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Oh, MY GOSH! I just my new EasyRig. . .

I have never seen this before and I am absolutely impressed. I can imagine just how much time this would save in setting up different static shots as compared to a tripod (especially on a track) and make pan and tilt motions much more fluid. I am glad someone asked about the moving shots because I had the same question. Disappointing that you can't get shots similar to a steadicam, but it definitely seems effective in it's intended use. I want one.
 
Hand-held with the EasyRig looks just like hand-held. It's got the exact same random movements that hand-held shots have. . . because it IS hand-held. . . it is just that the movements are less pronounced. . . "better" to my non-"shakycam" aestheic. It feels "organic" as it were, just like a hand-held shot does.

It does NOT have the feel of a steadycam shot. I fly my Actioncam, and love it, but it is a totally different feel altogether. To me, when I'm flying, I'm trying to achieve the effect of a tripod riding on rails. Even when holding in one position, the movements with a steadycam are so fluid that it has none of the random "energy" and "feel" of a hand-held shot. The EasyRig gives you that wonderful feel. . . but without killing yourself in the process.

But, as noted, it is not terrific, at least at this stage for me, for actually walking around while shooting. Think of the EasyRig as the world's fastest set of sticks with that hand-held "organic" feel and you'll have a very, very good idea of what this rig really does for you. That's pretty much it. Put you on a dolly wearing the EasyRig and now you've got the best of both worlds. . . a moving hand-held shot. I have yet to try that yet, but we will in a few days.

Stephen
 
I've used the Easy Rig extensively on the show Time Warp (Discovery). The real time cameras are F900's (old ones) and weigh a ton and are all hand held. I couldn't do the show without it. The show is not static. I'm moving all the time. There is no problem moving doing walking shots with the Easy Rig. A little practice and the moves are smooth (but still hand held...not steadicam). The cool thing is you can actually do booms with it both up or down with some practice. It's a great product and well worth the investment if you do a lot of hand held work. It truly saves your back and shoulder.
 
My Easyrig 3 cinema just arrived!!! :)

My Easyrig 3 cinema just arrived!!! :)

My Easyrig 3 cinema just arrived!!! :)

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Easyrig 3 cinema with RED1 - shot on RED1/B20 with Canon 50mm FD L f/1.2 @ f/2.8, tungsten light, ISO 320, Shutter 1/50 @ 25 fps.
 
Okay, guys. . . we just finished 10 straight 18+ hour days of shooting for the last shots for our film "Works in Progress," and I wanted to give a report on what our DP thought of our new EasyRig.

Originally, having never tried one, but having seen it on the website, he didn't think much of the system. Having now shot handheld for about 15 hours over three days, he said "it would not have been possible without the EasyRig. . . I just loved it. . . best thing you've every purchased."

It is truly amazing. . . what a life/back/crew saver this system really is.

Stephen
 
Hi Stephen,

You must have been having good experiences with it. Maybe mine wasn't set up properly as I still don't understand how you can tilt down quickly with the cable's tension. I measured the weight of my camera setup and it was around 29lbs. I had the 700N rated for 25-33lbs. I just found it so inhibitive. Maybe next time I'll try the 600N with better results?
 
Hi there, Norm. . .

I'm not sure what you mean by "tilt down quickly," except to say that if you bend at the waist (you have no other choice), you shouldn't have a problem. Our guy just loved the system, and we did a lot of great hand-held for five hours a day for three straight days. We have the 600N rig, and it's just about perfect for the weight of our RED set-up. We figure it reduces the weight of the camera on the shoulder/back to about 2 pounds.

We simply could not be happier.

Stephen
 
martinnoweck said:
good choice not going for the x15
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Panther x15 system or Sachtler 15 SB ENG 2 D later in a summer.

I'm not in a rush.

15-16 kg fluid head payload is enough for my still lens kit with R1...
 
Easyrig is a back saver!

Easyrig is a back saver!

Easyrig is a back saver!

I won't do any daylong handheld shots without anymore! Period!

Check out the pic's I posted on an other thread.

I could even walk around more or less smoothly, or keep the camera at waist height without forcing on my back.

Jeff
 
Jeff Kieffer said:
Easyrig is a back saver!

I won't do any daylong handheld shots without anymore! Period!

Check out the pic's I posted on an other thread.

I could even walk around more or less smoothly, or keep the camera at waist height without forcing on my back.

Jeff
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Thanks Jeff,

I needed desperately because like a handheld style of shots very much.

martinnoweck said:
go for the sachtler - it is worth the price!
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Martin,

maybe I'll go for Sachtler and also is cheaper...
 
I was very happy with the Easyrig when I used it on a short film recently... by the second day I had my footwork down pat and could move around quite freely during a take... I could chase actors and circle around them very efficiently. I find that if I really have to move fast, I lift the camera just slightly off my shoulders and move with my knees constantly bent in a shuffling kind of motion. You do have to support the camera that little bit more but it beats having to support the entire weight, plus its only till you stop recording. To me, it's all in your footwork.
 
EasyRig Group Buy

EasyRig Group Buy

Joel Kaye said:
Was there ever a group buy on this? I'd be interested if there is one.

Ivan G said:
Group buy still available?
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The EasyRig Group Buy is still available until the end of the June. You can find more details here: http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29656


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