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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 :)

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

Geez. . . that's awful. You know you're really getting old when you're naughty and can't even remember it. Of course, I'm told that some younger folks have the same general problem. . . just for a different reason.

:-)

Stephen
 
Pictures

Pictures

Stephen Pruitt said:
Pictures sent to everyone interested. . .
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Here are the pix of Stephen and his new EasyRig:

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Great questions, Norm. . .

The thing I've noticed is that any position is quite fine once you get there (assuming you aren't trying to sit down deeply into a soft chair, in which case, although I haven't tried it, you probably could not get up!) . . it is the moving from one position to another that is different from normal expectations. Your center of gravity is now dramatically altered. When you are standing or sitting, the weight is still transferred to your hips, but when you lean over, you can definitely feel it shift to above your head. It is almost like an invisible gravitational force over you at that point. For me, it was a strange sensation, but you quickly adapt to the change.

Oh, and beware of low-hanging objects. In my case it was like being 6' 6" all of a sudden.

Overall, most definitely two BIG thumbs up. Hand-held always killed my body. Now, as you correctly note, I can stand there relaxed. My guess is that, with my rig as it is, I have only 1 to 2 pounds on my shoulder. I did not have to have either hand on the camera. It rested just fine up there untouched. How cool is that?

Stephen
 
What does the camera hook on the easyrig attach to on the RED camera? Nevermind. I see it's hooked up to the RED handle. Looks great.
 
I am definitely interested in this rig, thank you for posting Stephen.

Though I use the Red Handle on top, I always end up holding the underside of it as well when moving it around. How trustworthy is the top handle?
 
Hi there, Raul. . .

I know what you're talking about.

I do mine a little differently, though, and it is rock solid. My handle is attached to both the front and back top mounts.

Stephen
 
I have to admit that from the videos of the inventor on youtube describing how it works, when he hooks it on, and let's go, I get a little woozy! It looks like it's just a little clamp...how can that hold on to a camera more than a human grip that has control? :)
 
Norm. . . yeah, it looks bad, but the camera would have to float upwards to lose contact with the clamp. It's pretty secure. And, then again, how often are you not going to have your hands on it, anyway?

Raul. . . I use the RED handle extension, but ONLY use the RED handle extension. . . not the handle that comes with the RED base production pack. So, take your normal RED handle. Unscrew the rubbery handle part. Now, screw on the RED handle extension piece. You now have anchor points on the front and back of the camera. It's rock solid. Now, you do have a rather unsightly hole at either the front or back of your camera, but I'm hoping to be able to rig up something for a microphone in there.

Stephen
 
Well, this thing is NOT a steadycam. . . let's make that clear. And, I would imagine that it does make a walking hand-held shot more difficult. Maybe you could do it as well with practice, but I doubt it. But, consider this. Most shots aren't tracking or walking. They are largely static. So, if you needed to do a walking shot, you could just plop the camera on the table, step out of the vest, and kill your shoulder and back on the walking shot. It is super fast to change into and out of the vest.

I would recommend that seasoned EasyRig users chime in on this score. I'm a total newbie. . .

. . . and in love.

:-)

Stephen
 
You should hear me speak Swedish.

Stephen
 
Zakaree Sandberg said:
can you walk and move around with the Easyrig?
or is it specifically for standing in one place?
I thought I heard somewhere that motion was difficult.
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That´s correct. For running you´ll be better without the easyrig. But for anything else the easyrig just saves your life (and your back). I can´t shoot without it. Having your two hands free is payless, and different camera positions are so easy.
 
So if movement is limited, what are the main benefits for hand held over tripod? I typically do hand held so I'm free to relocate, crouch etc.

Does the Easy Rig work against you when you do these things? Is it mainly for more organic shots or whip-pans etc?

It looks amazing and I think I want one, just be good to fully understand what it will help me achieve.

Thanks!

Jim
 
A. Bastaki said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mSRrpQLmas

this guy sounds like a robot. hahaha.

but cool gadget.
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Lol, thats Johan, anyone who has met him loves him, hes a bit crazy but crazy good. Had dinner with him and some friends after Broadcast live here in the UK.

You can move around with the easyrig but it takes practice, ive had mine since Fed when Johan gave me it and its worked great but i still haven't mastered the walking smoothly part yet, you just have to be conscious that any movement you make up and down will bounce the arm and then the camera. But for most purposes its fine.

Ive done organic shots with the rig, did an advert a couple of months ago and we had a dance floor scene and the operator was able to get some funky shots with it.

Andi.
 
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