Bryan Fowler

I'm interested Colin. are you able (or interested) to ship to Tennessee?

http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=16945

That bald guy is angry. Really really angry.

It's the 2nd time I've had issues with the BDR and RS port on the Alexa, but the first time was during a feature, and we didn't really have time to troubleshoot. This time was during prep, and so I could play around with it more. But I didn't have a 24v power source, so that might be an easy fix. I wonder if the fSTOP guys might know? I'd like for it to work, so we could use it for handheld, or jib work...any number of things.

2 Weeks ago I had a shot that required me to switch. I made the switch, did 4-6 takes in "regular" mode and I couldn't get it to be smooth. (This was a very height critical, creeeeping move against a wall, about shoulder level.) We got one take that was OK, but I wanted one more after I switched back to "right side operating". I was smoother, and more precise when I was goofy (which is my normal stance) BUT I couldn't get close enough to get the same framing to the wall AND walk slow enough. I learned then, that I should practice "regular" more often. I think if it were a faster move where I was walking normal speed it would have been better, but I still want that in my tool belt.

Has anyone else had problems powering the BDR through the RS port on the Alexa? We were using the M1, and Anton Bauer batts on the back. It was stopping halfway through the calibration cycle, and just clicking. I backed the torque all the way down, and it would finish calibration, but then it would fail (pause for 5-10sec, then start recalibrating) when I tried to make a moderately fast focus move. The lenses were not stiff. We ended up using a D-tap from an external battery to power the BDR, and all worked fine. Just wondering if others had this problem? We didn't test it with 24v.

Anyone want to co-start dometent.com with me? We'll take $25k, and give the workers $15,000. THAT'S DOUBLE WHAT POPTENT OFFERS! It's bound to be a success. And we can have a rewards card for repeat customers... I mean clients. Can't loose. I repeat. Can not loose.

Check out this link. I was wondering when the Exovest was going to be released, because I have a couple of jobs that I'd LOVE to use it on. I didn't find a release date, but I found this. I thought it was interesting, and figured one of you might as well. =)

Sweet deal! Great to hear it Peter. We wish you all the best!

Back to Wolf's original topic. I liked that. Seeing how the M is being used, or can be used. What really made sense was the car stuff, on the sword, leg and things like that. The aerials were interesting too, but I don't have the opportunity to do much of that stuff. I can even see using the M for the 3D rig, but I'm still not sure why you'd use it just on regular steadicam. It's heavier right? And not the weight that we normally want. The weight is in a backpack, and then you have to be tethered. A small fiber cable, I know, but still. What am I missing? (I realize that if that's the camera for all the OTHER shots, that's what we use with the steadicam, but this seemed to show off, "hey! you can use the M with the steadicam! All you need is a backpack that you wear over your vest!") Help me out here. I've been wondering this.

I'm a Baldwin sandwich! What does this mean?!

Yep, It's a valid point Ron. For me it did, and does come down to what I need, and what it cost. Lead is small, cheap (free) and on the backside of a monitor you can't really see it. Yep, a battery would have powered my sled longer, but without major modification it would have put the weight where I did NOT need it. (speaking just for me EFP situation) If I'm adding "dead" weight for the point of inertia, (one might argue that the weight is "alive" serving a purpose as adding inertia, but I defiantly get your point) I want it to go where I need it, not where it would fit on the sled. In my current situation, my archer2 can support a third battery, but only right under the post, with another adapter plate. That's not where I need or even WANT weight. (if I had a power hungry camera I might consider it...maybe) I could buy new HCX batteries to put on the back, or get an Anton Bauer dual plate adapter, but I find that using 2 small accessory weights on the back to offset the giant monitor on the front works good for me. I do agree with you that given the chance, put the masses where they work for you best. I just don't want to have to go buy something new and heavy just so I don't have "dead" weight. ...*thinking*...there could be a small market for dead weight that LOOKS like it's doing something! a sexy carbon fiber box with LED display and weights inside... =)

Hi Dave. Also, check out the TVlogic monitor http://goo.gl/3Zqqq It's not much brighter, but If I remember correctly it's as bright as the Flyer monitor. With a hood it could work. It has HDMI, and HDMI to SDI conversion. less than 1/5 lbs. -- use it on the rig, or take it off for other jobs. As for adding weight to adjust inertia. that's smart. I went to a tire repair shop and got several lbs of lead from them. (it was used, and free) hammered them straight and wrapped them in black tape. Put velcro on them and I could add them to any surface. It's not ideal, but if you have a static monitor and battery it helps. (EFPs were like that) And it looks better than a silver clamp. =) Hope that helps some.

Holly, if you are still here, you know that a Steadicam is not a camera right? We put cameras ON the steadicam. Cameras like the RED. So there are many different kinds of steadicam (camera stabilizer). I can see how that would be confusing if you were thinking the RED was a brand of steadicam. *shrugs*

So, what kind of Steadicam is it?

I second that. It would probably be much faster and much less stressful. http://eastcoastcables.com/

Crap, it's patented already.

I really enjoyed not having (or needing) the chest straps. That alone was worth it. I could breathe and move easier. I also noticed stability when walking without the need to micromanage my hip movement, so it felt easier to just... move. Also satiability when switching (and the rig was away from me) was not nearly as painful. I certainly still felt it in "that" muscle, but it didn't seem to be as much as a regular vest. Maybe that was just me. The pivoting was weird at first, but I quickly forgot about it. Overall I really liked it. And want it. I know Chris and Garrett were getting feedback all the time, and have plans to make more modifications based on that feedback. I think I heard something about a bear skin covered pads, iPhone dock and heated/cooled cup holder. But I could be wrong. I, for one, am eager to drink the ExoVest liquor of love! Can't wait.

I say it's Ruben Sluøîtêr? Looks like Ruben Sluøátêr. I'm sure it's Ruben Sulghøîtêr I can tell because the camera looks tilted.

Damn, I wanted the sheep.

Believe it or not, this is STILL available!

Matteo: I apologize, I assumed you met Chris at a workshop. William: Well said.

Just curious, did you notice any abnormal bouncing on any of the arms you were using at the workshop?

None that I can tell. But I've only been operating for 7 years.

Matteo: I have purchased two G50 arms. I am happy with both of them.