A Pro Steadicam At A Fraction Of The Cost - Thanos Pro Cine By Digital Foto |

[@martimvidigal]

Hey! Just some tips: you need to add more weight on the top stage (or reduce on the bottom) so when you have the sled balanced and a drop time that works for you (usually 2,5 to 5s) the gimbal is closer to the camera so you don’t have too much post between the gimbal and the camera. I strongly recommend everyone who wants to start operating a steadicam to attend to a course. It’s not as user friendly as a gimbal and there are a lot of adjustments you need to learn in order to operate it correctly and don’t ruin your own body while fighting an unbalanced rig with bad postures.

[@11.Pierre]

thank you for hte pro tips, I've been playing around with configuration at home as I've continued to go through the steadicam guide book that I got. Going to continue making adjustments and figuring out the best combo. Ideally I want to get it fully down before I get ready to shoot my film thats a few months away !

[@martimvidigal]

@@11.Pierre book wise I recommend The Steadicam Operator’s Handbook by Jerry Holway and Laurie Hayball. But maybe that’s the one you are reading :) And good luck on your journey to learn Steadicam! It’s an amazing tool!

[@11.Pierre]

yessir, this is what I have! thank you for your recommendation as well!

[@ClaudioFontanin]

Thanks for the info bro. I'm just getting myself into steadicam and I was just looking at this one as my first step into it

[@11.Pierre]

Def a good buy, going to post a new video update in the next week or so now that I’ve gotten more comfortable with it. It def has a learning curve, but as long as you’re committed it’s worth it! They also have smaller models if you don’t need the weight capacity!

[@mhumodem]

Great video! One thing I wish I knew when starting out is to keep the gimbal as close to the camera as possible; it helps a lot. and If you need the camera higher, use a longer arm post or apple boxes.

[@11.Pierre]

thanks for the pro tip, I came across this in the FB group as well. Making adjustments until I find the combo that works best!

[@editorrafa4985]

Hey, great vid! I bought a Laing Master 2 and it's been treating me great. I noticed that your gimbal handle is very low from the top stage, I recommend you buy a weight plate! Apex Cinema Gear sells an eleven-pound plate for about $300 and has honestly been one of the best purchases I've invested in for practicing at home and flying real light weight camera builds. Also try to reduce the bottom weight to keep your post a bit shorter for easier operation!

[@11.Pierre]

Thank you and I’ve since updated it, added more weight to my rig but this was my first instance so it’s been a learning curve.! Def appreciate the pro tips, I am thinking of doing a follow up video on this for new users like myself!

[@cristianmihai4818]

Problem with china stuff is....they are today on the market, next week you never know....no spare parts availability, no after sale support etc.

[@11.Pierre]

That's definitely something to keep in mind, so far there support has been on point but you made a valid point. I think from an independent perspective the risk is worth it. But man, I'm 1 of those super independent people so I was able to validate it for what I'm working on. Provided someone takes care of it, I believe it could work well for many others as well.

[@vhauser416]

@@11.Pierredigitalfoto has been around a minute. And from what I can tell with all of their new offerings, they’re only growing, so I think the old “China” narrative doesn’t apply.

[@ivankwok3852]

Thanks for your support yes we are always here @@vhauser416

[@11.Pierre]

thank you for your insight, I think some people just refuse to believe that the 'gap' is closing. this occurs everywhere not just with camera gear but also I think people have to understand, it's okay to like specific brands but it doesn't automatically mean that something else isn't as good or sucks. I personally consider myself a true independent/on a budget with excellent quality filmmaker/creator - so if I can find something that is affordable or will save me money - I'll always explore it. @@vhauser416

[@bladerunner983]

Do you have any footage using a brushless gumbal in top of the Procine?

[@11.Pierre]

I have not tried it yet!

[@Marcus_Visbal]

Do you ever fly a gimbal/steadi rig?

[@11.Pierre]

You can but I don’t! Just make sure yours supports the max weight !

[@ToddJasonFilms]

Finally got time to watch this. As another operator of this rig in Texas, we should collaborate on projects! I'm actually looking for more work and currently setting up my rig to be the ultimate DIY arri trinity. I'm also the guy from the CineD video, we briefly talked on Facebook.

[@11.Pierre]

Thanks for tapping in and sure thing, your video was 1 of the ones I originally found. What part of Texas are you in? and yes, I still haven't added my Crane 3s onto but have just been practicing more and more with it to help on my film project. I'm loving it and the more I learn about the steadicam, the better value this actually becomes to me. We got a lot of good feedback at NAB when people were demo'ing it but yeah man I'll tap in with yoU!

[@11.Pierre]

I see now, ATX. I actually have a brother out there who does photography/videography as well.

[@StringerBell2002]

With this system, is it hard to keep the horizon or is that an artistic choice/?

[@11.Pierre]

You can do it, I was learning at the time so I just needed to adjust my setup! I’m going to do a followup video on this!

[@StringerBell2002]

@@11.Pierrelooking forward to the follow up.

[@11.Pierre]

thanks, def a worthy piece of gear!

[@markdaniels9307]

Is it possible to attach a gimbal like the crane3s?

[@ToddJasonFilms]

SmallRig makes a baseplate for the crane 3s, so yes its possible. I've mounted my RS3 Pro on it before.

[@11.Pierre]

yup works fine!

[@carminedepaola8018]

It's possible to attach the new RS4 ?

[@11.Pierre]

@@carminedepaola8018 yes, use the pendulum to properly balance the rig

[@The11thPower]

#PowerMoves

[@11.Pierre]

amen!

[@Marcus_Visbal]

Have you ever used the Pro II or X?

[@11.Pierre]

Yes I used them at NAB, build is better on these but if you don’t need the weight capacity you’ll be fine with either of those. I prefer this vest as well.

[@Marcus_Visbal]

@@11.Pierre got it, shots look good? I’m between this and the Laing M30F

[@Marcus_Visbal]

@@11.Pierre also, just subbed

[@Marcus_Visbal]

And the CameTv system. So if you have experience with either of the other two systems, definitely would be interested

[@11.Pierre]

I think this and the Laing are both worthy options, very very similar

[@ShotbyKeal]

Love this video, appreciate the advice and tips!! #PowerMoves

[@11.Pierre]

thank you bro!

[@bladerunner983]

Have you tried using a brushless gimbal in top of the sled? Like this for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6GXfnWBj81gf7c Since the Thanos-Procine can handle the extra weight, you could easily fly a DJI Ronin 2 with a decent size camera.

[@11.Pierre]

not yet but that's the plan. It ships with a pendulum which is what you would need for that setup so it can be done!

[@11.Pierre]

we had a demo setup of this while at NAB just last week!

[@bladerunner983]

​@@11.Pierrewhat does the pendulum do?

[@11.Pierre]

@@bladerunner983 its suppose to act as a counterweight when rotating the gimbal on the steadicam. I've seen it used without like in the video but was also told that it was needed

[@bladerunner983]

@@11.Pierre Really? I thought it was like truck nuts for Steadicam...