jeb_b_vt
Active member
I made one like this but without the twisting handle that controls the focus. will this work in the winter or should i just get a glidecam?
https://vimeo.com/11435910
https://vimeo.com/11435910
Shoulder rig?
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But before all this a good tripod is key
CrotchKiller
Active member
meh not really, i had a glidecam far before i had a decent tripod. Depends on what your needs are i suppose.
WillStart
Active member
this.
OP since you are comparing a glidecam and shoulder rig, you should be warned that they work in very different ways. maybe these pros and cons will help make the differences more clear
Glidecam:
-Heavy. Requires a lot of concentration and is difficult to use for long periods of time. Also difficult to point in multiple direction quickly because of how it works.
-Intended for smooth shots where you have your path planned out ahead of time. Ideally you won't be pointing the camera in many different directions.
Shoulder rig:
-Not nearly as smooth as a Glidecam, but much easier to use for long periods of time.
-Very easy to walk around with and is much more versatile as a stabilizer. However, your shots won't be nearly as smooth.
Devices like the Glidecam were designed for very specific shots in films such as following a character walking. Outside of skiing (or other action sports), it's highly unusual to see people using a glidecam for nearly every shot. While a glidecam could be used for a few super smooth shots in a film, you could use a shoulder rig to shoot an entire film, especially for documentary work. With a Glidecam this would be totally impractical.
TL;DR - If super smooth skiing shots are what you're looking for, get a Glidecam. If you want a versatile stabilization device that won't be quite as smooth but will be useful in many situations outside of skiing, get a shoulder rig.
OP since you are comparing a glidecam and shoulder rig, you should be warned that they work in very different ways. maybe these pros and cons will help make the differences more clear
Glidecam:
-Heavy. Requires a lot of concentration and is difficult to use for long periods of time. Also difficult to point in multiple direction quickly because of how it works.
-Intended for smooth shots where you have your path planned out ahead of time. Ideally you won't be pointing the camera in many different directions.
Shoulder rig:
-Not nearly as smooth as a Glidecam, but much easier to use for long periods of time.
-Very easy to walk around with and is much more versatile as a stabilizer. However, your shots won't be nearly as smooth.
Devices like the Glidecam were designed for very specific shots in films such as following a character walking. Outside of skiing (or other action sports), it's highly unusual to see people using a glidecam for nearly every shot. While a glidecam could be used for a few super smooth shots in a film, you could use a shoulder rig to shoot an entire film, especially for documentary work. With a Glidecam this would be totally impractical.
TL;DR - If super smooth skiing shots are what you're looking for, get a Glidecam. If you want a versatile stabilization device that won't be quite as smooth but will be useful in many situations outside of skiing, get a shoulder rig.