. Looking forward to more cable organization!

You should really take a workshop first, not as something that you will do if there is money left over. You are about to make a 30K - 200K purchase. As a general statement one of the biggest regrets that some operators have is that they would have bought a different rig if they had gone to a workshop first. Typically a bigger rig. It is the best 600.00 you can investment in your career. You also need to budget the money to go to a week long workshop once you have some work under your belt. This will allow you to have some practical experience to begin to hone your story telling skills. Don't forget there is more to your kit than just the rig. Carts, cases, follow focus, camera plates, batteries, chargers, mounts, c-stands, rain covers, ready bags and cables. Oh the specialized cables that you will need to have. I believe that we are in the 8K - 10K range of cables that we own and there are still cables on the list that need to be purchased. I also know that others have probably double that into their cable kit. I think our Zephyr rig cost us about 10K or 12K, however we have probably 30K or better invested in the rig and still don't have everything that we want for the rig. We are about to spend another 10K on batteries, mounts and some more cables. I would do workshop first, then start looking into your rig.

NICE!!!! Yet another vendor that goes the distance for the team. Now if only...could learn from that...

Shawn, There are lots of threads about this very subject. Here is an example of one about rigging with Janice's weight plates. http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18911 There are plenty of other weight plate options out there, I just prefer her's when flying DSLR on our Zephyr.

I am looking to purchase an India Mount. I have search quite a bit and can't find a source for one. Anybody recommend a place to purchase one? Thank you in advance. John

I am with Alan, haven't needed them yet, but they are ordered and on their way to be added to "the kit". Sometimes I think McGuyver would be jealous of the amount of stuff that is in the kit.

Congratulations!

I can't say enough good about Terry. He will take care of you. Remember you get what you pay for.

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Interesting post Robert. your perspective and experience have brought to light a few things. We will be looking at adding the Inovativ cart when we upgrade to the Pro Cine later this year. Thank you.