Fluid Damping -> Shoot, Analyse, Adjust, Repeat Common Rig Configurations Upright Mode High Mode Mid Mode Low Mode Rigid Mode Advanced Usage Semi-Rigid Mode Pro Rig Setups Load Support User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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Scratching or scraping around the spring adjuster Scratching or scraping around the gimbal mount General Care Temperature range Rain, Dust and moisture Cleaning, Maintenance and Care OK, that’s it! Congratulations! :) User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
As there are moving parts in the stabilizer there are a number of pinching hazards that you will need to take care of so as not to injure yourself. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
The re-tuning section near the end of this guide is helpful if you make upgrades to your stabilizer or on the rare occasion that the stabilizer has become out of tune. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Note: Just as you wouldn’t leave your expensive cameras in a car on an extremely hot day, don’t do likewise with your Glider Pro 3 Duo. Temperatures exceeding 80°C (180°F) can cause permanent...
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4th axis handle. If the gimbal rotates inside the clamp then tighten the clamp bolts another quarter turn and try again and repeat until it won’t move easily. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
This a concept that’s easy to misunderstand so please read the more detailed explanation about this in the ‘Fluid Damping’ section? User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
In most cases you want to be using the most ‘Iso-Elastic’ setting for your rig but please read the ‘Balancing’ section to find out more about this as there’s reasons to break these rules too! User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Lastly they attach via a ‘Rosette Knob’ that gives a full 240 degree range of positions. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
You may find if you’re shooting for instance while ‘crabbing’ to the side that adjusting the handles independently to different angles may be more ergonomic for you. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Do a test run first to confirm your settings will work. For the majority of your shots (from gentle to brisk movement) the illustrated range shows what loaded angles should work. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Typically I operate in the ‘purple’ zone where at the firm end I have most control and at the softest end I have the least control. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
‘power grip of death’ ;-) The biggest key to transitioning to the Glider Pro 3 Duo 4th axis is to relax that strong grip and start using ‘ soft hands’ instead. There’s an art to ‘soft hands’ so...
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This is the motion you’re attempting to avoid. 4. Finally drop your hands to make the gimbal bounce without any inwards or outwards pressure. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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When you look at the Glider Pro 3 Duo in motion you’ll see that both suspension modules sweep in an arc. You’re trying to reduce any sideways force from your hands affecting this smooth arc. It takes time but there’s one very easy way to practice this technique so you can get a feel for it fairly quickly.
4. Now do the old Bounce Test to make sure the spring tension is even. It’s critical to focus on using soft hands or the test might fail. Once you have User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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‘Bounce Test’ and then shoot again and repeat until you find the optimal balance ( p un intended! ) for your own style of filming. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
30% I find that motion from slow walking thru to walking down stairs will be smoothed out but any harder or softer motion won’t be smoothed out. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
We each move and shoot differently. This guide is a good starting point but you each need to find the range of damping to suit your own shooting styles. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
‘ideal’ setting and start the process again but this time up the intensity to the next movement with gentle walking. 8. Next try normal walking 9. Then brisk walking 10.Then jogging 11.Then running User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
80% of the time (e.g. walking head shots or head to waist shots, over shoulder, high to low shots and all the common moves such as push-ins out outs) User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
You can get some interesting creative angles such as tilted up ‘Child's eye view’ or moving along lower objects such as cars, railings, plants that’s great for B-roll. It’s also a good height for capturing smaller children. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
‘Hey Presto!’ you’re in Rigid Mode. You can also go to Rigid Mode from all other Modes as well! User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Adding a ¼-20 eye bolt to each handle will give you a perfect attachment point for a mini snap carabiner for fast on and off. User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Now what you’ll do is firmly grip the spring adjuster knob and tighten the socket until it’s User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
2) T he d amping adjuster knob might require adjustment. ● First check that the damping cartridge isn’t hard up against the 0% or 100% damping ends. If it doesn’t easily turn in one direction User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
Your stabilizer can withstand light rain but heavy driving rain could force water into the bearings. D o not immerse your stabilizer in water! User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
And one last thing, if you post some footage online then we’d love to see it so please shoot me off a link? Thanks again! Scotty McPherson User Guide - Glider Pro 3 Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20180917 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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