Comments on: When a Small Move Makes All the Difference: Kessler Crane’s CineSlider

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:08:23 +0000

Jerome. We used a small touch and go plate and snapped into the Sachler video 20 head. Thanks for the comment and support.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:58:28 +0000

Marcel Muller. Thanks for the kind words and support.

By: Marcel Müller

Marcel Müller — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:55:08 +0000

Hi Shane,

first of all, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
I´ve learned so much reading your blog posts and watching the BTS Clips.

We just shot a low budget music video for a local band in Hamburg.
I used the PB Slider Dolly a lot. So if you or anyone else is interested, her´s the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvQv-XSD2w
Would love to get some feedback.

Keep up the good work,
all the best for 2013.

Greetings from Hamburg

By: Jerome

Jerome — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:25:08 +0000

Hi Shane,

I was looking into the Cineslider and they offer a Hercules Head. In your production photos, I notice that you do not have a Hercules Head and instead used a plate to balance the Cineslider onto the tripod head. What kind of plate did you use?

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:17:46 +0000

Al, yes you have to try it out. The flat bar is something that Darin Necessary fabricated that is a 6 inch Really Right Stuff rail that there quick release plate snaps onto. I use this to mount my remote follow focus motor.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:27:33 +0000

Hi Shane,

Interesting side discussion on CS5, looks like i will HAVE to try it :)

I was wondering what the flat bar device is that you have sitting on the canons?? Looks like a Wii sensor bar! Whats that for??

By: Justin Carlson

Justin Carlson — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:03:16 +0000

I love using my CineSlider as well. Great piece of equipment that provides solid results everytime.
But when I need a longer tracking shot then what the CineSlider provides, I like to use my Libec TR320. It’s portable, light, and can be extended to whatever length I need. Another solid piece of equipment!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:53:37 +0000

Thanks, Shane. I figured as much. Also, forgot to ask what you think of the K-Pod? Those guys standing on the spreader and bouncing on it, and no give?? Man. Seems like a great deal for $600! But Mama always said, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is…

Thanks again for your input.

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:18:46 +0000

Chris McAlister, I want to thank you so much for your kind words and support. I have used the pocket dolly and I prefer the Kessler Cine-Slider. It has a great feel. Lightweight, versatile and gets you some great shots.

By: Chris McAlister

Chris McAlister — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:42:56 +0000

Hey Shane,

You are truly an inspiration in every sense of the word. Your information is absolutely invaluable to all of us DSLR shooters into turning these bad bays into “movie making machines”. Just had to get that out there. Thank you, so much. Quick question, have you had a chance to work with the pocket dolly? I am trying to figure out the core differences, other than weight load and build, even though I am probably just going to go with the CineSlider. Have any thoughts on this? Keep on keepin’, brother. We love you for it!

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:06:39 +0000

Rob Lawe, I can’t wait to see it. I want to get the Cancun blog out soon and would love a rockin’ cut. Lydia and I get back from Portland on the 13th. Would love to hook up with Carlos when I get back. Sounds like a great time.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:01:14 +0000

Richard van den Boogaard, I found the same thing with the Glide Track. The Kessler Cine-slider Rocks. I have not tried the new shuttle Pod. I will check it out. Thanks so much.

By: Allan White

Allan White — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 23:16:56 +0000

Shane, I just wanted to thank you for all that you share. Seriously. I’m sure there’s some practical benefits for you as well (all this clearly positions HV as a DSLR & filmmaking leader), but you go way beyond with all your filmmaking insights. I learn so much from every post, and more from all the comments and your in-depth replies.

Very much appreciated. Thanks again for sharing what you’re learning.

By: Rob Lawe

Rob Lawe — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:00:45 +0000

Shanie-
The shot with the cineslider is stunning. I will send you soon. Just fiinished “Now” Jade spot. You’ll likey.

Rob Lawe

By: Richard van den Boogaard

Richard van den Boogaard — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:52:31 +0000

Hi Shane,

I currently use a GlideTrack but I hate it as it tends to stick in the middle when mounted on my Secced Tripod. Maybe it’s the 100mm bowl I used for that, but I am about to switch to the CineSlider with a Motor on it for timelapsing. Have you tried the new Shuttle Pod that marries a CineSlider with the rods of a Kessler Crane? SWEET!

Richard

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:08:29 +0000

Anthony, There is a TON of free video tutorial material on our web channel, Adobe TV see http://www.tv.adobe.com, and specifically for DSLR video, check out some at:

http://tv.adobe.com/search/?q=DSLR+video

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:44:31 +0000

Hi Shane, thank you so much — I just got Premier Pro and have begun experimenting! Quick question — is there any online tutorial or training (perhaps one in LA) that you recommend for learning Premier, especially in regard to the Canon stuff?

Obviously, your Boot Camp is probably the best place to learn … but I don’t think there will be another until next year! (I can’t wait for that, by the way)

So in the meantime, if you know any great resources for learning to use it the high levels you operate on, I would love to know! Thanks for sharing your teaching gifts :-)

Anthony

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:07:31 +0000

Dan, not a problem, any way that I can help.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:20:22 +0000

You’re awesome. Thanks.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:59:09 +0000

Dan, I love my little slider. I have also been using the Dana Dolly which I brought to Cancun with me in a little Pelican case. It is very mobile also and delivers very smooth moves. Check it out: http://www.danadolly.com/. That head sucks. I mount my O’Connor 10-30 to the top of that Cine Slider or, I mount the whole slider to a head and sticks.