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Automated Horizon on a steadicam
bobgilles replied to Michael Hauer's topic in Camera Stage/Donkey Box
In the last 28 years, I have tried them all, Kenion Gyros, Antlers, Helix ect. I think the market for something like the WXB will be huge, it's shocking to me that Tiffen has killed off all of it's own technology to compete with gimbals. Even the best of the best operators will find their horizon a bit off in a fast pan or aggresive move, I think that Tiffen would be pursuing a product they could offer to the thousands of ops that really want this? -
When I see an F65 on this rig, sign me up. For now the Zephyr is a lot cheaper and more versitile.
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Alexa powered through Zephyr sled? Answered.
bobgilles replied to Dave Tree's topic in Batteries/Power
Hey everyone, I know this is a old conversation, but I have to tell you all that I fly the Alexa, BFD and Super Speed primes on the Zephyr often. It is totally doable and very smooth, it actually loads the arm perfectly and comes in at around 18lbs with the Teradek on top. -
Steadicam Flyer workshop - Sydney, Australia
bobgilles replied to Ashley Roan's topic in News, Events, Workshops
Anyone try the Pilot yet???????? -
Where to buy in San Francisco?
bobgilles replied to Oliver Roetz's topic in Industry Contacts, Info and Links
In SF, JCX has more Kinoflo stuff in stock that anyone, but DTC is a close second and sell Dedo's too. -
Where to buy in San Francisco?
bobgilles replied to Oliver Roetz's topic in Industry Contacts, Info and Links
That would be JCX, Janet is the owner and she is super flexible and she has sold and crewed many features and primetime episodics, Gasser's tends to be a bit pricey, but they actually rent an SK system. I think the Band Pro in Burbank is you best bet for SF customers, it is a cheap quick flight on Southwest and you can demo in their showroom, I would go this route if I was making a major purchase. -
I would consider the Mk-V lite lower stage, this is the direction I am going and it will future proof your rig
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NAB Tiffen Steadicam Operator's Evening
bobgilles replied to Peter Abraham's topic in News, Events, Workshops
Peter, stop by the Red One booth and ask if you can fly their cam on the flyer, Peter Jackson used Steadicam on their test movie. I wonder what Steadicam model he used, this camera is the star of 2007. -
operating with swing and tilt lens system on steadicam
bobgilles replied to Wei K. Pun's topic in Operating
I did the Claritin spots with DP Gil Cope witn the swing and tilt rig prepped at Clairmont. The rig added allot of weight to the Moviecam Compact and we had 2 prestons controlling it, there were marks on the floor where I had to "park" the post over when the lens move happened at the beggining and end of my moves. Swing and Tilt went through a fad phase for a while and it got overused in Ads, but the effects in the Claritin spots were beautiful. I had to clamp 2 Mayfers to the lower post to balance all that crap, so I am glad S/T lens on Steadi is rare! -
I saw 3 Ops, the two ops in the end zone looked drenched and busy. I did not look like that fun of a gig but hey, The Super Bowl is the Super Bowl.
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Finally IMDB acknowledges the Camera Department
bobgilles replied to Erwin Landau's topic in General Discussion
He won it for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, I thought that was the sequel. -
Finally IMDB acknowledges the Camera Department
bobgilles replied to Erwin Landau's topic in General Discussion
I have friends at ILM that have worked on dozens of the biggest blockbusters and are not on IMDB at all, one of my freinds won an oscar for Pirates of the Carribean 2 and you can't find his name at all. -
I want the 24V feature, but do not need the super expensive HD monitor. Can you order a stock Flyer with just the 24V upgrade?
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Prep Days on Commercials! Is this not the norm?
bobgilles replied to Ramon Engle's topic in Legal / Business Practices
Typically, the AC's build the rental package and scratch test, then the Steadi op will build up with his assistant in the afternoon at the rental facility. So, to answer your question, one day is the norm for prep. -
Prep Days on Commercials! Is this not the norm?
bobgilles replied to Ramon Engle's topic in Legal / Business Practices
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Is anyone out there using Teflon? I use pretty much everywhere that moves exept for the gimbal.
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Ops are getting $1250/10hr for shows in my neck of the woods, rates have gone down. ILM pays less.
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In the final minutes Rocky, you can clearly see the steadi op in the master shots, it is almost as if the director wanted Garrett in the shots. It looks like a Panaglide with the huge battery at the bottom of the stage. This is probably already been covered, are there any Panasleds still in existence????
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I fly the HVX with a Fox focus unit and a FMG6, it balances nicely on the small rig.
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I use the one with the two Canon batteries, no worries, no cables!
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In Memoriam: Terry Clairmont
bobgilles replied to Erwin Landau's topic in Picture and History Archives
Terry, thanks for all the free scratch rolls!!! -
That sounds like a very expensive dream rig for that weight range, I would love to fly that!
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WD40 is basically the same thing, ACF has extra additives, but otherwise totally compatible with WD. So spray away!