Fabrizio Sciarra SOC ACO

Hey, here is another fantastic application for the Iphone is called Panascout.............. AWESOME http://www.panascout.com/home.php

Ditto. Let us know! Have fun there

Uhu, and some nice steadicam shots in one of the reels

Take a look at this: http://www.philips.com/cinema First TV apparenty with a 2:35 screen (or pretty close to that) awesome.....

Thanks for sharing! Fabrizio

Hey Joel, I wouldn't worry much about the 85mm on stairs, subject is gonna fill up the frame, equal less visible lines :)(and mostly blurred) Instead, I would worry much more about the 535 on the stairs, you could easily end up tired even before to start shooting. Not saying you're not fit of course, but that pig isn't really a nice camera to fly on stairs. If I were in your shoes, I'd rather ask for a different camera set up for that particular shot, but that's me... ...And yeah, I wouldn't extend any of the post on stairs, the shorter you keep the sled the less is going to be the chance to have it on the knees....although with that lady on, I don't really know how short you'll maybe able to keep the post. Longer arm posts may help to keep the bottom stage a bit further, but it's up to the framing required for the shot of course. Wish you best of luck, let us know how things will be

Nice post dude! By the way, just throwing in my .2 cents, I've been using for years New Balance 907, 908 and lately 909, great shoes, very supportive and light; big downside is that they last next to nothing. Only recently, decided to try out the Merrel Chameleon Wrap Slam (what a name!) and found them astonishing comfortable and rigid at the same time. Only negative point I could find is that they are a bit heavier than the NB. Oh, only for cold winters as they are really worm shoes! Happy flying

Looks cool man! I've noticed you mentioned that the top stage has been turned 180, why that? No room to fit the rig onto a normal top stage like a ProII for example?

One of the funniest!

I'll be there on Tuesday as well; we'll be in touch then. Thanks for the link

LOL :lol: Sounds like a nice place where to close deals!!!

Hi Thomas, do you remember the name of the place? if not let's consider Peter's choice as well

...and should be possible go to WESTHAM Utd. match?. ....I´m forever blowing bubbles.... :P :P I think, Mr. Robin Thwaites is a "tifo" about and he will invites us..... ha ha ha ha Hey Amando, are you coming up ? Would be great to have you here!

So, if anybody knows a nice place where to gather and have some fun just chime in. I'm in touch with couple of more guys coming over that aren't on this thread. Peter's suggestion sounds good to me, what is the day you guys will be there? Maybe first day? Let's be in touch to make it happen Peace all over

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Hi all, for who's coming up at this year's BVE (Broadcast Video Expo) in London, It would be nice to organize a Steadicam Operators dinner/beer in some nice pub nearby the expo. There still chance to register for a free pass at the expo, here is the link: http://www.broadcastvideoexpo.co.uk/ Dates are 16th to 18th of February Let me know who's interested, Should be fun!

Cool!!!!!! Have fun with your movie F

It sounds like a nice option... Good luck with that F

LISIGAV Sorry, couldn't resist

Hey mate, Happy New Year! It may be well worth to get in touch with Reinhard directly (http://www.handsfree-transporter.com), when I called him a while ago he has a second hand guaranteed unit at a very nice price. By the way, just done a Handsfree workshop with Chris here in London, lots of fun! He is as well somebody to get in touch with for any related question. Let us know if you'll find your new toy Best F

Nice boots......

Ditto

Right, but this raises a whole bunch of questions, for example: What typical used full-size rigs are best for a newbie. And since money is an issue for me, what is a ballpark minimum price range for a decent used full sized rig? Many interesting questions, let me throw in my two cents: Most of the time money is an issue for a newbie, so you're not alone ;) ; that said, there are many rigs available as a second hand, prices may vary A LOT depending on what you're looking for. I.E. I know many fellows who got old 3A to start and they've been happy with that, a very low budget choice but great weight capacity. From there on there's basically no limit, up to few months old equipment that still shine and come sold in packages with all bells and whistles included. Is really up to your philosophy and needs. Staying on well known brands it will help a lot, considering after sale service as a factor Where are the best places to buy a used rig. Obviously, the Steadicam Marketplace on this forum is one good place, but are there others? Buying on this forum will help you to avoid most of unknown offers I.E. ebay sales (I'm not a big fun of it). Are there things to watch out for? Any common flags that would make you worry? When buying a second hand rig, the smartest thing to do is to send it straight to the factory for a FULL check up, personally never regret it, money well spent. What about accessories? Would you buy a used Bartech, or just spring for a new one? What about used batteries? Again a personal choice; bfd is a great piece of equipment, if you buy from a known owner and you know the equipment has been kept nicely, why not. You may want to consider that on accessories, normally, the saving is not that big as on rigs, unless you're talking about very old equipment (but then reliable? Any hints on making the deal? I just have this feeling that buying a used rig requires a lot more knowledge than buying a new one. For example, if something isn't working right on a new rig, you can usually just send it in and they fix it for free. With a used rig, it may cost a lot to have someone fix it. Absolutely true. I wouldn't go for a used thing, unless I'm "sure" will serve me well. A personal advice, if you go for a used rig, choose something reliable instead of full of things that may brake on the way. But that's of course my point of view. As a general rule, I prefer to go for NEW electronic stuff (I.E. monitors) as much as possible, and then save bucks on a good and well treated second hand sled (simple and nice without naming brands otherwise the thread becomes this is better than that and we never end.... :blink: ) Any advice appreciated. Hope it helps!

Have a nice one!

AWESOME!