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MK-V REVOLUTION stabilisation systerm

kalone said:
Brian, is this device an electrical / electronical controlled one?
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It has a controlknob (just like a zoom rocker). So when you start going from hi-to low, you need to spin the camera with the rocker. This works realy good and has the advantage, that you can position the camera angle for all kinds of shots. Also you don't need to "push" the Rig away to do the spin - this is less tiring, because the Rig stays more or less at your normal operating position.
 
goffb said:
It has a controlknob (just like a zoom rocker). So when you start going from hi-to low, you need to spin the camera with the rocker. This works realy good and has the advantage, that you can position the camera angle for all kinds of shots. Also you don't need to "push" the Rig away to do the spin - this is less tiring, because the Rig stays more or less at your normal operating position.
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Yes, that was the disadvantage I've seen in the Alien / Alien Revolution, their low-to-high mode and vice versa functionality is next to useless in tight spaces, in these cases it's "only" increasing horizon steadiness.
But your system requires quite some intervention from the operator, right?
I mean one has to have a good estimation of the speed required to flip the yoke in sync, if I understood properly.
 
kalone said:
But your system requires quite some intervention from the operator, right?
I mean one has to have a good estimation of the speed required to flip the yoke in sync, if I understood properly.
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That's correct. I used to do tv shows, were I had to zoom and pull focus on my own - It took some practicing time, but I got pretty good at it. The "360 Xtreme" is quite simular. It isn't easy, but it also is not as hard as it looks.
 
I would love to take this rig for a spin! Wow.

Is there any place that rents one of these? I know it would take some getting used to and be hard to just rent and use, but I'm anxious to try one.
 
Jeff Kilgroe said:
I would love to take this rig for a spin! Wow.

Is there any place that rents one of these? I know it would take some getting used to and be hard to just rent and use, but I'm anxious to try one.
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No, as far as I know they are all owned and operated by individuals. They themselves might rent them out, but I would be surprised if they let them out to anyone that is not an experienced Steadicam operator. "Hard to just rent and use" is an understatement. Assuming you were able to set it up successfully, anyone without experience in the rig would likely injure themselves, and perhaps damage the expensive equipment. I wouldn't even be comfortable borrowing one for a day of shooting without a few days of practice first.

If you really want to try one, see if you can befriend an owner/operator. I'm sure they'd let you try it on for free under supervision. If you have a shoot for which you think you might like to use the AR, you would get far better results, and probably save money in the long run by simply hiring someone for the day.
 
Very awesome! I can think of a lot of shots I'd love to try out with it.
 
MK-V rig & RED camera.....

MK-V rig & RED camera.....

This rig is awesome......
A good mate of mine here in OZ has bought one (www.ajrevolution.com), and i was lucky enough to use it on a music video with him only a few weeks ago & do some testing of the rig with him.

Wow what a time saver, just being able to go from normal to low mode in a blink is an amazing time saver on set, let alone all the new possibilities for creative shot making......i loved it...!

We have TED coming down here to Oz next week to visit the SMPTE exhibition and to put on a demo & play 'Crossing the Line" at the Australian Cinematographers Society branch here in Sydney, and I'm trying to organize with my mate to get the RED demo camera on his MK-V Alien rig while TED is here......
we'll keep you updated with our progress & hopefully get some pictures...
Paul
 
man, these hi-low steadicams present so many great opportunities for shots.
 
Mk V Workshop

Mk V Workshop

Guys,

For all those who profess to want to try one of these, now is your chance!

Mk V have a workshop running next week in the UK, which I was hoping to attend but can't due to pressures of work. There are two days familiarisation, two days advanced and the final day of A-R.

Do the course and you can rent the rig in the UK or buy it abroad!

Mike Costelloe

No affiliation to MkV whatsoever, I think Howard is running the course personally, so good luck, he talks underwater! You have been warned!
 
Yes, the mk-v AR is a fantastic system. I love it! It works impeccably well. The RED camera would work well in it in theory, the lighter the camera the larger your gimble to camera distance giving you more flexibility for shots. Although around a month ago I was helping on John Wu s new feature film "the battle of red cliffs" where they are making extensive use of the AR with an ARRI LT.

I have never seen this action cam 360. interesting, although all the jobs I have shot so far on the AR it would not have been possible to use the action cam unit simply because of the overall footpint amongst other things, however I shan t knock it until I have tried it but I can t see it working somehow, how do I trim for head room? hmmm . I will have to have a go ... simple ... at the moment I can t seem to get my head around using it.

With regards to the master rig docking, you really need to email howard and ask him, up until now it has not been possible due to wiring and lack of modulability of the master. You can easily use a mk-v nexus sled on your master arm and vest

Mk-v have some other great lightweight rigs that will also work well with the RED camera.

check out my showreel on the AR on www.thomasenglish.co.uk/ar and off course check out www.mk-v.com
 
jtm said:
Brian,

Great rig BTW - A couple of questions - does the rig keep the horizon level and 2. whats the price (I have a master series (will it dock with that?) - Thanks -
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Thanks:biggrin: The Rig does not keep the horizon level on it's own - you have total control, so it's up to the operators skills.
-The price will be approx. 3500.- USD
-You can mount it on a master series

Brian
 
thomas english said:
I have never seen this action cam 360. interesting, although all the jobs I have shot so far on the AR it would not have been possible to use the action cam unit simply because of the overall footpint amongst other things,
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Hi Thomas

The photos show a fully extended version of the ActionCam with the "360 Xtreme" on it. You can make the system smaller. We have a demo video, were I move into a small elevator and pass through doors with the "360 Xtreme" configuration with no problem. The shot is not a master piece, but considering it was my very first hour with the rig, I think it demonstates well what can be achieved.

Clip: http://actionproducts.ch/en/index.ph...32&Itemi d=85


Regards
Brian
 
MK-V AR and the RED

MK-V AR and the RED

Hi Guys

The MK-V AR and RED are made for each other.
We have been in talks with RED re various uses....

We also do the manual Revolution system that works with all systems (Master, PRO etc.)- this has been a product for the last few years too.

If anyone would like to know about the MK-V AR System and M-R (Manual Revolution system) please email me off forum - howard@mk-v.com

All I can say is watch this space...

All the best
Howard J Smith MK-V
2x RED owner

www.mk-v.com
howard@mk-v.com
 
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