Louis Puli SOC

It looks like he/she will have a focus puller :) see the focus control on the rig ??It looks as if they are shooting on 5D's as well omg ?

As you say Steve " producers don't care as long as its cheap and looks "OK"...

Here are a few more stills .

Jim is 100% right .It works with a m26p/m32p motors .

You are very lucky Kevin .

I did hear somewhere that Don may consider selling just the Potentiometer to people as it seems to be the main problem in many of his motors that I have had .I hope that it is true .I hope thing turn around for him as we all know customer support is everything .

I have sent Don this link .

Hi everyone

Here is a wind deflector that Larry McConkey used on "Django Unchained" 10min 36sec .Looks great light weight and folds up .There is also a still of it on page 44 AC magazine Jan 2013.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv0ecgerGAc

Hi Otto

Thanks Eric I have sent him a email about exactly that .

As to his question PLEASE read through the Newbie section there are many post answering that exact question . To answer question

Do a 2 day workshop Tiffen run them all the time .Contact your local operators .Get the steadicam operators handbook .To name just a few things to start with.ok.

Good luck.

I have been having great success with the Boxx over long distance with this large 200x 200 receiver antenna .I also have made a receiver bracket where I have 4 x 20x20 antennas which also extend the range greatly .

Boxx every time for me .I have never used them on OB's but I don't own a broadcast receiver .

Good luck

Louis Puli

Hi Nicholas

Here are the 2 heden motors The T is used with a zoom control only and the 26p is a focus motor .Photo 1 26T. Photo 2. 26p

Hi Nicholas

I have a Heden M26p motor and bracket and gear for sale .Great condition $1200.00us$

Good luck

Louis

Hi Chris

I hope you are well .Here are a few more stills of my wind deflector.

http://www.steadicam...showtopic=12019

If anyone wants more details please just let me know .

Louis Puli .

Hi Pascal

A BFD system is a great brand and something which you will not need to upgrade for a long long time .$2500 is a fare price for this system with a M26p Heden motor .

As to warranty etc When I first started all of my kit was 2nd hand .The most important thing to do is what ever you are buying I get the seller to send the system back to the maker(or reseller ) of the item and get them to go over the system (Yes there would probably be a fee for their time but MONEY well spent ) Or it you know a operator who could check it out for you would also be a good start.

I have had BFD's systems since 2000 (s/n 23 and many others ) and it still works great .

If the system came with a M1 motor you would be looking at around $3K to $3.5K and more depending on what cables and other brackets etc etc $4K-$4500K

When you think Well this is an investment in my future and brands like BFD's hold there value this will be money well spent .

Good luck

Louis Puli

Matthew

There is a great group of steadicam op's in Auckland and Wellington how I know will be able to help you what ever you need .

All the best

Louis

Hi Matthew

A friend of mine Martin Stacey is in Auckland NZ how has a segway he may rent to you .He is on the forum or send me a email and I will forward all his details to you .He also has a AR and all the toys ok.

"I can honestly say that once you have presented the 'boxx' to different clients, there is no going back... zero delay, no ( and I mean no) drop outs.. cementwall, up and down staircases... no drop out.. ( not sure about the radiationlevel.. but I have all the children I need ;-)"

Flemming said it all .I have 2 Boxx Meridians 1st at a rental house which go's out all the time on commercials and ( has paid for itself )and the 2nd one I use .When I get DP's saying when we used the last guy his Tra/Rec was breaking up and the client video had issues BUT with your system it just worked ."I look forward to working with you again " How much money is that worth to you ? I have the standard Meridian Tra/Rec (not with the broadcast controls an extra $18K)

I to like everyone else are looking forward to trying out all these new toys and I hope the new system will be as solid as the Boxx.

just my 2 cents.

Have you tried this link .

http://shop.strato.de/epages/61417979.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61417979/Products/%2275%20Plus%20Motorrod%22

How about this lego setup TJ

I would spend your money with your local operators .You say you don't need Focus controls , Transmitters ,hard mounts ,etc ,etc where in fact you do if you could afford it right. How about a Fig Rig very little skill required in comparison and much cheaper .

You mean this bracket :)

http://www.betz-tools.com/acc_monitor-bracket.php

Hi Michael

There are a few camera rental houses in Melbourne which could quite easily support your production needs .Also many production crew as well. I will email you a list ok .Looking forward to meeting you and having a few beers in the new year .

Louis Puli

Hi Dave

With the release of Chris Fawcett's and Tiffens "Exovest " any day now have you tried it yet ?

For me I have only used Walters vest several times and yes it is very well made etc,etc But I found the weight of the vest to be the heaviest out there .At the other end I would say that Chris's would be the lightest out there (for big rigs).For me this is a Big issue when you consider how we are always trying to reduce every where else.

Hi Sandro

I hope you did a search on this topic as there is many pages on this topic and tests by many ops using all types of systems.

Like everything in this industry depending on where you are working will determine who much you should spend .Osvaldo covered all the top end systems (real broadcast HD)and Victor has covered most of the others non broadcast systems .

Who much do you want to spend? Personally for the type of work I do (commercials,tv drama,features)I have replaced my Modulus with the Boxx Meridian .For me spending a little more if you want SILENCE from video village is money well spent .

just my 2 cents .

I think this is a great idea as my son James said there is the SOA data base and I think that (for me )works will .When ever I shot overseas I always make a list of local op's and contact them .I would suggest if you haven't put your details there to do so .

Hi Victor

A friend of mine added a battery distribution system to his top stage and in doing so rewired his system to work with it. Here is a still of what he did.www.remoteaudio.com

Good luck

Louis

Kris you are 100% RIGHT it will never happen again .

Hi Kris

I am very sorry if I have offended you or any one else by my political remark .