
It’s no secret that our profession comes with a lot of toys. We all have our wish lists that grow by the minute as new and must-have gear comes out quite often, fueling our need to have the latest and greatest. Until we win the lotto and are able to complete our arsenal of photography goodies, we need to get creative and make do with what we’ve got.
And even if you do happen to have all the equipment you want and need (the 5 of you out there), in certain situations, we simply cannot bring it all. Sometimes you are in a run and gun situation where carrying and setting up multiple pieces of heavy equipment is just not possible. In the following video from PremiumBeat, cinematographer Brett Pierce gives a quick tutorial on how to get a nice and smooth jib shot using a slider. Your slider can pull double duty if you don’t have a jib or crane or simply do not have the time to set up a jib. All you need is a tripod, two heads, a slider, and a DSLR to achieve the nice vertical or horizontal moving shots similar to a jib.
Just make sure your fluid head – at least one of them – is a high-quality one, that can handle heavy weight. The footage from this hack is pretty good and it saves you time and money. And that is always a good thing.
Watch Awesome Cinematography: Achieving a Jib Shot with a Slider
To see more cinematography tips and tutorials, check out the Premium Beat blog here.
[Via NoFilm School]
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Great trick
great tip/trick for those without a jib
Now this is an interesting take , plus great tip too. Good find
*great
grate tip. Ill have to try this.