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The new GoPro Hero3 sports camera is getting rave reviews. A sports camera is a camera like the ones you see in extreme sports videos or daredevil stunts when they are from the point of view of the performer – they’re able to be mounted nearly anywhere and are super durable (including having an underwater casing). Some of these cameras, like the Black Edition GoPro HERO3, come with a wi-fi remote that can control multiple cameras and make filming easier. It’s also affordable, ranging from $199.99 to $399.99 depending on the edition and features you’re looking for. The most expensive edition, the Black edition ($399.99) comes with Pro Low-Light Performance and is GoPro App compatible so you can plug your camera into your iPad and view the photos on a bigger screen with ease. Each edition has different frame rates and megapixel counts, and there is a white, silver and …
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Check out this casual test that we filmed using the Glidecam V-20. You can also achieve the same result with the Steadicam systems. We modified the battery and the bottom plate so that it holds our custom battery. Balancing of the Glidecam was done the same as usual by setting it onto the C-Stand. There were no extra weights needed to be installed, we simply just lowered the bottom of the sled in order to produce that “2 second” drop. This rig can be rented “rent camera equipment” to produce steady shots.
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Before camera stabilization systems was invented, filmmakers either had to hold the camera in their hands or mount it on a dolly. A dolly is a piece of equipment with a platform where filmamkers can place a camera onto. They can also sit on this platform to operate the system. Underneath the platform consists of wheels where it sat on top of a track. Another operator will push the platform to get the desired shot. However, camera dollies are time consuming to setup and cannot always work for every shot requested by the director. Sometimes, the camera operator will need to go “hand held”. However with this method, there is no way of getting a smooth shot. With the invention of camera stabilization, directors could capture shots with the convenience of a hand-held operation without any bumps or shakiness. Camera Stabilizer Systems: The Steadicam is a brand name for camera …
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The steadicam is a type of camera mount that is worn as a harness by camera operators making movies. The steadicam prevents any shakiness on the camera operator’s part from making it into the finished film. All steadicams rely on a Gimbal system, which is a special pivoted support that allows complete rotation using ball bearings. There are several different types of steadicam systems for stabilizing the camera: Merlin Steadicam The Merlin steadicam is an extremely light-weight camera mount that is meant for small, hand-held cameras. The newest version of the Merlin uses six ball bearings and is suitable for cameras weighing up to 7.5 lbs. The Merlin is light and flexible, with an arm and vest that are among the thinnest and lightest available. The Merlin is best suited to hold cameras up to 5 lbs, such as those smaller hand-held cameras normally used to shoot news and …
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