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Filming in a sea kayak- techniques?

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kalum.ko
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Hey guys,

On Wednesday I am doing a 5-day sea kayaking trip on the west coast.
I realized that a tripod and glidecam aren't going to be very accessible when paddling, so most likely I will have to shoot handheld.
Does anybody here have any experience with shooting in a sea-kayak or canoe handheld?
I'd be stoked to here any thoughts.

Thanks,

K
Jun 10 2013 1:34PM
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[~_~]
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Try one of those cheap fold-up shoulder braces from Amazon. A gorillapod might work but I haven't had the chance to try it yet.

Are you doing solo or tandem? Tandem is great for shooting because the person in back can row while you GTS.
Jun 10 2013 3:47PM
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quixotic
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Try using a pillow or a sand bag of some sort and set that on your lap and put the camera on top. It'll stop a lot of vibration and hold the camera in place for a smooth and steady shot.
Jun 10 2013 9:52PM
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erikK
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just get a movi
Jun 11 2013 2:08AM
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