Glidecam Training Vol.6 balancing in 5min. ...ok, say 2min.

[@abrahamm.avelar8195]

This is the best balancing video on the web

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks 🙏

[@nitinb9202]

Sure expertise you have, the movements appear as if the front of lenses is invisibly chained to the subject whatever way you move. Simply amazing. Your are a living stabilizer .

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks. It’s all a matter of training.

[@NoobOnWheels]

" so its all live... " :D now THIS is a difference between a "teacher" and a excellent teacher ! guess I'm gonna spend the day watching your videos.

[@StefanCzech]

Oh thanks Noob... you are very welcome

[@joshuamongardini5604]

What a fantastic way to balance a system, thank you, this is exactly what I needed! A lot of the people who do balancing tutorials have no idea what they're talking about, Stefan on the other hand manages to concretely explain how to balance a system, mind you while actually doing it, in a minute and thirty five seconds. That's pretty amazing if you ask me! Thanks again!

[@StefanCzech]

Thank you very much. Best wishes

[@wergquiu1354]

Vom ersten Glidecam Training bis zu diesem, einfach genial! Gute Arbeit!

[@StefanCzech]

Vielen Dank Werg

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Good day from Tampa, Florida Stefan. I wish that I could give you two thumbs-up for your videos... the best that are out there for proper Glidecam operation. Be well and stay encouraged!

[@robertgiani8195]

Thanks! I love these videos. I just found them last night actually. I have a lang p4s, but all other this stuff still applies. Watching these makes me excited to go film.

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks Robert

[@MJBold_1]

Thank god for your series of tutorials of the Glidecam! I was about to buy one but didn't find any good info about it until your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@StefanCzech]

my pleasure

[@t3chz0rz]

I've just watched 3-4 different videos on this topic and this one here is by far the simplest, most accurate, quickest method of achieving the result you want. Thanks for posting. Bookmarked :)

[@Petersonmgee]

t3chz0rz well hes glide cam is very different as he’s also moving the shaft up and down

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks

[@VJ-ne6um]

Stefan, you're a genius! Thanks for this video it helped me a lot!

[@StefanCzech]

My plesure

[@MoohiAldinFuad]

I started using Glidecam after I saw ur videos . I got the XR-PRO . really thanks for your tutorials . u r rocking in KZbin ..

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks Moohi, I love to hear that ;-)

[@manifest8800]

Excellent series,this is the most logical and concise lesson on balancing I've found. Very good and thank you sir, for all of your lessons 👊👊💪💪

[@StefanCzech]

Small Axe thank you. You are very welcome

[@jankmedia1985]

So glad I found these videos. I ordered a stabilizer this morning, I'll try to remember and come back to edit my comment with how long it took me to balance it.

[@StefanCzech]

You are wellcome

[@brihaspathy]

THANK YOU SIR.... THIS IS THE BEST TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN.....

[@StefanCzech]

brihaspathy thanks I really appreciate that

[@akashu4652]

Nice tutorial, Learned a lot,Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@StefanCzech]

Thank you, You are very welcome

[@benbishop1131]

I really geeked out over the wireless focus pulling, not that i'll be able to afford that.

[@binmarleto8003]

Stefan, appreciate your insight and tutorials for DG glidecam!

[@StefanCzech]

Bin you are welcome

[@goddyab]

wow! you Just Amazing, I have not been able to Balance my Redking Steadycam, I watched other Videos their Explanation was not good enough for me, but After patiently watched this Video, Now I just Properly balance it for the first time, am so happy thank you. Now I don't have to be worried when my Crane 3s battery runs out, I have this with my Vest am good to go. Thank you, Stefan.

[@StefanCzech]

My pleasure

[@isamey2881]

I use a very simple Dörr light stand to help stabilise my Glidecam... Thanks Stefan for your brilliant videos,!

[@StefanCzech]

You are welcome

[@rensogomez6427]

Good job Stefan!

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks Renso ;-)

[@kevinappl4296]

Great video! Information was extremely helpful

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks man. ;-)

[@stephentrepreneur]

Thank you for the simple yet effective explanation.

[@StefanCzech]

My plesure

[@johnhilliard4498]

Hi Stefan, I am a total beginner to using gimbals but decide to take the plunge. So I saved enough to buy a basic kit which is a flycam 5000 and vest. I watched quite a few videos on how to balance a flycam or gluidecam. what ever reason, I struggled to get my rig to balance. but after watching you video on balancing the two diferent glidecams. i had ballanced within a ferwe minutes. Thankyou, I am looking forwar to wathing all your videos.

[@StefanCzech]

Hahaha... good job. You are welcome

[@trevorpinnocky]

Excellent tutorial.

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks ;-)

[@Masmasini21]

Thank you so much. I love the glidecam!

[@StefanCzech]

You are welcome

[@BasicAmericanMale]

excellent series brother. very helpful.

[@StefanCzech]

+JoelWisePhoto thanks 😎

[@randylubis]

Nice tutorial. True master...👍🎥👍

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks

[@KeckerErt]

Finde ich erneut extrem wertvoll! Must watch.

[@StefanCzech]

Dankeeee ;-)

[@DehinorVargas]

I saw the entire series of this glidecam, and i have mix feelings about it, ok glidecam has excellent products no doubt about it, but i have a handheld that dont require much positioning to stabilized a cam, even a can handle it with one hand, by this series i choose to start using the other hand as shown and see results after some time

[@TonyHobbs]

I've just purchased a Devin glidecam. I've contacted customer service. They very helpful and replied quickly. So I need to look again at balance and get back to them. But might be worth sharing here my experience so far. I have a d810 with the 14-24 lens and with this setup the centre of gravity on the base plate is about 3 to 4 depending on where base plate fitted under camera. But the plate doesn't lock on the slider until it's at number 5 ... that's my first observation. I found the camera a bit wobbly so tech support suggested lengthening the pole. This I'll try. One good think with the d810 it has a built in levelling system that shows when you're level on both axis. I'm barely scratching the surface with this kit so far. Oh and by the way. It's heavy. So upper body exercise required! I've put four weights each end of the base thing and screwed down. Thanks for good videos btw. I noticed looking at others, some say bend knees you don't..

[@TonyHobbs]

The 17-35 2.8 might be better for balancing. I'll try that too :)

[@StefanCzech]

Tony Hobbs 4 weights is 8 in total? On a DGS? Way to much useless weight carry around. Check the video again. Not more than in my example with the Canon 5DIII: 2 in front and 2 in the back

[@TonyHobbs]

I thought two would be enough but it wobbled a lot. So added more. Cheers I'll go back to drawing board. And I'll switch lenses too. Does it matter how long the centre post is on DGS? It has no markings. So no way to put it back to same place second time... Sorry very newbie questions and problems :)

[@TonyHobbs]

The base plate only locks in between the markings of 5 and 16. That's my first finding :) so you need a lens body combo that has a centre of gravity between those figures on the base plate or it won't catch the security lock if main lock loosens.

[@TonyHobbs]

This may be of interest... Using the D810 with the following lenses 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 4 all give a balance about 3.5 (for round figures) on the base plate. So outside the secondary security catch. When I put the 17-35 2.8 on that gives me 5.5 on the base plate. So this is the lens I'll use as it just catches within the secondary security catch. I've emailed David at tech. I'm curious if a longer plate available. I use the gitzo range and Wembley rig. their sliders are narrower than manfrotto. so not compatible. neither is kirk plates

[@MisterBlack.Antwerp]

Great video 👌🏿....Gonna get me the HD PRO

[@StefanCzech]

Thank you very much

[@michar490]

Hi Stefan! Please try to make a tutorial about interesting and creative footages using Glidecam. I mean, useful tips about how to make a breathtaking shots. I'm very interested in it because now thanks to you I can using my Glidecam correctly and smooth. But my footages are not spectacular, they are boring :(

[@StefanCzech]

I will ;-)

[@akatoryx7874]

Very useful and genius video! Thank you so much on all this stuffs...

[@StefanCzech]

You are very welcome

[@antihillsfilmsteam]

great tutorial well explained . thanks stefan czech. you gain one subscriber

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks, and very welcome

[@Dolphinlaugh]

Stefan, it took me a looot of time to find your video! And, finally, I handled to Balance my Canon 7D. Thank you a lot! You are the Man! I used an internal Canon Hyroscope to balance it tightly. By the way, should the balance really need to be neat, or it just need to be ok? Because during the walk camera still shaking little bit. Should that be fixed in post?

[@StefanCzech]

you are welcome. Take the balance to a level you can handle it. Dont fight with the system, but dont overtune it.

[@Dolphinlaugh]

@@StefanCzech Appreciate your reply. God that. So it wouldn't be ideal, bit it would be smooth to some level of extent. Thanks

[@eksine]

If your glidecam/steadicam keeps spinning counterclockwise or clockwise it is because you have a bad bearing. hold the housing that holds the main bearing and wiggle it. wiggle it in both axis directions, one axis might be fine but the other direction you will feel a loose bearing, that explains why your glidecam keeps spinning no matter what adjustment you make

[@StefanCzech]

Unfortuanly, I think your device had bad bearings. Is this a original Glidecam? Than you can replace that.

[@13prashaant]

Great tutorial...

[@StefanCzech]

You are welcome

[@TheNotsmith]

I really need that holding stand.

[@WahyuCahyadi]

You are masterr sirrr!!!

[@StefanCzech]

Wahyu Cahyadi thanks man

[@peterpreisdinslaken1510]

Du Profi total begeistert. Lg.Pidi

[@StefanCzech]

Cheers Stefan

[@Siimkristjanpariis]

Nice tutorials! These methods are pretty much familiar to me, but another thing I would like to do with balancing is that when I do the "drop time", the camera must not turn itself around. For example when starting position is lens facing up, and during the droptime the camera turns left, it means the weight balance is off towards left. When doing same thing sideways(lens facing left or right at the starting position) and during the droptime the lens will fall down quicker, then it means the front is heavier. And when camera body is falling quicker, its the other way. This is the method i use for fine-tuning at the end of the balance process. You are more experienced steadycam operator, whats your comment about my method? :)

[@StefanCzech]

Hi CmV, thanks. I dont care if the camera is turning wile I test the droptime. Its "watse of time" to adjust until the main balance is not in the right spot. Test if your metode works in less than 2 min. If yes, erverything is fine. If not, watch my video again ;-) Cheers

[@Siimkristjanpariis]

I can pretty much get it in balance in 2 minutes. But every time i switch from lets say monopod to steadycam i only need to fine tune and thats when i pay attention to camera turning as well. With steadycam I quite often do creative detail shots with vertical circular movement aswell, while keeping the camera pointed on subject. Thats when i think finetuning is necessary, because i dont want camera to turn left/right in the middle of movement. And also when i do steadycam shots that require camera to be slightly pointed up, the camera starts to turn if weight is in front. I only do it if i need to do vertical movements, thats when finetuning affects the most, if its just horisontal movement then its not that important i think. Do you do that much finetuning?

[@davidalanmedia]

Stefan, thanks for the training series. I've got the camera balanced pretty well using your technique but I get a little bit of a very slow rocking motion on my footage both front to back and side to side. What would be the fix for this? Should I extend the center pole down? My drop time is seconds. Thanks again.

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, shorten your drop time to 1-1.5 sec. It will help you a lot. To long drop time will make it much mir difficult to use for beginners

[@ShakeelAhmadJamati]

Thnx a lot #Stefan fot your great work. now please make some other tutorials about how to Making a song video or filming, editing, mixing etc #Please.....

[@LacrosseWorld]

What do you think about all the motorized gimbals on the market now?

[@StefanCzech]

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[@greenmonkey1467]

Hi Stefan Czech, does the weight of the camera make a difference to stability. For example would i get a smother shot if i had a 5d (or something like that) and a 1.5-2 second drop time rather than a beginner dslr like a t2i with the same drop time of a 1.5-2 second. Thanks

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Green, no it will not in the firts place. But "weight is you friend" A heavier setup is much smoother...but more to carry.

[@Freddd95]

Hello Stefan! Thank you for these videos. I have a few questions regarding your recommended drop time of 1,5-2 seconds drop time: I see that several other sources (including the user manual of my Yelangu S60T) recommend 2-3 seconds drop time for these kind of stabilizers, regardless of the specific manifacturer/model. Is your drop time-recommendation only for Glidecam, or does it apply to other stabilizers of this kind as well? Have you experimented with slightly longer drop times as well? I was particularly surprised by your demonstration at 5:43, where the drop time seems to be approximately 1 second. That would be a pretty big difference from 3 seconds. I don't have a lot of practical experience myself, that's why I'm asking. Thank you in advance!

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Freddd95, thans for you question. I know, there are a lot of fancy droptimes(DT) out there ;-). A DT of 2-4 sec. is most of the time too tricky for beginners. Noting bad on a 1.5-2 sec. DT. I never use longer than 2 sec. because it becomes to sensitiv. You see a lot of kids on YT, fighting not gliding with the Steadycam. Use the weight and the inertia of that weight to stabilize your camera.

[@Freddd95]

@@StefanCzech I’ll trust you then! Thanks :)

[@Forkbird]

Hi Stefan! I'm totally new to the stabilizer solutions. I just bought Flycam Redking. I wanted something affordable with adjustable gimbal position. I balanced it out according to your great tutorial. There is one thing I find strange - it seems the handle position/rotation affects the balance. For instance, when I put the stabilizer on the floor and lift it up with the handle in front of me everything is fine. There is absolutely no tilting to the sides nor to front or back. However, when I put the stabilizer on the floor again, rotate the handle to the side and lift it up, it tilts. The tilting depends on the side the handle is rotated to. Is it the way it should be?

[@StefanCzech]

Hi forkbird, thanks for you comment. No, it is not ok when the gimbal starts rotating when you lift it up. Sorry to say but I think it is the quality of your "Flycam". Unfortunately it is a cheap copy of the Glidecam. Sometimes it work, and most of the time not. It might be a problem with the bearing of the main axis/centerpost to gimbal. If this is not proper adjust, then exactly your problem will happen. And I dont think you can fix that on your Flycam. On a Glidecam HD4000 /Davin Graham etc. you can fix that. Sorry for that. Stefan

[@Forkbird]

@@StefanCzech Thanks for your reply. I'm going to rent some Glidecam product to see how it feels compared to Flycam.

[@ScarmackProductions]

Reach out to Flycam, there is nothing wrong with it that they can't fix. I bought the Devin Graham Glidecam and mine literally did the same exact thing. It floated. Here the Gimbal head just needed recalibrated as it was off center. Just because it's a Flycam doesn't mean it can't stay balanced lol....Contact them and ask if they can recalibrate your head.

[@ZnurlaX]

hi stefan! vielen dank für dein video echt klasse. mein kamera setup wiegt 2,3kg. wieviele gewichte muss man da veranschlagen? habe irgendwo gelesen, dass es dafür richtwerte gibt, aber irgendwie finde ich da nichts und weiß nicht wieviele platten ich nehmen soll…

[@StefanCzech]

Hi KeepCool. Wie in dem Video erwähnt, teste es einfach aus. Die Menge an Gewicht ist abhängig wie weit die Centerpost ausgefahren ist. Deshalb kann man das pauschal nicht sagen.

[@ZnurlaX]

@@StefanCzech ok, dann muss ich es weiterhin ausprobieren, danke dir!!

[@Musicaadorecchio]

hi Stefan, great tutorial. I followed your instructions to balance the glidecam, but it still wobbles a bit when I use it. What should I check to make it perfectly steady?

[@StefanCzech]

A X1 by, did you check droptime and dynamic balance? DB is important. Spinn the Glidecam the vertical axis. If everything is good , it will Spinn perfect. Take a look on the bottom plates.

[@yopparaiiii]

Great video tut once again. This should have been vol.1, but nevertheless...

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks man. And there is a simply reason for that. There are tousends of "how to balance a Glidecam" here in KZbin. I dont want to make a other one. But I get a lot of request for that to. So here it is ;-)

[@benjaminselle3806]

Hallo Stefan, gutes Tutorial. Ich habe jedoch das Problem, das die Kamera noch leicht "schaukelt" wenn ich mit ihr laufe. Fehlt da einfach noch Übung? Oder muss ich den Stabilisator einfach noch feiner justieren?

[@StefanCzech]

Hallo Benja,in, ich denke du solltest dir auch meine anderen Glidecam Tutorials ansehen. Ich bin mir sicher, dass du nicht alle meine Tipps der Basis Handhabung umsetzt. Wenn du die Glidecam richtig führst, kann da nicht viel "schaukeln". Richte Hand und Fingerhlatung!!!! Cheers

[@brickmortarrecordings7137]

Can this setup time still be achieved without the holding stand you set the Glidecam into? It seems this a major benefit and the contributing factor to being able to balance so quickly.

[@StefanCzech]

Of couse you can. Put it on the top of a lightstand,...anything the gripp from the Glidecamfits over.

[@spens3r]

Hello Stefan! I'm very new to using a Glidecam, so I have a question. When starting to balance the stabilizer, should you always start with the center rod as short as possible? Also, how many weights should be on the bottom when you start? I'm trying to understand when to add/subtract weight vs when to lengthen the rod. Thanks!

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Spenser, It depens on you tast. I like it short and compact. But a shot sled may be to heavy for handheld. And it depends on your sceen. Is a action or a very slow (much harder to shoot) sceen. Try out and learn

[@padmapriyamachavarapu3554]

Very useful tips sir.Is this tips are same for other stabilizers to ?

[@StefanCzech]

Yes, thies are the principals.

[@madeonearth3429]

he is the man! also wirklich

[@StefanCzech]

Sometimes you have to do it right...not long ;-)

[@rickraub5448]

Thank you for these videos. Quick question. How long do you keep the lower section? With my adjustable position of the gimble handle I can balance the glidecam with the lower section at about any length. Is there a length that's beneficial? Thanks.

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks for you nice comment. The length depends on you demand. Use more weight for a shorter post or less weight and compensate that with a longer post. I like it more compact. When I use the west and arm, I load it up as much as I can. Weight is your friend... for stability

[@tobiklar4587]

Hi Stefan your videos helped me alot and I appriciate them but I got one question ! Is it better to have more or less wheight on my steadycam ? Greetings Tobi

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Tobi, check out also the new Glidecam Training Vol. 7. Weight is your friend! But if you work handheld, there is a limit. I know ;-)

[@CalmBefore6]

hey stefan. tolles video vuelen Dank dafür! zwei fragen hätte ich noch. du hast nicht erwähnt wie weit ich die untere Stange vom Glidecam ausfahren soll. Lediglich das Gimbal bewegt, bis die Droptime gestimmt hat. Ich arbeite mit sehr leichten kamera setups (sony apsc reihe) gibt es da andere herangehenseweisen? Und die andere wichtige Frage. Wenn ich in den "low mode" wechsele stimmt das balancing überhaupt nicht mehr, es sei denn ich fahre vorher die untere Stange sehr weit rein und balance das Gimbal erneut. Gibt es für den Lowmode etwas zu beachten? Muss ich das Glidecam dafür jedes mal neu kalibrieren? In einem deiner videos schwingst du einfach um und es scheint trotzdem noch zu stimmen. Was mache ich falsch? Liebe Grüße aus Berlin. Christopher

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Christopher, es ist doch eigentlich logisch, dass die Kalibrierung im Lowmode nicht mehr stimmen kann. Aber mit meiner gezeigten Methode, geht das recht schnell einzustellen. Der schnelle wechsel geht aber, wenn du die Droptime länger einstellst und dann entsprechend wenig korrigieren musst. Für einen längeren shot im Lowmode, bitte immer richtig einstellen. Wenn die Kamera zu leicht ist, dann versuche es mit zusätzlichen Gewichten auf der seite der Kamera. LG Stefan

[@CalmBefore6]

@@StefanCzech Vielen Dank Stefan. Klingt einleuchtend. Ich werde es gleich Mal ausprobieren. Die Steadicam ist so ein Großartiges Tool! Ich übe jeden Tag und mit deinen Tipps werden meine Videos ständig besser!!! Vielen lieben Dank!

[@BenFleay]

A lot of people suggest 3 second drop time to stop swaying of glidecam ?? What are advantages of 1.5 seconds to 2 seconds over 3 second drop time??

[@StefanCzech]

Ben Fleay its not soooo sensitive. 3sec. means, the lightest touch will have big influence. AND the gravity didn't work good for you

[@Daniel-uv2ij]

Danke für die guten und lehrreichen Videos! Die haben mir sehr weiter geholfen! Aber ein Problem habe ich noch mit meiner HD4000. Ist das normal wenn man eine leichte drehende Bewegung macht. Dass sich die Glidecam mitdreht? zB. beim Wechseln von Rückwärtsgehen auf Vorwärtsgehen. Ist hier das Kugellager nicht mehr so gut bzw defekt oder meine Erwartungshaltung falsch?

[@StefanCzech]

Super, das freut mich. zu deiner Frage, dass ist schwer zu sagen, ohne es zu sehen. Normalerweise ist immer ein wenig friktion da, die die Centerpost mitdrehen kann. Darüber muß man sich aber keine Gedanken machen, weil man diese NIE wirklich loslässt. Also immer leicht die Finger an der CP. Aber wie gesagt, schwer aus der Ferne zu beurteilen. LG

[@byronoh9969]

Stefan, this is another great video for balancing the glidecam with my 5Dmiii, in the beginning i was using 6 plates of weight, but after seeing this video, I realise you did it with 4 and so I went. I would like to ask, would you suggest I attach my smallhd 5" on the system as well? or just eyeball it? Thanks.

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Byron, thanks for yor comment. If you put a monitor on the Glidecam, everything become more complex from the balancing side. If you dont need it, no! Cheers

[@christiannilsson8540]

Hi Stefan, I have watched all your videos regarding glidecam and tried to balance and shoot with my Panasonic DVX200 (around 3 kilos). It is still a bit wobbly. Would U recommend more weight on the bottom and where would U say is the ideal position for the gimbal? Have a great day

[@AlmiraCatovic]

Would it be possible to do a tutorial on glidecam xr pro with some explanation what is actually the main difference among glidecam products.

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, the HD1000/2000/4000 XR Pro are relative the same. The DGS had the advantage of the adjustable gimbal!

[@kenyontech]

Hi Stefan. I have an HD 2000 ,just bought used, (my first ever glidecam ) Im using an Olympus EM1 MkII and sigma 16mm. I cant tell which is better. For balancing , extend base down with less weight or keep base short (closer to handle) with more weight. What is the best aoproach ? Thanks.

[@StefanCzech]

Hi kenyontech. Sorry for late reply. You are right. There are two ways to balance it good. Short and (more) heavy, or long and lighter. It’s your choice and how you feel it better for you. In the end, no one will care, how you have done it. The frame must be good. 😊

[@tonylouisvisionvideography3469]

FANTASTIC

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks

[@andrew_veale]

Great video! Thanks! If you're easily achieving the drop time with no weights then do you need to use them at all? My Canon 80d seems I be light enough without them but I'm wondering if it affects the performance without enough weight?

[@StefanCzech]

Weight is you friend. It make it more easier to smooth movements. But you have to carry it around. So if you handheld it, try a lighter setup. If you have the West and arm... make it heavy

[@abdulhakeemalhaddad7422]

By using the vest with the glidecam, does it give more stabilization and smoother shots or not? And what system do you recommend for glidecam xr?

[@StefanCzech]

Hi AA, no, the balancing comes from the Sled (HD4000 /DGS etc.) The Smooth Shooter or X!0 west and arm system helps to carrying that sled. Not to compensate you wrong settings. Cheers

[@eddeig]

I'm looking for that plate (mount) on top of your stand, on which you put the flycam on for stabilizing. What is it called? Thanks for your help!

[@ahsankhan-akh7539]

hey. thankyou for this video but my gimble is not moveable 😔. i m having swing issues.

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, but you can make it work for you. Try to do it like i show in the film. Use more weight because it helps. Cheers

[@CYCOMOR3S]

Merci bien expliquer un abonner de plus

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks ;-)

[@Andybaby]

great vid - what's the background music?

[@StefanCzech]

Thanks. Sorry, cant remember ;-)

[@matheus4089]

I can't get this dynamic balance, can anybody help me?

[@StefanCzech]

Watch the video again ;-)

[@KollideMedia]

Thanks for your great tips! I use a Nikon D5600 with the Glidecam HD-2000, and I archive the drop time with only 1 plate each side. Does it impact/improve the performance when I use more weight and therefore lower the length of the set up?

[@StefanCzech]

You are welcom. To put more weight on it, or lenght the centerpost had nearly the same result. If you carry it only by the hand, keep it light. If you use the west and arm support, make it more heavy.

[@KollideMedia]

Thanks for the quick respawns. I will rather keep it light as possible then :) I also wondered why to grab the glidecam with my right hand, when as a right handed person I would feel more comfortable "giving direction/turning the camera". Is it because with your right hand you automaticly have a steadier hand and it´s easier to keep it steady vertically?

[@PerfektDrug]

Sehr schön! Aber warum nicht in Deutsch ?

[@StefanCzech]

Danke. Ja es gibt viel Leute da draußen die das hören möchten. Somit ist es in englisch besser. Hoffe es ging trotzdem gut ;-)

[@yichao8939]

So, if i use a DSLR, do have have to balance it before hand? As in, I am usually use a Manfrotto 323 with a 200PL on my tripod. If i want to quickly switch to the Glidecam, i was thinking add the 323 quick release plate on the glide cam. I just have to adjust the plate position right? Will this work out?

[@StefanCzech]

+Yichao Zhang. You always have to balance the final setup. If changing anything, readjust and ready to fly

[@yichao8939]

Thank you for the reply, but I mean i don't have to find the center of gravity of my camera if I use the tiny 200PL quick release plate right?

[@yichao8939]

Thank you for the reply, but i mean If i use the the tiny 200PL quick release plate, I don't have to find the center of gravity of my camera right?

[@StefanCzech]

Yichao Zhang when the camera is at the same place, not. But a small readjustment is normal. Think about changing the focus and the weight shift

[@yichao8939]

Stefan Czech Awesome, vielen vielen dank.

[@pavelfajman7793]

Your name. You come from the Czech Republic? :)

[@StefanCzech]

no, I’m from Germany ;-)

[@Reepecheep]

How do you get the dynamic balance set that lets it spin like that?

[@StefanCzech]

you need the right setup. On a Glidecam with no monitor on the bottum it is very easy

[@roland330]

Hallo Stefan, super Video, für mich bei meinen ersten Schritten extrem interessant und hilfereich. Wo ich noch hänge ist, wenn ich alles prima ausgelotet habe, und dann beginne im Kreis zu drehen, dann wabbelt es sich sowas von weg. Wo liegt hier das Problem, alle 90° hätte ich ne andere Lage auszutarieren, ziemlich unhandlich grad beim filmen lernen... Please help... LG Roland

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Roland, danke für deinen Kommentar. Du hast also die statische Balance (steht gerade und Droptime stimmt?!) aber die dynamische Balance (drehen um die Hochachse) nicht. Achte einmal darauf, dass die Platten mit den Gewichten unten beide eingefahren sind. Somit es eine perfekte Symetrie gibt. Nochmal genau mein Video ansehen! Ansonsten mir einmal ein Bild per Mail schicken

[@roland330]

Danke für deine Antwort, ich habe mir jetzt auf meinem Stativ eine Vorrichtung gebaut, wo ich die Glidecam aufhängen kann um sie optimal von allen Seite auszurichten. Fakt ist, wenn Droptest soweit passt und ich alles ins Lot bringe, liegt sie auch gut in der Hand. Wenn ich sie jedoch um 180° um die Hochachse am Stativ drehe, dann kippt sie auf Anschlag nach links. Kann es sein, dass die Gimbal Lagerung hier nicht exakt in der Mitte ist?!? LG Roland

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Roland. Ja, dass hört sich nach einem Problem mit dem Zentralen Kugellager an. Ich kann mal nachfragen bei Glidecam USA. Welche Glidecam genau hast du?

[@StefanCzech]

Hi Roland, gute Nachrichten: Ich habe mit Glidecam USA Kontakt aufgenommen. Es besteht die Möglichkeit das Kugellager zu zentrieren. Am besten eine Anfrage unter [e-mail] stellen. Du kannst dich gerne auf mich berufen. LG Stefan

[@roland330]

Stefan Czech Danke Stefan!!!

[@rickraub5448]

Is that balance/docking device still for sale anywhere? I can't find any online. Thanks.

[@StefanCzech]

Try to find Glidecam Series Docking Bracket

[@rickraub5448]

@@StefanCzech Everything is on back order so I made one out of wood, under $10, and it works perfectly!😃

[@StefanCzech]

@@rickraub5448 awesome 😎

[@General111100]

can u please post link of ur glidecam. tnx

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, what do you mean with "linke of ur Glidecam" www.glidecam.com?

[@konstantinalfi743]

I don't understand part with neutral position.

[@StefanCzech]

What did you not understand on this?

[@konstantinalfi743]

@@StefanCzech Hello, now I get it, sorry. But one more thing I still don't understand. Center of gravity...what is it, how to find it? Yes I'm using tube to find it, but don't understand how? How to identify center of gravity?

[@Farhan-552]

Actually, it's where you have to find the middle point between the mass of the camera and the lens

[@ZELIMHANSTUDIO]

Hi, Stefan Czech I have glidecam hd4000 and canon c100 mark ii, i did everything like in this video, but my dynamic balance is bad, the rotation wobelling. what do you think the problem is? Thank you

[@StefanCzech]

Hi zelimhan Studio, did you trim the HD4000 side to side and back to front? At the bottum both slides in at the very same position? Droptime 1,5-2 sec.? Than it had to be dynimic balanced.

[@matheus4089]

Hey, did you fix It?

[@JetSmackedHD]

wheres the glidecam hd4000

[@rickraub5448]

Where can I get the balance stand?

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, it is a C Stand and the Glidecam Bracket

[@rickraub5448]

@@StefanCzech Thanks! I'll look for a bracket for sale. I just got a flycam redking and I will be watching all of your tutorials. 👍

[@tyler-chung]

how do you know how much weight to put?

[@StefanCzech]

did you watch the video?

[@tyler-chung]

@@StefanCzech i didnt see him or hear him explain when to remove or add counterweights. Maybe I missed it though.

[@StefanCzech]

@@tyler-chung depending on your camera weight, put some on the buttom plate. If the droptime is to fast, put some down etc.

[@jacobandgabriel6673]

how much?

[@StefanCzech]

Jacob and Gabriel ... what?

[@unrestofficial7937]

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[@adrianocastaldini]

Congrats for your brilliant tutorials. I’ve a problem with a “wobbling” glidecam. Can you help me, please: in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5m1qnuMa7Cqftk you can see that my glidecam is perfectly balanced (with 2+2 plates as counterweight) and the drop-time is exactly 2 seconds (you can hear the metronome set on half-second tics 4 times). But the glidecam seems to be WOBBLING after every movements. Why? Please help! Thx

[@matheus4089]

Did you fix It?

[@xxxxxx18]

I just bought a bargain hd-4000 - literally for 80 euros and I have a lumix GH6 with a panasonic 12-35MM 2.8 lens to go with it but I'm having difficulty balancing - can you help? Thanks

[@StefanCzech]

Hi, eventualy the camerasetup is to light. Weight is your friend when it comes to stabilizing. Keep that in mind.

[@xxxxxx18]

@@StefanCzech i think thats truth 😶 thanx in advance