Lukas Franz

Thanks Erik! I'll ask Derrick. Take care. Lukas

Anyone? Or could anyone give me a direction, where I can find out how much this monitor weighs. Thanks guys. Lukas

...and one copy for me too. Thanks Alan! steadicam(at)lucas-entertainment.ch

Hello guys, can someone tell me the exact weight of the original Pro Vid monitor? Thanks for your answer. Lukas

Hello David! Welcome to the forum. I'm afraid I can not support your "Wayback Machine" project, but it's great to see you here in the forum. Man, you've done a lot of great stuff I adore very much. :rolleyes: All the best. Lukas

...it's amazing which video quality those cell phones can reach already today... I think, it could be a good practice for every operator to walk on ice, focusing on your body balance and feeling the way you walk. Btw. Job, those shoes look very sexy on you ;) :lol: Have a nice weekend, Lukas

Hi there. I always use the weight plates of my old Glidecam V-8. They're pretty helpful and fit on every top stage. I've got some different sets of plates taped together for any individual assignment with a small camera. Lukas

Sebastian, do you know who has done the steadicam work for the "Suuperschwiizer" video? Have you...? Gruess us Züri. Lukas

Hello everybody, mmh, do you remember my question about a different drop time in low mode, I posted some days ago? Well, many of us including myself have a longer drop time in low mode. Why? Because the rig is longer as in normal mode? Porbably. I guess, there is a dependence on the length of the rig!? Mmh? Very confusing...like physics always were. My actual thoughts: if the rig is longer the acceleration of the bottom is higher, isn't it? As more the bottom is away from the gimbal (center of circle) as faster it falls. In the following way the drop time must be increased... I'm not shure what's deciding. The acceleration of the bottom or the degrees per second, like Eric mentioned. I'm curious about your thoughts and clues. Lukas

Hi Alex, all steadicam rigs are based on the same principles. Only how the specific parts are manufactured is the difference between the rigs. So, it shouldn't be any problem to switch from one rig to another. It's like with the bicycle. First you have to learn to ride it. As soon your brain knows how it works, you can ride any bicycle. Of course not each is that good to ride. Maybe you feel uncomfortable or you feel even very strange with. Also, every bike you can adjust for your body height, likewise you do this with the vest of a steadicam. Not every steadicam is made with the same concinnity. And you should find the steadicam which is made for your needs. Do you need a mountain bike for the heavy rocky terrain or do you need a slim and light one for riding faster. My advice: find any (real) rig to learn what steadicam means and how the principles of it work. Maybe you're ready then to build your own rig. Otherwise you'll know what you need and what's best for you. Cheers, Lukas

Hi guys, I'm not shure if it's already been discussed, but what do you think about the new features in the forum? If anybody haven't recognised, there is a new layout and a few new features for the profiles. Cheers, Lukas

Hello Tom, to see some pictures of your invention would be interesting :rolleyes: Cheers, Lukas

It's also interesting that on imdb there is no DP, but almost all other departments. Probably they are looking for a cinematographer too :blink: Good luck for the lucky one ;) Charles, the shots in American History X are amazing. The final movie is very nice, too. Thanks to Ed Norton. Cheers, Lukas

Ask robin for prices, hes in england and he is from tiffen. robin.thwaites and then @ and then you know, tiffen and then . com I do it this way becose i dont spoil robin with all the free sex ads Very kind of you, Job! Robin will be pretty thankful for that, I guess ;) Kapil, you also can call Robin at Tiffen +44 and 1869 and then 343835. ;) Cheers, Lukas

Thanx for the answers, guys. It's always interesting to see how different we all operate our rigs in different situations sometimes... As I wrote before, I prefer to do a little longer drop time for low mode, too. And perhaps I should get one of those nice tilt stages...of course with a remote control....and an AR and a technocrane and a big cake with ice cream and many chocolate granules :-) Greetings from Switzerland. Lukas

LOL :lol: Amando ...and all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well :P

President Bush should call back his troops from Irak and send them to this forum to fight all the spammers. Much more reasonable! :) Sorry for my political proposition. Don't take it too serious :P Cheers, Lukas

Hello guys. Ok, I know there are Eastern holidays for many of you. But the ops who like to talk about their work are welcome to answer. The others may response from Tuesday on ;-) So, my question to all experienced low mode operators: do you have a different drop time for your rig in low mode? I'm just curious. I very rarely need to do shots in low mode. But I'm practicing it for myself a lot. I always set a longer drop time in low mode as in regular mode. The shots are much smoother. But that is my feeling... Thanx and Happy Eastern to all. Lukas

Hi Juan, welcome to the forum :-) Well I can recommend you the Glidecam workshop in the Netherlands with Job Scholtze. It's the only affordable workshop in Europe for beginners, I know at the time. Especially if you're not shure if steadicam is really your subject field you want to go for. The workshop is tailored for the new Glidecam V-25 which is perfect for the PDW-350. And it's very unexpensive. After the workshop you'll see if steadicam operating is for you. And you can buy a V-25 or a Flyer and start practice at home. Later you can buy a bigger rig if needed. But for your XDCam the V-25 or the Flyer are absolutely appropriate. Check out the workshop's website: www.pascalcam.nl/glidecamworkshop.htm Good luck. Lukas

Hi Karl, if you haven't already seen. Amando Crespo is selling his old Master Steadicam. He owns now an Ultra2. Check the "for sale" section. Cheers, Lukas P.S. You're welcome, Amando :D

Hi Niall, I don't know the weight the Merlin is able to carry. I think, something about 5 pounds. Well, the question is, are you able to carry over 6 pounds (2.8kg) handheld? Because I think, the HVX200 (or 202 in down under) is too heavy for any handheld stuff. Yes, my arm already fell off ones after using the camera in one hand :( Well anyway, I think, the HVX200 and the Merlin doesn't fit together. Read the specifications. Cheers, Lukas

Very good idea, Jeff. Antlers are indeed very dangerous, especially when you don't use them very often. I think, even a rubber coat would help to reduce set and people damage ;) Cheers, Lukas

...mmh, I always knew model jobs are more exhausting then operating a steadicam. Look at his position! Try to get in the same position, over a chair, lady (or something else :P ) in the front. So, now make a move! ....hehe! And do you know how long those photo models need to stay in fancy positions!? Tough! Funny also, those receivers below the camera, do you see any motors on or even a connection to the camera. Only power. Hehe, yes but it looks good...uuuh, really professional, man! Amused. :lol: Lukas

Hi Chris, I don't know this Benz system, but generally always check the power for the motors and all the wireless units. Of course I don't talk about power on or off. What I mean, check the voltage of the batteries you're using. What happens with the voltage if you run the motor(s). Old motors can drop the voltage rapidly as soon as you power on. Sometimes strange things gonna happen, if your voltage is too low or too high (motor or receiver). Motors start jumping or running one way only. The same with all kind of wireless stuff...just very sensitive sometimes... Of course, only my experience and knowledge, it's possible that your unit is not made as well as Scorpio and stuff ;-) Cheers, Lukas

Hi Erwin, I'd like to have one when I'm getting retired ;) Cheers, Lukas