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Anyone who has had to operate a slider during an interview will realize the value this new slider can add to your projects. Best of all, this tool can replace additional overhead on crew to operate that B-cam while adding high production value dynamic camera movements.
Fully motorized, the new Redrock Micro One Man Crew [...]

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At NAB2103 Konova announced two new video camera sliders to extend the product line of roller bearing video sliders. The smaller K1 roller bearing slider is now even more portable to address the smaller compact video cameras that are becoming increasingly more popular. The K1 is now the most affordable roller bearing video slider in [...]

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Edelkrone’s SliderPlus+ is a slider that adds a long slide in a smaller compact size for travel. The design allows you to achieve a 2ft slide on a 1ft slider. At NAB2013, they were also showcasing an auto targeting pan head that will maintain a subject in frame while the slider is in motion. This [...]

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Not long ago Varavon released the Motorroid Universal Motorized Slider Kit. The kit installs by mounting at each end of a slider (3/8 or 1/4) making it practically universal or easy to DIY onto other brand video sliders. The provided cog belt loops through a series of gears – which allows the motorroid to [...]

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NAB is one of those shows where companies try to announce new innovative products. Now that we’re about a week away, you’ll start to see a few product teasers being released online, just like this new product teaser from the Konova company.
This Motorized Slider (slash) Motorized Pan Tilt Head (slash) Crane / Jib product [...]

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Vimeo member Marthin Fort put this video together on how to adjust the bearings on the Konova Video Camera Slider [Thanks Marthin]. Over time, you may end up with a little play on your slider so to correct this you will need to get the top part of the carrier off, and then unlock the [...]

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If you didn’t catch the news, Oliviatech.com has partnered with Varavon to release a Slidecam Video slider bundled with their newest ‘Motorroid’ Motorized System. The kit comes with everything you need to get started with basic a motion controlled 32″ inch slider system. Currently the bundle is discounted 24% off of total retail price. You [...]

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Exciting news as Varavon will be offering a new motorized add-on / upgrade kit for their slider products. Assembly of the new ‘Motorroid’ kit can be seen in the video (below).

As a variable speed slider the kit looks great to provide very consistent and smooth video tracking shots. If you follow the assembly video you [...]

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Wondlan has introduced a new motorized video camera slider, but instead of the typical pulley belt system, they are using a direct gear drive method. The geared motor is built inside of the trolley and meshes directly to a rail that runs along side of the slider.

Doesn’t quite mention if it can be used as [...]

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Here’s an interesting video that Nitsan has shared to help smooth out your video slider movements. By using the Konova Slider with Crank Handle Kit (seen here), a weight is added in place of the Crank Arm. The momentum of the spinning weight prevents jerky movements or harsh stop/starts. As mentioned in the video, it’s [...]

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Cinevate teams up with DitoGear to offer the Cinevate Moco – motion control for Cinevate Sliders. The motorized add-on attaches to many of Cinevate’s popular sliders and claims to handle movements that other sliders require separate motors to do. Repeatability with macro precision is maintained in any position – horizontally, angled, vertically, or inverted. The [...]

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Varavon is pumping new products out fairly quickly and another innovative item they have recently released is the new Slidecam Arc Video Camera Slider. As far as I know this is the first and currently the only ‘curved’ video camera slider on the market.

Though it looks like a solid made product that will work [...]

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Above is a Demo Reel from DynamicPerception.com, a company that offers motorized motion control sliders primarily used for Time-Lapse Photography. The latest product added to their line is the Stage One slider (found here). Unlike most sliders that have to be purchased as a set length, the Stage One slider can be broken down to [...]

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Ok, so i’m late to the party for posting this up, but I was busy during the holidays with the family. Anyways, in case you missed it, here’s a demo from Edelkrone’s unique SliderPlus+. It’s a 1ft slider (to fit your travel bags), that travels 2ft. Doesn’t sound like very much sliding movement, but as [...]

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Edelkrone has claimed to have ‘Reinvented the Slider‘. From what i’m seeing, I would agree. This time around it looks like they’ve conjured up a 2 ft slider that slides longer than 2 ft. Or is it a 1ft slider that slides 2 ft? As most dual rail sliders require two stands, the Slider [...]

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For those who know Varavon, probably best known for their video sliders and viewfinder products, they are currently running a 20% Holiday Sale until Dec. 31st. More about the offer and Varavon products can be found at the company website: http://Vifocam.com.

Varavon 20% Off Holiday Sale – ends Dec. 31st 2012