Well, the new crane is almost done and I am really pleased so far. I should be able to test it tomorrow and maybe even post some footage. I am very excited!

Wow... It has been busy!

With the new baby, things have been on hold. The vest is underway, but I have had to special order some of the metal. Just waiting to get the shipment.

Meanwhile the crane is now on Version 4.0. Truly the best design yet. It now will set on any pro tripod. It is 13 feet of crane and without the weights and camera only weighs about 10 lbs. I will post pictures VERY soon.

The teleprompter is getting a new makeover also. It is now very slim lined and runs off of a netbook. We are moving forward!

Talk again soon!

My Appologies...

I know I haven't posted in quite a while, but I have a good reason. It is not that we are expecting. We have a secret project we are working on... I can't let the cat out of the bag yet, but I have been building props for Youth Rally 2009. I will let you know what I have acquired and what I am working on.

We now have 3 HD cameras in the stable along with the others.
1 - Sony HC1
2- Sony HC5 with underwater housing
3 - Canon HV30

My wonderful wife has bought me a Bogen/Manfroto tripod to which I have added a Bogen 503 HDV fluid head. It is GREAT.

I have just purchased (on ebay) a car mount for shooting some chase footage. Should be a trip.

But the newest project (outside of props is an honest to goodness steadicam vest and arm
This is going to be a lot of fun for some of the upcoming projects. Not sure if it will be done for YR 2009, but it will be an experience.

I will give more pictures as I get progress made. Also, can't wait to show you the props. We will post the videos when we get done.

Check back!

Mike