At Noxon, we understand that using a motorized slider can present challenges, especially when you push your gear to its limits. Heavy setups or filming in demanding environments can sometimes lead to vibrations or jitters. However, with the right approach, you can minimize these issues and achieve smooth, professional results.
Tips to Reduce Vibrations
To help you get the most out of your motorized slider and reduce the risk of vibrations, here are some key tips.
- Use Focal Lengths Under 50mm: Longer focal lengths can amplify the effects of vibrations. By keeping your focal length within the 50mm range, you reduce the sensitivity to unwanted movements.
- Speed Control: Try to moderate your motorized slider speeds. If you need faster motion, post-production editing can be used to enhance the shot while keeping vibrations at bay.
- Avoid High Magnification Ratios: High magnification ratios can exaggerate small jitters, making them more noticeable in the final footage. Keep your magnification moderate to maintain stability.
- Stable Support: When using your slider, place it on a stable surface, such as a table or two tripods, and avoid relying on a single central tripod.
- Enable Camera and Lens Stabilization: Many modern cameras and lenses offer built-in stabilization. Turning these on can help smooth out minor vibrations during your shoot.
- Center of Gravity: To improve stability, ensure that your camera’s center of gravity is as close as possible to the rotation axes.
- Post-Production Stabilization: If vibrations still creep into your footage, don’t worry! Post-production software can help you stabilize your shots and smooth out any unwanted shakes. Here you have a couple of examples.
Our slider is designed to ensure maximum stability and precision during use. It comes with a mounting plate that provides a secure grip and allows for multiple support points, ensuring your setup remains stable even in challenging shooting conditions. This makes it easy to prevent unwanted vibrations caused by unbalanced loads or unstable positioning.
Additionally, our controller offers two distinct speed modes (low and high), giving you the flexibility to adjust the movement based on the mechanical needs of your shot. Whether you require slow, smooth motion or faster movements, our system adapts to your demands.
We also provide an adjustment plate to maintain the optimal center of gravity when using larger lenses, preventing tilting and ensuring consistent results. This feature is especially helpful when dealing with heavy lenses, as it helps keep your camera setup balanced and minimizes the risk of vibrations.
If you’d like more details on how our slider can enhance your setup and help eliminate vibrations, be sure to visit the Mod Slider page.
