The reason I’m going for the glidecam is the more natural analog feel of the movement in the footage and so I don’t have to go to the gym. Cause damn pretty physical enduring to do it properly 😂❤️🔥
Great video - very helpful. Thank you. Just one small thing that might help someone once perfect balance is achieved. If you have a glidecam that doesn't have screw adjustments like mine (and the one you demo) I find that sticking a small piece of 'Blu-Tak' or 'plastecine' to the lighter side does the trick. This is also a quick way of trimming the balance if it alters slightly when on a shoot.
Your videos on balancing glidecams have been the best ones I've found. One comment -- choosing between glidecam and gimbal is more than just budget considerations. They produce different looks, with the glidecams being more "organic" with some of the natural swaying side to side that we see when we're running or riding a bike when making a turn. Gimbals are definitely more stable, and produce a more polished look. Batteries on most gimbals are better than they used to be, although this may be a reason to go with a glidecam -- no batteries to recharge. Gimbals seem to be lighter overall and easier to handle, as well as easier to learn. Several things to think about when choosing between them.
Congratulations Josh. I still have steadycam and crane 2. I love both of them. Do not forget that a steadycam will never leave you. Always take him to the events, back up to the crane. 2. Once again, congratulations.
I want to master my Redking, its a love and hate relationship with it. Issue for me is my back takes a toll after a session. Balance wise i've sort of nailed it. I just need to get smooth shots.
Thank Josh, your movies helps my a lot when I bought my flycam, it's great that your coming back to earlies solutions. Lately a had the oportunity to use a flycam with a strong wind, it was difficult. Now I would like to buy Gimbal Zhiyun Crane 2. Thanks for all the advice from you.
15:40 this is very dessapointing.. I searched for a glidecam for 2 months and I finally found one, and it have the same issue you talked about, trust me, it's hard to live in Syira ..
The cage you have seems to lift the mount base a bit. My biggest issue with manfrotto plates and glidecam are the locking lever hits either the camera or the base without locking properly. But your knob has freedom to turn. What's that cage used? Can you switch battery without taking cam out of it? Is there a different option?
i just cant seem to manage the rotation that happens in my stabilizer....i balanced it statically and when i move it forward nd backward it is pretty balanced but if i move it right left or try to move it in circles....it just rotates and the balance is broken....someone help......this is too stressful and dammit my hands are gonna fall...
I just have to say. I have seen you on trending videos on Instagram but didn't know who you were. Once I found your channel I looked at your uploads and I started to add your videos to a playlist and then realized I was adding all of your videos! I am glad I found your channel! (I'll let you know when I have watched all of your videos XD) thanks for sharing you deserve more subs!
Great video indeed! But I have followed the same steps and watched all the tutorial of yours! But even after having a decent drop test between 2.5-3sec my stabilizer keep swinging and rotate 180* little bit whenever I try to move! I own a flycam nano!.. please let me know how to fix it.
Why does my steadycam spin around? Like the camera just goes around and around and I dont mean like pendulum swaying, like it spins around pointing towards me then back to the front
For any given camera, he amount of weight you need depends on the length of the shaft. A shorter shaft will require more weight but is easier to maneuver. If weight is critical, lengthen the shaft and reduce the weight.
Hi Josh, I have the CameTV vest and Laing glidecam and really like them. I have been looking at the tru-horizon stabilizer add-on for stabilizers. Have you ever heard of it and what would be your thoughts. Not much on RUclips about it.
Hey man! It's a nice concept, but NOT for that price. I'd rather get a Crane 2. Pluse, the Tru-Horizon ruins the whole look and point of manual stabilizers.
Most important thing everyone seems to miss: The slower the drop test is (>2seconds), the more will the stabilizer sway! A shorter drop test (~1seconds) will be a lot easier to use!!!
@@MomentumProductions1992 I watched your video, I know what time you recommend...nonetheless, I've had better results with a drop time of 1-2 seconds. Not that my results have been great but still :/
I have a glidecam type knockoff from china and when i place it on the C stand with the handle on the right side of the stabilizer and balance it it looks perfectly balanced but when i place it on the C stand again with the handle on the left side of the stabilizer it's off balance again and it's so frustrating 🥴Is it possible that the bearing is defected or something? I tried shooting test footage and it pans left and right just enough that the motion blur on 24fps 1/48 shutter makes it look unusable...
I think it’s like he said something on you’re glide cam is maybe loose and it’s destabilizing the glide cam... did you try to look at all you’re connections ?:)
You are vey close to perfect, the first step is to adjust the unit so that the shaft remains horizontal like yours is. Then just move the gimble 1.5-2 cm towards the camera or if the gimbal does not move lengthen the shaft by 1.5-2 cm. You should be in near perfect drop time.
@Mr. Aizat i just stopped trying after months i couldnt really find a solution i suggest u invest in an electric one cuz it balances really fast and its better tbh
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The reason I’m going for the glidecam is the more natural analog feel of the movement in the footage and so I don’t have to go to the gym. Cause damn pretty physical enduring to do it properly 😂❤️🔥
wow this is alot of work , this is why you need to pay the rates you should for video production . people have no idea how much work it is
Great video - very helpful. Thank you. Just one small thing that might help someone once perfect balance is achieved. If you have a glidecam that doesn't have screw adjustments like mine (and the one you demo) I find that sticking a small piece of 'Blu-Tak' or 'plastecine' to the lighter side does the trick. This is also a quick way of trimming the balance if it alters slightly when on a shoot.
Your videos on balancing glidecams have been the best ones I've found. One comment -- choosing between glidecam and gimbal is more than just budget considerations. They produce different looks, with the glidecams being more "organic" with some of the natural swaying side to side that we see when we're running or riding a bike when making a turn. Gimbals are definitely more stable, and produce a more polished look. Batteries on most gimbals are better than they used to be, although this may be a reason to go with a glidecam -- no batteries to recharge. Gimbals seem to be lighter overall and easier to handle, as well as easier to learn. Several things to think about when choosing between them.
Thank you for your input Alan! Time for me to make a comparison video! :)
Congratulations Josh. I still have steadycam and crane 2. I love both of them. Do not forget that a steadycam will never leave you. Always take him to the events, back up to the crane. 2. Once again, congratulations.
Thank you so much Marius! :)
I want to master my Redking, its a love and hate relationship with it. Issue for me is my back takes a toll after a session. Balance wise i've sort of nailed it. I just need to get smooth shots.
The massive learning curve is real!
Thank Josh, your movies helps my a lot when I bought my flycam, it's great that your coming back to earlies solutions. Lately a had the oportunity to use a flycam with a strong wind, it was difficult. Now I would like to buy Gimbal Zhiyun Crane 2. Thanks for all the advice from you.
Thank you Mac! :)
15:40 this is very dessapointing.. I searched for a glidecam for 2 months and I finally found one, and it have the same issue you talked about, trust me, it's hard to live in Syira ..
The cage you have seems to lift the mount base a bit. My biggest issue with manfrotto plates and glidecam are the locking lever hits either the camera or the base without locking properly. But your knob has freedom to turn. What's that cage used? Can you switch battery without taking cam out of it? Is there a different option?
i just cant seem to manage the rotation that happens in my stabilizer....i balanced it statically and when i move it forward nd backward it is pretty balanced but if i move it right left or try to move it in circles....it just rotates and the balance is broken....someone help......this is too stressful and dammit my hands are gonna fall...
😭😭😭😭you literally said what I was about to comment with.. the same problem and my hands are shaking because of 2 days of failure and tries
I just have to say. I have seen you on trending videos on Instagram but didn't know who you were. Once I found your channel I looked at your uploads and I started to add your videos to a playlist and then realized I was adding all of your videos! I am glad I found your channel! (I'll let you know when I have watched all of your videos XD) thanks for sharing you deserve more subs!
Thank YOU so much Andrew! I am glad you find my channel as well :)
I've never used a glidecam but have always been intrigued, awesome video brother!
Thank you brotha!
Good video, helps to understand glidecam and make our own DIY rig!
AAAAND we're back
Yes, yes we are!!!!
Great video indeed! But I have followed the same steps and watched all the tutorial of yours! But even after having a decent drop test between 2.5-3sec my stabilizer keep swinging and rotate 180* little bit whenever I try to move! I own a flycam nano!.. please let me know how to fix it.
I am having the same problem, do tag me if you find a solution.
Thank you for the good introduction :-)
Why does my steadycam spin around? Like the camera just goes around and around and I dont mean like pendulum swaying, like it spins around pointing towards me then back to the front
definitely a cheap option for a stabiliser, got my offbrand one for like 30euro used!
Great video...Though Iam switched to the crane2.
Thank you so much! I LOVE my Crane 2. Do you?
Simply awesome.
so, i noticed that during your dynamic tests, it is leaning on the right a little. So, can we try to micro adjust the camera position to the left ?
Thanks to you I found out I need no extra weight at the bottom and my time went perfect.
Awesome man! Glad to hear it :)
For any given camera, he amount of weight you need depends on the length of the shaft. A shorter shaft will require more weight but is easier to maneuver. If weight is critical, lengthen the shaft and reduce the weight.
Hi Josh, I have the CameTV vest and Laing glidecam and really like them. I have been looking at the tru-horizon stabilizer add-on for stabilizers. Have you ever heard of it and what would be your thoughts. Not much on RUclips about it.
Hey man! It's a nice concept, but NOT for that price. I'd rather get a Crane 2. Pluse, the Tru-Horizon ruins the whole look and point of manual stabilizers.
Momentum Productions I definitely agree. The price is an issue though I noticed B&H has dropped the price to $299.
Thank u so much Josh ,ur videos are awesome bro. ,best regards from Iraq
Thank you so much Perro! You the man!
another benefit is.....no firmware no electronic defect....
Good teacher.
Most important thing everyone seems to miss: The slower the drop test is (>2seconds), the more will the stabilizer sway! A shorter drop test (~1seconds) will be a lot easier to use!!!
Glidecam drop-time should be 2-3 seconds...
@@MomentumProductions1992 I watched your video, I know what time you recommend...nonetheless, I've had better results with a drop time of 1-2 seconds.
Not that my results have been great but still :/
According to a glidecam, they said a 1.5-2 seconds is the best drop time.
@@MomentumProductions1992 but in this video it takes 1.2-1.3 seconds to drop
I have a glidecam type knockoff from china and when i place it on the C stand with the handle on the right side of the stabilizer and balance it it looks perfectly balanced but when i place it on the C stand again with the handle on the left side of the stabilizer it's off balance again and it's so frustrating 🥴Is it possible that the bearing is defected or something? I tried shooting test footage and it pans left and right just enough that the motion blur on 24fps 1/48 shutter makes it look unusable...
What do I do when my glidecam is not leaning forwards/backwards or side to side, but it's leaning diagonally?
I think it’s like he said something on you’re glide cam is maybe loose and it’s destabilizing the glide cam... did you try to look at all you’re connections ?:)
@@pierre-louis9217 I'm actually getting it fixed. Shipped it off to Glidecam
@@camgalloway691 okay nice, personally this tips changed my dynamic balance and helped me a lot !
thanks for the video
Love this!!!!! Thank u!!!!!
You are so welcome!
I am using the crane 2 and after watching this video ...... it is much much easier to balance the crane 2
So glad to hear that Fung! Thank you for watching :)
why does my glide cam not drop on the drop test??! its stays balanced!
Put on more weight
You are vey close to perfect, the first step is to adjust the unit so that the shaft remains horizontal like yours is. Then just move the gimble 1.5-2 cm towards the camera or if the gimbal does not move lengthen the shaft by 1.5-2 cm. You should be in near perfect drop time.
Great stuff.
Thank you so much! :)
My glide cam literally just spins and rotates when I run
@Mr. Aizat i just stopped trying after months i couldnt really find a solution i suggest u invest in an electric one cuz it balances really fast and its better tbh
Please make a comparsion
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who tf has time for this. i should have bought the ronin lmao