Bryan Fowler

Maybe I can add to the confusion. I loved my EFP arm and it worked "perfectly" until... I tried the master series arm. I thought. man, that master series arm is great, I can really tell the difference! I like it better. Then I bought a G-50 arm, and thought. Man, this arm is great! I can really tell the difference! I like it better. Then I tried a G-50x arm and thought, yeah I can tell the difference! I like it better. I took Chris's comment to mean that he didn't feel like the old G-50 was performing incorrectly for it's design. ...similarly to me saying that the 3 year old laptop I just sold to my friend is "working perfectly". Well of course my NEW computer will be performing better. That logic works for me. I would hope that any change to a product that a company makes would be for the better. But personally, I don't' feel like it entitles me to the new product. (as much as I would like for it to) A recall for safety reasons (say, brakes that fail on my car) is another story. But that's just me. I feel like the gear that I use to make a living is awesome, high quality and worth the money I paid for it. I've never had the chance to use a Pro arm, but I have no doubt it's awesome. love and kittens, Bryan

Heeeeyyyyy Kevin. Can I get your email? I'd like to show you my reel. Can I buy you coffee? A drink? Backrub?

I have an Archos AV500 for sale. I have a couple spare batteries with it, and the AC adapter isn't pictured. I've only used the Hirose cable a couple of times. Asking $250 or make me an offer.

Hi Rush, Here's another way of thinking about it: How long do you plan on practicing with the stabilizer, and how long will you own it? If you want to open the box and run to a shoot with it, it doesn't' really matter what you get. Pick one and start shooting. You'll probably get similar results from most of them. (i'm generalizing) If you want to practice with it, grow and get better, then a Merlin / Pilot / Scout / Flyer is the way to go. NONE of them, regardless of the brand or how much you paid for them will get you awesome footage out of the box. And the more you use them the more you'll notice the things that you paid for, or didn't pay for. You get what you pay for, so decide what you want to do with it. Hope that helps

This is for the 3rd annual Latte Art competition isn't it?

It's important to understand that moving the battery CG by tilting it will move the CG forward and also raise it. When adjusting for dynamic balance, moving the battery strictly fore and aft helps it be less complicated. Not up and down at the same time. (I know Mark understands this, so this is just in case you don't know) Also, a camera is a camera. 5d, GoPro, RED, Alexa, 435. It's all just weight. Think of it as balancing CGs.

Chris, check out http://steadishots.org/ see what shots work and feel right for you. Sometimes the motivation is thought of in advance, sometime you have to find those small moments in easy shot that helps. Other times, you just move because that's all the director wants you to do. =) Also, your school has a Master Series (broadcast I think) sled and arm.

Anyone? I'll take it even if it has a socket block. =)

I'm looking for a garfield mount. Doesn't really need a socket block, I got me one of those. Email or PM me if you have one. Thanks Bryan

My thoughts and prayers are with you Hugo.

SOLD - thanks for all the interest.

Bryan Fowler Steadicam Link Hi guys. Let me know your thoughts on this. It's hard knowing a balance of what shots help, and which distract. I'm not sure about the first shot, it was much longer with a lot of dialogue, but leaving it in didn't seem like a good idea. I also have a long stairs shot from the same movie that might be decent. but I didn't put it in. Thanks for the input.

Decimator is pending Sale One more day then I'm splitting up the rest of the package. Any last minute interest? I'm open to offers.

PRICE DROP again - $825 Buy the Decimator I'm selling with it, and only pay $1,050 for everything.

I have a Decimator available for sale too. Buy them both and save. Decimator Link

Works fine. I just have two and don't need two. Would work great with my wireless package for sale! Ask about a package deal! Asking $375 shipped (in the USA) bryan@fowlerfilms.com

Price Drop to $895 shipped (in the USA) Anyone?

Odds are the user "all battery" has had his account hacked and he is just now finding out. =)

That's close'ish to Chattanooga . I'm wondering If he'll let me come pick it up? maybe meet at the police station?

Price Drop to $925 shipped (in the USA) And a video for those who would like to see it working. http://vimeo.com/26934400

Ok, so it's an old canatrans, but still works great. Includes: Canatrans - first gen Sharkfin Sony TU-1041u Asking $975 Shipped. International buyers are welcome, but you pay shipping charges. More photos at this link... The whole package email me for more info. bryan@fowlerfilms.com

Thanks everyone for the input and opinions. I understand it's an industry standard, and that most people in the industry know what I'm asking for. It's hard to know how to respond to things like; "if we hire someone with their gear, it's up to them to provide insurance since they will be there" - ie, it's NOT like a camera rental because the owner is there. and "we've never had to do this before when we hire people with their gear" - which doesn't make it right. Because basically I'm saying to the client, "you are wrong, and I am right. Now hire me." =) It's always the subtile things that I want to focus on. Like, not making them feel dumb. I don't want to do that. ALSO...It's important to me to not seem hard to deal with. Regardless of if I'm in "the right" I don't want to be an ass about it. (I know it only takes a second to have a COI sent to me) What I think I'm going to do it write up a little script on my policys, so that It's not something I have to concoct while I'm on the phone. Something like. "So since we haven't worked together before let me go over a few things I require as a steadicam owner / operator. It's industry standard stuff, but I'll cover it anyway...etc" Thanks again for everyone's input and experiences.

Bernat If I were a student. I would appreciate being taught and trained on something of high quality. That seems like it would prepare me best for what I might run across in the field. If it were between those two options and up to me, I would buy the Zephyr.

When I ask about an insurance certificate how do I respond to, "We've never had to do that before. Don't you have your own insurance?" Keep in mind, I haven't worked with them before, and certainly don't want to offend them or stress them out. I'm looking for kind polite ways of making my point so that they understand what I'm asking for is standard. And... I'm in the south. =)

I'd love to buy a backup motor cable for my FMG 6 / bartech Anyone have one they could overnight to Alabama? bryan@fowlerfilms.com or text: 423.595.3808