Heli Shooting with an easyrig?

[alexx_hg]

Has anyone tried a RED One Helishooting with an easyrig ( http://www.easyrig.com ) in that way that the cam is not on the shoulder but between the legs or on the lap. Want to use the RED Zoom 18mm-50mm with an 2xExtender. (3K 48fps on CF Card) Because of the Budget no Tyler- or Nosemount is possible.
Any experiences on this? wobbling? wiggling? Jiggling?

PS: Heli would be an AS 350 B3

thx
Alex

[Tim Whitcomb]

great question, yeah Its doable, if you practice. maybe with a swing?
the more you zoom in of course the more motion of the rig will affect the
image.... does the lens morion enhance or hinder the story? etc.

On Terra Firma, the EZ Rig lets you shoot comfortably for hours. Its a wonderful
stabilizer. If the Helo has room and the operator is tethered for security. great
shots await. just be safe.

PS Sweet Heli- Good Luck!

[Shawn Booth]

Funny, I was just thinking of this set up... I wouldn't do it, doesn't seem safe to me.

I haven't used an Easyrig in a helo so I can't say for certain. But it seems like you would want to ride the skids and having the arm above your head outside the helo...

Inside, is there room to wear the rig?

[Steve G]

Having been in a helicopter crash while filming, I would say an easyrig would not be a good thing in terms of safety.

[ericyoung]

If you did use one remember to add additional safety bonds on camera!

[Paul Harding]

I have an easy rig and tried to shoot from a jetranger, I was unable to use it because the height of the rig hits the roof of the ranger although you can adjust the vertical position of the rig you can't shorten it, at leased on mine which was one of the first out

Paul

[Kwan Khan]

Easyrig on Heli? Not a good idea.
I did tried on Heli and a boat = Super Pain

[Robert Horwell]

Having been in a helicopter crash while filming, I would say an easyrig would not be a good thing in terms of safety.

That's a good point steve. What happened...i'm intrigued.

[Steve G]

Tail rotor failure in a bell jet ranger above Newgrange burial mound near dublin. Filming for the bbc. Side door off, climbing harness and straps attaching me to the helicopter interior. The footage from my camera makes for sobering viewing. Pilot broke his back. I was busted up, but nothing broken (banging around on the outside of the helo, as it spun and bounced down the hill, like a puppet on a string - according to witnesses). Off work for a couple of weeks....insurance was a bit of a nightmare, but that's another story. Always wear a helmet now, when filming in helicopters.

[Sanjin Jukic]

Crash can happen even if you shooting in or on the car, track, motorbike, golf car, plane also any motor movable dolly, crane or even on segway or with in-line skating...

Btw, EasyRig 3 cine 700 ( I do have it) would fits perfect with




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