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All the film rigs out there.

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yorick.leusink
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I am preparing for multiple shoots this winter and looking for inspiration for a nice, reasonably portable film rig.

What are you guys shooting with? I'm probably taking either a FS700 or a GH4 depending on budget. Ideally I'd want to go from stick to handheld quite swiftly.

Right now I'm thinking about grabbing this guy and modding it a bit. Having a C-top on it so I'm able to go from sticks to shoulder to handheld follow cam easily.

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-FilmMaker-Camcorder-Dual-hand-Camcorders/dp/B00GTMBA7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415783687&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+rig

Ladies and gentlemen, show us your rigs.
Nov 12 2014 4:17AM
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sam_anderson
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Glide Cam
Nov 12 2014 8:03AM
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Laurent.
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~1,7K or 6K camera.

~100 dollar Chinese budget rig.


This is all sorts of wrong.
Nov 12 2014 1:44PM
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dan_swagner
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I don't think that rig will worth well with the fs700. Are you buying a gh4 or fs700 or just renting.
Nov 12 2014 2:39PM
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Vinnie_B
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I hope you have a large budget. Those cams are spendy, and thats just for the body, and your gonna want a motorized camera stabilizer, Glide cams are frustrating to use. Your looking at at least 5K going with the GH4, lens and reliable stabilizer.
Nov 12 2014 3:08PM
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Forcillo
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Vinnie_BGlide cams are frustrating to use. Your looking at at least 5K going with the GH4, lens and reliable stabilizer.


GH4 - $1,700
Solid wide angle + maybe an adapter - $700-800
Glidecam - $500

=5k? yeah, no.

Glidecams are rather easy to use as long as you know what you're doing, they're way simpler than trying to calibrate a ronin or similar 3 axis, I don't know what you're talking about. Especially for skiing.
Nov 12 2014 10:19PM
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kemosabe
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I know the gh4 is a really good camer so maybe get that it's cheaper. I saw your stabilizer. Here is the one I think I am gonna get instead of a glidecam for Christmas

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/868214-REG/Cavision_RHD1915U19_Triple_Handgrip_Cage.html
Nov 13 2014 3:04AM
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kemosabe
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W/ separate rods and rod plate^
Nov 13 2014 3:06AM
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eheath
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thenosefaceI know the gh4 is a really good camer so maybe get that it's cheaper. I saw your stabilizer. Here is the one I think I am gonna get instead of a glidecam for Christmas

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/868214-REG/Cavision_RHD1915U19_Triple_Handgrip_Cage.html


Dude.... $300 for a square piece of metal?

You need to do some better research too.
Nov 13 2014 1:21PM
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nutz.
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thenosefaceI know the gh4 is a really good camer so maybe get that it's cheaper. I saw your stabilizer. Here is the one I think I am gonna get instead of a glidecam for Christmas

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/868214-REG/Cavision_RHD1915U19_Triple_Handgrip_Cage.html


you could make that out of pvc if you're only buying it for its stabilizing capabilities.
Nov 13 2014 3:21PM
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cydwhit
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This thread is making me a little sad inside
Nov 13 2014 3:48PM
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Vinnie_B
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ForcilloGH4 - $1,700
Solid wide angle + maybe an adapter - $700-800
Glidecam - $500

=5k? yeah, no.


Alright, no shit the GH4 is 1,700
lens, ya anywhere from 700-800
3 axis gimbals: Ghost V2 with a few bells and whistles - $3,000
FREELY systems MOVI - $4,000
DJI Ronin - $3,000

Its worth the extra money for a 3 axis gimbal system, its equivalent to pretty much having a dolly track run the entire length of the hill. Gimbals are considerably easier to use, and lighter weight.

**This post was edited on Nov 19th 2014 at 1:24:53pm
Nov 19 2014 11:28AM
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eheath
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Vinnie_BAlright, no shit the GH4 is 1,700
lens, ya anywhere from 700-800
3 axis gimbals: Ghost V2 with a few bells and whistles - $3,000
FREELY systems MOVI - $4,000
DJI Ronin - $3,000

Its worth the extra money for a 3 axis gimbal system, its equivalent to pretty much having a dolly track run the entire length of the hill. Gimbals are considerably easier to use, and lighter weight.

**This post was edited on Nov 19th 2014 at 1:24:53pm


No one "needs" a $3k 3 axis gimbal. Sure it's dope but for skiing a glidecam works great and is affordable.
Nov 19 2014 1:25PM
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dan_swagner
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If youre getting a 3 axis gimbal just for skiing and aren't pursuing a full time career in the film industry you are insane.
A full gimbal kit is around 5k to 6k with the gimbal, video transmitter, wireless focus, and field monitor. It doesn't make sense for just ski edit. And you'll want a second operator to get framing perfect with fast action.
Nov 19 2014 2:44PM
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Vinnie_B
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^Word
Being a film student I was looking at the situation as if you would be using it for other projects besides skiing.
Nov 19 2014 3:06PM
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