Bryant Swanstrom Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I started off with a original HD-2000 Glidecam a couple of years ago that I found on ebay for probably $150.00. Instantly fell in love with creating shots, few months later I had a steadicam flyer and now I have a Steadicam ultra 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Jopson Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 So I guess the part of the forum labelled "steadi-newbies" isnt actually for newbie questions? I was warned about some operators being tech snobs but jeeezus, didnt expect this....way to make people feel welcome. Not sure why but some people seem to have a bit of a chip on their shoulder towards those of us that are blatantly ignorant to the whole thing, heard it from another about these forums but thought he was just being a bit sensitive. Way to encourage newbies guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Janice Arthur Posted January 12, 2012 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rush; Boy you must have a death wish. . . You gots lots of advice, way deeper than the unit you asked about; you got input on better similar units; and even your unit; and you got a few lessons in the culture of Steadicam and you still didn't get it. Good luck in your shooting lifetime. JA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Jopson Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yup I got some awesome responses definitely, and some good advice, but for every one of them was three "this site is for pros with 30k rigs" to go along with it. Death wish? Man please dont take yourself that seriously its kinda not that big a deal...if im an ignorant newbie then just ignore me. If I ask a stupid question just dont waste your time and answer it For those that did just answer my question and didnt engage in random bollocking I thank you, I will be checking out the links and models recommended, theres some good stuff out there that actually does an amazing job without spending 10's of thousands of dollars...sure I wont be running down stairs in shots or using a massive heavy camera and stuff on it but as I said its for small DSLRs so appreciate you staying on topic and not engaging in "listen here youngin' youve got a thing or two to learn" as ive heard plenty of that from every conceivable veteran crew member ive met since starting out already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Janice Arthur Posted January 12, 2012 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rush; "listen here youngin' youve got a thing or two to learn" as ive heard plenty of that from every conceivable veteran crew member ive met since starting out already.... They were trying to tell you something but you tuned them out because of their approach. I wish you well and since your learning style is so advanced I'll just let you get it all figured out now that we've thrown out all the info we have for you. Have fun and I'll look for you in the credits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Lars Erik Posted January 12, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Rush, please, take some advice and at least try to understand that the words you choose, are chosen poorly. You laugh at someone who tells you that a Flyer is a good rig, simply because it's out of your price range. Then you go on and blabber about how you're looking for the cheapest thing you can get, no sense whatsoever to the quality. Most of us on this forum are dedicated to our work, and have spent at lot of money on their gear. And we've also spent a lot of time practicing and improving our profession. So when you charge in like a mad bull, raging on about how cheap you want things, and with no respect to the community, how surprised can you be about your welcome? What you do, is to piss on our commitment to our work. This forum has great use when used wisely. As anything else in life. Read through the newbie section, and you'll see that operators give wonderful advice to newbies all the time. The difference is that these newbies don't come in with guns blazing and nothing to show for it. You come off as a bit arrogant and a not too intelligent person. I hope you're neither, and wish you luck in the future and welcome you back, if you just read through your own posts before you post them. All the best LE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Norbert von der Heidt Posted January 13, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey Rush I think your main problem here started with what you think the definition of "Steadi-Newbie" is. This is a professional forum and the "Newbie" designation will usually mean, in the majority of cases, for a working cinematographer with experience and proficiency at the basics of equipment set-up, framing, focus, etc (or "pan-tilt and invoice" as I like to call it ;o) who is expanding his skill and equipment arsenal or someone who is making a very serious financial commitment and long term lifestyle choice. "Newbie" doesn't mean they woke up one morning and decided "Hey, showbiz ... what a good idea!" If you have little or no real production skills and no money, maybe "The Home Built Stabilizer Forum" is more in keeping with where you are at this point in life: http://homebuiltstabilizers.com/ Good luck with your future endeavours. Cheers Norbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members William Demeritt Posted January 14, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 if im an ignorant newbie then just ignore me. If I ask a stupid question just dont waste your time and answer it ... "listen here youngin' youve got a thing or two to learn" as ive heard plenty of that from every conceivable veteran crew member ive met since starting out already.... Searching anxiously for a marlin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Eric Fletcher S.O.C. Posted January 14, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Holy crap that is hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Sanjay Sami Posted January 14, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 if im an ignorant newbie then just ignore me. If I ask a stupid question just dont waste your time and answer it Done .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alfeo Dixon SOC Posted January 14, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 "this site is for pros with 30k rigs" WE WOULD ONLY WISH FOR THIS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Alfeo Dixon SOC Posted January 14, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) just learned I need coffee before I try to be funny Edited January 14, 2012 by Alfeo Dixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Joe Lawry Posted January 16, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 "this site is for pros with 30k rigs" add at least a 1 in front of that figure. my offer still stands as im the most local Op that posted in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Hoare Posted January 18, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Rush, have you thought about how your going to focus the camera? DSLR with big sensor, most of the frame is going to be out of focus. By the time you add the expense and weight of remote focus, you may even max out that balabnzvz thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kevin Andrews SOC Posted January 18, 2012 Premium Members Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 I really don't like these "film school" attitudes that are popping up everywhere now. Just because you shot some crap movies in school doesn't mean anything. I must have humbly read this forum for at least a year before even signing up for an account never mind making a post. Then and only then after being educated and learning and respecting the culture, did I make a business decision to purchase equipment. But if owning a dslr makes you "big" in the industry, and pointing it at something is called a "feature", then I'm now a feature film DP/Director/Executive Producer. I can play this game too. Ok, I'm done. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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