Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Not a very good example of it's capability. That was one of the first shots with it. But it was all pretty heavy zoom. We were about 50+ yards away most of the time. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Ron Watson wrote: Funny... Sorry about that. Here's the footage I meant to link: http://blip.tv/file/166202/ Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:27 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 10:47 AM, Jan McLaughlin wrote: Hey, Ron, Don't suppose you can hook us up with some images of the rig you describe? That would be sweet. Loving this thread. Here's a video of monopod use from VlogEurope '07: http://blip.tv/file/368396 And here, Gabe Mac's steady shooting techinque: http://blip.tv/file/ 361643 Good stuff. Jan On Feb 7, 2008 10:03 AM, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use 2 pieces of equipment for getting steady cam like footage. I use a bogen/manfrotto monopod with a manfrotto 3265 (pistol Grip head). This allows me to balance the unit, not unlike the tripod set up in this video. As a bonus, I can also articulate the pistol grip head to alter balance. The second piece of equipment that we use here at Pawsitive Vybe is a home made fig rig. It's made from a saw blade blank that we were given from a friend of ours. My girlfriend/partner, Apryl, is a metal sculptor ( http:// blip.tv/file/13651 ) and she whipped up the fig rig out of that saw blade blank. It also incorporates the manfrotto 3265 head. I do a lot of shooting with the fig rig. It allows me to frame a face at 20x zoom with my gl2 and allows for really nice panning and such. I can also hold the top of the ring and get low angle steadyshot footage, letting the weight of the camera and mount balance the shot. As a bonus, I can articulate the grip head to 90 degrees and set the entire unit on the ground or a table and I get a decent steady tripod shot. The only drawbacks are that it looks funky and is a bit heavy. The teeth from the saw blade are kind of scary looking, and until I can round up the scratch to pick up a lanc controlller, I'm using a pencil and a rubber band as a lever that I use to control zoom. Also it's a bit heavy on long shoots. It's not a small unit either, so it's not a good fit for the initial topic of this conversation, but as the conversation moves into home made steady cams it really fits. It's been a great tool for us. The video of Apryl linked above was one of our first videos and was shot with the monopod set up from above. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 6, 2008, at 10:13 PM, Gena wrote: I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links -- The Faux Press - better than real http://feeds.feedburner.com/diaryofafauxjournalist - RSS http://fauxpress.blogspot.com aim=janofsound air=862.571.5334 skype=janmclaughlin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Funny... Sorry about that. Here's the footage I meant to link: http://blip.tv/file/166202/ Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:27 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
- Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. I'm speechless, or nearly so. That's GREAT! Jan On Feb 7, 2008 2:48 PM, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 10:47 AM, Jan McLaughlin wrote: Hey, Ron, Don't suppose you can hook us up with some images of the rig you describe? That would be sweet. Loving this thread. Here's a video of monopod use from VlogEurope '07: http://blip.tv/file/368396 And here, Gabe Mac's steady shooting techinque: http://blip.tv/file/ 361643 Good stuff. Jan On Feb 7, 2008 10:03 AM, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use 2 pieces of equipment for getting steady cam like footage. I use a bogen/manfrotto monopod with a manfrotto 3265 (pistol Grip head). This allows me to balance the unit, not unlike the tripod set up in this video. As a bonus, I can also articulate the pistol grip head to alter balance. The second piece of equipment that we use here at Pawsitive Vybe is a home made fig rig. It's made from a saw blade blank that we were given from a friend of ours. My girlfriend/partner, Apryl, is a metal sculptor ( http:// blip.tv/file/13651 ) and she whipped up the fig rig out of that saw blade blank. It also incorporates the manfrotto 3265 head. I do a lot of shooting with the fig rig. It allows me to frame a face at 20x zoom with my gl2 and allows for really nice panning and such. I can also hold the top of the ring and get low angle steadyshot footage, letting the weight of the camera and mount balance the shot. As a bonus, I can articulate the grip head to 90 degrees and set the entire unit on the ground or a table and I get a decent steady tripod shot. The only drawbacks are that it looks funky and is a bit heavy. The teeth from the saw blade are kind of scary looking, and until I can round up the scratch to pick up a lanc controlller, I'm using a pencil and a rubber band as a lever that I use to control zoom. Also it's a bit heavy on long shoots. It's not a small unit either, so it's not a good fit for the initial topic of this conversation, but as the conversation moves into home made steady cams it really fits. It's been a great tool for us. The video of Apryl linked above was one of our first videos and was shot with the monopod set up from above. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 6, 2008, at 10:13 PM, Gena wrote: I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links -- The Faux Press - better than real http://feeds.feedburner.com/diaryofafauxjournalist - RSS http://fauxpress.blogspot.com aim=janofsound air=862.571.5334 skype=janmclaughlin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I use 2 pieces of equipment for getting steady cam like footage. I use a bogen/manfrotto monopod with a manfrotto 3265 (pistol Grip head). This allows me to balance the unit, not unlike the tripod set up in this video. As a bonus, I can also articulate the pistol grip head to alter balance. The second piece of equipment that we use here at Pawsitive Vybe is a home made fig rig. It's made from a saw blade blank that we were given from a friend of ours. My girlfriend/partner, Apryl, is a metal sculptor ( http:// blip.tv/file/13651 ) and she whipped up the fig rig out of that saw blade blank. It also incorporates the manfrotto 3265 head. I do a lot of shooting with the fig rig. It allows me to frame a face at 20x zoom with my gl2 and allows for really nice panning and such. I can also hold the top of the ring and get low angle steadyshot footage, letting the weight of the camera and mount balance the shot. As a bonus, I can articulate the grip head to 90 degrees and set the entire unit on the ground or a table and I get a decent steady tripod shot. The only drawbacks are that it looks funky and is a bit heavy. The teeth from the saw blade are kind of scary looking, and until I can round up the scratch to pick up a lanc controlller, I'm using a pencil and a rubber band as a lever that I use to control zoom. Also it's a bit heavy on long shoots. It's not a small unit either, so it's not a good fit for the initial topic of this conversation, but as the conversation moves into home made steady cams it really fits. It's been a great tool for us. The video of Apryl linked above was one of our first videos and was shot with the monopod set up from above. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 6, 2008, at 10:13 PM, Gena wrote: I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Hey, Ron, Don't suppose you can hook us up with some images of the rig you describe? That would be sweet. Loving this thread. Here's a video of monopod use from VlogEurope '07: http://blip.tv/file/368396 And here, Gabe Mac's steady shooting techinque: http://blip.tv/file/361643 Good stuff. Jan On Feb 7, 2008 10:03 AM, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use 2 pieces of equipment for getting steady cam like footage. I use a bogen/manfrotto monopod with a manfrotto 3265 (pistol Grip head). This allows me to balance the unit, not unlike the tripod set up in this video. As a bonus, I can also articulate the pistol grip head to alter balance. The second piece of equipment that we use here at Pawsitive Vybe is a home made fig rig. It's made from a saw blade blank that we were given from a friend of ours. My girlfriend/partner, Apryl, is a metal sculptor ( http:// blip.tv/file/13651 ) and she whipped up the fig rig out of that saw blade blank. It also incorporates the manfrotto 3265 head. I do a lot of shooting with the fig rig. It allows me to frame a face at 20x zoom with my gl2 and allows for really nice panning and such. I can also hold the top of the ring and get low angle steadyshot footage, letting the weight of the camera and mount balance the shot. As a bonus, I can articulate the grip head to 90 degrees and set the entire unit on the ground or a table and I get a decent steady tripod shot. The only drawbacks are that it looks funky and is a bit heavy. The teeth from the saw blade are kind of scary looking, and until I can round up the scratch to pick up a lanc controlller, I'm using a pencil and a rubber band as a lever that I use to control zoom. Also it's a bit heavy on long shoots. It's not a small unit either, so it's not a good fit for the initial topic of this conversation, but as the conversation moves into home made steady cams it really fits. It's been a great tool for us. The video of Apryl linked above was one of our first videos and was shot with the monopod set up from above. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 6, 2008, at 10:13 PM, Gena wrote: I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links -- The Faux Press - better than real http://feeds.feedburner.com/diaryofafauxjournalist - RSS http://fauxpress.blogspot.com aim=janofsound air=862.571.5334 skype=janmclaughlin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Hey Ron thanks for both videos. I watch the one where the Frisbee one with the dogs and the other with your Spiral rig. I got an excellent idea of how you can use a Monopod. I thought it had to be absolutely straight but the model you have has a joint that could come in handy in certain situations. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a very good example of it's capability. That was one of the first shots with it. But it was all pretty heavy zoom. We were about 50+ yards away most of the time. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Ron Watson wrote: Funny... Sorry about that. Here's the footage I meant to link: http://blip.tv/file/166202/ Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:27 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Gena, It's a manfrotto 3265 grip head that is the joint. It's just a different kind of tripod head. Here's a link: http:// www.manfrotto.com/page3756.html Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 7:56 PM, Gena wrote: Hey Ron thanks for both videos. I watch the one where the Frisbee one with the dogs and the other with your Spiral rig. I got an excellent idea of how you can use a Monopod. I thought it had to be absolutely straight but the model you have has a joint that could come in handy in certain situations. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a very good example of it's capability. That was one of the first shots with it. But it was all pretty heavy zoom. We were about 50+ yards away most of the time. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Ron Watson wrote: Funny... Sorry about that. Here's the footage I meant to link: http://blip.tv/file/166202/ Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 7, 2008, at 3:27 PM, Richard Amirault wrote: - Original Message - From: Ron Watson Here you go, Jan: http://blip.tv/file/653663 Most of our footage is shot with that rig. Here's one of my favs with lots of zoom: http://blip.tv/file/653663 The rig even makes a guest appearance... Hmmm .. that's the same file. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
--- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
Or a small monopod. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/397/Photo_Monopods_Unipods.html Like a boom pole, they come in sections and can be folded down to a fairly small size. Perhaps a documentary-length boom pole could double as a monopod with a thread adapter... Jan On Feb 6, 2008 11:17 AM, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com Yahoo! Groups Links -- The Faux Press - better than real http://feeds.feedburner.com/diaryofafauxjournalist - RSS http://fauxpress.blogspot.com aim=janofsound air=862.571.5334 skype=janmclaughlin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
- hi i have two one is on my walking stick. i just take off the ball and presto there is where i put my camcorder the other is quickpod if you are really desperate take the shade the shade off a lamp and there is a 14 bolt rodli
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
On Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:29 pm, Jan McLaughlin wrote: Or a small monopod. I often steal my wife's Bogen monopod from her still photo setup for video. Perhaps I should buy my own :) -- Brian Richardson - http://whatthecast.com - http://siliconchef.com - http://dragoncontv.com - http://www.3chip.com
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Manfrotto 561B One of my favorite pieces of gear - the fluid-dampened tilt and pan are stunning. BH# BO561B http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/487696-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_561B_561B_Fluid_Video_Monopod.html -- Kris Boustedt | First Sight Productions [EMAIL PROTECTED] | 206.354.5031 Filmmaker | Editor | Apple Certified Trainer http://www.firstsightproductions.com P.S. Check out Couples Therapy, our web-comedy of marital proportions. New episodes every Tuesday! http://www.couplestherapyonline.com On 2/6/08, Brian Richardson - WhatTheCast? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:29 pm, Jan McLaughlin wrote: Or a small monopod. I often steal my wife's Bogen monopod from her still photo setup for video. Perhaps I should buy my own :) -- Brian Richardson - http://whatthecast.com - http://siliconchef.com - http://dragoncontv.com - http://www.3chip.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
- Original Message - From: Brian Richardson - I often steal my wife's Bogen monopod from her still photo setup for video. Perhaps I should buy my own :) I have a Bogen monopod (and two Bogen tripods) .. but for video use I find that the Bogen Tilt Head is a valuable addition. You *can* buy a Bogen monopod with one of these ( Bogen 3218, 3216, 679B, and more) .. but you can also buy it separately. Look for Bogen / Manfroto items #3232 and #3229 On a monopod without a tilt-pan fluid head (most of 'em) you can easily pan left and right, but tilting up / down is a problem. This accessory helps out in that area. It isn't a fluid head .. but a lot better than nothing at all and a lot cheaper than a fluid head. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I have a couple vlogs for you to check out: StickPod (Walking stick) $2 (ball tripod top) http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2007/09/10/stickpod/ GorillaPod (hooks onto a bunch of things) $25 http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2008/01/01/vlogger-gift-ideas/ SuctionPod (sticks on windows, vehicles etc) $5 http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2007/09/06/mighty-mouse-a-suction-cup-one-dollar/ http://mikemoon.net/vlog/2006/09/25/car-cam-test-drive/ Mike --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I LOVE my stealth pod, but you 'aint fitting that puppy in a purse. http://www.varizoom.com/products/supports/vzstealthpod.html varizoom has some other great stuff, too. add a LANC controller to your stealthpod and you are one dangerous new media force! http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzstealthlx.html :-) Chuck --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput (also known as Input)
I just got home and took a look at the video. The price is right and my purse is my euphemistic way of saying that hunk of luggage that I carry on a daily basis. If I have to find a messenger bag or similar bag that can handle 23 inches so be it. I have a Samy's Camera near me so keep you fingers crossed. Thanks for the link. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Chuck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I LOVE my stealth pod, but you 'aint fitting that puppy in a purse. http://www.varizoom.com/products/supports/vzstealthpod.html varizoom has some other great stuff, too. add a LANC controller to your stealthpod and you are one dangerous new media force! http://www.varizoom.com/products/controls/vzstealthlx.html :-) Chuck --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena - http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I went to http://www.quikpod.com it seems to be a great gadget if I want to take a photo of myself but I need to stabilize as I'm shooting in variable situations. When I was shooting at UCLA the stadium vibrates with people. Or folks would stand up un-expectantly. I'm a little confused about the walking stick. Do you mean a wooden one with a tripod head? That could be kinda stylish. Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, RODLI PEDERSON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - hi i have two one is on my walking stick. i just take off the ball and presto there is where i put my camcorder the other is quickpod if you are really desperate take the shade the shade off a lamp and there is a 14 bolt rodli
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput
I saw the video for that a few days ago. I didn't know I'd need something like that until this past weekend. If I don't find what I need at the photo store I'll mosey over to the hardware store and give it a go. I also saw a video of a guy on You Tube that shows you how to find the center of balance on a regular tripod that acts just like a steadycam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1aPbwcqquk The hunt continues... Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Stan Hirson, Sarah Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena compumavengal@ wrote: I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door. I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena How about the simple string tripod? Get a 1/4 20 eye bolt from the hardware store and screw it into the tripod socket. Run a string from it to the ground where you can step on it or make an adjustable loop. It works pretty well and it's about as portable as it gets. And the price is right. Stan Hirson http://hestakaup.com
[videoblogging] Re: Shaky Vlogger Need Imput (and a spell checker)
Thanks Richard - I'm diving into the Bogen site right now. I'm also looking at an Amazon page with the monopod and the heads. http://www.amazon.com/Bogen-Manfrotto-Compact-4-Section-Monopod-Anodized/dp/B9R6GE Gena --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Richard Amirault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Brian Richardson - I often steal my wife's Bogen monopod from her still photo setup for video. Perhaps I should buy my own :) I have a Bogen monopod (and two Bogen tripods) .. but for video use I find that the Bogen Tilt Head is a valuable addition. You *can* buy a Bogen monopod with one of these ( Bogen 3218, 3216, 679B, and more) .. but you can also buy it separately. Look for Bogen / Manfroto items #3232 and #3229 On a monopod without a tilt-pan fluid head (most of 'em) you can easily pan left and right, but tilting up / down is a problem. This accessory helps out in that area. It isn't a fluid head .. but a lot better than nothing at all and a lot cheaper than a fluid head. Richard Amirault Boston, MA, USA http://n1jdu.org http://bostonfandom.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
