APS VariZoom Solo Jib Operating Guide - Revision history

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Highberh: /* Introduction: */

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‎Introduction:

Williaas: /* The Solo jib has a 2-stage telescoping arm and single-telescoping tail. The longer the arm—the front of the jib—is extended, the more you will have to extend the tail—the back of the jib. */

2018-05-16T20:10:26Z

‎The Solo jib has a 2-stage telescoping arm and single-telescoping tail. The longer the arm—the front of the jib—is extended, the more you will have to extend the tail—the back of the jib.

Williaas at 16:01, 16 May 2018

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Williaas: /* Helpful Counterweight Information: */

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‎Helpful Counterweight Information:

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 # Because the Solo Jib is so lightweight, in order to achieve smooth shots, the jib needs to be operated with a light touch. It’s important to start and stop gradually to receive smooth results. This becomes more important the longer the jib is extended.
 # If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.
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 ==How to Use It==
-=== Step One: Setting up the Tripod ===
+=== Step 1: Setting up the Tripod ===
 # This is the first step in using the jib. It is a good idea to use '''sandbags''' to counterweight your tripod to add stability and prevent tipping over. Always make sure that the tripod legs are properly tightened to prevent sliding and toppling of the entire assembly.
 # When setting up the tripod, make sure you have an adequate radius of clearance to operate the jib. You should have at least an arm-spam of clearance all the way around the tripod to be safe.
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-'''The VariZoom Solo Jib is a lightweight telescoping jib that works with a counterweight system to elevate a camera. Without proper setup and operation, damage to the equipment and/or injury to the user and people around the equipment could occur.'''
+{{Media Loan Covid Message}}
-=== Introduction: ===
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-The VariZoom Solo Jib is part of '''Advanced Production Services''' equipment at Media Loan. This kit requires a '''[[APS VariZoom Solo Jib Proficiency|proficiency]]''' to use. The Solo Jib is an ultra-portable, lightweight aluminum jib crane with a 2-stage telescoping arm that provides up to 9.2 ft. of height. Special features include soft-stop pan and tilt brakes so you can fix the position of the jib without danger of tipping over, as well as a telescoping tail for counterweight adjustment. Please return equipment like it is checked out to you. Do not disassemble any pieces of the equipment not mentioned in this operating guide.
-=== Precautions: ===
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-* Never remove the camera or counterweights without proper support to prevent the jib from swinging up or down.
-* Do not extend the telescoping sections of the jib while the camera is mounted. The weight of the camera might cause a section to slide suddenly and pinch your hands or damage the camera.
-* Only use the jib with DSLR or lightweight cameras (4-10 pounds).
-* Make sure the jib is securely mounted to the tripod and leveled so no slipping or loosening can occur.
-* Make sure the tripod is adequately level and stable relative to the ground.
-* Tighten all joints thoroughly to prevent unwanted extension/contraction.
-* Never swing the jib around in a crowd of people.
-* You are 100% financially liable for damages or loss of equipment from Media Loan.
-=== Kit Items: ===
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 * Telescoping Jib Arm
 * 2 x Counterweights
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 * Tripod
 === Step One: Setting up the Tripod ===
 # This is the first step in using the jib. It is a good idea to use '''sandbags''' to counterweight your tripod to add stability and prevent tipping over. Always make sure that the tripod legs are properly tightened to prevent sliding and toppling of the entire assembly.
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 # Because the Solo Jib is so lightweight, in order to achieve smooth shots, the jib needs to be operated with a light touch. It’s important to start and stop gradually to receive smooth results. This becomes more important the longer the jib is extended.
 # If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.
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-==== '''The VariZoom Solo Jib is a lightweight telescoping jib that works with a counterweight system to elevate a camera. Without proper setup and operation, damage to the equipment and/or injury to the user and people around the equipment could occur.''' ====
+'''The VariZoom Solo Jib is a lightweight telescoping jib that works with a counterweight system to elevate a camera. Without proper setup and operation, damage to the equipment and/or injury to the user and people around the equipment could occur.'''
 === Introduction: ===
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 === Step 3: Setting the Length of the Jib ===
 '''The Solo jib has a 2-stage telescoping arm and single-telescoping tail. The longer the arm—the front of the jib—is extended, the more you will have to extend the tail—the back of the jib.'''
-==== '''The Solo jib has a 2-stage telescoping arm and single-telescoping tail. The longer the arm—the front of the jib—is extended, the more you will have to extend the tail—the back of the jib.''' ====
 # Start by attaching the counterweight to the '''tail''' of the jib. Only use the second spacer nut if you add more than one weight. The jib will start out tail-heavy, but as you extend the jib it will balance out.
 # Decide how long you want to extend the jib, then start by expanding the first stage. Loosen the first set of twist locks—the lager set closet to the tripod—and grab the '''camera platform'''—front end with “Solo Jib” printed on it—and pull out the first stage to the desired length. Use the bubble level under the camera plate to even the tube lengths until the camera platform is level. This might require slightly twisting the camera platform side-to-side to get the bubble centered. Then tighten the twist locks.
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 === Step 4: Setting up a Camera on the Jib ===
 '''Only use DSLR or lightweight cameras (4-10 pounds) on the jib arm.'''
-==== '''Only use DSLR or lightweight cameras (4-10 pounds) on the jib arm.''' ====
 # Make sure all the twist locks are tightened before attaching the camera. You will need to support the front of jib (a chair, table, a c-stand, etc.) while attaching the camera.
 # Use the threading screw of the tripod plate to secure your camera to the plate.
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 === Helpful Counterweight Information: ===
 '''A Canon Rebel or Canon 6D DSLR camera with a lens and battery will weigh around 3 to 4 pounds, depending on the lens. The weight will not be exact and this guide is to help approximate what will be needed to counterweight the camera.'''
-==== '''A Canon Rebel or Canon 6D DSLR camera with a lens and battery will weigh around 3 to 4 pounds, depending on the lens. The weight will not be exact and this guide is to help approximate what will be needed to counterweight the camera.''' ====
 ==== Fully-Extended Jib: ====
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 * 4 lbs camera requires 9.25 lbs counterweight with tail not extended OR 5.5 lbs counterweight with tail extended almost fully
-==== '''Once the camera is attached and the counterweight is added, fine-tune the balance by sliding the tail section in or out. When the jib is level—parallel to the ground—it should float in place. At full extension, the jib may move when tilted all the way up or down—tighten the tilt brake slightly to hold the position.''' ====
+'''Once the camera is attached and the counterweight is added, fine-tune the balance by sliding the tail section in or out. When the jib is level—parallel to the ground—it should float in place. At full extension, the jib may move when tilted all the way up or down—tighten the tilt brake slightly to hold the position.'''
 === Step 5: Operating the Jib ===

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	# If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.		# If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.

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	# If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.		# If you keep your hands on the jib, you may be able to operate it without the tilt or pan brake tightened. If you take your hands off the jib, you may want to tighten the tilt and/or pan brakes to hold the positions. These are not hard-stop mechanisms, they are soft-stops that can be pushed-through.

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 === Step 2: Attaching the Jib to the Tripod ===
 # Tighten the '''tilt brake''' and '''pan brake''' before attaching the jib to your tripod.
-# To attach the mounting stud of jib head adaptor, remove the plastic hand knob, fit the jib base into the bowl mount, level the jib base, and then tighten the hand knob on the mounting stud. Make sure to tighten this knob thoroughly.
+# To attach the mounting stud of jib head adaptor, fit the jib base into the bowl mount, level the jib base, and then tighten the hand knob on the mounting stud. Make sure to tighten this knob thoroughly.
 === Step 3: Setting the Length of the Jib ===