Steadicam beginners guide part 3 (buying a rig and what you need to get started.)

#steadicam #tutorial #filmmaking
A guide for people buying their first steadicam rig. I talk about different rigs arms and vests that I would recommend. I also discuss tools and different accessories that are needed to do your first standard job and to practice.
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[@jordanfish]

The gravity switching during the tools section really did it for me. Bravo

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, thanks! I was afraid people would miss it.

[@ЭтоДрючинский]

Hahaha, that gravity extravaganza got me laughing loud 🤣

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, that took so long to do but it was worth it

[@MrDhiman]

tool drop sequence was my fav one and inspiring too. I would love to use this sometime soon.

[@SteadiRed]

thanks, it was a lot of fun to shoot too. but it was hard to get my hand in the right spot

[@andresteadi]

I've been loving the series. Can't wait for part 4!!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man! i have a fun one coming up!

[@bartoszwojtan6674]

Great work Red! Love your humour, and very professional advices. This will be my go to channel, so keep it going, please :))

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much man! im working on another one now 😁

[@rosyaugust7095]

This is great sharing tips as I am just starting. Loved this channel.

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewlivingston6635]

I had asked you before about recommended rigs. Thanks for this video as I'm still saving money. 🙏

[@SteadiRed]

glad i could help!

[@Horiiiiizon]

Great work, huge support . 🙏🏼

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much! i appreciate it!

[@callaghnrobertson5457]

I've got the Steadicam pilot. Your videos have helped me so much and progress my skill. Thanks, Red.

[@SteadiRed]

awesome, glad i could help!

[@ratonstubey1306]

Thanks for making this video! I recently had a lesson with Greg and highly recommend to others.

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lyndonbaptiste]

Red, I watch all your stuff although I have zero interest in buying a steadicam. Informative and fun to see you work behind the scenes.

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, thanks so much! I was wondering if anyone watched them just for fun. hahaha

[@JonnySchaab]

your cat Pixel just decided that he was content

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, yup and stayed the whole time

[@therealmajapahit416]

I like your idea

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@cristiangordoalvarez]

Los mejores videos de O.p. Steady que hay en todo youtube, animo mucho animo

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much! glad i can help!

[@realographystudios7035]

I’ve watched several of your videos and really enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing with us. I’m a pro photographer, 70 years old and still working like crazy. I recently decided to branch out and do some videography. I’ve done a couple of short films, using fluid head tripods and a motorized gimbal which worked very well. Then I saw some videos on the DIY Arri Trinity, and I’m off and running, buying parts and doing everything I can do to develop a working system on the cheap. I’m using a Nikon Z6 mirror less mounted on a Weebill S gimbal, mounted on a flycam redking steady cam, and today I received my pro aim comfort arm vest. This vest has only one spring arm. My question to you is: how should I adjust the spring tension in the arm? Also, this vest has the mounting bracket in the center of my body rather than the side. I’m having a bad time getting it to work easily. I can do it but it’s tough. Any thoughts that might make life easier for a newbie?

[@juane.rosario8854]

Hi SteadiRed I just find you channel and is been very useful, I'm a editor and sound engineer but I like to learn new skills. Steadicam operator seen to be very challenging job to do. Great job with your video I really enjoy the ones on location where you describe your movements and why you choose to do them. Great job and take care!!!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much man! What a great idea, learning other skills will help a lot with your editing. 👍

[@Sinematicc]

I feel it 🔥

[@SteadiRed]

😁

[@mohamedzainudin9359]

really cool videos, very informative and fun. also important is a hard mount bracket...just in case!!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much! The reason I don't suggest it is it's pretty expensive for something that is rarely used. I also think it is not a safe thing to do unless you know what your doing.

[@andrej3073]

Awesome and helpfull video🙌👏

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielhanson8441]

Super helpful 👍

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AdipoliNikh]

I dont know, I can afford a steadycam. But my aim is to get one. Saving some from my earnings.

[@SteadiRed]

smart, don't rush into it!

[@LUCHTHANS4]

Love your video. Only marketing advice: Statistically, People that are just clicking into your video for fast information have a very low attention span, and leave very fast when you try to sell them something. Its therefore a thing to sneak the information about courses somewhere in the middle of the video or in the end. Even I, who was waiting for this video since it came up as a premiere in your channel 7 days ago, was taken aback by that a bit

[@SteadiRed]

Sure, I see what your saying. Also, they are not my classes.

[@topwaterfilms]

Nice video Red!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks man!

[@TheBlindphotography]

Robbing a bank sounds better and better with each video I watch that you have.

[@SteadiRed]

Hahaha

[@elvisuarezdcocina]

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[@ThroneofPositivity]

Great video brother. Love the content. Thanks for the subscribe!

[@SteadiRed]

Appreciate it!

[@minacooks5829]

Keep going brother

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@ll2nycell]

thanks

[@SteadiRed]

You're welcome!

[@DavidMunra]

amazing video dude ;)

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much!

[@novarsherko858]

Weldone bro

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks

[@migueltena1499]

ufff i love this video, it answered hundreds of questions that i had, thanks Red for so much, your are the best, but one more thing is the practice cage so hard to find it, any suggestions? thanks

[@SteadiRed]

Glad to hear it! yeah, I put a link in the description. go to that page and look for practice cage. you have to email the woman that makes them but its not so bad

[@WillyBunao]

I got my glidecam already Red Yahoo. Used but looks in good condition. Now I need to learn how to use it 😁

[@SteadiRed]

awesome! i can see lots of practicing in your future ahaha

[@WillyBunao]

@@SteadiRed I don't know if there's something wrong with the glidecam or me balancing it lol😅

[@WillyBunao]

reminder set 👍

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@WillyBunao]

@@SteadiRed i order online a used glide cam i think xr2000. i am gonna try it with my sony camera. i need to switch and practice now to real camera 😁

[@WillyBunao]

@@SteadiRed most of my practice videos are from smartphone because it so easy like shoot edit upload 😁 but now i think i need to be familiar with camera so i can shoot much better quality but one problem. i am not familiar with those iso aperture frame rates lol. maybe i'll start with the auto first lol

[@carterdfilms]

same

[@2-AProduction24_27]

Nice 👍👍🔥🔥

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!

[@obaiddaniel7609]

Yeah nice,new sub😊

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks for subbing

[@sirdonAD]

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[@SteadiRed]

😁

[@danialanees]

I support your channel 🤙🏻❤

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!!

[@danialanees]

@@SteadiRed stay connected❤

[@Troy_Sent_A_Message]

I've seen you mention bubble levels in a few videos, but never a full break down? Common places for them, how and where to use them, or how you've seen them used? Any any case love the videos keep them going!

[@SteadiRed]

Great point... to me I use them in 2 different ways. First it's when I'm balancing the rig. I place them on level parts of the rig to tell me if I'm level to start with. On my rig it's down on the bottom of the sled. I use for forward and aft. Then there is one built into the top that I use for side to side. The other use is when I'm shooting. I have one built into the monitor, but a lot of people will add one on top or below the monitor. That way you can see if you are level with a quick glance. I find it easier to tell if I am level by looking at the image most of the time but it comes in handy if you are looking at something with not very clear vertical or horizontal lines. Or a tilt down from the sky is very hard to tell without one. Thanks!!!

[@Knasigt]

legit just bought my first steadicam, but tiffen forgot the dovetail :( cant wait to get going tho, love your vids!

[@SteadiRed]

Ahhhhh! what a pain! your so close. what rig did you go with?

[@Knasigt]

@@SteadiRed i went with the aero 30, i feel like its pretty good for beginners and such. Looking forward to the video!

[@BogdanFrunza11]

There were a lot of great informations in the video, but Pixel took the spotlight 😂

[@SteadiRed]

hahahaha, thanks. i had a feeling he would

[@bt4you519]

Your cat is soo cute

[@SteadiRed]

😁

[@AdamOpie]

Great! Now I just need savings! 😁

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, right. if only they took all my prop money

[@AdamOpie]

@@SteadiRed or those good old exposure bucks

[@TheBlindphotography]

Tilta float? Or thanos pro 2 review? Is it even worth it?

[@bedikcamera5275]

Hey Red, I just bought my first Steadicam (Tiffen Archer 2), and it's in the process of being made now and I'm super excited to get started. This was a great video and really appreciate all the information. I was just working with a Steadicam operator and he mentioned something about a hill bracket. I couldn't find any information about it though. Do you think it's a necessary thing to buy for a beginner as well?

[@SteadiRed]

Awesome! That's exciting! I'm glad I could help. This is what he's talking about... steadimoves.com/product-category/docking-brackets/ It is a docking bracket that a lot of people like. your rig will come with a different docking bracket and I would use that one. If you end up not liking it you can always change it but its a lot of money to solve a problem you may not have. One thing I did forget about in the video is insurance though!

[@bedikcamera5275]

@@SteadiRed Great thank you! Will you be making a video about insurance anytime soon? I'd love to hear what you have to say about it.

[@paparuxPT]

Hey Red. Let me start by saying how great your content is. Really a lot of value here and layed out in a funny easy way to follow. I am interested in getting an abc projects Gforce dynamic seconded handed for what i think is a great value (Around 350 dolars). I know its an european brand , and not very famous from what i was seeing online, but i was wondering if you have heard of it and have any input. I am planning of flying a cannon c200, about 1.5kgs body weight. Would be great to hear from you. Thank you for all your work.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much man, I really appreciate it. surprisingly, I have never heard of it before. I did look it up but to be fair I can't really say much about it. But 350 sounds like a deal 👍

[@paparuxPT]

@@SteadiRed sorry. Just saw the message today. Thank you for your input..

[@KentheMan123]

I have an ursa g2 with dzo pictor zoom lenses and tilta zoom and focus motors and 5.5 portkeys monitor on top with top top handle and vmount. What steadicam would your recommend for it is too heavy for my gimbal and my easy rig is ok but I need something that can get the shots I want and can carry the weight.

[@SteadiRed]

What does it weight fully built?

[@ColinZiemer1]

Steadicam Flyer FTW!

[@alexkryszkiewicz980]

Much appreciated! How about the wind killer? Day one, or.... ?

[@SteadiRed]

I dont have one. Maybe I am missing out more than I think I am, but for the few times I would have used it we used something else. It may be because im in los angeles though and might be more needed someplace else.

[@alexkryszkiewicz980]

@@SteadiRed thanks for that reply. I've also realised that you have the Volt which can counteract wind disturbance to some degree, right? Sorry if this is off topic, but do you have any opinion about the Shadow-V? Worthwhile for stepping up to 'Big League'? There is an ex-demo model for sale here in the UK, so it's tempting, but if it's not well respected in the field, or has a bad rep for some reason I will avoid. Thanks!

[@alexkryszkiewicz980]

PS: Feel free to DM me your opinion if you don't want to make it public. Thanks

[@RamdhenuDanceAcademy]

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[@SteadiRed]

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[@adambarna2326]

I am planning to buy a steadi instead of my 3 axis gimbal... :) what do you think? Will the aero 15 fit to my gear or i have to invest more (aero 30). Camera :black magic 6k -900g,mattebox 1kg,lens about 1kg, ssd -50g, cage -80g, transmitter -150g, ssd holder ,dtap splitter, cables -100g=about 3,4kg....should i calculating the v-lock to my payload? (Vlock 530g) if yes the total eig 3,9kg... :) what do you think? Thanks a lot

[@SteadiRed]

awesome! it should work with that camera, the problem is it is very close to the max and if you upgraded anything it might not work. so its up to you, how much do you plan on useing it and for how long.

[@adambarna2326]

@@SteadiRed yes... I have read a lot of in facebook groups and steadiforum... i struggling beetwen a came tv and the steadi but fortunatelly these people “bright the light” :) better the invest instead of i go with junky gear and i have to buy the good gear in the next year soo i will go with the steadi...i am so gratefull you too! Thanks and keep it up! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JitDawgBruhDang]

Im coming from the aero 30, how much is it to go to the m2?

[@SteadiRed]

I'm not sure, send an email to [e-mail] he will be able to tell you

[@LeonidasGalanakis]

Hello, I would like to ask which steadicam system is best for someone like me as a beginner? Give me your advice please.

[@SteadiRed]

What cameras are you normally using?

[@LeonidasGalanakis]

SteadiRed to be honest I am using handheld cameras mainly.

[@tommylundy2495]

How did you get into the business? Do you find it hard to get work in the beginning?

[@SteadiRed]

i started as a PA and made connections until i could get the next job. it was very difficult getting jobs at the beginning but you really need to get your foot in the door somehow.

[@tommylundy2495]

@@SteadiRed yeah, I work as a scenic artist mostly. Did you just bite the bullet and buy a rig and train? I've done grip work and stage hand work, and have gotten friendly with the camera dept at the TV station I work in. I hope to maybe become a trainee and work my way up. If I ever see a steadi cam op in person I'll beg them to mentor me lol.

[@DavidMunra]

i use zhiyun crane 2 i dont know to use steady hahaha

[@SteadiRed]

just a different tool 😁

[@MRTV-bp1ug]

What you think about came tv load pro steadicam ? It is a good steadicam ?

[@MRTV-bp1ug]

?

[@SteadiRed]

I don't know much about them, but I left them out of the video because I don't see many serious pros using them. I would like to try it before i say negative or positive things about it.

[@MRTV-bp1ug]

@@SteadiRed I think it very good steadicam for the price it is under 900$ and you get steadicam with vest and arm . I saw reviews and it is looking very good . I whould like to see videos about low budget steadicams . And thanks man for your videos it is help us to know more about the steadicams world .

[@niculinfelix5432]

@@MRTV-bp1ug I have the Proaim version (Flycam Zest). It is good for beginning and learning, but it is way less precise than a professional rig. The arm is quite bad and the vest hurts, but the gimbal and post are quite good for the price point. The only problem I had with the post is, that the mountingplatte for the camera can slip a little bit when mounting a heavy camera and doing steep angles. This will trow of your ballance. But for the overal pricepoint of 1500$ it is quite good. I used it on a lot of semiprofessional productions and it worked quite good, but if you want to do it professionely I would recomend to get a rig from GPI Pro, Tiffen or one of the other professional brands.

[@MRTV-bp1ug]

@@niculinfelix5432 Thanks man . I heard bad thinks about the flycam vest . Did you know anything about came tv load pro steadicam ? . It will really help me because i want to buy this product. Actully the videos that i saw the came tv steadicam look pretty good

[@xxxtentacionworld5927]

u like billi gates haha👌

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, i wish. its fake money

[@SuperMikoYT]

I wish I had money to buy gears for film making.

[@SteadiRed]

its never enuff hahaha

[@ColinZiemer1]

Don’t forget to budget $5k to go to the Steadicam Workshop

[@SteadiRed]

That's true 👍

[@connorcrk]

6.2K now 😢

[@Myshowbro]

Do you have a Discord?

[@SteadiRed]

i dont😁