Here is a quick tip for those traveling light and wanting to get a slider like effect. When we go to Maui our family loves to stop by at Cheese […]
Here is a quick tip for those traveling light and wanting to get a slider like effect.
When we go to Maui our family loves to stop by at Cheese Burger in Paradise, this is where I figured out this little trick.
Mini Tripod
How nice. Good ideal, have to give it a try thanks
Really cool idea! Totally worth picking up this equipment and trying it out.
I got the same mini-tripod you mentioned here after your recommendation of it on one of your earlier videos. I was messing around with it at home sliding it around like you did here but I never really explored it more than an idea. It’s cool that you’re able to get smooth shots with it – I’ll have to practice more!
Fantastic idea, and great timing as I just purchased this from your B&H link and I love it. Thanks for the recommendation.
Love This Dave! With the crazy run and gun that I do this could really come in handy when I can’t afford to have a slider on me. So going to use this nifty find.
Awesome!
Sometimes its the simple things that are so cool… love it. How about making a little dolly for the bottom of it?
What a great idea Dave! Those shots at Cheese Burger in Paradise look as good as anything I’ve ever gotten on my Konova Slider….great trick!!!
I wonder if you could get smooth results from any other pocket tripod using those furniture slider pads. They have a super slipery surface and come as a disc, they are used for moving refrigerators etc. Lot’s of DSLR photogs will be looking for laminated tables now…
Bummer, they’re actually out of stock as of right now, but what an awesome little tripod. I’m thinking with that, a viewfinder and something on the focus ring (either a hand or a follow focus), and you have yourself a nice little steadycam too. Going to have to get one when they’re back in stock!
Phenomenal! I think I will be purchasing one of these nifty little guys right away. Great for so many aspects of filming.
Dave, great video. I bought one right away from B&H but I think you are the reason they are out of stock now. 🙂
Dave, thanks for the tip. I just received mine from Adorama. And here’s another tip…I bought a 4-pack of furniture sliders, which I use on a tripod over a flat surface, and they’re perfect for this Culmann. For $6 you can’t go wrong. Get them here…http://www.amazon.com/Waxman-4703495K-2-Inch-Reusable-Sliders/dp/B001WAK5UW
I got a similar fx by sliding a camera rig on a bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr6OzQoqQWU ( at 1:03 ). It was filmed so slow and smooth, it actually plays 2x on the film. It was not rehearsed, just did it because it seemed cool at that moment while we waited to start shooting.