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Kessler Crane Low Profile Ball Head Now Available!

May 15, 2012 / Featured, Low Profile Ball Head, News, Products

About the Product The Kessler Low Profile Ball Head is an easy to use, ultra-low profile ball head system with a heavy duty weight capacity. The strong locking ball has 62 degrees of total adjustability. It features a 3/8”-16 thread stud on the top and bottom providing easy mounting to all the Kessler sliders and Shuttle Pods, without the need for an adapter. The modular design allows the Low Profile head to be used on other Kessler mounting accessories such

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Kessler Fusion – How to Setup a Basic 5-Axis Move

April 26, 2012 / Blog, Featured, Fusion, Fusion Showcase, News

About the Video In this video, Eric shows how to program a basic 5-Axis Move using the new fusion system. If you have any questions or would like to see more, please visit kesslerfusion.com

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How to Motorize your Kessler Crane Slider

March 28, 2012 / Accessories and Misc., CineSlider Training, Dollys and Sliders, elektraDRIVE Motors Training, Featured, Motion Control, Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly Training, Pocket Dolly Training, Training Videos

About the Video One of the features of a Kessler Crane sliders is the ability to motorize them. In this video, you will see how to install the motor and motor mount to your Kessler Crane slider (Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly, Stealth, Cineslider, Pocket Dolly v1 & v2). Video Links To view or purchase items seen in the video, please visit the links below: ElektraDrive Bundles: kesslercrane.com/category-s/123.htm. Sliders: kesslercrane.com/dolly-sliders-s/49.htm. Motion Control Products: kesslercrane.com/motion-control-s/104.htm. Music provided by The Music Bed. http://www.themusicbed.com.

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How to Accomplish Push/Pull Moves Using Kessler Crane Gear

January 11, 2012 / Blog, Cinematography, CineSlider Training, Cranes and Jibs, Dollys and Sliders, Education, Featured, KC Lite Crane Training, Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly Training, Pocket Dolly Training, Production, Revolution Head Training, Shuttle Pod Training, Training Videos

About the Film In this film, I explore an abandoned grain elevator in Saskatchewan, Canada. I also showcase four different ways in which you can accomplish push/pull moves without seeing the track in the shot when using Kessler Crane Gear. Below is a 3 Minute Short I shot utilizing some of these methods. I have also included the quick start guide video at the bottom of the post. ***NOTE: I only showcase a few different methods in which you can

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The Kessler Cineslider and Revolution Head in Action

January 10, 2012 / KC In the Wild, Motion Control, Revolution Head Training, Training Videos

Adding Camera Movement During Interviews We recently met Braden, owner of Cinevita Films, at Masters In Motion. Braden has put together a video showing how KC Gear can help add movement to your interviews. Kessler University (KU): Tell us about yourself. When did you get into Filmmaking? Braden Jobson (BJ): My name is Braden Jobson, I’m 23 years old, and I’m based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. My business has been full-time for a little less than 3 years now. The

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A Closer Look at the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator

December 22, 2011 / Basic Controller Showcase, Blog, elektraDRIVE Basic Controller, Featured, Motion Control, Motion Control Showcase, Showcase Videos, Training Videos

(If you are looking for a quick start guide for Connecting & Operating the BASIC Controller as well as the BASIC Controller Timelapse Estimator, you can view the shorter videos below) *** Note this estimator is currently a work in progress and is based on an empty cart traveling on a horizontal track. Please understand, due to the many variables involved, this should be used as an estimator to get you in the ballpark for the move you want to

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PYP Episode 7: The Kessler Crane

November 30, 2011 / Cranes and Jibs, KC Complete Crane Training, KUTV, Pimp Your Production, Training Videos

Episode 7 of Pimp Your Production is all about the original Kessler Crane! In this episode, Ryan and company will show you how the simple setup and use of the Kessler Crane can do wonders for your production. Check out Pimp Your Production on KUTV: bit.ly/pfzLUf

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ORACLE V3 SL : Overview

November 21, 2011 / ORACLE Training, Training Videos, V3 SL

ORACLE v3 SL MANUAL: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=17 ORACLE v3 SL Quick Start: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=16 Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm

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ORACLE V3 SL : Camera Mode

November 21, 2011 / Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Training Videos, V3 SL

ORACLE v3 SL MANUAL: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=17 ORACLE v3 SL Quick Start: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=16 Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm

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ORACLE V3 SL : Motion Control

November 21, 2011 / Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Training Videos, V3 SL

ORACLE v3 SL MANUAL: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=17 ORACLE v3 SL Quick Start: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=16 Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm

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ORACLE V3 SL : Joystick

November 21, 2011 / Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Training Videos, V3 SL

ORACLE v3 SL MANUAL: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=17 ORACLE v3 SL Quick Start: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=16 Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm

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ORACLE V3 SL : Utility

November 21, 2011 / Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Training Videos, V3 SL

ORACLE v3 SL MANUAL: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=17 ORACLE v3 SL Quick Start: kessleru.com/manuals/?did=16 Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm

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ORACLE v3 SL – Updates and Features

September 28, 2011 / Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Training Videos

Firmware Upgrade: kesslercrane.com/product-p/oracle-sl-upgrade.htm v3.02SL: Update that disabled the joystick while in camera mode to prevent any unwanted movement v3.01SL: -Updated timer display. Reads hours, minutes, seconds now. -Added “cruise control” feature to toggle holding of joystick speed. -Improved SmartLapse® record speed and playback accuracy. -Stop Motion now allows you to take as many pictures as you need before moving on to the next point. -Simple mode now allows you to make a move while in the set up

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PYP Episode 6: The Oracle Controller

September 28, 2011 / KUTV, Motion Control, ORACLE Training, Pimp Your Production, Training Videos

In this episode, Ryan Connolly takes us through the wonderful world of the ORACLE Control System! Ryan will show how such a seemingly simple supplement can provide an amazing amount of polish to any project. From using it with the Kessler CineSlider to achieve pinpoint accurate shots, to using it to clone a human being, you’ll learn how this mechanized marvel will give you “Hollywood effects without the Hollywood budget”. Check out Pimp Your Production on KUTV!

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Mounting Hardware On A Kessler Pocket Dolly

September 1, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders, Pocket Dolly Training, Training Videos

This is a fantastic tutorial from a great shooter named Adam Pranica. Adam shows some uses for the threaded holes along the underside of the Kessler Pocket Dolly. As he mentions, this is great for those with a very small crew, and who may need any peripherals right there with them. Enjoy this humorous and enlightening tutorial! It could be a great help to all you ‘one man band’ production crews! See more of Adam Pranica’s work at www.vimeo.com/dorsia

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KC-Lite 8.0 – Vertical Brake Installation

July 29, 2011 / Cranes and Jibs, KC Lite Crane Training, Training Videos

Eric walks through the installation procedure of the KC-Lite 8.0 Vertical Brake. http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/kc-lite-vertical-brake.htm

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Philip Bloom On Kessler Motion Controller Trade In

July 23, 2011 / elektraDRIVE Basic Controller, Motion Control, Training Videos

Kessler Shooter Philip Bloom just posted a great tutorial for the elektraDRIVE BASIC Controller, showing the full array of possibilities. Taking you through each mode, Philip shows you how to get the most from the underestimated little controller that is far more powerful than it seems. Beyond a great tutorial, however, is Philip’s announcement about a new offer that Kessler is making in regards to the elektraDRIVE BASIC and Oracle Control System: “…the idea is you buy the basic controller for

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elektraDRIVE Motor Training

July 20, 2011 / elektraDRIVE Motors Training, Motion Control, Training Videos

Eric explains the difference between the five elektraDRIVE Motors (50,100,200,500,1000). Products used: Pocket Dolly V2.0 – Standard Length All-Terrain Outrigger Feet elektraDRIVE Motors Pocket Dolly Motor Mount ORACLE Controller

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