Before you comment: We wanted to clear up the air regarding a few points we made about the Thanos II Pro. For the sake of time we did not show ourselves balancing and calibrating the spring arm in the video. We watched many videos show us how and spent quite a few hours making sure it was calibrated before we began shooting. We also made a few adjustments to the vest to ensure a tight fit (Almost too tight, Mitch had to take it off a few times for a break😅). It is understandable that we only had 2 hours of experience using the product but we wanted to make a video showcasing the first look at what a rig like this is like. We are sure that with practice there is a lot you can do with this rig and have much better results than what we had. We stand by what we said and do not recommend this product to run and gun shooters. You will probably know yourself if this type of product will be beneficial for your filming style.
I think they should have sent this to an experienced steadicam operator for testing instead. Someone that can compare the performance of this against the arri trinity
I feel like a device like this deserves a bit of practice before giving an overall review on it. I think with a little more proficiency you'd find that you're able to get some cool shots you wouldn't be able to get without it. Oh and I don't think you're going to want a use a One Wheel for the running shot on a gravely hillside like you used in this video...so I'm not sure why you'd even make that comparison. I enjoy your videos but I don't think this was a fair review.
100% agree with this. I'd love to see them put time onto the system or even try another vest system since it seems to be the major issue they're having.
Yes I agree. Like the Arri Trinity, it’s totally for pros who will take the time to study and learn the details of the stabilizer, because it really is a lot and if you half ass it, you’re gonna be upset because its not going to work properly. I’ve found that Junior Lucano’s video of balancing the arri trinity is extremely good because this thing is basically a trinity and he goes over minor yet extremely important details regarding the fine tuning of the balance that takes it from average to WOW. I just got my thanos pro 2 and yes there is a rather steep learning curve if you wanna get the most out of it.
As others have said, this would probably work perfectly if you had more experience with a steadicam/glidecam rig. Holding the sled ANYWHERE but near the balance point introduces your own body movements into the rig. Once it's perfectly balanced, the sled can almost be left alone to fly without operator control, especially with the gimbal attached. RUclips is littered with videos of inexperienced operators grabbing the sled by the lower pole as they walk/run and then questioning why there is so much vibration in the footage. If you watch a professional operator work with even a non-electronic gimbal steadicam, you'll notice they have only the lightest touch on the sled, allowing the inertia of the rig to stabilize the camera.
You can't say it’s bad when you've only used it for one day. Steadicam operators take months to master their craft so I don't think this is a fair review.
You don't have that vest properly fitted on the user. It's far too loose and is clearly not fitted properly. The spring also isn't properly loaded for the gimbal, and the arm isn't properly balanced. If you properly balance and set up everything spring arm vests can easily get rid of almost all the issues you encountered. I can sprint with my Glidecam X-10 vest with a MOVI Pro and not see a single jitter in the shot. You should really take the time to learn gear before using it, and 2 hours is clearly not enough for you. I would definitely recommend anyone with a 3 axis gimbal to consider an arm and vest to remove Z axis vibrations. When properly calibrated and used, most if not all of these issues are resolved and can achieve much better results than what is seen here.
I agree with the above completely. This was not a good test of what is essentially a Glidecam/Steadicam replacement. I would also not call it an Arri Trinity replacement - that is a bit of a stretch for DigitalPhoto to market it that way, as it lacks the advanced active electronic stabilization that comes with Arri Trinity. I cringed when watching the running scenes as you were not holding the device correctly at all. A bit of time learning how a Glidecam is used would help you, and you might find this a very useful piece of equipment.
Just to clear a few things up, we did spend quite a few hours making sure it was set up correctly. We totally understand the 2 hours is not enough time to fully learn how to use a rig like this. One of the main issues we had was how the wait of the actual spring arm would cause the arm to bounce up and down causing a lot of vibrations from being moved anything faster that a light jog. Thank you for you comment and we really appreciate the feedback!
@@TMSProductions spent a few Hours making sure it was setup correctly and you still got it wrong, go learn to use this product and re review it yours Truly (a Steadicam Operator)
This review doesn't so much show that the product is bad, but that the product has a learning curve that can't be ignored. I've been looking to get this one or the Tilta Float. This video is a reminder that we can't just expect to put it on and have everything magically be perfect. I sure wish it worked like that, but it doesn't. I don't think I would use a single shot that was shown in this video. Thankfully, there are other reviews of it that show what it is really capable of in the right hands. To be fair to TMS, he flat out said he had no experience and didn't put much time into it. I think that's actually a perfectly reasonable approach, because a lot of us watch product videos and think we can just use the same equipment and get the same results with little effort. It's WAY more complicated than that.
Honestly, this review was litlle bit bad. Because the whole "rig" idea is to take the weight of the camera away from the camera operator. Otherwise, moving with a camera weighing many pounds would be really awkward. In this video, the weight of the camera is a DSLR.
Yes it does, I just wrapped a feature set with my OG Thanos Pro setup with some added Trinity modifications being the star of the set. Spring arm/vest stabilizers need way more than a day’s worth of a learning curve. There is a reason why there are in-person courses to be a Steadicam operator.
@@ReelCinnemonProducts thats what i said, the things need practice an a lot of time to even start using and they are worth for some shots but if you learn to use it well you could get hollywood like shots for much cheaper. Imitating a dolly, crane and maybe drone all in one shot, possible with this stabilizers
@@sanlega Exactly! In my opinion it’s a fair review of a first time user’s inaugural day on set with it and no prior experience. However, saying a Onewheel is the better option for these shots is terrible! Each tool has its place.
Love you guys but this review was not fair at all. Comparing a 52 thousand dollars Arri to a Thanos its just not fair at all. And the one wheel Comparison....how can you ride the one wheel on a rockie hill? Love you guys...but you drop the ball on this one
get one if you really need it for commercials but don't go to a wedding with it coz everyone is gonna be lucking at you and your gonna luck like a fool and your gonna get frustrated in like 5 min after the wedding started coz your not gonna have space to walk with it. Just a advice !!!
Looking at his posture and how he's fighting the arm to push the camera down, rather than simply rotating the boom downward and keeping his core straight, I would wager that he is not using the device correctly and should practice his stance before coming to any definitive conclusions. When I look at the footage, it seems to me like he's not really drawing the full benefit from the Thanos and just using it as a stick to put his gimbal on. It's not a staff, mate. Let the stabilizer work for you.
To properly fly the camera, you need a LOT of practice. Two hours is just not going to cut it. A rig like this - or even a regular Steadicam - is not something you take out of the box and start using. And the vest needs to be fitted properly. It looks to be very loose around the shoulders. (Edit: I know you addressed this in your pinned comment but hear me out...some additional suggestions are coming) Your back and shoulders are supposed to bear the load. After all, the amount of padding on the shoulders is there for a reason. So given you are a bit skinny as you said, you would probably be better off modifying the vest with more padding or getting one a size smaller, if they make them. Knowing from someone I trust and who operates a Steadicam, if the vest kinda almost feels a little bit tight, chances are it is just right. There should be no wiggle room at all when you have the camera mounted to the vest. You also want to maybe make an addition to your vest in the shape of a velcro tie-down for the camera arm, on the shoulder opposite the mounting point. Because if you put the camera down briefly, you still have the spring loaded arm flapping in the breeze and potentially hitting stuff (or other people). Another idea would be to get a stand that you can hang the camera pole on. That way you can comfortably put the camera pole down without having to lay it in the dirt or lean it against something. A C-stand, a bracket that fits your pole and maybe a sandbag or two are good for this. Even with all that said, while this might indeed be an awesome budget option, there is a reason why Arri's "real deal" costs like 50+ times what Joe Schmoe would pay for the knock-off, besides maybe some degree of low key brand hype and the cost-is-no-concern industry that Arri makes their stuff for.
Love the passion, guys! Wish I had that much drive. But I think that it's supposed to be completely balanced so that it stays in whatever position you leave it in, not bottom heavy like a traditional steadicam. Might be a little easier to manage without having to hold your hand on the connector arm thingy.
Please properly research and practice with your products before you review them. As many others have also said, this is not an accurate review because your use of the product is flawed.
You need to learn how the arm moves before doing any major movements like bending down. The spring helps you carry the weight however I use the g50-x arm which is top range for heavy-ish rigs. You'll find the basic arms do get quite painful after time due to no ISO control which is why your struggling. Always stand up straight. I used to use a chest plate vest but im now using the exo vest from Tiffen as its designed better. You should be able to add padding with built in zips if your vest supports that. Balancing wise it needs to be neutral so you dont have the two second drop time from a traditional steadicam. You will find it easier to operate from low to high mode. I have used a similar rig but i prefer steadicams. I do loose out on the instant low to high mode however i can switch my rig to low mode in 10 seconds as i know it so well. Its not for everyone using rigs like this.
They were cool with an honest review? Honestly, if I was in the market for something like this, I’d probably consider it! It looks like it would need a ton of practice, but that’s film making in general!
When movement is the issue, I stabilise in post, shoot at a higher rate, and choose more pixels above my project delivery. Having more frames and higher definition capture, gives lots of buffer and fidelity in post. Once stablilised, only then do I change the frame rate down to project delivery.
There is no point reviewing a system when the operator has bad form and the system isnt even balanced properly. Probably a good idea to do a course first.
I think the biggest thing that doesn't make this piece of equipment perform like a trinity would is the weight of the whole set up. I have a Vista 2 set up with my Ronin and Glidecam 4000, and I definite think the weight helps with inertia acted onto the entire set up. But very much like a glidecam; its a pretty big learning curve! Iʻm excited to see you guys tinker around with this and hopefully see a updated video with more time put into it. Keep it up!
Things like this rig being cumbersome, or that it forces you to fight with the spring when getting low shots - are these not the same downsides you would find with the Arri?
Hitting your elbow and saying the weight of the best is on your stomach clearly shows you just don’t get it. I have one and the way I adjust the vest, the weight is definitely on my shoulders. These companies need to be careful who they get to review their products, maybe your frame is too small for it or something. It’s a great piece of kit.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.. I buy this but I need help, I have balanced everything perfectly, both the gymbal and the thanos, but my gymbal vibrates when I use the thanos, can you know what is happening?
Nice job guys! Think this would be a whole lot more fun using in combo with the OneWheel XR! Still, very well executed for your first go around. That bicycle 🚴 shot from the previous video would probably have been easier with this. 👍👍👍 enjoyed as always.
I agree somehow but after you had your first disc prolapse and severe back problems you will think differently about vests and support arms like this :D
Geez man. Never operated a steadicam, ez rig, or glidecam vest/arm set up and trashing a product you don't really know anything about or have experience operating. The main purpose of a set up like this is to eliminate the z axis and give you more range of motion than just a handheld gimbal. You're also operating the rig wrong. How do you expect the arm to absorb any shock when you're holding it from the arm itself? You're just going to the shake the camera with your movements. Aye aye aye. Smh.
Happy to see you guys back with another great video! Love the tech-review and way you edited all those numerous attempts to get the perfect shots! It just shows all the effort that goes into these videos! Can't wait for the next video! :-)
Love how it's called the Thanos haha we use to have gimbal vests and arms and the whole nine yards. But now we just use Ronins and hand hold them. We haven't had the need to do or use anything else. Great video!
Hey new subscriber here! I love the videos I was wondering if you’d be able to do more on Polaroid/instant cameras I’ve seen your Polaroid camera challenge, well and all of the other ones too and I’d really love to see more on the Polaroids and disposable or reusable film cameras!!
I think it comes down to how often your actually going to use it. If this is a selling feature for your production company, like having a drone, its very worth it. As for the price, its not that much. That's the cost of 1 lens. And how many lens do we buy that don't get used much but we can't part ways with because we need it once in a blue moon. I'd say for what its worth, pros and the cons, it is worth it if you can use it on a reasonable regular base. BTW, do you still own this?
This is not a gimbal, it's a combination of gimbal and steadycam. What I am interested to find out is what kind of appealing shots can be done with Arri Trinity that cannot be achieved with this device, if there are any.
Well, someone may say you are not skilled operator thus he cannot trust your experience, but I think your experience is also very important, especially for newbies of steadicam world.
The contraption is cool looking but i thing all the shots you jst did with the car thing you would have done with the ronin on its own. This is just adding more weight and stress to yourself. The arri trinity is made for huge camera rigs thats why you need a big gimbal with the vest but when it comes to smaller cameras this is just not practical at all ... Just use ronin or zhyun on its own. The only benefit i think it an have is just impress the clients thats it ..
I feel like the review was super nieche, so i wouldnt use this as info to buy or not. Honest opinion, there are way more in detail reviews of similar products that actually bring out the good and the bad from the system [no experience of this product, but of similar] The product is super expensive but you can build your own from a vest and glidecam for fraction of the price and judging from the footage it even performs better. As a user of similar system i feel like you didnt do it justice with this review. I'd love to see another video of you guys testing out self built version of this with a proper good vest that actually suits you guys and a good glidecam to go in place of this one. If you do deside to "re-visit" the subject i suggest looking at other arri "minity" videos for inspiration! But at the end of the day it comes down to preferance.
Would be nice to see you review the Arri Trinity. I guess you wouldn't like it either. So for those people who have use for the Arri it might be a good product. I wouldn't like it either, btw - my Osmo Pocket is enough...
This dude uses it for the very first time and thinks he can critize it the way he did. He even said it's not worth the money and getting a "One Wheele" is better. lol
Tbh its a pointless product. The shot you achieve from that trinity thingy is kinda equally the same as you would normally shoot with only the gimbal. The first time I saw this trinity budget concept, it just a gimmick and serve no purpose beside convincing the client on set. Gimbal will forever have these jitter problem, unless you use glidecam or buy high cinema grade gimbal like Movi or Ronin M
Before you comment: We wanted to clear up the air regarding a few points we made about the Thanos II Pro. For the sake of time we did not show ourselves balancing and calibrating the spring arm in the video. We watched many videos show us how and spent quite a few hours making sure it was calibrated before we began shooting. We also made a few adjustments to the vest to ensure a tight fit (Almost too tight, Mitch had to take it off a few times for a break😅). It is understandable that we only had 2 hours of experience using the product but we wanted to make a video showcasing the first look at what a rig like this is like. We are sure that with practice there is a lot you can do with this rig and have much better results than what we had. We stand by what we said and do not recommend this product to run and gun shooters. You will probably know yourself if this type of product will be beneficial for your filming style.
Ratio.
I think they should have sent this to an experienced steadicam operator for testing instead. Someone that can compare the performance of this against the arri trinity
Yes, i think ari should have tested this
I feel like a device like this deserves a bit of practice before giving an overall review on it. I think with a little more proficiency you'd find that you're able to get some cool shots you wouldn't be able to get without it. Oh and I don't think you're going to want a use a One Wheel for the running shot on a gravely hillside like you used in this video...so I'm not sure why you'd even make that comparison.
I enjoy your videos but I don't think this was a fair review.
100% agree with this. I'd love to see them put time onto the system or even try another vest system since it seems to be the major issue they're having.
On point👍
They sent it to a wrong person.
¡Same!, I think this time he's wrong.
I totally agree.... it wasn’t fair at all specially when you know much about it and the whole purpose for it.
Yes I agree. Like the Arri Trinity, it’s totally for pros who will take the time to study and learn the details of the stabilizer, because it really is a lot and if you half ass it, you’re gonna be upset because its not going to work properly. I’ve found that Junior Lucano’s video of balancing the arri trinity is extremely good because this thing is basically a trinity and he goes over minor yet extremely important details regarding the fine tuning of the balance that takes it from average to WOW. I just got my thanos pro 2 and yes there is a rather steep learning curve if you wanna get the most out of it.
As others have said, this would probably work perfectly if you had more experience with a steadicam/glidecam rig. Holding the sled ANYWHERE but near the balance point introduces your own body movements into the rig. Once it's perfectly balanced, the sled can almost be left alone to fly without operator control, especially with the gimbal attached. RUclips is littered with videos of inexperienced operators grabbing the sled by the lower pole as they walk/run and then questioning why there is so much vibration in the footage. If you watch a professional operator work with even a non-electronic gimbal steadicam, you'll notice they have only the lightest touch on the sled, allowing the inertia of the rig to stabilize the camera.
You can't say it’s bad when you've only used it for one day. Steadicam operators take months to master their craft so I don't think this is a fair review.
Boy doesn't know how to review! It's like expecting a virgin to be as good as Sasha grey. Noobified 😅😅😅
You don't have that vest properly fitted on the user. It's far too loose and is clearly not fitted properly. The spring also isn't properly loaded for the gimbal, and the arm isn't properly balanced. If you properly balance and set up everything spring arm vests can easily get rid of almost all the issues you encountered. I can sprint with my Glidecam X-10 vest with a MOVI Pro and not see a single jitter in the shot. You should really take the time to learn gear before using it, and 2 hours is clearly not enough for you. I would definitely recommend anyone with a 3 axis gimbal to consider an arm and vest to remove Z axis vibrations. When properly calibrated and used, most if not all of these issues are resolved and can achieve much better results than what is seen here.
I agree with the above completely. This was not a good test of what is essentially a Glidecam/Steadicam replacement. I would also not call it an Arri Trinity replacement - that is a bit of a stretch for DigitalPhoto to market it that way, as it lacks the advanced active electronic stabilization that comes with Arri Trinity. I cringed when watching the running scenes as you were not holding the device correctly at all. A bit of time learning how a Glidecam is used would help you, and you might find this a very useful piece of equipment.
Just to clear a few things up, we did spend quite a few hours making sure it was set up correctly. We totally understand the 2 hours is not enough time to fully learn how to use a rig like this. One of the main issues we had was how the wait of the actual spring arm would cause the arm to bounce up and down causing a lot of vibrations from being moved anything faster that a light jog. Thank you for you comment and we really appreciate the feedback!
totally with you! it takes a lot of practice and balance to master such a vest/arm just like a steady-/glidecam itself.
@@TheOrlandoGuy i wouldnt say trinity replacement but a fake trinity. It's the same idea. Combining a gimbal with a steadicam
@@TMSProductions spent a few Hours making sure it was setup correctly and you still got it wrong, go learn to use this product and re review it
yours Truly (a Steadicam Operator)
This review doesn't so much show that the product is bad, but that the product has a learning curve that can't be ignored. I've been looking to get this one or the Tilta Float. This video is a reminder that we can't just expect to put it on and have everything magically be perfect. I sure wish it worked like that, but it doesn't.
I don't think I would use a single shot that was shown in this video. Thankfully, there are other reviews of it that show what it is really capable of in the right hands. To be fair to TMS, he flat out said he had no experience and didn't put much time into it. I think that's actually a perfectly reasonable approach, because a lot of us watch product videos and think we can just use the same equipment and get the same results with little effort. It's WAY more complicated than that.
This.
When I first saw someone DIY this rig, I knew it won't be too long until it becomes a product
Looks quite decent for what it is tbh
ruclips.net/video/Mbf0K3QpIYc/видео.html
Honestly, this review was litlle bit bad. Because the whole "rig" idea is to take the weight of the camera away from the camera operator. Otherwise, moving with a camera weighing many pounds would be really awkward. In this video, the weight of the camera is a DSLR.
This kind of setups shines with practice
Yes it does, I just wrapped a feature set with my OG Thanos Pro setup with some added Trinity modifications being the star of the set.
Spring arm/vest stabilizers need way more than a day’s worth of a learning curve. There is a reason why there are in-person courses to be a Steadicam operator.
@@ReelCinnemonProducts thats what i said, the things need practice an a lot of time to even start using and they are worth for some shots but if you learn to use it well you could get hollywood like shots for much cheaper. Imitating a dolly, crane and maybe drone all in one shot, possible with this stabilizers
@@sanlega Exactly! In my opinion it’s a fair review of a first time user’s inaugural day on set with it and no prior experience. However, saying a Onewheel is the better option for these shots is terrible! Each tool has its place.
@@ReelCinnemonProducts it also takes time to learn how to drive a onewheel
Love you guys but this review was not fair at all. Comparing a 52 thousand dollars Arri to a Thanos its just not fair at all. And the one wheel Comparison....how can you ride the one wheel on a rockie hill?
Love you guys...but you drop the ball on this one
I want one!!!! My wedding films will go next level with that lol
get one if you really need it for commercials but don't go to a wedding with it coz everyone is gonna be lucking at you and your gonna luck like a fool and your gonna get frustrated in like 5 min after the wedding started coz your not gonna have space to walk with it. Just a advice !!!
Looking at his posture and how he's fighting the arm to push the camera down, rather than simply rotating the boom downward and keeping his core straight, I would wager that he is not using the device correctly and should practice his stance before coming to any definitive conclusions.
When I look at the footage, it seems to me like he's not really drawing the full benefit from the Thanos and just using it as a stick to put his gimbal on. It's not a staff, mate. Let the stabilizer work for you.
To properly fly the camera, you need a LOT of practice. Two hours is just not going to cut it. A rig like this - or even a regular Steadicam - is not something you take out of the box and start using. And the vest needs to be fitted properly. It looks to be very loose around the shoulders. (Edit: I know you addressed this in your pinned comment but hear me out...some additional suggestions are coming) Your back and shoulders are supposed to bear the load. After all, the amount of padding on the shoulders is there for a reason. So given you are a bit skinny as you said, you would probably be better off modifying the vest with more padding or getting one a size smaller, if they make them. Knowing from someone I trust and who operates a Steadicam, if the vest kinda almost feels a little bit tight, chances are it is just right. There should be no wiggle room at all when you have the camera mounted to the vest. You also want to maybe make an addition to your vest in the shape of a velcro tie-down for the camera arm, on the shoulder opposite the mounting point. Because if you put the camera down briefly, you still have the spring loaded arm flapping in the breeze and potentially hitting stuff (or other people).
Another idea would be to get a stand that you can hang the camera pole on. That way you can comfortably put the camera pole down without having to lay it in the dirt or lean it against something. A C-stand, a bracket that fits your pole and maybe a sandbag or two are good for this. Even with all that said, while this might indeed be an awesome budget option, there is a reason why Arri's "real deal" costs like 50+ times what Joe Schmoe would pay for the knock-off, besides maybe some degree of low key brand hype and the cost-is-no-concern industry that Arri makes their stuff for.
TMS inspires me a lot. Appreciate your efforts you put in all your videos.
Same here! So true! Greetings from Germany
@@kevinkrieg 🙌🇩🇪 🇮🇳
Love the passion, guys! Wish I had that much drive. But I think that it's supposed to be completely balanced so that it stays in whatever position you leave it in, not bottom heavy like a traditional steadicam. Might be a little easier to manage without having to hold your hand on the connector arm thingy.
Please properly research and practice with your products before you review them. As many others have also said, this is not an accurate review because your use of the product is flawed.
This thing is actually not that bad, like the shorts are really steady
Do you trust the 1/4" screw to hold the Dj RS2 without snapping, is there any fotm of Nato support to link the gimbal to the Glide cam
Hopefully, it doesn't snap.
The Thanos-Pro snapping would wipe out half the population.
I advise all to train in Bagua if they really want the ability to handle any gimbals or orbiters... just saying.
You need to learn how the arm moves before doing any major movements like bending down. The spring helps you carry the weight however I use the g50-x arm which is top range for heavy-ish rigs. You'll find the basic arms do get quite painful after time due to no ISO control which is why your struggling. Always stand up straight. I used to use a chest plate vest but im now using the exo vest from Tiffen as its designed better. You should be able to add padding with built in zips if your vest supports that. Balancing wise it needs to be neutral so you dont have the two second drop time from a traditional steadicam. You will find it easier to operate from low to high mode. I have used a similar rig but i prefer steadicams. I do loose out on the instant low to high mode however i can switch my rig to low mode in 10 seconds as i know it so well. Its not for everyone using rigs like this.
They were cool with an honest review? Honestly, if I was in the market for something like this, I’d probably consider it! It looks like it would need a ton of practice, but that’s film making in general!
When movement is the issue, I stabilise in post, shoot at a higher rate, and choose more pixels above my project delivery. Having more frames and higher definition capture, gives lots of buffer and fidelity in post. Once stablilised, only then do I change the frame rate down to project delivery.
If you played any marching drums in high school or college, you're having night mares right now hahaha
I made one of these and it works pretty well. Cost less than 200 dollars.
This is what happens when gear becomes affordable. Everyone can access a camera and make a video about a product they can't fully use just yet. 🤦🏾♂️
There is no point reviewing a system when the operator has bad form and the system isnt even balanced properly. Probably a good idea to do a course first.
I think the biggest thing that doesn't make this piece of equipment perform like a trinity would is the weight of the whole set up. I have a Vista 2 set up with my Ronin and Glidecam 4000, and I definite think the weight helps with inertia acted onto the entire set up. But very much like a glidecam; its a pretty big learning curve! Iʻm excited to see you guys tinker around with this and hopefully see a updated video with more time put into it. Keep it up!
What’s better Thanos 2 or Tilta’s version???
What do you think?
Things like this rig being cumbersome, or that it forces you to fight with the spring when getting low shots - are these not the same downsides you would find with the Arri?
Good perspective, seems reasonable
Hitting your elbow and saying the weight of the best is on your stomach clearly shows you just don’t get it. I have one and the way I adjust the vest, the weight is definitely on my shoulders.
These companies need to be careful who they get to review their products, maybe your frame is too small for it or something. It’s a great piece of kit.
Cinematic gamble is so big. But so smooth and well balanced.
Pls test the Tilta Float :)
Absolutely nice review man...I feel the rig was a bit too tacky and there wasn’t any fluidity on the rig it just looked all rough and jittery
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.. I buy this but I need help, I have balanced everything perfectly, both the gymbal and the thanos, but my gymbal vibrates when I use the thanos, can you know what is happening?
Thanos pro its super good. I want one
Nice job guys! Think this would be a whole lot more fun using in combo with the OneWheel XR! Still, very well executed for your first go around. That bicycle 🚴 shot from the previous video would probably have been easier with this. 👍👍👍 enjoyed as always.
But you can impress your clients with stuff like that and you can up your pricing😄😏
Oh is that true? :)
I agree somehow but after you had your first disc prolapse and severe back problems you will think differently about vests and support arms like this :D
Geez man. Never operated a steadicam, ez rig, or glidecam vest/arm set up and trashing a product you don't really know anything about or have experience operating. The main purpose of a set up like this is to eliminate the z axis and give you more range of motion than just a handheld gimbal.
You're also operating the rig wrong. How do you expect the arm to absorb any shock when you're holding it from the arm itself? You're just going to the shake the camera with your movements. Aye aye aye. Smh.
Happy to see you guys back with another great video! Love the tech-review and way you edited all those numerous attempts to get the perfect shots! It just shows all the effort that goes into these videos! Can't wait for the next video! :-)
Love how it's called the Thanos haha we use to have gimbal vests and arms and the whole nine yards. But now we just use Ronins and hand hold them. We haven't had the need to do or use anything else. Great video!
love your guys' channel! inspires me so much to get out and shoot
thank you you just saved me a lot...
Holy cow I didn’t think he would bring up a one wheel. I want to get into filming while one wheeling
Thank you guys for all the videos you create! you guys are awesome!
Thoughts on the Tilta Float system?
its rs3 pro on thanos? i have same setup, this thing help on long interviews\long shots\translations with havy cam
I wonder if it would work to flip the arm upside down instead of forcing it down lol
Hey new subscriber here! I love the videos I was wondering if you’d be able to do more on Polaroid/instant cameras I’ve seen your Polaroid camera challenge, well and all of the other ones too and I’d really love to see more on the Polaroids and disposable or reusable film cameras!!
More like the Arri….Twinity…am I right? 😏 ….ok, I’ll go now 🏃🏾💨
I think it comes down to how often your actually going to use it. If this is a selling feature for your production company, like having a drone, its very worth it. As for the price, its not that much. That's the cost of 1 lens. And how many lens do we buy that don't get used much but we can't part ways with because we need it once in a blue moon. I'd say for what its worth, pros and the cons, it is worth it if you can use it on a reasonable regular base.
BTW, do you still own this?
You do know Arri brand is the best and it’s for studios not a couple of RUclipsrs on a budget 🙄 $1600 is like $60 for a regular studio
Today I was flying my DJI phantom three Pro with my one wheel
Can you at least extend the arm so it can more easily go closer to the ground?
One of my favourite Chanel.!! Thanks
This doesn’t have a remote to control dji also the footage is very bumpy. Would u recommend this or tilta float system?
Great video as Allways!
you holded and balanced it in a very wrong way
This is not a gimbal, it's a combination of gimbal and steadycam. What I am interested to find out is what kind of appealing shots can be done with Arri Trinity that cannot be achieved with this device, if there are any.
Holyy Haven't Watched a Video Since The #tmsdit2020 Competition Great Video !!
finally an honest review , imma subscribe
Great review !!!
You need Inbuilt camera stabilisation
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What about the tilta float
Forget the Thanos. How did you get the clone?
yessssssmfinally u guys are backkkk
50k? I wish!
Well, someone may say you are not skilled operator thus he cannot trust your experience, but I think your experience is also very important, especially for newbies of steadicam world.
10:55 hihi this was just for the shot
Cool but how did you get 2 of you?
The contraption is cool looking but i thing all the shots you jst did with the car thing you would have done with the ronin on its own. This is just adding more weight and stress to yourself. The arri trinity is made for huge camera rigs thats why you need a big gimbal with the vest but when it comes to smaller cameras this is just not practical at all ... Just use ronin or zhyun on its own. The only benefit i think it an have is just impress the clients thats it ..
Perfectly balanced as all things should be 😂 the name got my attention
$1600 is a bit much for something like this
Can use an old glidecam system n just balance a gimbal on top $600-700
It is 1350USD
This is what I did. Found a vest with arm for $250. Mounted my AK2000 ($200) on my glidecam ($100). Whole rig for under 600, gimbal included.
Not made for running mate. No disrespect, but not sure you're qualified to review this. But a fine vid nonetheless
what lens were you using for this?
you have been very helpful. I wanted to take it, but better not for me
I feel like the review was super nieche, so i wouldnt use this as info to buy or not. Honest opinion, there are way more in detail reviews of similar products that actually bring out the good and the bad from the system [no experience of this product, but of similar]
The product is super expensive but you can build your own from a vest and glidecam for fraction of the price and judging from the footage it even performs better.
As a user of similar system i feel like you didnt do it justice with this review. I'd love to see another video of you guys testing out self built version of this with a proper good vest that actually suits you guys and a good glidecam to go in place of this one. If you do deside to "re-visit" the subject i suggest looking at other arri "minity" videos for inspiration!
But at the end of the day it comes down to preferance.
Hoping you'll do an update review on this
That’s soooo dope...... but that’s not how you pronounce arri..... but still dope vid!
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be
Would be nice to see you review the Arri Trinity. I guess you wouldn't like it either. So for those people who have use for the Arri it might be a good product. I wouldn't like it either, btw - my Osmo Pocket is enough...
Very very interesting video! 📷👍👍📷
Good vid guys
That was cool
The thumbnail kind of click bait u really did not compare it to a real arri Trinity and he has not used a arri Trinity
This dude uses it for the very first time and thinks he can critize it the way he did. He even said it's not worth the money and getting a "One Wheele" is better. lol
i appreciate the work you put in this video but don't do a review on a product that you used for 2 hours ...
Tbh its a pointless product. The shot you achieve from that trinity thingy is kinda equally the same as you would normally shoot with only the gimbal.
The first time I saw this trinity budget concept, it just a gimmick and serve no purpose beside convincing the client on set.
Gimbal will forever have these jitter problem, unless you use glidecam or buy high cinema grade gimbal like Movi or Ronin M
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silly, "I've only used it for two hours" so let me give you my review! 😂😂😂😂😂
Hell yes this is awesome!!!!!!
Awesome videos sorry I’m sooo late
heavy rig? do you know how much a cinema rig ...
Allright, let's get in 🤣