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GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES > FOR TRUE CAMERA STABILIZATION
Recognizing a need for better camera
stabilization products in the early 1990s,
Martin Stevens founded Glidecam
Industries in 1992.
Today Glidecam boasts an ever-expanding
product line with hundreds of
international dealers. Glidecam attributes
its success to the ability to offer a high
quality product at an affordable price
point. Its dedication to superior customer
service before and after a sale helps
tremendously. As an added bonus,
Glidecam does offer one- and two-day
workshops in a number of locations.
Specialization
Glidecam offers various types of camera
stabilizers for camcorders, video cameras,
and motion picture cameras. Since these
cameras can be body-mounted and hand
held, these stabilizers give users the
freedom to travel in a vehicle and on hilly
terrain -- and even run and walk -- without
the camera shaking. Further, cameras can
be used in place of or in conjunction with
the usual film equipment, which can
include tripods, camera cranes, dollies
and tracks. In other words, professional
and amateur filmmakers alike can benefit
from the fluidity that the camera
stabilizers provide.
Users
Since Glidecam offers products for
amateurs and professionals, a wide range
of filmmakers use these products. The
company's camera stabilizers can be
found in use on well-known television
productions, such as Oprah, National
Geographic Explorer and American Idol.
As an example, Greg Acosta, a
professional camera operator, uses the
Glidecam Gold System -- a body-
mounted camera stabilization system
designed for professionals -- on shows that
include Dancing With the Stars, Dr. Phil,
Jimmy Kimmel Live and the NFL on Fox.
"I can honestly say I've been putting the
rig through the wringer since 2002 and it
has never failed me," Acosta says in a
testimonial on the Glidecam Web site. "I
have put the Glidecam Gold system
though a lot of challenges such as extreme
weather, hot beaches and deserts."
"You can pay a heck of a lot more money
for different brands (of which I also
happen to own), but I honestly say my
Glidecam Gold Series is a precision
designed work horse that has never let me
down, that's key when doing live or live to
tape television."
Newest Products
Glidecam recently unveiled several new
products to add to their current roster of
successful products. One is the Glidecam
X-10. This new product is an extremely
advanced camera stabilization system that
is designed to be used with cameras that
weigh up to six pounds -- when it is used
with the Glidecam 2000 Pro. The
Glidecam X-10 can also be used with
cameras that weigh four to 10 pounds -
when used in conjunction with the
Glidecam 4000 Pro.
Another new product is the Glidecam V-
25, a body-mounted camera stabilization
system for professionals. With respect to
its price range, this new model boasts of
sophistication, versatility, and advanced
engineering.
Still one other new product is the
Glidecam Vista Crane System. This new
system is extremely versatile – yet it is
precise and easy to assemble.
Glidecam in the Future
According to Thomas Howie, vice
president of sales and marketing at
Glidecam, the company believes in
constantly creating and improving upon
existing successful products.
"Innovation is the key to the future and we
will continue to provide the highest
quality more versatile products at the
most affordable price in this ever
changing industry," he said.
Glidecam Industries is well positioned to
continue offering quality camera
stabilizers for both amateur and
professional filmmakers. For more
information, visit