Walk like a steadicam

[Bamboopictures]

Amazing what the right technique and a little Coremelt plug-in can do:
http://rungunshoot.com/walk-like-a-steadicam/
[video=vimeo;63511215]http://vimeo.com/63511215#[/video]
Lock and Load stabiliser filter
http://www.coremelt.com/products/lock-and-load-x.html
Ninja walk technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ud-2_ZkL_k
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1118698/ninja_stealth_walk/
RX100 anyone?

 

[JacePhoto]

wow! This is better than his first video (miami):bsmilie:

 

[Bamboopictures]

wow! This is better than his first video (miami):bsmilie:

Yes, I especially like the boobs.

 

[JacePhoto]

Nice. It was her smile that attracted me

 

[Redsun]

haha the preview screen of the video

 

[kandinsky]

Ryan,

Watch Devin Graham's behind the scenes footage for glimpses into how he handles his glidecam.
http://www.youtube.com/user/devingraham/videos

Also, Cheesycam's reviews of stabilizers often feature footage of him operating the stabilizers towards the end.
Check out:
http://youtu.be/74fYn5k07eY (from 6:00)
http://youtu.be/2o_fyUGDANk (from 4:20)

Nitsan's reviews too: http://youtu.be/c57OfYdXlZ0

Then, practice!!! No point watching without practice ;p

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I'm just getting this figured out myself... Sore arm... :bsmilie:

 

[ronniegogs]

Devin Graham videos are great I like his videos a lot... Always exciting stuff.. His assassin creed parkour run videos are great... he even started shooting 1440p and 4k now... Using steadycam can take a lot of skill to master...

 

[RyanKhoo]

Thanks kandinsky,

It seems to me that when using the Glidecam, we need to walk lightly ...

But I am very curious, when holding the glidecam, surely our arm cannot maintain the vertical position at constant coordinates, thus wouldn't the video shake up & down ?

btw, what's the difference between a stabilizer and a glidecam ? Looks same to me leh ..

Thanks

 

[kandinsky]

But I am very curious, when holding the glidecam, surely our arm cannot maintain the vertical position at constant coordinates, thus wouldn't the video shake up & down ?

Why not? Do the shots in the videos above look like they 'shake up & down' to you? Looks pretty smooth to me. Of course, depending on what one is going for, software stabilization may be applied also. If no skill + no strength, of course cannot lah :bsmilie: Even those with skill & strength, can probably manage 3-5 minutes per shot with handheld stabilizers like these. Longer continuous shots, or heavier setups will definitely require a system with a vest. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR3IXH750bY)

btw, what's the difference between a stabilizer and a glidecam ? Looks same to me leh ..

The relationship between 'stabilizer' and 'Glidecam' is same as the relationship between 'tripod' and 'Manfrotto'. Generic term vs brand name.

 

[RyanKhoo]

Do the shots in the videos above look like they 'shake up & down' to you? Looks pretty smooth to me.

Of course not, hence my curiousity & questions on how they did it ... so smooth ... my initial thought is that it must be on tripod or silder so that the Y coordinates are fixed !

If no skill + no strength, of course cannot lah :bsmilie: Even those with skill & strength, can probably manage 3-5 minutes per shot with handheld stabilizers like these. Longer continuous shots, or heavier setups will definitely require a system with a vest. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR3IXH750bY)

Ok I better get the glidecam and learn. The motorised slider that I bought is too cumbersome to use !

The relationship between 'stabilizer' and 'Glidecam' is same as the relationship between 'tripod' and 'Manfrotto'. Generic term vs brand name.

Ok now I know. Thanks

 

[ronniegogs]

Watch this
[video=youtube;aAhPaiajwDY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAhPaiajwDY[/video]

Its all about skill