Comments on: The Most Compact Video Crane/Jib On The Market

By: Ary Aliash

Ary Aliash — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:54:00 +0000

where can get this?

By: james digiorgio

james digiorgio — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:57:00 +0000

i doubt this little mini-jib would have accommodated the cameras you used for your series.

By: james digiorgio

james digiorgio — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:56:00 +0000

because stuff like this and so much more was thought of and produced years ago and companies are simply adapting, scaling-down, whatever, to accommodate the size and weight of dSLRs and their popularity.

By: dom bower

dom bower — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:45:00 +0000

think this will have to be getting purchased! great little review and cute cats

By: Gary Orona

Gary Orona — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:13:00 +0000

What you say is true but sometimes extremely lightweight rigs trump bullet-proof build and adjustment options. On a traditional shoot I’d go for a more meaty jib but I also trek, scramble and rock-climb many miles into extreme, rugged wilderness areas about 3 times a week in Utah and this ultra-light back-packable setup is looking very nice right now!

By: Lee Christiansen

Lee Christiansen — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:16:00 +0000

Lovely new device… My concern with sliders and lightweight jibs is
that because they are so light, it is difficult to make panning /
tilting adjustments on camera as the relative position changes. Great
for longer lens shots and small moves but there is still a valid reason
for more substantial systems.

I have a Libec short jib arm which in TV is regarded as a lightweight
unit, but runs with 20Kg counterweight and a full fluid head at the
camera end. Designed for full size broadcast cameras it works very well
with DSLRs and allows that all important panning / tilting etc.

Same for tracking shots with a fuller size dolly that allows easier
camera adjustment on moves – but takes more space / time than a slider.

But that said, the crane in the video is quick to rig and serves a
purpose. Just beware of limitations when entering the brave new world
of lightweight grip equipment.

(Great video by the way – very informative).

By: Lee Christiansen

Lee Christiansen — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:16:00 +0000

Lovely new device… My concern with sliders and lightweight jibs is that because they are so light, it is difficult to make panning / tilting adjustments on camera as the relative position changes. Great for longer lens shots and small moves but there is still a valid reason for more substantial systems.

I have a Libec short jib arm which in TV is regarded as a lightweight unit, but runs with 20Kg counterweight and a full fluid head at the camera end. Designed for full size broadcast cameras it works very well with DSLRs and allows that all important panning / tilting etc.

Same for tracking shots with a fuller size dolly that allows easier camera adjustment on moves – but takes more space / time than a slider.

But that said, the crane in the video is quick to rig and serves a purpose. Just beware of limitations when entering the brave new world of lightweight grip equipment.

(Great video by the way – very informative).

LEE

By: Mike Folden

Mike Folden — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:37:00 +0000

THis looks great! Planning on picking one of these up for sure!

By: Stephen Masiello

Stephen Masiello — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:54:00 +0000

A well made video showing all the advantages of the product.

By: Gary Orona

Gary Orona — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:41:00 +0000

When I produced/directed The Erotic Traveler series for HBO/Cinemax we lugged a huge, heavy jib rig all over the world and had to hire an extra crew member just to deal with it. The cost for all that… about $18,000. Now this comes along for about $300. ? I wish I had a time machine back then!- Gary Orona