Not a camera operator, but as a director this really helps me to understand how to use these stabilising systems and choreograph shots, as well as communicate effectively with the operators on-set. Very, very useful.
Please keep making content like this. I've been a DP for the past 5 years and I've been wanting to keep improving my skill set. Your videos are great since the travel restrictions make it harder for anyone to go the workshops. Would love to hear more
Really don´t know what to say........... You really helped me out here as the beginner i am. When you buy a steadicam you are a bit lost in the beginning but with guys like you i´m not lost anymoore. Thanks a lot end keep them coming, they are like golden dust for me.
What an amazing Part 2! I love the humour! Thanks for all those useful tips! I would be curious to hear (or see!) your tips for baging the rig when it rains :)
Your videos are really interesting, big fan here! Any chance you can make one in the future with an explanation about the walking technique, how to move legs, what to do with muscles? I tried to look for that, but it is not easy to find precise informations, still everybody says it is one of the most important things...!
This is great stuff thanks Red. I'm only toying with the Tilta Float but this is sound advice. Would you have any more advice for movements adapted for the float or trinity in comparison?
SteadiRed Ahaha like you said, that’s why I decided to jump on boat now and learn during this off period ;) The handbook steadicam is perfect for understand but see you in action put in perspective what I read and this is super helpfull ;)
Thank you so much. for this video especially! I'm sure your instruction will be very useful to me. I purchased a Zhiyun-tech Crane 3s pro kit recently and now have a Galaxy dual-arm with vest plus a Redking steadicam coming this week. I hope to use the combination also as a so-called "Minity." I know my gear is far below your level of gear and competence, but I'm not shooting commercially (yet?), just local low or no budget stuff & competition films. With the addition of assorted stabilizing gear to my overall kit, and helpful resources like yours I hope to expand and improve the production quality of my film shoots. I'm using a Canon C100 Mk II and 70D primarily (camera wise) plus tons of other assorted on-set gear. Thanks again!
Hello Red - Excellent and very informative videos....thank you. However, I have been following new videos relating to gimbals that can be mounted onto manually operated stabilisers or steadi-cam systems... I am about to experiment this - using my LAING M30PII steady-cam system, with a Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab Gimbal and a medium sized camcorder - mounted onto the top stage, after balancing the rig. Apparently, using the gimbal on a manual operated stabaliser or a steadi-cam system, has its advantages, especially when you are using heavier gimbals - like the recently introduced Zhiyun Crane 3S for heavier payloads up to 6.5 kilogrammes, which can become very heavy on the arms and body after a short time! Apparently - the end results are quite amazing (on a cinematic scale!), with very little, if any, up and down movement, when walking and running normally etc., like an elephant going through ice cream - meaning smooooooth.....! I will let you know how I get on. with Best Wishes from Alan, London UK.
Excellent Video Red, well explained, and very engaging. I nearly had a coronary for the idiot at min 0:57...Thanks for sharing...BTW thanks for the follow.
Whenever i press record it pushes the camera forward and the steadicam begins to rock forwards and backwards, this is annoying since I have to wait for it to stop moving before I start walking and it also means I have to cut the beginning of the footage out.How can I fix this?
It's normal for the rig to move when you hit record. Instead of waiting for it to level out you should put the rig into level yourself. You will have to edit out the that bit but editing is very important to the final product in general.
So I've definitely been watching your stuff for a good minute please tell me you have plans on making your own movies? Any short films or features you want to make?
thanks for watching. I don't have any plans to. I'm not into the organizing that has to be done to make something like that. although my videos keep escalating to bigger and bigger things so maybe by accident i will hahaha
I have a question: I see you're using a Panasonic HPX-500, and I have 4 of those as well. I've been using a much smaller HPX-171 for my small steady rig as it has auto focus and the HPX-500 doesn't. What do you do for focus with the 500? I don't see any focus demands anywhere on the rig and there doesn't seem to be anything plugged into the lens.
for me i don't really use this camera for anything other then practicing and to demo the rig. but i did get the camera to practice broadcast work so i can control zoom and focus. if you check out his video i show how i do it... th-cam.com/video/gxLTYX_FnwE/w-d-xo.html
Hey Red,i hope you're good man. Got few questions. I bought recently a steadicam,not a professional one like yours but good enough to get me started. For reference it's the Flycam Galaxy with the Redking Steadicam (£500) My camera setup is around 6kg so the weight is not an issue as i have clearance. I balance the rig using a strong C Stand and it stays perfectly straight,on the bottom front i have a 7inch monitor and on the back some counter weights,my drop time is 2-3 seconds,so far so good. The issue is that : When i start moving,slow or fast im losing my horizon,not sure if the issue is from the rig or me. Also i seem to see some ''up and down'' movement and i already softer the springs,those specific ones can hold up to 10kg. Could be because i have no idea how to walk and move in the space? How long it took you to make a steadi moving video with some pans? Thanks, i will give you few weeks to read the whole text :P
hahaha, I can read it a little faster then that. For the horizon stuff that takes time to be able to control, my guess is you just need more practice. For the arm bounce it might be that its a cheep arm. I would try adding more weight to the sled and see if it gets any better.
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Notice how he did not actually jump up and down? That is because this is the cheap steadicam system, not the more expensive cinema line Steadicam. That one uses 6 springs, 3 springs for each arm section as in the Steadicam EFP. Why are 6 springs important? Because 2 springs are locked in opposite directions while the main spring is in the middle on each section. The Steadicam has never used 2 springs, it's always been 6 springs. You can not run with only 2 springs in the system simply because those 2 springs have to not only hold the weight of the gimbal and camera but also dissipate the shocks. This is why the Steadicam EFP is not made anymore as people were buying them like hot cakes since they were cheaper than the full steadicam.
That's a problem I think most operators have. its most likely your hips so practicing might help. Adding more weight to the camera will help a lot too.
Amazing video! I don't even have the equipment and I watched the whole thing.
hahaha, thanks man!!
@@SteadiRed yeah, seriously though. Great video! And great sense of humor.
Not a camera operator, but as a director this really helps me to understand how to use these stabilising systems and choreograph shots, as well as communicate effectively with the operators on-set. Very, very useful.
Thats awesome, I wish more directors would do that
We just got an Aero 30 at my workplace and, as a newbie, this has been by far the most helpful video to understanding grip and operating!
Awesome man! glad I could help!
Really diggin the jokes and all the knowledge! Thanks!
thanks!😁
Please keep making content like this. I've been a DP for the past 5 years and I've been wanting to keep improving my skill set. Your videos are great since the travel restrictions make it harder for anyone to go the workshops. Would love to hear more
thanks so much!.. still making them. i have lots of time now for the same reason hahaha
Really don´t know what to say...........
You really helped me out here as the beginner i am. When you buy a steadicam you are a bit lost in the beginning but with guys like you i´m not lost anymoore.
Thanks a lot end keep them coming, they are like golden dust for me.
Thanks so much! I remember being in that spot so I'm glad I can help you out of it.
What an amazing Part 2! I love the humour! Thanks for all those useful tips! I would be curious to hear (or see!) your tips for baging the rig when it rains :)
great idea! thanks!
just reminded me i need to get a rain cover...
Didn't expect to find something new in this topic, but your series turned out to be surprisingly useful! Thank you!
awesome!
Part 2 is even crazier than part 1.
I could not imagine trying to do that on long video shoots,
Hats off to you!..
thanks so much man!
Love the jokes :) makes a technical video easy to watch, interesting and not boring!
thanks so much!!
Great video man. Watched the whole thing, love your sense of humor and the insane knowledge! Good job.
I appreciate that!
Hope one day I can get to this point and using this fancy stuff.
It doesn't help me now but I can get some idea on how to use my current equipments.
I was hoping it would be useful with smaller rigs too! thanks for watching!
@@SteadiRed definitely useful
Thank you!! Would you happen to be able to make a video over the financing // basic overview of how to purchase one?
good idea! But I don't understand financing well enough to give people advice on it.
underrated tutorial, thank you :)
Your setup Is Good
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Your videos are really interesting, big fan here! Any chance you can make one in the future with an explanation about the walking technique, how to move legs, what to do with muscles? I tried to look for that, but it is not easy to find precise informations, still everybody says it is one of the most important things...!
Thanks so much! Hahaha, I see what your saying. It is important but no one talks about it. I'll think about it 😁
Increible video RED, me a servido de mucho tus consejos. Saludos desde España
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Hello Red, where did you get the monitor support @14:39 ? It looks nice and light.
i got mine from tiffen and it works great. i think it was like $400so i have a hard time recommending it for the price.
@@SteadiRed Thank you, I have seen it. Scandalous!
This is great stuff thanks Red. I'm only toying with the Tilta Float but this is sound advice. Would you have any more advice for movements adapted for the float or trinity in comparison?
Very Cool. Thankyou for taking the time to make these.
Thanks for this part 2 (and the others videos too) ! Just bought an aero 30 and learn to fly with, your series popup just in time ;) thanks !
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. You have plenty of time to practice now too hahaha
SteadiRed Ahaha like you said, that’s why I decided to jump on boat now and learn during this off period ;) The handbook steadicam is perfect for understand but see you in action put in perspective what I read and this is super helpfull ;)
@@alexchailan9155 I am in the exact same situation as you and got the Aero as well! How do you like it so far? :)
Laurent Danis hey Laurent, i like it, it’s my first rig I am started to have nice result. For starter kit and learn I am happy with !
Thank you so much. for this video especially! I'm sure your instruction will be very useful to me. I purchased a Zhiyun-tech Crane 3s pro kit recently and now have a Galaxy dual-arm with vest plus a Redking steadicam coming this week. I hope to use the combination also as a so-called "Minity." I know my gear is far below your level of gear and competence, but I'm not shooting commercially (yet?), just local low or no budget stuff & competition films. With the addition of assorted stabilizing gear to my overall kit, and helpful resources like yours I hope to expand and improve the production quality of my film shoots. I'm using a Canon C100 Mk II and 70D primarily (camera wise) plus tons of other assorted on-set gear. Thanks again!
Awesome! it will be some great practice and I'm sure will make your projects better!
Dude you're funny and so informative! Love the channel! Keep it up
Thanks man!!
Great on telling us how to use it but you should do a video on everything you bought to use this
i did make one on all of the really important stuff.
Gracias buen video de steadiecam .saludos desde Colombia
Thanks for watching 😁
Hello Red - Excellent and very informative videos....thank you. However, I have been following new videos relating to gimbals that can be mounted onto manually operated stabilisers or steadi-cam systems... I am about to experiment this - using my LAING M30PII steady-cam system, with a Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab Gimbal and a medium sized camcorder - mounted onto the top stage, after balancing the rig. Apparently, using the gimbal on a manual operated stabaliser or a steadi-cam system, has its advantages, especially when you are using heavier gimbals - like the recently introduced Zhiyun Crane 3S for heavier payloads up to 6.5 kilogrammes, which can become very heavy on the arms and body after a short time!
Apparently - the end results are quite amazing (on a cinematic scale!), with very little, if any, up and down movement, when walking and running normally etc., like an elephant going through ice cream - meaning smooooooth.....! I will let you know how I get on.
with Best Wishes from Alan, London UK.
sounds very cool! I think things like lens changes would take a really long time, but id like to see how it comes out!
Right on! Right on!
Nice, man! Great video.
thanks man!!!
Excellent Video Red, well explained, and very engaging. I nearly had a coronary for the idiot at min 0:57...Thanks for sharing...BTW thanks for the follow.
hahaha, I know I feel the same!
please more videos! really like your channel)
Thanks man! I'm working on some 😁
Estoy impaciente para ver el vídeo😊
Thanks a lot for this video
Thanks for watching!
I learned I laughed maybe the next one I'll cry
hahahaha
Definately, i started to cry after figuring out how much all this stuff costs. :D
Awesome video. Would you recommend any of the mega-budget options for poor people like the Flycam Galaxy combo?
Unfortunately I don't know that much about the beginner stuff. I know a lot of people start with the flycams though or and aero 30.
Whenever i press record it pushes the camera forward and the steadicam begins to rock forwards and backwards, this is annoying since I have to wait for it to stop moving before I start walking and it also means I have to cut the beginning of the footage out.How can I fix this?
It's normal for the rig to move when you hit record. Instead of waiting for it to level out you should put the rig into level yourself. You will have to edit out the that bit but editing is very important to the final product in general.
"And also SteadiCam..." I see what you did there! :)
hahahaha
Detailed, interesting, instant subscribe.
Awesome, thank you!
GLIDECAM X-10 vs Thanos pro 2 which one is the best.
So I've definitely been watching your stuff for a good minute please tell me you have plans on making your own movies? Any short films or features you want to make?
thanks for watching. I don't have any plans to. I'm not into the organizing that has to be done to make something like that. although my videos keep escalating to bigger and bigger things so maybe by accident i will hahaha
will your balance change if you put the low mode bracket on after you balance the rig ?
such good content. thank you for the info 🙏🏽 funny af too 😂
thanks man!
I really want to be a steadicam operator. The arri and tiffen are very expensive. But I am determined to purchase one and practice.
Awesome Matt! I wish you luck! they are super expensive but you should look into a used rig.
@@SteadiRed Any model you recommend for a beginner?
@@matthewlivingston6635 it depends on the weight of the cameras that you normilly use but the Aero 15 and Aero 30 are great!
Good work
Thank you! Cheers!
Would this work with a Red camera?
yes, definitely
great ! have you link for your 2nd monitor bracket ?
It is from tiffen but I don't have a way to link to it.
Great video!! can you give me the model of your monitor bracket low mode thank you
Thanks! I don't know though. It's the one that tiffen sells.
I have a question: I see you're using a Panasonic HPX-500, and I have 4 of those as well. I've been using a much smaller HPX-171 for my small steady rig as it has auto focus and the HPX-500 doesn't. What do you do for focus with the 500? I don't see any focus demands anywhere on the rig and there doesn't seem to be anything plugged into the lens.
for me i don't really use this camera for anything other then practicing and to demo the rig. but i did get the camera to practice broadcast work so i can control zoom and focus. if you check out his video i show how i do it...
th-cam.com/video/gxLTYX_FnwE/w-d-xo.html
@@SteadiRed ah thanks :)
Any tips for handheld stabilizers? Exercises to strengthen grip and keep the horizon level
i wish i did but i don't have much experience with them.
@@SteadiRed If you could that would be great. There's so much amateur advice out there. Hard to filter the good from a sea of bad advice
Nice sir
👍
steadicam custom post for m2 is it 5/8″ parallel holes?
Big fan of you hope you more sucsses in your live
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it 😁
Благодарю за отличную информацию
happy to help! thanks for watching!
Very nice ..☝️😊👍.. i will try it..thanks nice info mu friend..greeting from INDONESIA 🇮🇩..
STAY CONECTED,my friend 🙏😊
When you are setting dynamic balance for a low mode shot, is it still best to adjust the batteries/camera?
Yes, that's how I would do it.
Nice bro keep it up
thanks man!!
nice video, love from India
Thanks for watching!
Very nice gears..☝️😊👍.. ..thanks what a nice info my friend..greeting from INDONESIA 🇮🇩..
STAY CONnECTED,my friend 🙏😊
Thank you, I will
Do you have a parts list? Also, where can I purchase a VOLT? I have looked online but can't seem to find a real link.
I'm not sure what you mean by parts list. to get a volt you have to contact tiffen. email Tyson at tgalland@tiffen.com
Hey Red,i hope you're good man. Got few questions.
I bought recently a steadicam,not a professional one like yours but good enough to get me started. For reference it's the Flycam Galaxy with the Redking Steadicam (£500)
My camera setup is around 6kg so the weight is not an issue as i have clearance. I balance the rig using a strong C Stand and it stays perfectly straight,on the bottom front i have a 7inch monitor and on the back some counter weights,my drop time is 2-3 seconds,so far so good.
The issue is that :
When i start moving,slow or fast im losing my horizon,not sure if the issue is from the rig or me.
Also i seem to see some ''up and down'' movement and i already softer the springs,those specific ones can hold up to 10kg.
Could be because i have no idea how to walk and move in the space? How long it took you to make a steadi moving video with some pans?
Thanks,
i will give you few weeks to read the whole text :P
hahaha, I can read it a little faster then that. For the horizon stuff that takes time to be able to control, my guess is you just need more practice. For the arm bounce it might be that its a cheep arm. I would try adding more weight to the sled and see if it gets any better.
cute cat on your bed!😍
Thanks 😁
Mas videos como estos por favor
Thank you for the tips
Happy to help!
Super 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
cool, thank you for sharing this with us, new supporter here, stay safe out there ;-)
Thank you, I will!
great stuff. What rig is this?
Thanks!! It's a tiffen m1
Thank you. You’re a funny dude :D
thanks man! you should check out the volt video, that's my favorite.
When docked does the sled with volt always lean slightly?
yes, you can change the forward aft angle but its side to side is always at an angle.
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Good!
Thank you! Cheers!
Tyyyyy
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👍👍👍
what a gear!
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🖤😍
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Many practitioners post a list of their custom parts and affiliate links so that an interested person might purchase those accessories.
I have a list of gear I own on my website steadired.com
SteadiRed, are you on Instagram?
yeah, check me out @steadired
Lol @ the moon landing comment. They used metric for that ;)
Hahaha, I'm sure they did 😁
thnks for watching my vidio i waill saport u alwys ...
Many many thanks
@@SteadiRed welcome
Watching that Arri fall hurt my soul.
Hahaha, 😁😣
i like vide for you,
Thanks man!
As soon you opened the case a light shines then you pulled it out and said who left that in there nice video tho
hahaha
Gear ini pasti mahal! apalah dayaku yg cuman Pake smartphone
Or 5 cm for those people who have not landed on the moon 😂
Pinky!!
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@@SteadiRed I NEED IT!!
We may not have landed on the moon, but we're not burning our country to the ground either...Or dropping Alexas
Hahaha 😁
Notice how he did not actually jump up and down? That is because this is the cheap steadicam system, not the more expensive cinema line Steadicam. That one uses 6 springs, 3 springs for each arm section as in the Steadicam EFP. Why are 6 springs important? Because 2 springs are locked in opposite directions while the main spring is in the middle on each section. The Steadicam has never used 2 springs, it's always been 6 springs. You can not run with only 2 springs in the system simply because those 2 springs have to not only hold the weight of the gimbal and camera but also dissipate the shocks. This is why the Steadicam EFP is not made anymore as people were buying them like hot cakes since they were cheaper than the full steadicam.
I'm noticing no matter what I do i can still see some body bobbing when I walk with the steadycam. what can I do?
That's a problem I think most operators have. its most likely your hips so practicing might help. Adding more weight to the camera will help a lot too.