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New DJI Ronin gimbal

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dan_swagner
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I just got the new ronin gimbal system today. It is pretty amazing. Huge upgrade from my glidecam! I'll be posting some test footage this weekend for everyone to check out. I can't wait to try it out this winter for ski edits.

If you have any test shot ideas let me know. I'm trying to think of unique angels and movements to test the rigs capabilities.
Also if you have any questions about the ronin, feel free to ask
Aug 1 2014 12:14AM
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dan_swagner
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Test shots I'm planning:

Running
Through window
Handoffs
Stairs
Skateboarding
Car mounting shots
Zip line shots (future test)
Aug 1 2014 12:18AM
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uni-corn
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Try it on a trampoline?
Aug 1 2014 12:32AM
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dan_swagner
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I don't think it will work on a trampoline or do much if it does. It won't correct for that much vertical movement. It only stabilizes the pan tilt and roll axis.
Aug 1 2014 6:17PM
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CharlieTurchetta
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Holy shit! how much did you spend on it?
Aug 13 2014 3:34PM
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Japaneezy
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CharlieTurchettaHoly shit! how much did you spend on it?


a shit ton.
Aug 13 2014 11:11PM
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Bhroscoe
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SteezyJapaneezya shit ton.


The ronin is 3 grand..... thats relatively cheap for gimbal systems like this one
Aug 13 2014 11:25PM
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Japaneezy
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you have a point, but still a steep price for an average college student.
Aug 13 2014 11:40PM
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lilvg22
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my buddy has it and it's pretty good for the money compared to other high end gimbals
Aug 14 2014 2:35PM
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dan_swagner
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It's pretty good quality. I think it's faster to setup than the movi. I haven't been able to do much testing yet because I've been on set the last week shooting a film. I'll be trying some car shots and other tracking shots over the weekend. for now here as some of the very early tests

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u8FlxN33va0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vVPF9qvlxYQ

they are not the best shots it was from my first day with the gimbal and I need to get some more practice in.
Aug 15 2014 10:57AM
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Forcillo
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Rdwagner2It's pretty good quality. I think it's faster to setup than the movi. I haven't been able to do much testing yet because I've been on set the last week shooting a film. I'll be trying some car shots and other tracking shots over the weekend. for now here as some of the very early tests

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u8FlxN33va0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vVPF9qvlxYQ

they are not the best shots it was from my first day with the gimbal and I need to get some more practice in.


It definitely looks like it requires a lot of practice. I noticed that it looked like you had a lot of control over the movement, but the stabilization itself looked a little choppy.
Aug 15 2014 4:00PM
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dan_swagner
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http://youtu.be/R-YWXD70Jh0?list=UU_Fy46mJL4GxKhmf-4NImCAhttp://youtu.be/R-YWXD70Jh0?list=UU_Fy46mJL4GxKhmf-4NImCA
Aug 26 2014 4:31PM
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dan_swagner
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Some more quick tests with the Ronin gimbal.
I have a gig with it using a Red Scarlet over the weekend so hopefully I can post some test footage for the shoot next week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HYAaaIJ-kghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9z31kkwF08https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foTgYTxHGCYThe shake in the car rig setup is from the vibrations from the car to the ronin handlebars. I'm working on a new mounting solutions that will lock the ronin to the vehicle with a quick release platte and cut out the vertical shake transferred from the car.

Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions.
Sep 2 2014 11:42PM
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Laurent.
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Rdwagner2The shake in the car rig setup is from the vibrations from the car to the ronin handlebars. I'm working on a new mounting solutions that will lock the ronin to the vehicle with a quick release platte and cut out the vertical shake transferred from the car.

Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions.


Get a Range Rover, that majestic magic carpet ride is the reason a shitload of film crews around the world use them. No shake, no bumps, just a steady shot.

(Or an old big Citroën with the ridiculously over-complex Hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension)
Sep 3 2014 11:40AM
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Downtofilm
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Im not sure if im completely sold on the Ronin, Im looking into buying a gimbal, just not sure what yet!
Sep 8 2014 3:12AM
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hcaulfield
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DowntofilmIm not sure if im completely sold on the Ronin, Im looking into buying a gimbal, just not sure what yet!


Pretty sure the ronin is extremelyyyyy heavy.
Sep 8 2014 7:23AM
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dan_swagner
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Ronin weight = 9.26lbs
Ronin camera payload 17lbs

Movi m15 weight = 5lbs
Movi m15 camera payload 15lbs

Ronin price = 3k
Movi m15 price = 18k

If you have an extra 15 grand for a gimbal then I guess the m15 will be better because it's half the weight. But then you put a 15lb camera on both you are still carrying 24lbs or 20lbs for a couple hours.

I'll be using the ronin mounted on car rigs, cranes and steadicam arms for most of my work anyways. So I don't care about the 5 extra pounds. The price different is too larger to make the m15 worth it.

And if you are looking at getting a gimbal for a dslr setup. I wouldn't go with a ronin or movi. They are both overkill for a camera that small
Sep 10 2014 11:10AM
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dan_swagner
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DowntofilmIm not sure if im completely sold on the Ronin, Im looking into buying a gimbal, just not sure what yet!


What other gimbals are you looking at? and what cameras will you be using on the gimbal
Sep 10 2014 7:39PM
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Downtofilm
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Gh4, FS700, Epic.

Mainly gh4, but I want something that I can eventually mount on a cinestar to use an epic or something.
Sep 11 2014 2:10AM
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dan_swagner
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check out these forums if you are looking at buying one. They have some good info on each type of gimbal and what you will need to get it up and running on set.

gimbaluser.com
http://www.reduser.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?34-Accessories-for-DSMC
Sep 11 2014 1:40PM
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dan_swagner
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnzcOR1WLD8&list=UU_Fy46mJL4GxKhmf-4NImCA
Sep 11 2014 1:50PM
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goodiepocket
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DowntofilmGh4, FS700, Epic.

Mainly gh4, but I want something that I can eventually mount on a cinestar to use an epic or something.


Shooting with a Scarlet Dragon + CP.2's this week on a Ronin, I'll let you know my impressions afterwards. Initiall thoughts tho, I may delay getting that new Zeiss Otus to add to my 55 and instead getting a Ronin first...
Sep 12 2014 9:11AM
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dan_swagner
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Nice! I used the scarlet and canon cine primes last weekend the shots looked amazing. I wish I could post some. Make sure you have a lot of red volts or a way to mount Anton bauers on the side of the camera. A large battery on the back of the scarlet makes balancing the tilt tricky
Sep 12 2014 9:58AM
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Downtofilm
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im in love.

https://vimeo.com/106570304
Password: bike

Full selfie cam, first test gimbal out of box.
Sep 19 2014 4:15AM
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dan_swagner
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Downtofilmim in love.

https://vimeo.com/106570304
Password: bike

Full selfie cam, first test gimbal out of box.


love that shot.

That could be used for a nice opening shot if you raise the camera up to reveal subject.
Sep 19 2014 1:46PM
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Downtofilm
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Rdwagner2love that shot.

That could be used for a nice opening shot if you raise the camera up to reveal subject.


Was hard to do all selfie :P
Sep 19 2014 3:56PM
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dan_swagner
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yea might be too difficult as a selfie shot haha.

I just got the quick release plate from cinemilled.
I suggest getting some sort of QR plate so you can mount the gimbal on dolly, car rigs, cable cams, copters, ect.
Sep 19 2014 4:45PM
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Downtofilm
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Rdwagner2yea might be too difficult as a selfie shot haha.

I just got the quick release plate from cinemilled.
I suggest getting some sort of QR plate so you can mount the gimbal on dolly, car rigs, cable cams, copters, ect.


Going to order one of those puppies asap
Sep 22 2014 11:10PM
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Downtofilm
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https://vimeo.com/107315010
Pw: ronin
Sep 27 2014 12:58AM
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BlackcountryBill
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Downtofilmhttps://vimeo.com/107315010
Pw: ronin


that was incredible
Sep 27 2014 8:25AM
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Downtofilm
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https://vimeo.com/108084579

PW: ronin
Oct 6 2014 2:25AM
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p.hawks
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Downtofilmhttps://vimeo.com/108084579

PW: ronin


looks awesome. Was everything there handheld? I know some were, but a few had me guessing between a drone or a zipline cable or something else even.
Oct 6 2014 10:38AM
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Downtofilm
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p.hawkslooks awesome. Was everything there handheld? I know some were, but a few had me guessing between a drone or a zipline cable or something else even.


Just the one at 0:24 was done while biking, its insane!
Oct 6 2014 11:01AM
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shanestolz
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Downtofilmhttps://vimeo.com/108084579

PW: ronin


Damn, that was cool
Oct 7 2014 9:46AM
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