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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

looking to purchase a jib - any recommendations?

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I used a 7 recently, it worked very well. We also used a jimmy jib which is comical with its old-school wiring harnesses but worked really well. We also just used a Kessler jib and I have a complaint about how it works - because of the way its camera plate is linked to the motion of the tripod head it works very well if the camera is pointing the same direction as the crane (e.g. the lens is parallel to the crane) but if you turn the camera so the lens is perpendicular to the crane's travel the camera will yaw as you move the jib.

By the way, Kessler's cine motion stuff which is launching tomorrow looks seriously cool.
 
Never once been disappointed with Kessler Crane gear or customer service. Best bang for your buck in my opinion.
 
Adam and fellow redusers.

We used the porta-jib traveler as well. We were lucky enough to find a hard case golf bag that we can use to transport on the airplane for travel. Airlines take it as a set of clubs - even though it is heavy, we don't get charged excess fees.

Also, when traveling we left the weight plates at home. We'd find a gym in the resort and takes those plates and use that for the counter balance. Saved having to lug all that excess mass around.

Erich does point out the "art of assembly" with this jib. I didn't find it too cumbersome - thought the engineering was cool. If you are in studio, just leave it assembled. We bought some manfrotto casters i think. Roll it into position and go. I'll try to find a picture.

Erich is correct -- find two crew members (one for back up) and train them...it's not intuitive if you have not been through it once.
 
image on-location...maruba resort, Belize - Mud room -- prepping for shot

porta jib traveler
 

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I have the Porta Jib Traveler as well- I love it. I use it so often that I can go from in the case to ready to shoot in under 5 minutes.

Here is a sample of some of the footage I shot with it- 1 of 17 videos I shot for Hyundai Motor America for the 2013 model year lineup. This was shot on 5D Mk III, but the next round of videos is on Scarlet.

 
I like the AdvantaJib 10' for low-cost portability if you are running under 15 pounds on a scarlet with lightweight lens.

-Michael
 
Wow so many different options. That shot above the Andes is amazing. You guys have some balls setting that gear up on the top of a peak. amazing

My vote for the SevenJib XL from Long Valley Equipment. served me well and never let me down 5 years running. setup time is under 5 minutes.
 
John,

We have an explorer jib and we love it. It's easy to set up, well built and the trolly is great. It handles the weight of our Scarlet with accessories just fine. Overall no complaints and I thought the price was right as well. Let me know if you have any other questions.


Bob Wojda
Water Street Media Works
 
I've had a standard portajib for about 15 years now. It's built like a tank and I've flown everything from my epic to a panavision on it. It still works as well as it did when I bought it. But, it really depends on you definition of portable. It fits nicely in my truck but I would never fly with it. For that I would get the portajib traveller. I've seen, and used, some really crappy jibs and you should get the best that you can afford. It'll last you a lifetime if you get the right one. Buy once, cry once is my motto - learned from experience.
 
Kessler Crane jib fits into 4x2x2 soft case. Excellent jib. Cheap, reliable. Their motor head is superlative.
 
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