Glidecam Test First Run

I recently purchased a Glidecam 4000 Pro.  I have spent approximately 6 hours getting it set up and configured to … well … glide.  While I still have some work to do on the configuration, I wanted to take it for a test drive.  You know, kick the tires and see how it does on the open road.  In this video, I am using the Glidecam in a handheld test.  In other words, no expensive support system or vest.  I have ordered the vest because holding the weight of the Glidecam and the camera is a bit much for this old man.

Here are the results of my first run of the Glidecam.  I wanted to compare a “normal” shoot to the Glidecam to see what it brings to the table.  I was pleased!

I need to do more work on the setup to “find the sweet spot,” as many people say, but I’m still pretty impressed with the improvement in the video.

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