MAX Menace Arm is known world-wide for shots in tight places with superior camera and lighting support. When Key Grip Richard Mall first thought up the idea, he was in a historic location (Groman’s Chinese Theatre) trying to light star Jim Carrey for The Majestic from an impossible angle without clamping to walls or the…
From the imagination of Tyler Phillips and Matthews Studio Equipment, the Slider Stand was developed as an answer to industry desire. Camera operators and grips had been hinting at their anticipation for Matthews to come out with a low, sturdy and transportable black stand—and the Slider Stand not only meets, but exceeds these requests. Due…
Summertime is upon us and what better way to capture filmmaker’s sunny outdoor shots than with the Matthews Master Mount? A strong and versatile car mount system can add elements of allure, realism and even suspense to a variety of different genres. From reality TV, motion pictures and documentary shoots, the Master Mount System can…
Posted by hdslrshooter.com We recently gave our versatile Pro Mount Car Mount System to the gurus at HDSLRshooter.com to test with a Black Magic Cinema Camera. We had no doubt they would come back with a favorable review – recent heavy use by Jeff Glucker from hooniverse.com among others confirmed the System is dependable and…
Grips, gaffers, camera operators, PA’s and anyone has spent time on a set knows they are busy & hectic environments. At Matthews, we are set support and studio equipment experts who want all our production colleagues to thrive and make the most of every day they are on set. From film, digital and photography sets…
Camera operators recognize the importance of properly mounting their cameras to sliders and other studio equipment, but what happens when using camera accessories? Camera accessories are a lot of fun, and they can enhance the ease and functionality of a shoot, if used correctly. Understanding how to mount camera accessories properly when using your HD&DC-Slider—or…
A few minor additions to the text necessitated an updated version of the Manual. Please download the attached to stay informed!
Matthews introduced the Floatcam Motion Control almost two years ago. Up until now, the remote control (Jog Box) has used 9pin lemo cables to communicate with the motor. Floatcam has now added a wireless function to both the HDDC and DC Slider motion control systems, but a 4 pin lemo is included for jog box…
Definition– Underslung: Supported from above; placed or suspended below the source of support. Many of you have asked if the HD-DC and DC-Sliders can be underslung. I have been a little hesitant to say yes or no because I’ve never had the chance to try it, until now! Below are some examples for you to…
This is an informational teaching video with instructions and set-up for use of the FloatCam DC-Slider that we made a while back with Rush Hamden for his Digital Cinema Training education series. Tyler Phillips, who is our in-house guru and author of most of these blog posts, goes through DC-Slider setup piece by piece, noting…
The DC and HD DC-Slider have done incredible things for our clients, but sometimes incredible just isn’t enough…The creative minds of cinematographers always want to take it to the next level and move the camera in a direction in which it has never gone before. Dolly in 10 feet while sliding right at a 30…
The DC –Slider wheels may need to be replaced at some point in its lifetime. Dropping, banging, or smashing the system on rough or sharp surfaces may cause damage to the wheels. Or maybe the director chooses to take his or her frustration out on your slider. In any case, damaged wheels will result in…
For your HDDC and DC-Slider Finding the right fluid Head for the FloatCam DC-Slider: The DC-Slider and Heavy-Duty DC-Slider require a flat base fluid head with a 3/8-16” threaded hole as the platform comes standard with a flat mount and 3/8”-16 threaded spud to mount the fluid head. As you can see in the example…
Matthews Studio Equipment Inc., have announced the introduction of a unique, precision counter balanced, multi-function, multi-angled camera platform at NAB 2011. DC-Slider can create far more than smooth horizontal camera movement. It is also a mini-jib as well as a six-foot tower. Mount the DC-Slider on a single tripod or placed on level or uneven…
The FloatCam DC and HD DC-Slider multi-function camera support products have created a great deal of interest in the industry and the Matthews website. So, to avoid any further “traffic jams” we shall streamline MSE’s Super Highway and give these unique products their own “home.” The buzz started in April 2011 when Matthews introduced the…
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