Using a Steadycam to get Smooth Shots in the Canopy: Behind the Scenes footage @robnelsonfilms
Using a Steadycam to get Smooth Shots in the Canopy: Behind the Scenes footage  @robnelsonfilms
Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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I'm in the rainforest and I've brought with me a small steady cam - the XCAM Sabre II. I wanted to show you how smooth and dynamic the shots can be. If you're a new filmmaker, the steadycam is a necessary item for getting fantastic moving shots.

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