Premium Members Fabrice Maurel Posted February 19, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Andrew, you'll do fine. I got my Flyer (after taking Peter's class) last December. So many things to remember, so many new skills to learn...It takes a while to get used to it. My first job didn't go very well and I couldn't feel my back by the end of the day, but I kept practicing, and the last job was almost a surreal experience, it didn't go well, it went great... I guess after some time, you don't think about it, it becomes automatic, all you have to do is lead the camera, almost like dancing with it if you ask me. Of course I have still much to learn, but after 2-3 month I am starting to get it and see the incredible potential, and most of all, I am starting to relax and my back is getting better and stronger. Also you start learning how to manage your strenght better. As soon as I am not needed until the next shot, I take all the hardware off, including my vest. Also I'll let the director know how I am feeling, if my back start hurting. It does get better with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Somerfield Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Andrew, Ryan here hows it going mate?? have you got your flyer yet?? I just did a job with the flyer (the whole thing was shot on steadi, mi back really told me about it:P but it was fun) i got the jvc hd 111 great camera, i got the captured footage and it looks great ill post some up here cya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Somerfield Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 here it is, well one of them http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...eoid=2018117838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Baldwin Posted April 13, 2007 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hello Andrew You asked about exercises to strengthen your lower back. I'm sure everybody's got his own thing, but what I do is: Lay on your back. keeping your feet flat on the floor, bring your knees up to your chest bent about 75 degrees. Using your ab muscles, press the small of your back into the ground as hard as you can and hold it for eight-ten seconds. Release and repeat a few times I guess it's not really strengthening your back, but it's worked for me. Dave "I know a dude who knows a guy whose brother is a chiropractor" Baldwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members David Steel Posted May 8, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi mate, I would recommended the Glidecam Smooth Shooter its cheap, solid and it can hold cameras up to 4kgs ive got one personally and i have flyed the HVX202 on it and it looks mint! and its $1500USD for the rig! its a good option! Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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