John Buzz Moyer

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Okay... Yes, Pace did solve the problem by having a sliding attachment integrated into the bottom of the sled. Basically, as the "convergence" changes during the shot, the bottom assembly counters the weight change from the camera moving on top. There were times during a lock off, and the convergence puller adjusted convergence, the camera would be affected by that motion. If the talent moved from a distance closer to camera, I could feel the motors working to counter balance the system. It was just enough to wiggle the horizon ever so slightly. In my experience, our stereographer and DP would set the IO per shot and leave it... the convergence, like focus, would change based on the action of the talent in the frame. We were lucky to have a dailies trailer to check the choices every day to verify the work. Yes the IO is the adjustment with most horizontal movement, But, as stated it was set per shot and the convergence change was the only adjustment affecting balance. The film comes out next month by the way...

He's probably referring to IO adjustments not convergence. Convergence cange doesn't affect balance too drastically as one camera is just toe-in. Usually when you change IO the balance changes and it can affect your horizon. Even with a well balanced p+s rig with counter moving cameras you still can get a change in horizon. Besides, 90% of what I shoot we shoot "parallel" and converge in post. The only reason to really converge on set or in-camera is for LIVE broadcast work. Most of the time there are many advantages to leaving convergence for post. . On the pace system, convergence is the most significant balance affecting attribute. It most definitely will change the balance of the rig... during a shot.

Right with you on that Ron... Although it is simply inspiring that Larry continues to push the process not only for himself, but for all of us. In a recent conversation with him, weight had less to do with his concerns than the problems associated with convergence adjustments and its effect on quality steadicam operating.

Well.. I too decided to be in shape again for my .. Ack! .. 46th birthday. Jan 4 th started a diet and right now dropped almost 30 pounds. 5 weeks ago started p90x and am completely amazed at my gains in strength and stamina. I'm working on a series so the needed 7hours sleep has been the hard part for sure. The food is easy as catering offers any possible combo of carbs and proteins. It is an intense workout to be sure... And you do need 100 percent commitment... Getting up at 4am for a 7 am call hurts after a 14 hour day before. I haven't felt this good for some time... I completely recommend this program if you re serious.. It hurts, but it works.

The Element Technica Red 3d rig weighs about 100 pounds... not possible on a Steadicam. The Pace 950 rig was at the max I wanted to use on a rig. The choice was made to use Copper instead of Fiber when possible... like having to Garden hoses attached. I was just able to mount the Pace F23 rig, but stressed that is was not really practical to use. The 950 rig had a custom bottom to compensate for convergence pulls.

Yeah... Pens, Stanley Cup Champs... Steelers, Super Bowl Champs.... What a difference a year makes.

Slip over, yes... stay put, kind of... They were surprisingly effective. The Grips rigged a 4 x 6 foot sheet of plywood with two steel angle rails on the bottom. Three of them pushed me around for the fast skating shots. The actor (who could not skate) was also being pushed along side of me swinging his arms to sell the gag. It worked very well... For the extremely fast skating, the same sled was used, but we rigged a wireless libra head... a couple of junior a players pushed it.

Just run... And wear spikey shoes

This was a perfect time for gyros.... I just didn't need the extra weight.

Here's a shot of the gyros mounted in a "basic" working position that again... works for me. This set up covers a great deal of pan force and yaw. I honestly have never really experimented with other angles, positions, etc. Being a creature of habit, it has been great for every situation I thought I needed them. This was on the back of an insert car with a serious cross wind as a snow storm was brewing from the east...( the excuse for the stupid hat) also, being on the back of the car, the gyros tamed the vortex of odd currents rolling out from under the chasis. The power cables hanging off the rig are not an issue for me because of the added inertia from the Gyros... keeps the sled from having to power them and the camera. Ron... those guys are great, I was lucky to do two jobs with them back to back. I heard tell of your exploits in NYC... They were sad to see you go.

If you contact Kenyon directly and order a set of K-4's (which have been all I found to need in VERY windy situations), you can make that cost much more agreeable. You can order a collar from Mcmaster- Carr and tap it to 1/4 20 for the post mount. I had a machinist make a sliding dovetail plate for the the top camera dovetail and tap it as well.... works great for me.

What is a focus pod?

What's a Bridge Assembly?... do I have one now?...

IO.. Convergence.. 5/15... "Bring in the Chart"... 3D is a big process. Those Buddy Holly glasses don't look too bad either. Having had 2 F35's with Cooke S4 primes on the steadicam during a training session, I was less than anxious to walk on set and move around. We opted for other devices to get these beasts moving during shots. Having just finished the first week of shooting, we're still learning the process... dealing with "issues" and coming to terms with all of the equipment, cables and personnel needed to make it work. In the end however... It looks really cool. Julian... Indy is Fantastic. Our steadicam system is a modified 950 rig that is more suitable to the style of shooting we're doing... A fiber system has made the cabling difficulties an non issue.

I think you'll "Wok" away fine...

So Mike... after 18 hours of shooting... you get home and check the forum ? ... that's commitment.

This is clearly another operator experiencing hard times... He has stopped the van to clean the windshield with the the back of his shirt, he's just looking for some spare change. That's the tip box under his rig.

My hat off to Dave Frederick, Dan Kneece, and all of the organizers of the event. You should be very proud of the results from the time and effort spent in providing us with an evening of such appreciation and comradeship. Thank you

Sorry... Who is wearing a Tux.

Whose wearing a Tux....

Iggy...you're my hero, oh sorry...Nick JBM

Is that the Steadicam 35.....

The model 1 was from the Maine workshop...I was lucky to start with a model 2 from Derrick...then quickly modified to a single post. I do believe it still is done with mirrors though Charles.