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 😂❤️‍🔥

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!

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much Andrew! I am glad you find my channel as well :)

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.

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.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marius! :)

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...

@mohammadassadi5893

3 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭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

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.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input Alan! Time for me to make a comparison video! :)

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.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mac! :)

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

I've never used a glidecam but have always been intrigued, awesome video brother!

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you brotha!

Good video, helps to understand glidecam and make our own DIY rig!

The massive learning curve is real!

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 ?

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?

Thank u so much Josh ,ur videos are awesome bro. ,best regards from Iraq

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Perro! You the man!

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 ..

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.

thanks for the video

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...

Thank you for the good introduction :-)

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 KZread about it.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@GarCorStudio

6 жыл бұрын

Momentum Productions I definitely agree. The price is an issue though I noticed B&H has dropped the price to $299.

Love this!!!!! Thank u!!!!!

@MomentumProductions1992

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

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.

@precon1

3 жыл бұрын

I am having the same problem, do tag me if you find a solution.

AAAAND we're back

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes we are!!!!

Great stuff.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

Good teacher.

Great video...Though Iam switched to the crane2.

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I LOVE my Crane 2. Do you?

@anoopammanath7462

6 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome.

What do I do when my glidecam is not leaning forwards/backwards or side to side, but it's leaning diagonally?

@pierre-louis9217

3 жыл бұрын

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 ?:)

@camgalloway691

3 жыл бұрын

@@pierre-louis9217 I'm actually getting it fixed. Shipped it off to Glidecam

@pierre-louis9217

3 жыл бұрын

@@camgalloway691 okay nice, personally this tips changed my dynamic balance and helped me a lot !

Thanks to you I found out I need no extra weight at the bottom and my time went perfect.

@MomentumProductions1992

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Glad to hear it :)

@thortrader3580

3 жыл бұрын

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.

My glide cam literally just spins and rotates when I run

@Flexwyd

3 жыл бұрын

@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

another benefit is.....no firmware no electronic defect....

why does my glide cam not drop on the drop test??! its stays balanced!

@hackersssss1578

3 жыл бұрын

Put on more weight

@thortrader3580

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

Glidecam drop-time should be 2-3 seconds...

@Albanez39

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 :/

@mygraine

3 жыл бұрын

According to a glidecam, they said a 1.5-2 seconds is the best drop time.

@zubeyrgun1767

3 жыл бұрын

@@MomentumProductions1992 but in this video it takes 1.2-1.3 seconds to drop

Please make a comparsion

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

YESSSSIR!

I am using the crane 2 and after watching this video ...... it is much much easier to balance the crane 2

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Fung! Thank you for watching :)

Hi

@MomentumProductions1992

6 жыл бұрын

Hey!

Bro

who tf has time for this. i should have bought the ronin lmao