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Stedicam Curve vs powered gimbal poles

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Connor_Sullivan
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Looking at a few different options for shooting with a GoPro, is it worth it pitching the extra money for a Feiyu G3 Ultra or do any of you have experience with a StediCam curve.
Jan 22 2016 11:03AM
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TotallyTrevor
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Get a ski pole.

I pulled a ski pole out of a garbage can and used it for 2 years. It was free, and the footage looked FINE.
Jan 22 2016 11:26AM
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akt416
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you definatly need a ronin
Jan 22 2016 11:53AM
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murphyboiiii
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i use a g4, (used in my newest edit) footy looks really good but it costs a lot, its all about how much you think youll use it
Jan 22 2016 2:00PM
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Hoodliving
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You will get way smoother (with practice) shots and more creative angles with a glidecam type setup. Those brushless motored gimbals are limited to what they can do sure you get a smooth shot but I've used em and hated them. Have you seen an edit using a powered gimbal with anything other than a follow cam or stationary. Pans tans tilts non existent with them
Jan 30 2016 11:09AM
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Laurent.
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akt416you definatly need a ronin


Ronin's for pussis.

MOVI BECAUSE CARBON FIBRE AND MANLY PRICETAG.

Jan 30 2016 11:13AM
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winniecash
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mantoastYou will get way smoother (with practice) shots and more creative angles with a glidecam type setup. Those brushless motored gimbals are limited to what they can do sure you get a smooth shot but I've used em and hated them. Have you seen an edit using a powered gimbal with anything other than a follow cam or stationary. Pans tans tilts non existent with them


this, the edits ive seen with powered gimbals look like your using google street view. What mantoast said get a glidecam type setup, you will be able to get much more creative shots. Heres the link to the glidecam made for gopros, its very cheap and works well from what i've heard
http://www.amazon.com/Glidecam-iGlide-Handheld-Stabilizer-Cameras/dp/B00EE1ZDLW
Jan 31 2016 12:02PM
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