Redrock Micro's New Curving Slider Aims to Make You a 'One Man Crew'
If you're a one-man band, you know how tough it can be to simultaneously handle the camera, capture sound and interact with your subject. More often than not, you'll have to settle for a static shot,...
View ArticleGet Automatic Panning While Sliding with the New Kessler Parallax
While one person will never replace a crew of people, plenty of gear is making it easier to get great looking shots on your own. Kessler has been at the forefront of this change, and they are now...
View ArticleTrost Slider Will Support the Weight of Your Car & Smoothly Move Your Camera
The DSLR revolution ushered in an explosion of one-person-crew gear options, and the slider has been no exception. Many manufacturers offer variations on the basic yet effective sliding camera...
View ArticleThe Smallest Slider in the World, Edelkrone's PocketSlider, Can Handle Your...
It's not about the size -- it's how you use it, right? Well, if portability is your number one concern when it comes to using gear, you might want to take a look at edelkrone's newest motion control...
View Article$0 in the Bank? No Problem! You Can Still Make Your Own 'Itsy Bitsy Camera...
You can't get much better than free! In this tutorial from The Frugal Filmmaker, learn how to make your own mini-slider out of a Manfrotto quick release, a few screws, and a free Igus slider sample....
View ArticleLevel Any Camera on Any Surface with the Modular Camera Goat Slider
Just about every slider has its limitations, like length, leveling, and load capacity. But the Camera Goat aims at making them a thing of the past. This unique slider system, designed by Jeffery...
View ArticleMYT Works Unveils New Camera Support Systems, Including a Super Compact...
MYT Works had a bunch of interesting camera support systems at their NAB booth, including skater dollies, motorized gliders, and an overhead rig. The company set out to design the smallest, most...
View ArticleIntroducing the C-Pan Arm, a Jib/Slider Hybrid from 9. Solutions
9.Solutions showed us their very interesting C-Pan Arm, a jib-like arm that can be flipped and turned for curved slider shots or even curved vertical movement. The C-Pan allows the camera plate to...
View Article5 Tips on Making Your Slow Motion Camera Moves Sexier and More Dynamic
Slow motion shots are always nice, but they're even better when captured with a moving camera. You've seen them before: retimed slow motion shots that utilize tracking, dolly, or handheld camera...
View ArticleSmartSLIDER Atom is a Compact Slider for Filmmakers on the Go (And on a Budget)
Getting those beautiful tracking shots doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. There are two main issues when it comes to sliders (barring just poor performance): size and price tag, and it doesn't do...
View ArticleWaterbird's Adjustable MultiSlider Is Both a Linear and Curved Camera Track
Waterbird's MultiSlider let's you switch from a linear slider to a curved one by simply bending the adjustable track. Camera sliders are great for helping to make your shots look more dynamic and...
View ArticleWhat Pieces of Gear Should Be in Your Noob Filmmaker Kit?
Okay, you've just bought a camera. Now what? If you're a beginner filmmaker who has just bought your first camera, congrats! From your kitchen sink to the new Autumn foliage, you've probably spent...
View ArticleWatch: 5 Cinematic Slider Moves (and How to Do Them Right)
Here are some ways to use camera sliders to make your footage look more professional and cinematic. When it comes to camera movement, sliders offer so much versatility and style without having to work...
View ArticleMeet Magic Carpet Pro and Genie II, Syrp's New Slider and Motion Control Device
Syrp unveiled its new slider, as well as a revamped Genie motion control head, which adds panning and tilting. We were able to get up close and personal with Syrp's new Magic Carpet Pro slider and...
View ArticleOne Cinematic Technique You Should Keep in Mind When Shooting Dialogue Scenes
Even though scenes with two-person dialogue seem pretty straightforward, there are some things that require a little finesse. Okay, you've got your dialogue scene all set up and you're about to shoot...
View ArticleEdelkrone Is Giving One Lucky Winner a SliderONE PRO v2 + HeadONE Bundle
Enter for a chance to win an Edelkrone SliderONE PRO v2 bundle, worth almost $2000. Are you in the market for a camera slider? Well, rather than spending your hard-earned cash on one, you could always...
View ArticleGet Excited for What Axibo's New Slider AI Can Do
This slider from Axibo uses machine learning to manage control across all axis automatically. Artificial intelligence. It's rapidly becoming the one feature that spans across every single tool in our...
View ArticleGlide into Smoother Footage with This Super Portable Slider
The SliderMini 2 is one of the best pocket-sized sliders available. Who wouldn't want buttery smooth footage? Smartta has released the SliderMini 2, its next-generation ultra-portable slider with new...
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