glide cam test 1

For both productions it is likely that the glide cam will need to be used, in fact it will definitely used in Alice as there is a scene with a approximately 2 minute tracking shot which cant really be filmed in any other way on our budget. While the glide cam can produce some fantastic camera work, it is a pain to set up as you have to balance the weight and position to suit the camera you are using and to balance the counter weight. This took Liam a long time to do but eventually he got there.

So, once Liam had it set up he did some practise work following me up the stairs to the printer, from here he then moved to new angles but without cutting to make the shot more dynamic. We then went back downstairs and watched back the footage and looked for improvement and how it could be bettered. He then recalibrate the weights to try and get it to run smoother and we went again.

After a few attempts Liam really had it nailed and we could both confidently say that he could then use the glide cam for the actual shoot when it comes to it. One thing that is worth mentioning is that I personally didn't get a hands on experience with the Glide cam but having watched Liam and been a part of his practise as the subject I have gained some knowledge on how to work it. From here it is likely that me and my camera operator (Ethan) will go on to do practices of our own as neither of us have used the glide cam.