MK-V AR
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The MK-V AR is a body supported camera stabilisation system. The core of the advancement of the Steadicam
is the horizontal mechanism which makes it possible to move the camera freely while staying horizontal. A Steadicam operator can change from lowmode to highmode without any alteration. It is like a jib crane on two human legs. Dimensions are not limited to ups and downs, but also in depth and over or through obstacles.
The system combines three different techniques:
Steadicam
A Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for a motion picture camera that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement, allowing a smooth shot even when moving quickly over an uneven surface...
is the horizontal mechanism which makes it possible to move the camera freely while staying horizontal. A Steadicam operator can change from lowmode to highmode without any alteration. It is like a jib crane on two human legs. Dimensions are not limited to ups and downs, but also in depth and over or through obstacles.
The system combines three different techniques:
- It is like a SteadicamSteadicamA Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for a motion picture camera that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement, allowing a smooth shot even when moving quickly over an uneven surface...
: The whole rig is based on Steadicam and operated by the same operators. The operator can walk, run, climb and can load all cameras which are suitable for a Steadicam. - It is like a jibJib (camera)In cinematography, a jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, and a counterweight and camera controls on the other. It operates like a see-saw, but with the balance point located close to the counterweight, so that the camera end of the arm can move through an extended arc. A jib permits the...
. The operator can make lifts from ground up to 2.5 Meters in one take. He can fly his camera over obstacles and through car windows. He can film with a major offset to his walking way. - It is like a dollyCamera dollyA camera dolly is a specialized piece of filmmaking and television production equipment designed to create smooth camera movements . The camera is mounted to the dolly and the camera operator and focus puller or camera assistant, usually ride on the dolly to operate the camera...
. Instead of the dolly-tracks the operator is using a handsfree transporter. Even on a bumpy floor he can fly his camera smoothly and slowly and this while moving up to 20 km/h.