I have a few questions here but one of the main things that is bothering me is how do you guys smooth out your films. Im using motion 4/5 i have gotten the mercalli. but i am still getting video that shudders and isn't smooth. does prop balancing negate this or is it some thing else? and on that how do you keep the frame and everything in alignment? I find that every time i land i have to redo the alignment on all the booms with landing gear.
Jei: Can you post an example of the video please? Prop balancing certainly can be a cause, but the fundamental issue is that the gimbal is a pendulum under the frame set (the booms and motors). Search the forum for "vibration" and you'll see you're not alone. It sounds like the boom clamps you're using are not fully tightened down -- but, if they are, you might need to put some electrician's PVC tape under the clamp to allow them to get a better a grip. Hope this helps. Andy.
Are you referring to the periodic "pulsing" in the panning motion? Is there a chance you could post the raw video so that we could see it "as is." I'm concerned that we might be seeing the effects of the post-production software you used (Apple Motion?) Andy.
yeha yeah was using apple motion. i have 4 and 5. i have also downloaded a trial of mercalli which loads in to FC7 and motion 4. still getting the same result. also loaded in to Fcpx but that useless cause it uses and inferior system than motion 5
Thanks, Jei. It looks very much like motor-induced vibration -- the clue being the shuddering you see at 0:27. I'm speculating but it's either prop and/or motor balance problems. I certainly don't see that kind of shuddering when the motors are spinning up. Let's see what other folks think.... Andy.
Jei, What gimbal and camera equipment are you using? Do you even use a gimbal? Most users ( I still need to) list their equipment in their signature as this can also help us help you. Phil