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MANUAL

Set-up and Operations Guide

Glidecam Industries, Inc. 23 Joseph St, Kingston, MA 02364

Customer Service Line 1-781-585-7900

Manufactured in the U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for Glidecam HD-1000

Page 1: ...2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 MANUAL Set up and Operations Guide Glidecam Industries Inc 23 Joseph St Kingston MA 02364 Customer Service Line 1 781 585 7900 Manufactured in the U S A COPYRIGHT 2008 2009 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

Page 2: ... Attaching your camera to your Glidecam 18 5 Balancing your Glidecam HD 2000 21 6 Handling your Glidecam HD 2000 26 7 Operating your Glidecam HD 2000 27 8 Shooting Tips 29 9 Improper Techniques 30 10 Other Camera Attachment Methods 31 11 Professional Usage 31 12 Maintenance 32 13 Warnings 32 14 Warranty 15 Online Information 33 34 ...

Page 3: ... Glidecam HD 2000 being setup and used The Glidecam HD 1000 and the HD 4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the HD 2000 When there is an important difference between the HD 2000 and the HD 1000 and HD 4000 you will see it noted with a Also the words HD 2000 will be used for the most part to include the HD 1000 and HD 4000 as well ...

Page 4: ...axis Gimbal This allows your hand to move up and down and side to side thereby isolating your hands unwanted motions from the camera This up and down movement alleviates the bouncing pogo type action often associated with our competitor s system This is because their handle is not designed to have the beneficial ability to move up and down This design feature coupled with the overall higher inerti...

Page 5: ...nding to achieve professional looking results We highly recommend that the user read this manual thoroughly before setting up and operating the HD 1000 HD 2000 or HD 4000 Doing so will save you time and will minimize the risk of damage to your camcorder or the Glidecam HD 1000 HD 2000 or HD 4000 It is important to perform and follow the Set up and Operation s procedures in the proper sequence so a...

Page 6: ...000 has a smaller CENTRAL POST and the HD 4000 has a longer CENTRAL POST Warning Do not adjust or tighten the factory settings on the gimbal handle and yoke These parts should remain loose and move freely just as they are shipped to you These are the pieces that makeup the HEAD ASSEMBLY of the GLIDECAM HD 2000 1 QUICK RELEASE PLATE 2 CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...n the knobs counterclockwise and then pull on the knobs to release The QUICK RELEASE PLATES for the HD 1000 and the HD 4000 are different This is the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM with front to back and side to side movement adjustment knobs This is the expandable BASE PLATFORM The Glidecam HD 1000 has a smaller BASE PLATFORM and the Glidecam HD 4000 has a larger BASE PLATFORM 4 5 6 ...

Page 8: ...0 has slightly different sizes These are the 10 HD2000 and HD4000 COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES shown in bag The HD1000 has 8 COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES This is the HARDWARE set for the Glidecam HD 2000 The Glidecam HD 1000 and HD 4000 have slightly different HARDWARE 7 8 9 ...

Page 9: ...9 Camera Mounting Screws Counter Weight Plates Washers Black Bolts for Counter Plates Rubber Washers Black Thumb Nuts 10 ...

Page 10: ...r Glidecam HD 2000 First get the BASE PLATFORM and the TELESCOPING POST See photo 11 for the BASE PLATFORM and photo 12 for the TELESCOPING POST Note the threaded insert located in the bottom of the TELESCOPING POST 11 12 ...

Page 11: ...y tightly screwing the TELESCOPING POST onto the treaded stud sticking up from the center of the BASE PLATFORM At this point your Glidecam HD 2000 should look like photo 14 which is showing the TELESCOPING POST attached to the BASE PLATFORM securely 13 14 ...

Page 12: ...epeat this step Now insert the selected bolts with RUBBER WASHERS attached through the slots in the BASE PLATFORM as shown in this picture and repeat this procedure for the slots on the other side of the BASE PLATFORM At this point your Glidecam HD 2000 should look like this photo 15 16 17 ...

Page 13: ...CK THUMB NUTS as shown in this photo and repeat this procedure for the COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES on the other side of the BASE PLATFORM Both COUNTER WEIGHT PLATE stacks should now be secured in place with the BLACK THUMB NUTS as shown in this photo NOTE Expanding the base length and moving the COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES apart will create pan inertia and this will slow down the rotation of the sled and may ...

Page 14: ...align the TELESCOPING CLAMP S Adjustment Knob simply rotate the entire CENTRAL POST into the correct position and then tighten the Adjustment Knob Also leave about 1 inch of TELESCOPING POST showing below the TELESCOPING CLAMP Having the TELESCOPING CLAMP S Adjustment Knob aligned correctly although not technically needed to make your Glidecam HD 2000 function correctly does make it easier to reac...

Page 15: ...S KNOB At this point this is what your HD 2000 should look like which is with the CENTRAL POST and TELESCOPING POST aligned correctly on the TELESCOPING POST and BASE PLATFORM assembly The amount of COUNTER WEIGHTS will vary depending on your Camera weight Don t worry about this too much for later you will set the number of COUNTER WEIGHTS to the correct amount required for your specific Camera 23...

Page 16: ...ING PLATFORM into the THREADED INSERT in the top of the CENTRAL POST In the next procedure you are going to align the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATE so that its front edge is parallel to the front edge of the BASE PLATFORM The result of this correct alignment will make your Glidecam HD 2000 look like photo 28 25 26 ...

Page 17: ... part of the TELESCOPING CLAMP until you can rotate the parts so they are correctly aligned as in photo 28 Then simply retighten the screw NOTE The second method of alignment is better because it keeps the TELESCOPING CLAMP S Adjustment Knob aligned correctly as previously shown in photo 22 Having the TELESCOPING CLAMP S Adjustment Knob aligned correctly although not technically needed to make you...

Page 18: ...e Plate To remove the quick release plate from the head assembly turn the knobs counterclockwise and then pull on the knobs to release First find the Threaded Insert on the bottom of your camera Now preferably sit down in a chair and place your Camera base side up in your lap as shown in Photo 31 Place and center the QUICK RELEASE PLATE on the base side of your Camera as in Photo 32 29 30 31 Threa...

Page 19: ...king to center the QUICK RELEASE PLATE over your Camera s center of gravity Now use a CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW and a WASHER to attach the QUICK RELEASE PLATE to your Camera NOTE If the Shorter CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW does not work then try the slightly larger CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW Also try using more than one WASHER or no WASHERS at all if you trouble with the mounting procedure You can use the same MO...

Page 20: ...hen you should think about using some sort of a flexible Gasket between your Camera base and QUICK RELEASE PLATE You could use rubber tape or a square flat piece of rubber for example creating one by cutting up an old rubber dishwashing glove Now securely place and center your Camera and the attached QUICK RELEASE PLATE on the top of the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM as shown in Photo 36 Make sure the ...

Page 21: ...sembled properly you can test and setup the horizontal balance of the system The objective in achieving correct horizontal balance for the HD 2000 is to allow the Camera to remain level during operation give you are not applying either a pan tilt or roll type of hand pressure to the HD 2000 In other words if the HD 2000 is horizontally balanced correctly then the Camera will remain level and the C...

Page 22: ...y of the Camera This can be accomplished by either 1 re bolting the Camera to a different area of the QUICK RELEASE PLATE or by 2 adjusting the position of the QUICK RELEASE PLATE and CAMERA MOUNTING PLATE either front to back or side to side with the Camera on it Method 2 is the preferred method If the HD 2000 tilts to the front as it does in Photo 39 then you will have to loosen the Thumb Screws...

Page 23: ... shown correctly adjusted in Photo 40 After adjusting the side to side balance as mentioned above you might have to go back and readjust the front to back balance to obtain a truly fine balance of the whole system You can use your eyes to judge for correct horizontal balance or you can use a small and lightweight bubble level not included to ensure the HD 2000 has correct horizontal balance NOTE T...

Page 24: ...ther words if the HD 2000 is vertically balanced correctly then the Camera will remain level and the CENTRAL POST will remain vertical unless you intentionally position the HD 2000 otherwise If the HD 2000 is not vertically balanced properly then it will swing about and pendulum when you walk run or turn Again if the vertical balance is set correctly you will be able to move about quickly as well ...

Page 25: ... as the Movement Test is to walk forward with the HD 2000 and the stop suddenly If the HD 2000 s BASE PLATFORM swings or pendulums away from you or from the upright vertical position it was just in at the moment you stopped then you know the HD 2000 is not balanced correctly Adjust the amount of COUNTER WEIGHTS used on the BASE PLATFORM or adjust the length of the TELESCOPING POST up or down until...

Page 26: ...down by the BASE PLATFORM see photo 53 These two areas allow for easy control of the HD 2000 when in use Which position you choose will depend on the kind of shots you are shooting For normal Shooting hold the HD 2000 at the point just below the yoke and bearing assembly see Photo 46 This will allow you to subtly aim the Camera without disturbing the Camera s upright position It is this position t...

Page 27: ...ate Camera shake Even though you cannot place your eye directly up to the Camera viewfinder you can either use the Camera s built in LCD Monitor as shown in Photo 54 or attach an external LCD Monitor not included directly to the BASE PLATFORM of the HD 2000 A Monitor Mounting Hole is located at both the front and back edges of the BASE PLATFORM see Photo 47 You can also attach an external LCD Moni...

Page 28: ...ods of time Call us or one of our authorized dealers or visit our website at www Glidecam com on the internet to find out more The Glidecam Smooth Shooter Glidecam X 10 Glidecam BodyPod and the Glidecam Forearm Brace make excellent support accessories for the HD 2000 When handling and operating your Glidecam HD 2000 always avoid violent jerking arm and or body movements Doing so could cause damage...

Page 29: ...rder lens We highly recommend that you use one on your camcorder when shooting Walking the Line This is a training exercise that is designed to help you operate your HD 2000 more accurately Using masking tape camera or gaffer s tape create a cross mark on a flat and even wall see Photo 55 This cross mark will be used for framing purposes Now on the floor leading up to the cross mark tape a straigh...

Page 30: ...s Instead handle your Glidecam HD 2000 as shown in Photo 46 and 48 Do not allow the Handle of the Glidecam HD 2000 to come in contact with CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM as in Photo 57 If the Handle comes into contact with the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM it will limit your range of motion and will result in jerky and unpleasant footage Instead position the Handle as shown in Photo 45 57 56 ...

Page 31: ...RELEASE PLATE and than create a hole in it to allow the CAMERA MOUNTING BOLT to fit through it and into the base of your Camcorder 11 PROFESSIONAL USAGE If you are using the Glidecam HD 2000 to shoot professional looking shots and you plan on incorporating them into a short movie or some sort of commercial project we suggest that you preplan the shot out in advance perhaps rehearse the move a few ...

Page 32: ...h water to gently rub the unit clean Storage If you are going to store your Glidecam HD 2000 for a long period of time then please store the unit upright in a dry or low to normal humidity area whenever possible If you are unable to find an environment like this then we suggest you store the unit in an air tight plastic container or bag Standing the unit upright helps to alleviate stress on the sy...

Page 33: ...n lack of reasonable care or commercial use including rentals to others of the Glidecam HD 2000 or service by anyone other than us There are no express warranties except as listed above This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE UNIT OR ARISIN...

Page 34: ...34 For more information on GLIDECAM product performance and training please visit the GLIDECAM video page and GLIDECAM workshop page www glidecam com videos php www glidecam com workshops php ...

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