How to Balance a Glidecam HD-2000

[@MattGlynn]

By far the best tutorial for setting up a glide cam on KZbin. Nice work Austin

[@justingarner961]

Big thanks for making this video. I've been trying to balance the Glidecam for ages in my hand. I did not know you could place the Gildecam on a light stand. You have just make my life a hole lot easier. Cheers

[@postcardsfromprotest]

I already have experience with lower brand glidecams, but just upgraded to the glidecam pro range. This video was great for getting that new range quickly set up. Thank you.

[@guymace9796]

Thats the clearest tutorial out there.. cheers..

[@Hawaiicamera]

+guy mace thanks guy!

[@freelancevideoni7851]

Awesome and easy to follow video demo. Greatly appreciated. New to this game and just got my GC HD2000 today and nervously excited. Got confused watched various videos and picked up bits but yours was clear and concise.

[@GokhanKarakasfilm]

you doesnt talk so much which is nice u told me everything i needed to know thanks mate

[@avprotv]

Thanks, you gave the best comprehensive explaination that I've found.

[@ronalvalerio1195]

Thank you. Gracias great video, love the layout of it and how simple you explain and demonstrate everything

[@Kath666]

Excellent tutorial! Used this on both 700D and 7D. On the 700D I only needed 2 weights on both sides compared to the 7D, where I needed 3 weights with a 24-70 mm lens. This tutorial helped a lot, thanks!

[@NathanielBarberMotionPictures]

Great video! I was working on balancing my glidecam for hours and this video helped me do it in minutes. Follow this video and get a makeshift c-stand and you can clearly see the difference in the way the glidecam is balanced. I was using a gh4, speedbooster, and the sigma 18-35mm lens. My problem was that when I was just using my hands to stabilize the glidecam I could not tell the difference in the slight directions the glidecam would rotate. Also pay attention to the part of the video where he talks about loosening the screws the adjust the weights under the cheese plate.

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Great job... Be well and stay encouraged!

[@brucecurrie6913]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@chezruss]

Orson you are Awesome. thanks for the lesson!

[@NameIsSakr]

Nice trick when using the C-Stand!

[@taibirch37]

Best Tutorial I've found. Thank you!

[@scottcondittcreates]

SUPER SOLID tutorial, thank you.

[@flyforeverproductions3194]

I'm trying to balance my glide cam. It seems balanced, but my camera turns. Like it spins. How can I fix this?

[@whitewolf41581]

Thank you so so so much. I am probably going to be buying one today.

[@SCWD_US]

Great tutorial.

[@usherharris2400]

Best video on here

[@yasserjaber423]

Thanks a lot for your useful tips

[@clinto32]

Thanks for the super helpful video!! I just had one question--what kind of quick release plate were you guys using?

[@carpballet]

You said something about adding weights on the sled. I didn’t see you do that.

[@ryanwans9129]

The song at the end was Virtual Riot-Energy Drink

[@davidtheonion7930]

Where can you get weights for the glidecam?

[@jamessheba]

Excellent Review thanks alot man ,thumbs up

[@mrdre963]

why do you need to make adjustments during the day if the camera is locked into place ? does it move or something?

[@FlazhPhone]

F*king simple and awesome ! Keep up the good work man 5/5 !

[@Ilagosavon]

Great test and tank's

[@whateverlove11]

Thanks! This helped a lot!

[@AndreaFinanzasInversiones]

Very good tutorial. I just would ask you if you recomend to use autofocus or manual focus using steadicam. Thanks.

[@manusfilmset]

I think it depends on the camera. If your auto focus is good enough I would probably stick with that, so that you can focus on getting the most steady shots possible. If your auto focus is BS, you will probably need to ajust it manually.

[@thechannelitrollwith1645]

mahalo braddah man, you da bess haole on youtube lol nah but really, thank you for the concise explanation. it's these types of things that make me want to stop by and support local businesses.

[@jordanalexander8281]

Where can we find this mount ?!

[@gcastguy]

Nice Tutorial

[@bradhotdog]

So specifically, what are we doing with the balance of the bottom of the glidecam? How do I know how wide the base should be? How do I know how many weights to put on it? Exactly how long if a drop time should I have? You said between 1 and 3 but your drop time is just barely 1 second

[@KeyKeeper86]

That means that the lever on the weights' side is too large. You can try lower the height of the telescopic pole. Amount of weights added and the height of the pole should be selected in such way that the center of mass will be in the horizontal plane that intersects with the gimbal lock.

[@jtxo7394]

What are you guys using to place the glidecam on to balance?

[@AndrewPueker]

Ehy man really great tutorial! So amazing! Thanks :) just a question... how can you mantain your AF on your 5D Mark III while shooting? thanks so much! Ciao from Italy!

[@user-id4sx9oi7l]

Which is the best camera for professional pics and film shooting under 800 dollars

[@DevonGray]

how can you tighten that adjustment knob so easily.... when i do mine it gets way to tight however is hardly tight on the pole?

[@deonburk]

how would i find out about how many weights are needed per side for a canon 90D with no attachments

[@deonburk]

factory 135mm lense

[@DoctorBen]

The best tutorial I've seen on this! Thanks!

[@0xechidonut]

How do i know how many weights i need?

[@jamescaronna5199]

well done

[@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

[@sphexes]

My Sony a6500 with Sigma 30mm almost seems to light. I need to try my Rokinon 10mm

[@bradhotdog]

0:47 Why though? 1:45 Why though? 2:32 You say it returns to the bottom way to fast. I used a stop watch. It took 00:00.95 seconds 3:09 Your drop time is 00:01.33 and you say that's probably where you'd use it. That's only 00:00.38 slower. Also, you said between 1-3 seconds? That's a big amount of time between those two numbers, so which is it? 1? 2? 3?

[@QQualityMovies]

Thanks!

[@chrisboyer7896]

Thank you for the tutorial! Very simple and easy to follow. Quick question for anyone out there: I'm using a c100 with my Glidecam 2000 and would like to add a quick release system similar to the one in this video so that I can just slide on the c100 (with the plate already attached from the tripod), do a quick balance and get to it. I also have a Manfrotto tripod that I would have the plate from there on my c100. My question is, given the tripod plate I have for my Manfrotto, which quick release system will I need to buy in order to fit the plate I already have? I will provide a B&H link below to the tripod I'm using so you can take a look at the plate I'm also working with. If anyone could send me a link or 2 to some options that would fit my specific plate, that would be awesome! I'd do it myself, but I can't seem to figure out the specs or exact model of my plate. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/944776-REG/manfrotto_mvk500am_mvh500a_plus_mvt502am_plus.html Sorry for the long post, but hope someone can help!

[@studiotheamalgam]

I didn't know about light stand can be a setting stand! I've orderd arm brace and clamp for setting stand and it will arrive tommorow lol But Thx I have a light stand. I can balance my camera everywhere

[@xochitlgomez9071]

Is it normal for me to spend so much time trying to calibrate the glidecam? Dx I've been at this for more than an hour. Not easy.

[@sarahstrunin8527]

I just got the glidecam 2000 and was hoping to use it with my Sony A7. But it seems like the camera is too light. Has anyone found that to be true? Any tips on this? Thanks!

[@ronalvalerio1195]

Hi Sarah I came across the same issue, the solution was to put an extra plate under the Camara so it can be heavier then the bottom and then just adjust the bottom with more weight.

[@aliceplati]

great review! is the glidecam 2000 compatible with a sony a7rii?

[@Hawaiicamera]

Yes it is!

[@shyam007ize]

thnku

[@talemaker1]

Cool! Thank you, sir! I was doing this all the way wrong! Ha!

[@Stuzaay]

i cant balance this thing for the life of me its so frustrating

[@HTIOGranka]

Same here, had mine for a couple of months and still haven't managed to balance it.

[@Luutraceuse]

It happened the same to me, and I looked for tens of tutorials and it doesn't seem they have the problems finding the balance as I had. After all, I decided to contact with the owners because it seemed that it was defective. I recommend you all to contact them and explain them your problem, because it may be not your fault

[@joejoexm]

Eford. Keep at it!!

[@amna0alhawaj]

Sorry didn't realise I had to have PhD in physics and balance science before I bought this 😭

[@satyajitp138]

whats the model of light stand you are using .. I am not able to balance my glide cam by my self .. I want to buy the light stand Please provide me the link or model

[@wba4797]

CR yreer