How to Balance and Use a Glidecam
The Glidecam is a relatively inexpensive way to achieve great smooth shots for your film/video without the use of a dolly or tracks. This tutorial will show you an in-depth look at how to initially balance your Glidecam and give you some techniques on how to use it to achieve great results. These methods are the same for the other models of Glidecam: the HD-1000 and HD-4000.
The stud I used to lift the Manfrotto 577 quick Release plate up off of the Glidecam's cheeseplate: Search "Manfrotto 015" on B&H's website to find this stud. It is a "Female 3/8" to Male 1/4"-20 Adapter".
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