User's Manual

#9 SHOOTING TIPS
Figure 60
Use of a Wide Angle Lens Converter
If you have a common consumer Camcorder you
will probably discover that the widest focal length
setting on it’s lens is not very wide. You might nd
that this wide setting is not adequate enough to give
you the look produced by professional Hollywood
dollies, cranes, and stabilizers. To achieve this kind
of look you might have to place a WIDE ANGLE
LENS CONVERTER (not included) on the front of
your existing camcorder lens. We highly recommend
that you use one on your camcorder when shooting
Figure 61
Walking the Line
This is a training exercise that is designed to help
operate your Glidecam Devin Graham Signature
Series more accurately. Using masking tape, camera
or gaffer’s tape, create a cross mark on a at or even
wall (See Figure 61). This cross mark will be used
for framing purposes. Now, on the oor leading up to
the cross mark, tape a straight line, about 10 to 20
feet long. The idea behind this exercise is to walk the
line that you have taped on the oor, while keeping
the cross mark centered in the LCD Monitor. (See
Figure 60) Practicing this exercise will teach you
how to frame a shoot with precision.
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