Hi.
I?m following this forum for a while and I see that the all Gyro discussions
Ignoring one simple fact:
The Steadicam is not initially designed to work with Gyro.
I?m a Gyro stabilizers operator and technical person for many years.
Nothing is stabilizing better then Gyro when used correctly.
The problem is the Gyro can?t be used correctly on existing Steadicam post.
It needs modified post and different balancing approach.
The common mistake of using Gyros is ?let the gyro stabilize? usually ends with disturbing the gyros till the system is erratic or constantly unbalanced and
Difficulties in ?steering? the camera.
The reason is: all the rigs attached with additional gyros are basically working against
Gyroscopic stabilization mechanics and principle.
You might find a solution by trial and error for a certain shot and that?s why
Gyros are not popular.
The other question to ask is:
How comes that Steadicam didn?t changed in 30 years?
The answer is :
Inertial stabilization when used by a good operator with a wide lens covers about 90
Percent of required shots.
But the rest 10 percent are the interesting shots when the stabilization achieved by ?Balance? or inertial stabilization is not enough.
Also the Gyro stabilized Steadicam need a different operator?s technique.
The gyro stabilized Steadicam should perform better:
* Faster operator body movement.
* Eliminating the ?Dutch? effect or roll of the horizon completely.
* Tilt up down feature can be done without tilting the post.
* The system can be motorized or fully manual.
* The overall system will be the same weight as existing Steadicam.
The sound problem is a minor problem.
The wind problem can?t be solved completely by definition unless the operator
Will be fully environmentally protected that?s ?kills? vehicle high speed usage.
That?s about it .
:P
Hi.
I?m following this forum for a while and I see that the all Gyro discussions
Ignoring one simple fact:
The Steadicam is not initially designed to work with Gyro.
I?m a Gyro stabilizers operator and technical person for many years.
Nothing is stabilizing better then Gyro when used correctly.
The problem is the Gyro can?t be used correctly on existing Steadicam post.
It needs modified post and different balancing approach.
The common mistake of using Gyros is ?let the gyro stabilize? usually ends with disturbing the gyros till the system is erratic or constantly unbalanced and
Difficulties in ?steering? the camera.
The reason is: all the rigs attached with additional gyros are basically working against
Gyroscopic stabilization mechanics and principle.
You might find a solution by trial and error for a certain shot and that?s why
Gyros are not popular.
The other question to ask is:
How comes that Steadicam didn?t changed in 30 years?
The answer is :
Inertial stabilization when used by a good operator with a wide lens covers about 90
Percent of required shots.
But the rest 10 percent are the interesting shots when the stabilization achieved by ?Balance? or inertial stabilization is not enough.
Also the Gyro stabilized Steadicam need a different operator?s technique.
The gyro stabilized Steadicam should perform better:
* Faster operator body movement.
* Eliminating the ?Dutch? effect or roll of the horizon completely.
* Tilt up down feature can be done without tilting the post.
* The system can be motorized or fully manual.
* The overall system will be the same weight as existing Steadicam.
The sound problem is a minor problem.
The wind problem can?t be solved completely by definition unless the operator
Will be fully environmentally protected that?s ?kills? vehicle high speed usage.
That?s about it .
mishka@eyal.org.il
