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Amedeo Fabroni

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  2. Pelican Case for Pilot Kit for transport...

    in Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport

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    Hi guys,

     

    I need to fly my kit overseas and need help ordering a case. I've got a Pilot sled and arm, AB mount, Pilot Vest, and steadistand. I'd like to get all these items in 1 case to fly. Would all of it fit in a pelican 1660 case? Has anyone tackled this problem before? I've got other equipment like cameras lenses etc... so I'd like the steadicam kit to be in 1 case only. I hate lugging extra stuff through airports, its already brutal enough!

     

    Any input would be great! Also pics if you have them of your unit packed for transport!

     

    Hi David,

    I have bought a Storm Case iM2950. But Vest and Steadistand in another bag :( .

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  10. Steadicam Merlin help please.

    in Steadi-Newbies

    Posted

    Hello everybody, I would appreciate some help please.

     

    I'm using a Merlin with a 1lb camera and have managed to get it balanced but it's never 100% rock-solid.

     

    I am using it to try and set up a 'walkthrough property' service for estate agents.

     

    My problems are:

     

    1. As soon as I start the 'walk', the camera rocks slightly back and forward, which isn't fixable in Final Cut.

     

    2.As soon as I stop andy move, the camera rocks back and forward.

     

    I find steadying it with my other hand impossible, so I'm trying to shoot one-handed, which works up to a point, but is very difficult when negotiating corners.

     

    I've been practising for about a month now on and off and I don't use a vest.

     

    I'm getting a bit frustrated now, to say the least.

     

    Any tips to stop the unwanted side-to-side and back and forth movement?

     

    Many thanks in advance. Kim

     

    Hi Kim,

    with Steadicam Merlin you have to achieve a set up with a drop time around 1 sec.

    If your Steadicam shots have accelerations and decelerations (for ex. start and stop walking) or changes of direction, it’s more difficult to shoot and compensate with a very bottom heavy configuration.

     

     

    Amedeo

  12. Pilot or Other

    in Steadi-Newbies

    Posted

    Hey guys,

     

    Im new to this form and have been looking around for a while now. This feels like a really well informed community when it comes to Steadicams and since I was in the market to purchase one I was wondering if any one could help me with my buying decision.

     

    I have had a Merlin for some time now and am used to using it fairly well, its still a headache to balance and is quite finicky. I wanted to upgrade to a bigger rig because the Merlin can be a bit strenuous on the hand after a while. That being said I had a buddy lend me his Pilot and its been a dream to use as compared to the Merlin. However achieving Dynamic balance is something im still struggling with. Having had it just a few days Im sure that kink will be worked out soon. If anyone has any tips please do let me know. The camera I am using is a Canon 7D and will be using this for a while.

     

    I will be shooting a documentary this summer in quite a rough terrain and want to have all my shots looking smooth as possible.

     

    So here are my questions

     

    Is the Pilot the best option for me given what im flying?

    Is it a good time to buy the Pilot or are there any indications that Steadicam will be releasing a newer upgrade to this rig that would work better in my case and I should wait for that?

    I hear everyone talk about Workshops - I live in Toronto - are there any around here that someone would recommend? How much do they usually cost?

     

    Looking forward to hearing your feedback

    Thanks in advance guys.

     

    Salman

     

    Hi Salman,

    I have used the Steadicam Merlin handheld and then I have upgraded to The Steadicam Pilot. This experience with the Merlin helped me although using a “full” steadicam rig is very different. The Pilot is an awesome rig with a great arm. The Pilot is designed and built to allow a perfect balancing (both statically and dynamically) and this is a great feature for a Steadicam rig.

    Amedeo

  22. help for the reel

    in Steadi-Newbies

    Posted

    Matteo, ho lavorato ultimamente in un cortometraggio ed in un documentario utilizzando molto la configurazione steadicam in low-mode. Sono convinto che lavorare in low mode ti darà delle soddisfazioni grandissime, considerando inoltre l'accoppiata Archer-Red.............! Buon lavoro. Amedeo

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