Omar Sawalha 1 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 ,Hi everyone, I am currently on a shooting a series that is 55 days long, I am operating as A cam and Steadicam cam and we are around 3 weeks in and they keep using the steadicam as a tripod quite often since it takes around 15 minutes to switch from steadicam to tripod and it's starting to affect my back. Has anyone had an experience like this before and how did you handle it. Cheers Omar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Thomas 5 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 why is it taking you 15mins to convert to studio? Power, SDI and crack it off the sled. Drop it on a head and done less than 5 mins going slow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omar Sawalha 1 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 I'm flying a zephry with a venice and Cooke s4 so the camera is pretty stripped down to be able to fly it so to get all the gear back on takes 10-15 mins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cedric Autier 7 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 If you don't have any other choice, this could help you : - Have an assistant Raising or lowering your docking stand to the correct height for the shot - Put your Sled on the balancing stud - Put a magic arm between your post and the stand - Frame the shot, than tighten the magic arm Not as sturdy as a tripod but can sometimes help. 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Omar Sawalha 1 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 thanks you Cedric that's actually helpful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Jacobsen 9 Sustaining Members Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Sos plate on sticks to get it there. I've seen ACs use a quick release v-lock style for mounting an additional monitor for stick oping. Is there anything else they are popping on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Puli SOC 39 Moderators Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Many years ago I was on a show and this exact thing was happening all the time .Like Cedric I was using 2 magic arms and for most setups was quick and easy .My assistant presented me with this embroiled velcro backed slogan .I now use the SOS plate and it works great . 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RonBaldwin 471 Sustaining Members Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 We have all been in that situation. It’s hard to speak up but if it’s hurting you say something. Another solution to shooting off the stand is using a vehicle mount on a dolly or bazooka. They you have the arm to make corrections/boom etc. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Calero 0 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Always thought this could only happen in Broadcast scenarios. XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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