Steadicam beginners guide part 1 (setup / balance / explanation of parts tutorial)

A beginners tutorial to setting up a steadicam rig.
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Going through all the steps of setting up the rig including...
Understanding the parts
Preparing the camera
Picking a drop time and setting the gimble
Static balance
Dynamic balance
Picking up the rig
Fitting the vest
Setting the socket block
Tuning the arm
links mentioned in the video...
• Exovest Fitting Guide
Demonstrated with a steadicam M1, G--70x arm and Tiffen Exovest. perfect video for people interested in film making and movie production.
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[@JackReaperZX]

This will be very helpful to people who is interested in getting to know steadicam as there isn’t much videos like this on youtube. Good stuff. Thanks!

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Roger__Wilco]

I can't foresee any situation where I'll ever use one of these things but it was enjoyable and impressive just to see the complexity of it demonstrated. Glad that I randomly thought I'd look up how this works for some reason!

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, thanks for watching!

[@johntant5690]

same here! 🙂

[@iamakkkshay]

Same here too :)

[@TravisTerrell]

Same. I'm still in search of a steadicam demo that shows arrows and such drawn explaining the forces, though.

[@JonathanBradysouth-africa]

Holy hell.....I never thought about just how much goes into properly weighing a fully rigged professional setup. Thank you for doing this man. It gives so much scope to those interested in pursuing film as a fulltime job Keep doing what you're doing!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man! i wish you luck!

[@JonathanBradysouth-africa]

@@SteadiRed Thank you brother....consistency will yield the end results. All that's needed is motivation and passion (which you seem to have). Again thank you for going through the Eazy cam. I seldom get to see how it's setup (nevermind rigged).

[@veemediaarts5511]

I don’t have a steadi cam as yet. But I’m definitely applying this knowledge for when I do. I have a mini steadicam but the goal is to get to your level. You’re my teacher man! Thank a lot! Very informative video.

[@SteadiRed]

awesome man! keep at it and you can!

[@terrywall4591]

This is an outstanding tutorial! I especially enjoy the kitty wandering around in the background! Nice job!

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bakerrodney6332]

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[@kenzomarkus4888]

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[@bakerrodney6332]

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[@bakerrodney6332]

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[@organreeman4376]

I am pleasantly surprised to find a young operator who actually knows what he's talking about. You know about static vs dynamic balance and you clearly demonstrate drop time. You make clearly visible adjustments. Use of the docking bracket and your multi part video clearly illustrates proper technical methodology. PS: Balance on the CP ENG rig took me anywhere from 30-45 minutes.

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you so much! i appreciate it!

[@wwjjss33]

Red, I really enjoy your content. Very comprehensive and the pacing is perfect. A really good benchmark for KZbin tutorials. (also: love your sense of humor!) Keep up the great work

[@SteadiRed]

Much appreciated!

[@jcubero86]

Thank you for this. Getting my rig soon and your videos make everything so much clearer.

[@PliskinHK]

this is clearly a grand theft auto created character

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha

[@bakerskates7]

Solid video man! Thank you for sharing. My workshop got pushed cause of everything going on and so it's nice to get reacquainted with the basics from another Operator. Hoping you keep the series going!

[@SteadiRed]

Glad I could help! Sorry about your workshop, your going to enjoy it a lot!

[@كرياتوريمحمد]

well Said 👍

[@iRemainNameless]

Thanks for the tutorial. I don't believe I'll ever use one of these, or have a use to know this information, but I enjoy learning how tech works and really appreciate your knowledge in this gear. Thanks again!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@WillyBunao]

even though i have a small camera unlike yours, i learned something from you. find the balance point. thank you

[@SteadiRed]

Awesome! I was hoping it would be useful for smaller rigs too.

[@victorlazaro6331]

If you want to practice with a smaller camera, you can also add a weight cage (aka practice cage) around your camera

[@MikeLAjustdoit]

Wow! This is an amazing professionally made state-of-the-art camera tech! Keep it up!

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mattiasalegro]

Thank you for this. I just bought my first steadicam (though not the brand. A Came-TV Stabilizer) and there are a lack of videos for me to do research on this and get it right so I don't hurt anyone or myself. Great resource I hope it gets more views.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks Mattias, it means a lot to me. Glad I could help!

[@mbproductions5711]

Amazing explanation, it’s quite useful and informative. I support this channel!

[@SteadiRed]

Much appreciated!

[@redbassett]

Thank you for an approachable tutorial that is a good entry point for someone not yet ready to commit to the full expense of a rig or the workshops. One of the big questions coming from the outside is wether one can start on low-end rigs and learn from there, or if the workshops followed by purchasing at least $10,000 of gear is the only way, which the content found online from many seasoned operators would seem to suggest. I am definitely not "buy and M1 and take gold workshops" committed to learning yet, but with your guides, the book, and second hand mid-to-entry level stuff that can be found online, I am seriously considering giving steadicam a go!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much! you can definitely start with something smaller and build your way up. the skills you learn on a small rig will transfer to a big rig so it is a smart plan especially if your not sue if you want to fully commit to it.

[@redbassett]

@@SteadiRed Six months later and I'm revisiting this video as I troubleshoot balancing my first rig…

[@diegomartino]

thanks red for your videos they are very good .. I think the big secret in this is the volt. I have a steadicam without the volt and the operation is much more erratic. Maybe you should clarify it because I happened to see your video and not understand why it did not achieve the same stability and it is a bit frustrating, until I saw that you had the volt ... anyway I recognize that your ability is magnificent. I saw all your videos and they are excellent. I loved the comments-reviews on the movies you make. Congratulations.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much! The volt definitely helps a lot but it will still take a lot of practice 😁

[@henryssurfshowcase]

That looks like a massive job! Great video thanks for sharing..

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks for watching!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I know you know who Garrett Brown is, but he never went into this kind of detail. I'll be watching this one a few times. Thanks for sharing SteadiRed.

[@SteadiRed]

thanks! glad you like it.

[@AdamOpie]

I would have killed for this video a few years ago. Great stuff!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! Thats why I made it, I really wanted one when I first started too.

[@AdamOpie]

@@SteadiRed There's been some really good online tutorials the last few years, I am what I like to call internet-taught haha 👍🏻

[@mirkocalija]

Great tutorial. Especially description of arm setting. Great job man👏👏👏

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much!!!

[@DerranNL]

Great video! Nothing beats a real Steadicam. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! 😀

[@BackpackingAbhi]

Thanks for the help! I usually struggle with the steadicam 😊

[@SteadiRed]

Happy to help!

[@hotiendat66]

It has alot of usefully information for beginner like me. Your channel have a support from me!

[@SteadiRed]

I appreciate that

[@jakflasdick]

I’ve haven’t gotten a chance to use a steadicam yet but I’m super interested in learning how to operate one, this video was exactly what I was looking for

[@SteadiRed]

Awesome, glad I could help!

[@JohnnyAlamillo]

freaking speechless. what a rig.

[@SteadiRed]

it is beautiful 😁

[@WillyBunao]

wow what a huge gimbal. thank you for this informative video

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks man!

[@Paulinodiazlorenzo]

Muy interesante,gracias por compartir tan valiosas instrucciones, un saludo desde Tenerife

[@TheWaguilaS]

Red u are a life saver... keep it up dude

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!!

[@JoeVideo13]

Just bought a small Steadicam for my Sony Camcorder at work and after watching this and your second video, I learned so much. Thanks for doing this. What stand do you use for assembling the rod?

[@SteadiRed]

awesome! glad i could help. i use the american grip steadicam stand but it is overkill for most things. if your rig is small enough you can get a lighting stand

[@nayonbikash287]

great job

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!

[@simbamoto976]

Thanks for video! Looking forward to more videos! Wish I had such gear for my short film.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks for watching! I know, its awesome.

[@topwaterfilms]

Nice job Red! So let me get this right..... #1 Always look cool and #2 Twist and Slide (cuz she likes it) . Hehe! Loved the comedy bud! Again, great job on the video!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks man! hahaha

[@O13J1]

5:08 I’ll have to try that

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha

[@sylvesterroark7920]

I really like the setup you have, looks really nice

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!

[@ABPlanet]

Amazing Red...... looking amazing buddy

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much!

[@ABPlanet]

@@SteadiRed welcome

[@NishantKafle]

❤️love your videos Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!!

[@Mawarbunga345]

Keep the spirit for Ward and continue never retreat

[@constantinstaneala]

very interesting but I think it takes a lot of practice until you have such a steadicam under control. great stuff anyway!

[@SteadiRed]

it absolutely does

[@ZiggyBoyz]

Very high-tech gear you got there 😳 Nice video bro! I might learn something from you. Keep it flowing 👊😎

[@adeebvlog7435]

Great work Sir...

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you 😊

[@mohammedamir3183]

you have amazing setup bro

[@SteadiRed]

Appreciate it

[@professorscom]

you are much experienced bro keep it up gud work

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@JemsieTanzon]

I love all your video

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much!!!

[@chrisvisuals09]

wow thanks for sharing .you have a massive stabilizer.keep it up my friend!

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you, I will

[@MastikiPaathshalaa]

Hey! thank you very much for your comment on my channel, here i am loving your work and also subbed you. thanks a ton for your appreciation.

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grandpunkvlog]

NICE VIDEO BRO.. I LEARNED A LOT FOR THIS VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SHARING KEEP SAFE

[@SteadiRed]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@ShahSn]

Wow, ur gear is too professional for me🤣🤣nice content bro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, thanks!

[@streetfightingman8910]

Good job brother 👍

[@dawidkowolik]

Wow! This background looks amazing!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!!!

[@humancollective6166]

Your rig is incredible! Subbed.

[@SteadiRed]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AntoFathir]

Great tutirial

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@thomasvandergronde1905]

This was extremely helpful, thank you so much!

[@SteadiRed]

😁😁😁

[@laurent_da]

Super Helpful! Thanks for the tips! I am looking forward to more videos :)

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. I"m working on another one now

[@KenyanGypsy]

Great information here. I watched this even though I don't have a stabilizer. Haha. I guess you never stop learning ey!

[@SteadiRed]

hahaha, thanks for watching.

[@RAOSAHABMANISH]

Very nice bro

[@ajaytodkar6987]

Your videos are really informative 🙌

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks so much!

[@beanbeandaga7355]

Wow...this is very pro!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@SidinhoMonteiro]

Nice tips Bro.. Love your videos. 🙏🏽😊

[@ZVCKDAVID]

Thank you for this video

[@SteadiRed]

No worries! 😁

[@SheWolf_CelineElisa]

This looks really interesting :) thank you

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!!!

[@weedtrance612]

Nice Video.. Amazing 👏

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!!!

[@TheBlissfulSpace]

set up looks pricey bruh👌

[@SteadiRed]

it is, haha

[@omarcreatives]

Its really nice one

[@SteadiRed]

Glad you like it

[@crew1007]

nice work

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PrendyToniawan]

Filmset 😱😱 i like it.

[@SteadiRed]

😁

[@WiZardDrift]

This was soooo helpful thank you so much!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man! you should check out my chanel, I get deeper into it😁

[@AshLordCurry]

So cool!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks!!!

[@TastyFlavors]

Wow really great, nice ! thank you so much for sharing...!

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DominikKristen]

Great video! What a rig :)

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! 👍

[@DominikKristen]

@@SteadiRed you're welcome

[@kopiintim5441]

Wow..awesome..

[@SteadiRed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kopiintim5441]

Cheers..☕

[@dronesulawesi3489]

Wow..👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SteadiRed]

Many many thanks

[@teomangonen]

thanks a lot I learn more than I know :)

[@SteadiRed]

Happy to help!

[@johnnytremba8724]

The twisting movement makes it slide easier! That's what she said lmfao! I was referring to a real steadicam balancing to build my own out of osmo4 with 3ft boom now I'm cutting wooden weight plates out of ply wood to attach to bottom of boom arm with 1/4 20 bolt.

[@SteadiRed]

Hahaha. Whattttt?! 😁

[@putrakembarstudio7892]

Great

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!

[@AmanGill-cu5xx]

Nice video

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks man!

[@HomeandVideos]

You're awesome, thanks for these videos!

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks!! Glad you like them!

[@iamchinma]

great video. thank you so much

[@Belacofficial]

thanks for the info 👌🏽 cool video

[@livedekho9184]

Thank you sir

[@SteadiRed]

All the best

[@gindocstv7247]

This verry helpful, thanks for sharing !!!

[@SteadiRed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dikaganieng8290]

Nice

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks

[@moetarded7757]

Great info. An iPhone with Rode lav mic and sync to tenticale audio recorder. It will change your life. New sub.

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! I was thinking about getting one. happy to have you 😁

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Red, you obviously know your stuff, just curious, how long have you been a steadi-cam operator?

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! I have been doing steadicam for over a year and camera work for over 8 years.

[@IanAvsec]

Yooo bravow realy good videos

[@SteadiRed]

Appreciate it

[@ADIndrawan]

Wooww my too,say Amazing and nice tutorial,we have steadycam M2 now,but very difficult to learn and practice this gimbal,what is different both M1 and M2,thx before Steady red

[@SteadiRed]

Awesome! I don't know all the differences but it is lighter and i know the carry weight is lower on the m2.

[@xelax1982]

great tutorial!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks so much!

[@anotherteams7032]

thank you for sharing your knowledge Hopefully one day we can collaborate on our respective KZbin channels

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!!👍

[@TheGallagherExperience]

Love this video! Dynamic balance has been an absolute pain to achieve for me however. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I get close and then all of sudden am right back to where I started. Do you have any advice for Dynamic balance?

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! You might be making too big of adjustments and keep going too far back and forth. But my best advice would be not to worry about it too much. On a normal shot it's not going to be a big deal and in a rush I just skip it.

[@gingerfilm_latin]

Thank you much for! Great video! ..I like your cat :-)

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks 😁

[@Rahulkalita]

Wow

[@SteadiRed]

😁

[@ICongameplay8466]

hello friend i'm here sending back my full support.stay con.

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!

[@ICongameplay8466]

WELCOME

[@TheWaguilaS]

God all what i was wanting to learn.

[@SteadiRed]

awesome!!

[@arshadhussain7398]

Oooo nice

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks

[@zdvideography9545]

Really Good :)

[@SteadiRed]

Thanks! 😄

[@davidyao7860]

Quick questions (really need to know these), 1) Can you combine an arm from one company (ex. Tiffen steadicam G-70X) with vest from another company (Arri Artemis)? 2) Are all the socket block on different vest universal with different arms? 3) Are all the Arms able to change post?

[@SteadiRed]

great question. yes for the most part you can. the socket blocks are standardized on most vests and arms. definitely the tiffen, pro, WK, flowcine. i think the arri vest was too but i don't really remember.. when it comes to the arms the posts are not standardized. each brand has there own diameter so you need to make sure it will work with the gimbal you are using. luckily there are converters so you can use any arm with any rig, you just need to find the correct post. they do changeout easily.

[@davidyao7860]

@@SteadiRed Thx so much Red! Really love your videos =)

[@MatthPeder]

Question for you if you happen to see this: When the specs say the maximum capacity, does that mean the capacity of the top stage or top and bottom? Or is it the capacity of the iso-elastic arm?

[@MatthPeder]

For example, a Steadicam with a weight capacity of 5-18 lbs, is a 16 lb camera rig too heavy?

[@SteadiRed]

Good question! It's the arm limit but you have to add the weight of the rig to that too. So if the sled weights more then 2 lbs then a 16lb camera would be too heavy.

[@alexander.starbuck]

Hey man, I found your channel by accident and, boy am I glad I have! Great content and info 😉. Do you have any tips on setups (brands and models) for someone just getting into this? I'm interested in stabilizing a rigged out BMPCC 6K (cine lens, mattebox, Vmount battery, rail, follow focus). Thanks in advance!

[@SteadiRed]

thanks for watching. funny enough, Im making a video about that now. i like the tiffen stuff but it can be expensive. have you weighed the camera built?

[@alexander.starbuck]

@@SteadiRed How could I not watch?! You're giving us GOLD (and have great sense of humor). I haven't even bought the parts for the rig but I suppose ot will be about.... 5kg? Maybe even lower. Bmpcc 6k, + Rokinon cine lens, rails, ... those are all light parts. V mount will be a bit heavier but nothing too heavy.

[@VIPAH]

Great video sir! The M1 series is definitely more innovative than it's predessor like the Shadow/Archer2/Ultra. Have you tried out the M2 series with the G50x arm and built in top stage stabilizer? Would like to know your thoughts on this as they are both modular designs.

[@SteadiRed]

thanks man!! i have tried out the m2 its a really great system. i have not used the g50x, i would worry about it being limiting to what cameras you can use.

[@kza-novafilms5604]

WOW PERFECT

[@SteadiRed]

thanks!!!