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Add one pair of weights at a time and repeat the "horizontal to vertical" test until it falls at
the correct rate. It will probably not be perfect.
You'll get one that's too slow and then you'll add a pair and it will fall too fast. When that
happens, take off the last pair of weights that you added.
Tighten down the weights so they don't slide around.
To get the count perfect, slightly lower the center post that attaches the base platform
with the weights until you get the "one-one thousand, two one thousand" count to the
vertical position.
Fine-tune the left-right, forward-backward balance. You will have to go back and forth
between the two directions to get the balance just right. Loosen the screw sets that allow
the sled to move left and right. Adjust the top plate so that it is centered and tighten down
the screws like you would a tire slowly and alternating side to side.
Repeat for "forward-backward" balancing.
Check to see if your camera is sitting level. If not, repeat the necessary steps until it does.
Practice walking/movements ensuring your body motion is not transmitted to your hands
and then the flycam and camera.
When handling your junior one hand holds onto the handle while the other is used to gently
guide the camera in the direction you wish to shoot and frame the shot.
For normal shooting, hold the handle in the middle.
For shots that require framing the camera up, down or sideways, hold the handle firmly at the
bottom.
This will allow the “yoke” part of the gimbal to rotate without hitting your hand or knuckles.
HOLDING FLYCAM JUNIOR
