Category: Video Production

Video Production

Types of Steadicams in the video equipment industry

  The steadicam is a type of camera mount that is worn as a harness by camera operators making movies. The steadicam prevents any shakiness on the camera operator’s part from making it into the finished film. All steadicams rely on a Gimbal system, which is a special pivoted support that allows complete rotation using ball bearings. There are several different types of steadicam systems for stabilizing the camera: Merlin Steadicam The Merlin steadicam is an extremely light-weight camera mount that is meant for small, hand-held cameras. The newest version of the Merlin uses six ball bearings and is suitable […]

Video Production

Rent Camera Equipment – Flycam 5000 (Steadicam, Glidecam alternative)

Rent Camera Equipment Flycam 5000 rentals (Steadicam, Glidecam alternative). Hold cameras under  8lbs. Perfect for DSLRs to get smooth wedding videos shots, music videos, movies and short films. Rental Details: no longer available Contact us here or call 416-850-7976 for more information. For heavier rigs try our Glidecam V-20 Sample of footage using the Flycam 5000

Video Production

Operating a steadicam: tips and tricks

Old school Glidecam V-20 at work! A steadicam is a mounted video camera that allows for the taking of unshaken andmore stable footage without using complicated dollies or tracks. It prevents the unavoidable hand shakes from even the most talented camera operators during fast-paced shots or filming that requires a fluid movement on the part of the camera operator. Essentially, it’s a harness that attaches the camera to the operator, or a camera that is attached to a a bar with a handle. This bar differs from a standard tripod as is allows for much swifter movement. Several notable scenes […]

Video Production

Rent Camera Equipment – Stabilizers, Dollies, Glidecam (Steadicam)

Rent Camera Equipment – Stabilizers, Glidecam, Steadicam, Rigs & Dollies   Varavon Slidecam Lite 800 32 inch Camera slider with adjustable feet @ $48.00 per day with Benro S4 head   ———————————————————————————————- Glicecam V-20 @ $89.00 per day – Comes with arm, vest, sled. Holds cameras over 8lbs