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Setting up a DSLR filming rig

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KrazyistKarl
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I'm looking to set up my T3i for some filming this winter. I've been testing out a sigma 10-24mm and think I'll go with that over the tokina 11-16mm. I've got a battery grip, going to be setting it up with magic lantern and have DSLR RC on my phone, just trying to find a Bluetooth adapter that's compatible with Canon. If I cant find that Chainfire has an android controller that runs off a USB connection.
If all goes well I'm going to buy a glidecam hd 4000 off here.
What else should I be looking at for a set up? A matte box with some ND filters? which ones work best?

Aug 26 2013 12:56AM
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eheath
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You definitely don't need a glidecam 4000, get a 2000. Also, a screw on ND filter will work just fine.

Also, if you want the best wide lens for crop cameras, get the tokina 11-16.
Aug 26 2013 3:06AM
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Laurent.
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Matte box does look more pro.
Aug 26 2013 5:11AM
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KrazyistKarl
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the price us right on the 4000 if the deal goes through
Aug 26 2013 9:14AM
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erikK
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you'll have to put thor's hammer on the top to balance it
Aug 26 2013 11:22AM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, only go with the 4000 if you're using a really heavy rig. A T3i is too light to really cut it.
Aug 26 2013 6:32PM
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KrazyistKarl
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can you run a matte box on a glidecam? cause id like to be able to. have a DSLR cage with a handle on top an a quick release so I can pop the cage and handle off for down low shots or to put onto a tripod quickly
Aug 26 2013 10:27PM
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HiImCharlie
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get a 1/16 and a 1/64 ND filter. also make sure that you're lens has a very small aperture (F/3+) so that you dont have to keep focusing unless you want a heavy blurred effect then get a f/2- and a follow focus rig
Aug 26 2013 10:33PM
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KrazyistKarl
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less input then I was expecting...
Aug 27 2013 9:53PM
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S.C
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critical accessories:
matte box
external monitor
follow focus
rail system

other than that, in camera mic and kit lens will be ample
Aug 27 2013 9:55PM
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KrazyistKarl
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I'm hoping to use my smartphone as my monitor. can you suggest a follow focus and possibly rail system combo
Aug 27 2013 11:00PM
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KrazyistKarl
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is there a "post a picture of your filming rig" yet?
Aug 27 2013 11:01PM
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erikK
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he was kidding
Aug 28 2013 12:10AM
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KrazyistKarl
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definitely seeing the sarcasm now. I had just finished a 12hr shift underground so not my sharpest.
Aug 28 2013 12:33AM
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