Using a Jib, Crane, Steadicam or GlideCam

ProAm DVC200 Camera Crane

Ever watched that tv game show or music video where the camera starts high, comes in for a closeup and then swings off the left ?  That is done with jibs or cranes. Some of it can be done with steadicams, but in general - it is jobs or cranes.

Usually there is the crane unit, then a tripod on which the jib is attached, and then maybe even a dolly for additionally smooth movement.

Here's a clip that was done by Serious Magic people called "the Making of A Wedding Surprise" - the guy in the ponytail is Mark Randall - the owner of Serious Magic. It's an interesting clip and shows the EZFX in action.

 

 

Studio 1 Productions -  http://www.studio1productions.com/dv_jib.htm

ProAm  $289  - http://www.bargain-camera.com/store/product.php?productid=16133&cat=0&page=1&featured

Jimmy Jib - http://www.jimmyjib.com/product.html

Jonyjib - http://jonyjib.com

BodyCam - http://www.bodyboom.net/iceskate.html

 ProMax Camera Crane - $300 - http://www.promax.com/Products/Detail/6202

EZ FX - http://www.ezfx.com/

Home Built Stableizers - http://www.homebuiltstabilizers.com/

Now here is some interesting stuff - check out a little of this....

Jibs examples

Jacob Wagges  -  Pictures  Video
Cody's -   video

 

Steadicam example
Full Rigs:

Fernando's System - pictures  video
Andrea Kaliebs - PicturesMore PicturesVideo
Jamie's  -  Pictures  Video
Armand's - Pictures  Video
Jordi's - pictures  video
David Budamahja - pictures   video
Ben Chieu's   pictures video
Cosmin's - pictures  video
Meo's - pictures  video
Allesandro's - pictures  video

 

 

Steadicam example
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