Alan Greene

I'm absolutely bonanza for these.

Meetup might be good for organizing the logistics, but I'm guessing here or Facebook would be better for getting the word out.

Actually, I second that. I did a shoot on the beach yesterday and noticed that the horizon was just slightly off. It is tough to trim it to be level when it's just ever so slightly off like that. The manual says to click the trim button once to lock in the new setting, but I've found (maybe imagined) that it only works if you hold it down for a second. Still tricky to make very fine trim adjustments. I would love to have something like the motorized stage, where you could remotely dial in the trim. Or even just another dial on the control box that would let you adjust it manually.

Sold!

I've had mine go wild a couple of times, and powering off and back on solved it. It's a bit unnerving when it happens, but fortunately very rare.

Me too! Also new to LA and would love to meet some other ops. My technique is already flawless so I can also model / stand-in / convincingly imitate human behavior.

Sold!

Bump.

Une petite bumpe.

Price drop: $5,500.

Price drop: $6,000.

New price: $6,250. Also includes rain cover!

New price: $5,750.

I recently ran into some discussion on this and wish I remembered where I saw it. The recommendation was this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1249877-REG/ruggard_rc_fc714_fabric_rain_shield_small.html I just ordered one myself and hope to never use it.

Hi everyone, I'm finally letting go of my G-50 arm with X upgrade! I've been the only owner for 10 years, and never rented it out. It got the X upgrade in 2012, and I replaced the hanger with a custom-made beefier version a few years ago. It's in perfect working order, only selling because I'm selling my lightweight rig. Depending on your location and my workload, I may be able to deliver it in person. Otherwise, I can certainly ship it. Asking $6,500. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Hi folks, I'm selling my lightweight sled, which has served me well over the last 10 years. Steadicam Archer SE Tilting topstage Two-stage post V-mount battery plate (battery not included) SD monitor Custom accessory mount for bottom rails (I used an additional V-mount plate here) Docking bracket (stand not included) Low-mode clamp Hard case I've been the only owner. Never been rented out, never damaged. I've flown everything on this, from handycams to the Viper. Depending on your location and my workload, I may be able to deliver it in person. Otherwise, I can certainly ship it. Asking $6,000. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

I tend to adjust front-to-back balance on the top stage with a lens change. I've found that the Volt is very forgiving with regard to accommodating shifting weight. Of course it's important to start with dynamic balance as close to perfect as possible. But unless there's a significant change to the overall configuration, it's often not necessary to go back to square one. That said, it certainly depends on the shot, and the overall weight of the rig. If you've only done quick tweaks to keep it behaving, certain types of movements are going to take you further off course from your original balance. Low mode is a 15-second operation, so I'm not sure I have any useful feedback there. An absolute delight. I also haven't had to use a rain cover with the Volt yet. I'd have to say the hardest thing for me to get used to was holding headroom. At first, I really wanted to crank up the tilt resistance to get my money's worth, so to speak. But that introduced some tension in my operating that wasn't serving me well overall, even though the tilt angle was supposedly consistent. Consistency in framing is obviously much more important, and making those fine adjustments in headroom is easier when the tilt strength is dialed down a bit. I feel like I still have a lot to learn about how to work with the Volt, but it's just wonderful. That's all for now!

Thanks!

Hey Kevin, would that SmallRig part be one of these? https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-15mm-rod-clamp-1266.html https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-dual-15mm-rod-clamp-with-threads-1806.html https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-super-lightweight-15mm-railblock-2pcs-pack-2061.html

Are you referring to the depth of the hole in the gimbal handle? If so, the slot in my Ultra 2 gimbal is exactly 1 inch deep.

http://cameradeptporn.tumblr.com/ Lots of hilarious/inspiring/frightening Steadicam pics, and many others to enjoy. Alan

Amazing. That sounds like a one-in-a-million opportunity. Congratulations!

If you haven’t already, check out The Mentalist on CBS. The operating is absolute poetry, and reason enough to watch the show. Taj Teffaha appears to be the only operator credited. Kudos to him. If any others have worked on it, kudos to them as well. Alan

That article came out in September 2008, and was discussed extensively on RED Centre podcast, episode 17. I haven’t listened to it since it first came out, but I remember Mike Seymour clearing up some misconceptions expressed in the article and in reaction to the article. Since it was published, there have been many new RED camera builds, and I’m sure many improvements to other camera technologies, as well as an improved understanding of how digital cameras are best used. So, I don’t know how relevant the article is today, but you got me curious enough to give it another listen. http://fxguide.com/redcentre

I only met him once (he was the only op I was truly nervous to introduce myself to), and I know him only through what I’ve seen on screen and through stories at workshops, but his legacy is unquestionably substantial. A great loss for the community.