Why I Use a Glidecam Over an Electronic Gimbal

In this video, we'll explore the reasons why I prefer using a Glidecam instead of an electronic gimbal. We'll compare the two stabilization devices and see why Glidecam offers some unique advantages that an electronic gimbal can't match. I'll show you examples of how using a Glidecam can add a unique cinematic feel to your footage, and how it can help you achieve more dynamic and creative shots. We'll also take a look at some of the drawbacks of using a Glidecam, and why an electronic gimbal might be a better choice in certain situations. By the end of the video, you'll have a clear understanding of why I choose to use a Glidecam and when it's the best choice for stabilizing your footage.
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[@AeviumFilms]

Do you use a Glidecam or an electronic gimbal and why?

[@christanbright2704]

Glidecam all the way! It took some getting used to but I like the way it makes my footage look.

[@tobiaswogerer4158]

Both

[@NotRovb_]

why not fuse dem both like the trinity but diy

[@castletransport]

@@christanbright2704 how long did it take you? I've tried for a fe weeks now and I've still not got the hang of it. especially outside. I cant get it smooth still

[@shotbydorian]

@@castletransport felt that, was gonna ask where did you learn how to operate it properly?

[@christanbright2704]

"It's not 100% smooth when we see out of our eyes when we're walking." I've never thought about that before! Definitely makes sense.

[@zachhixon1819]

Those electronic gimbal bumps and stutters drive me crazy. It's so hard to master a gimbal like that.

[@TheCultureofCookery]

Appreciate the review, Nick! I've been looking for what kind of gimal I should buy, so this is super helpful! THanks!

[@illuminatedrones]

Awesome video man! I gave up on electronic gimbals awhile back because of the robotic look and glad I learned more of the glidecam look!

[@YesManNomad]

Really helpful video, Nick. I dig your lighting very much; I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one who would find a lot of value if you made a video about you set it up + your camera settings (ISO, F stop, etc). Cheers!

[@paritoshnayak1587]

Loved this video man. You’re awesome

[@zecchinon]

Great video! Thanks! Just oredered mine today.

[@yenra]

My Flycam just arrived; thank you for your inspiration.

[@SourceAwareness]

You're Awesome, Nick! Much appreciated, brother. :)

[@topcovers1198]

I love how smooth your glidecam footage is!

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

it can get real heavy

[@bevinmore]

He's using a software too

[@DesertCharleyVideos]

I was just thinking about returning my new glide cam which I never really used before until I saw your video. Now I’m off to practice.

[@KwasnikPictures]

I've been using my glidecam for 6 years now. Even though I use a gimbal on most shoots these days as we do a lot of low angle shots where I got to have the horizon straight at all times, i always bring my glidecam just in case. It's just more reliable. 🎥🎥💪💪

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

i agree im looking to buy the rsc2 and its improved but i'll still keep my hd2000 with me just incase

[@GTVisionzProductions]

I was going to buy an electronic gimbal, but you just now convinced me to invest in a steadicam. Thank you!!!

[@tamklndf]

I tell you that they are just difrent. Both are good

[@archiedanziger8195]

Just got a glidecam yesterday and I have a event tonight wish me luck

[@stocktonwalbeck1379]

Great vid nick

[@Jgheiler]

aloha, what mic and lights did you use on this youtube production? sounds and looks very natural. Thank you!

[@yourbuddyaj]

Very solid points!

[@solucionescomunicativasalv531]

Thanks for this video.

[@tubeman1983]

What do you think of the steady cross?

[@sutv6754]

Thank you Nick. While looking for answers I came across your channel. Great info well presented. I am on the fence. About a year ago I bought a cheaper 129 dollar gimble from a company I forget but was sold at BH photo and I tried to use it and spent a lot of time and even had a session with BH tech support at the store in order to get it balanced and even he did not know how to use it. Now 1 year later I bought the Weebil S 2 and I have until Feb. 1 to return it. I am having problems using it. I got it balanced but still the functions are difficult to get down. In my heart I know I want a Glidecam or similar. This helped me understand a bit better about my plight. I'm thinking of returning and getting an HD Pro or perhaps a XR. What do you think. I use a GH5 and a few different lenses? Would I be fine with the XR. Can u suggest something. It's been a long year of struggle which is not fun. LOL. Tom

[@bgcreations6995]

I have learned a lot. Thanks for the great information. 0:49 Nice.

[@ReXxCAE]

Does this glidecam will work Fine with the bmpcc 4K -/w sigma 18-35?

[@juststuntproductions]

Wow. I really like your colors in the B-Roll How do you get your colors to be so vivid in your B-Roll? Is this a Lut, Camera or just grading?

[@MrMovie121]

can i use glidecam on my iphone? i use third party moment tele lens and add black pro mist with vnd + cpl filter on my iphone

[@electrotvelektrik]

Interesting video! 😉👌

[@Mechrank]

Hey pal.. even i’m a fan of glide cam over electronic gimbal. Do you suggest any stabiliser for sony a6000?

[@markashkenazi8583]

i love it thanks

[@riley7brown]

Great video man, I have been considering to switching to a glidecam recently. am i crazy? i guess not

[@KiR_3d]

Hi, Nick! Do you know any (for an adequate price) electronic gimbles (for DSLR) that are weather proof? Not talking about that models for GoPro of course. I have an idea how to make them look less robotic but the main concern is about it's safety.

[@madd2340]

Hi. Loved your video! What glidecam are you using?

[@dgantz99us]

What video is it at 1:38?

[@Mechrank]

I just wonder what is the best solution to stabilise a footage when you are changing the height while shooting. From going higher position tilt down/up to turning down in a lower position with tilt down/up or doing any other complex movements simultaneously?

[@GuillaumeB7]

That's impossible to do on a glidecam alone. The best way to do it would be with a glidecam + motorized gimbal combo, like the arri trinity, the upcoming tilta float, or a DIY motorized gimbal mounted on a glidecam with a vest kit. Of course it's also possible to do it, but less precisely, with a simple motorized gimbal.

[@CelineGrosjean]

What about ibis stabilisation ? Do you keep ibis stabilisation with glidecam ?

[@theunboxnetwork]

GLIDECAM X-10 vs Thanos pro 2 which one is the best2

Although I agree with some points of this video, there are two things that weren't thought out: 1. Adorama sells Ronin S Essentials Kit for $389, which makes it cheaper than Glidecam (even the full Ronin S version is $559, not $800) 2. The gimbal footage in this video was really bad and all those jitters were completely user's fault. It was like making a video why gimbals are better and then showing footage from someone failing to operate a glidecam. I like to learn from you, Nick, but this video felt very biased.

[@petrub27]

Exactly. Maybe the gold and diamonds version of ronin s is 800 usd

[@AndyLSB]

what is the difference between the Essentials kit and the Full version ? besides the price

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

and now the RSC2 is out and its beastly

[@GuillaumeB7]

@@AnDiMsOfLy Indeed, the RS2 motors are even more fluid than the previous gen.

[@janeeightfive7331]

Agreed. The gimbal footage was definitely user's fault. He failed to use the right settings and didn't know how to move the gimbal smoothly. I'm working with a DJI RS2 for a while now and learned a lot from my mistakes. Most of the jitters are due to wrong settings and/ or bad movements.

[@markbenavides3345]

I use both but I shoot a lot of underslung so a gimbal works better for that. I use the Flycam HD 3000 for anything else if Im not shooting handheld.

[@beckychoo7453]

How about a zhiyun crane3s?

[@EpicMedia]

You definitely have to try Ziyhun Crane 3S. Once you put your red on it, you never go back!!!

[@SobieGadam]

Ok but pls tell me what camera is on this glidecam? This picture is stunning!

[@AeviumFilms]

RED Epic-W

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

@@AeviumFilms i know thats a heavy setup lol I still make sure i do my pushups to hold my hd2000 and only 6 weights and a gh5

[@wannazmi4321]

Can you suggest glidecam or it's knockoffs for small mirrorless camera nick?

[@AeviumFilms]

Flycam Redking is a bit cheaper, but I wouldn't get anything cheaper than that. You can go to the kit in the description to check it out

[@mrbeardboii1133]

Hd2000 I’ve seen them go for 100-150

[@wannazmi4321]

@@AeviumFilms thanks

[@jamesshort6856]

just gonna say that gimbal footage was awful. entirely the users fault. really badly done, and not well tuned, however i agree with all your points

[@GuillaumeB7]

Yeah, gimbal footage can be a lot smoother than that. And it's the user's fault that the framing gets so bad in the middle of the shot. At least he realizes it at some point, but he then decides to overcompensate to rectify the framing and that's where the gimbal unnatural motor acceleration happens.

[@BLTvideoproductions]

I still use Glidecam v16 and v20 series with vest and can't tell the difference from the 100k stedicam systems. With modifications of course

[@jirinemec5953]

I used glidecam for about 1 year. Month ago I buy a heavier camera and I decided to rent a gimbal and it wasn't good at all. I will probably buy a steadicam vest.

[@beckychoo7453]

Which glidecam do you recomend?

[@AeviumFilms]

The glidecam HD-Pro is the one I’d recommend

[@beckychoo7453]

Nick Sales its all sold out online 🤦‍♂️

[@AeviumFilms]

Becky Choo haha classic glidecam move. You could maybe find one used somewhere, but other than that just wait till they’re back in stock

[@sixsoxsex1]

Think the steadicam is still the best way for heavy camera

[@NotRovb_]

why not combine them both like the trinity but diy

[@galenyeo46]

Glad Glidecam is still in business...the electronic gimbals we've bought over the years have all become vaporware.

[@jorgem50]

Been using electronic gimbals for 3 years now and I think I may switch back to glidecam/merlin steadicam

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

why?

[@jorgem50]

@@AnDiMsOfLy I like the smoothness and the feel of the glidecam. Some shots are more difficult with the glidecam though. Gimbals are easy

[@declicked]

Your price comparison is biased. For an Arri Alexa, a Ronin 2 Steadicam counterpart would cost you more, upwards of $10,000. Also, the "bad" gimbal footage used in the comparison was almost entirely user-error; footage is not the best way to compare these two as you must have equally competent operators. Comparing your "best" Steadicam work to your friend's "worst" gimbal work is an unfair and inaccurate differentiation.

[@Mindofadirector]

Wow is 0:53 a real place on earth? Where? Looks so cool! :-)

[@AeviumFilms]

Mount St Michelle in Normandy France :)

[@Mindofadirector]

Nick Sales thanks man

[@kpay10]

I recognize some people in the video. Did you Collab with Maddie Wilson and the Gardiner sister?

[@AeviumFilms]

I sure did!

[@neoray10]

I always prefer the glidecam over any gimbal, takes very less time to balance

[@christimichelle2499]

UTAH!

[@jesusrios9482]

I just picked up a glide can ultra shot... For 10 bucks at a pawn shop... Is an almost brand new condition... The guy really didn't know what it was....

[@peperclipsfilms]

Wow, 0:54... Where is this? :O

[@TohPhimmasenh]

You dont need to switch any batteries out on electronic gimbals, they last forever unless you forgot to charge before a shoot if so then sure

[@GuillaumeB7]

Yeah a Ronin S can last like 15 hours on a single charge... That's at least 2 days of shooting without ever charging...

[@spinniboi]

Ya need some serious muscles for Glidecams tho😑😂

[@AeviumFilms]

Ain't that the truth

[@spinniboi]

@@AeviumFilms I used one on a 1dxmkii for like 6 min and was done

[@nottapfilms1112]

Get a vest. Get an arm, like God and Garrett intended.

[@jamesjay1987]

I have gimbal and glidecam for years. I only used 3-4 times of my gimbal in my works. Glidecam forever...

[@GamerZelda]

The glide cam is very heavy

[@mrfr3d33x]

V

[@brbeyofficialmusicvideos3233]

Nice❤️ my channel also growing 💗

[@nowthatsdank6281]

Sorry man but almost all these points are objectively wrong. Ronin S is like $500 new in most places not $800. 1 Ronin-S battery lasts about 12 hours. Never had the motors overheat or even heard of it being a thing. Never seen the motors do anything weird at all actually. It is far far quicker to balance a camera on an electronic gimbal than a glidecam. If you had ever done it, you'd know it. It is much easier to walk around with and store a gimbal. Glidecams fall down, you cant just place it with the camera wherever you want. Those robotic jumps and jitters are user error, not the gimbals. A beginner/intermediate gimbal user is 100% of the time getting better footage then a beginner/intermediate glidecam user. An advanced user on either can achieve the same shots. Just a wannabe Parker Walbeck, the ultimate KZbin hack.

[@GuillaumeB7]

Of course, there are some instances where the glidecam floaty left and right movements are desired for effect. For example, in the movie Russian Ark, when the camera is supposed to move through the museum like a ghost. These can't be produced with an electronic gimbal.

[@Electronzap]

Wow! $6,500 to hold a camera. That's crazy.

[@petrub27]

A cinema camera not a stupid tiny hybrid one

[@cassijoanna]

Haha, yea I got my weeble s for 389 on sale ans it holds my a7iii with a 24 to 105 gmaster lense. He took it to the extreme in this video. Also the guy shooting the music video didn't have his gimbal set right. You have to know your settings on a gimbal to get it smooth just like you have to know how to use a glidecam