![]() ![]() I don’t feel like any one head is specifically better than another as I can easily make a MoVI Pro perform amazingly as well as a Ronin 2.Īs much as I love the MoVI XL, it is not always the best option and we can easily find ourselves using a NEWTON S2 on a car to car project just because it’s a much smaller form factor and the client doesn’t need any handheld gimbal work. ![]() Most of these remote head stabilize well under specific conditions and all of them have very specific advantages and disadvantages. There was a time when some remote heads were missing very specific features that made them difficult to use and thus easy to write off however, I feel that those days are passed. The DOMINION is my preferred controller, and I find the ARRI controller unnecessarily complicated and the Shotover controller simply too big and uncomfortable. I feel some controllers are far superior in design and overall function then others and make them easier to use for neophytes. The experience of the camera operator is always a factor. Who’s the camera operator and how much experience do they have with remote stabilized heads? I use it instead of the Freefly plate, and I find it really helpful with DSLR because the camera body is so light that its hard to slide it back far enough to balance out the lens. If we are just swinging a jib from side to side or sliding back and forth on a railcam, a smaller remote head may sufficise, but if we plan on hitting 85 MPH on a winding road then the MoVI XL becomes the most sensible choice as it can manage an unbelievable amount of G’s. Cinemilled makes a Movi Pro base plate and counterweight system. How much G Force might be imposed on the system? However, not ever head integrates with every lens so this too becomes a factor. Download the latest version of the MoVI Pro App to your mobile device from the Apple Store or Google Play. Plus this is something I really love: the (2) onboard batteries now power the MoVI Pro, the camera, and accessories for over an hour. The new design enables running all day, minimizing downtime as batteries die. If the client suspects that they will be performing quick lens changes or the 1st AC will be using some legacy Prestons, etc… a larger gimbal may be appropriate to allow more flexibility with the payload. The new MoVI Pro Battery packs have built-in power indicators and are hot swappable with one hand. How often will the camera payload change weight? If the build is for a Live Broadcast or ENG production then some heads behave better in these environments over others like the NEWTON S2. Often the size of the camera payload can easily determine the best remote head for the project by eliminating the burden of the larger gimbals. Here are a few questions I often ask my clients if they don’t already have a solution in mind: However, as a technician, I support all of these systems and wish I had enough resources to own them all. Each head has their advantages and disadvantages, and there are several reasons why I chose the MoVI XL over the G1 and why we passed on the Maxima MX30. Utilizing the REDLINK Command Protocol, you can control a host of settings that include ISO, frame rate, shutter and recording start/stop.As a camera operator, I personally own four (4) of these six remote heads. The Movi Pro offers support to control camera settings on RED cinema cameras when also renting the Freefly RED RCP Serial Cable for Movi Pro. There’s also a built-in stand now, so when you need a rest, it’s easy as just setting the unit down. The Movi Pro comes with a ring, rather than handlebars like the previous generation to maximize the amount of grab-able surfaces on the Movi, making it perfect for passing the rig off to another operator mid-shot. The Movi Pro boasts a 2 second boot time and a 10 second autotune wait that can all you to get up and running, or walking, or skipping while you shoot even faster. Mimic Not Included! This version of the Movi Pro does not include the Freefly Mimic. Product Updates Re-built from the ground up (or the sky down?) the Movi Pro is Freefly’s flagship 3-axis camera gimbal system with a newfound emphasis on speed, ease of use, and versatility. These batteries are more reliable for builds requiring camera power from the gimbal and supply over twice the capacity. This particular kit includes two Ignite Digi TB50 battery adapters, two DJI TB50 batteries and one DJI Charging Hub for Inspire 2 / Ronin 2. ![]()
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