Techniques for using gimbals for long durations

[Tom Gleeson]

Check out http://www.atlascamerasupport.com We were using it today and although not the most sophisticated rig its cheap and effective and holds the Ronin for extended periods with relative comfort.

 

[constantine Tirintzis]

The arms are adjustable, so you can lower them enough to go through doors. We tested a Movi on both an Easy-Rig and a Steadicam arm before Ray came up with this. We found the Easy-Rig introduces a movement axis that the gimbal can't correct, and a Steadicam arm does weird things with the gyros in the gimbal, while this rig stays nice and smooth.

Not really..

 

[Robert Hart]

If you are just picking up and putting down a Ronin, a shearer's back support might be an option. There are a few styles I understand. Here is one such.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iaTBQm2DAE


There are also corset-style supports which work by compressing the gut which then lessens the actual load on back muscles. These are generally used in conjunction with doctor's intervention and advice.

However for the cost, you might already be half-way there for the cost of an easy-rig or steadycam vest which incorporate simlar principles in transferring loads and bracing via abdominal compression.

 

[constantine Tirintzis]

The arms are adjustable, so you can lower them enough to go through doors. We tested a Movi on both an Easy-Rig and a Steadicam arm before Ray came up with this. We found the Easy-Rig introduces a movement axis that the gimbal can't correct, and a Steadicam arm does weird things with the gyros in the gimbal, while this rig stays nice and smooth.

certainly not...