Ryan Brooks

What does the noise sound like? Squeak? Grind?

Thanks! Ordered up one today!

Still looking seeing as I order a socket block from Tiffen a month ago, was told two weeks, and still have yet to receive any kind of news. So if you have one you're willing to part with that will fit my vest, I'm willing to pay top dollar. I've started to have to turn down work. Thanks!

Looking to get an MKV dovetail plate for my sled but was wondering if there are other plates that would also work? GPI maybe? Bigger Tiffen plate? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Ryan

Looking for MKV dovetail plate. Thanks!

I forgot to mention, I currently have a Tiffen vest that I'm looking to put the standard socket block on. Not sure how much of a difference that will make but wanted to clarify. Thanks!

Still looking for a standard socket block. Let me know if anyone has one. Thanks!

Hey all- So just purchased an Action Products Zero G arm and was curious if there's an adaptor made that makes this arm more favorable to front mount vests with the adjustments built into the male socket block? Thanks for any help! Ryan

Great shot!

Hey all- So just purchased a Zero GII arm and I'm looking for two things. Since im slowly upgrading from Zephyr I still plan on using the Zephyr sled but would like to use my newest arm. So I'm looking for a Standard socket block as well as an arm post that will take the Zephyr gimbal. Thanks for any help and offers.

Still looking. Also entertaining ideas to buy incomplete sled and purchase final parts separately. Thanks!

No worries! Appreciate the offer! Ryan

Looking to purchase a sled. Could be Pro/XCS/Steadicam. Looking for Archer 2 or bigger. Trying to upgrade from a Zephyr. Needs to have V-Lock style or be able to switch out easily. Needs to be HD wired. Please feel free to send me any offers or questions at RyanBrooks05@gmail.com. Thanks!

I'm looking to upgrade from my Zephyr. What kind of weight can this handle? What kind of break outs are there from upper and lower boxes? I'm concerned having to purchase more cables so I can use both sleds. Thanks!

Yes. Is it?

My Zephyr order took almost a month to get. Working on an Archer 2 and was told about a month also. They might be quicker with Pilot but not sure.

I love this forum! There's so much support between operators. Thanks everyone! I very much appreciate all the time and effort you guys put in to help me out. Thanks a million times over!

Cool. Thanks for getting back to me. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy. Now if I could just get a hold of him and put in my order...

I'm in US. Been trying Dan. Anybody else?

Anybody know who I should be contacting at Tiffen to buy a new rig? Been trying for days and no answer. All I want to do is give them my money and use their gear. Thanks in advance. Ryan

I thought Mr. Larry McConkey has some great insight, in the article below, into how working with a big crew makes a production great. He also has some great thoughts on the MOVI. I'm sure you guys have seen it but for me it was a good read. Very encouraging and made me excited to continue to strive at Steadicam Operation. http://filmmakermagazine.com/93916-steadicam-operator-larry-mcconkey-on-filming-the-goodfellas-copacabana-tracking-shot-and-the-early-days-of-steadicam/#.VTrd0Ba9KnM

So I've been looking to upgrade to a newer rig for a while and have been looking at a new Archer 2 the past few months as an option. I could swear the price just went up about $2,000 this past week. Can anyone confirm this or am I just crazy? Did they add something to justify new cost? Just curious if I'm seeing something different or if it was always that way. Thanks!

I am curious how many takes this took?

Great job Alec!

Good calls Janice! Didn't think of Credit union. Have to look into that. Tried lease route, but even if I had a couple great years and tried to pay off early they said they would still charge rate of full term of lease. Thanks!