Question about Hyperdeck Shuttle 2 & Steadicam for epic/scarlet

[Michael Solomon]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if you could help me out. I'm now a half owner on a scarlet and we're looking to expand some of our gear options at the moment.

We'd love to have a way to do a proxy 1080p pro res recording for clients who don't want to deal with RAW. Does anyone have experience using a hyperdeck shuttle with the scarlet for 1080p? I tried searching but the results were inconclusive. I'd love to know if the hyperdeck shuttle 2 works as it's crazy cheap and would be a great addition. If it doesn't work, what other recorders would you guys suggest as an economical way to get 1080 proxies?

Also, we were looking to get a cheaper steadicam for those days where hiring out a steadicam isn't possible due to the budget. Does anyone know if the steadicam pilot or if a glidecam HD4000 + x-10 arm could hold a scarlet, a 24mm prime, 5" pro lcd, and redvolt in the handle?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Eric Santiago]

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?89754-Hyperdeck-shuttle-2

 

[Michael Solomon]

Ah, thank you. Did my search a week ago before that was posted =p - Thank you for pointing it out!

One question down, one to go =)

 

[Alex Kornreich]

The x10 will not be able to hold the weight, and the quality is subpar. Your best and cheapest option is a used Steadicam Flyer, which can hold 19-22lbs. Check steadicamforum.com, they're posted very frequently.

 

[Victor Lazaro]

Hey I do exactly that -- Flying Red Epic/Scarlet on a Steadicam with a HyperDeck Shuttle 2

-- First the Hyperdeck, Go for it! It's a great tool for cheap, and now with the ProRes, it's a killer. I don't use the cheeseplate accessory with the steadicam as it's extra weight for nothing, just strap it with some bungies on the battery hanger.
Set the SDI out to clean to the Hyperdeck and sled monitor, and use the Red touch monitor with all the extra menu info.

-- I wouldn't recomment anything smaller than a Zephyr to fly an Epic/Scarlet, Here is why:
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Epic/Scarlet ~ 5 lb
Red touch screen ~ 1 lb
Lens ~ 4 lb
Wireless video ~ 1 lb
Wireless ff ~ 2.5 lb
wires ~ .5lb
matte box ~ 1 lb
batterie ~ 3lb
Hyperdeck shuttle ~ 1lb
TOTAL = 20 lb
[Calculated form average weights found online and results may vary a lot]
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With all this, even the Zephyr is border line (23 lb max).
If you invest for a Steadicam, make sure you get the right one (not only the cheapest one)
Not all Fliers are equal, only the last generation has a 20 lb weight capacity, vs 15 lb for the previous ones.

 

[Michael Solomon]

Thanks for the advice. I should have clarified with the steadicam. I'm looking for a bare bones option. Something that I can use pretty much on the small no budget stuff that I do on the side for fun. That means no wireless FF, no transmitter, no mattebox (screw on ND with step down), redvolt only etc. For anything where there's a real budget or for clients that need it, I always always hire a professional steadicam op. That's why I'm hoping I can get away with a smaller and cheaper rig. It's a more of a for fun type thing. With just the brain, media, redvolt, and a light prime (zeiss 24mm, non-pl). I've weighed it out and it comes out to about ~9.5 pounds.