Glide Gear JB4 Quick-Jib Manuale di istruzioni
GLIDE GEAR JB4 QUICK-JIB
4 Ft Portable Telescoping Video Camera Jib Crane
Setup and Operation Manual
MODEL JB4 4Ft Telescoping Jib
Overview
Congratulations! You are now the lucky owner of Glide Gear JB4 4’ Telescoping Jib
or Quick-Jib, the jib of choice for professional videographers and cinematography
enthusiasts among the Glide Gear Camera jib selection.
Before you start, let us remind you that a stable setup requires that you balance
your specic camera with the Glide GearQuick-Jib. You will need to take a few min-
utes to gure out how to calibrate the equipment for various lengths and dierent
cameras, but you’ll get the hang of it after a few tries. You can use a sandbag as a
counterweight but Glide Gear recommends standard dumbbell sized counterweights
(between 5 and 10 lbs depending on the camera, not included) available at any sport-
ing goods store to avoid swinging. Metal washers are included in the set to x the
dumbbell counterweights to the counterbalance arm.
The main purpose of the jib is to serve as an extension of the human arm to easily
enable high shots without the need of a crane. It can also be used to get low shots or
extended panning to create a smooth ow. If you have ever watched a movie scene
which seems to glide eortlessly and smoothly over the terrain, zooming in and out,
and creating a 3D view of a central object, it was probably shot using a type of jib
with the appropriate camera. Anyone can achieve these cinematic eects using the
Glide Gear Quick-Jib and a home video camera. Don’t believe it? Check it out for
yourself at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cwuPlNh5o. The speaker is a
self-confessed jib newbie, but you will see how professional-looking his pan shots
are using the Quick-Jib.
The Glide Gear Quick-Jib is highly exible, limited only by the user’s imagination and
sense of adventure. It has an adjustable reach ranging from as short as 20” to as
long as 4 feet as measured from the fulcrum. It canaccommodate a camera or two
(yes it has multi-camera capabilities) plus accessories for a total of up to 9 pounds.
Made from CNC machined 6061 aluminum coated in a scratch-resistant black paint,
it is strong but lightweight, weighing only a mere 6 pounds.
As mentioned earlier, the Quick-Jib can accommodate a second camera using the
L-bracket included in the box that is attachable to the side of the camera platform.
Both the camera platform and the removable L bracket have built-in bubble levels so
that you can easily align the cameras as you extend the arms. The jib is designed to
be mounted on any professional grade tripod (not included) via either the included ¼
“-20 or 3/8”-16 threaded mounting stud. The camera platform and L bracket feature
1/4”-20 camera tie-downs.
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Table of Contents
Overview .......................................................................................................................
A Brief Tour of Glide Gear Quick-Jib ......................................................................
Expanded View of Parts ............................................................................................
Out of the box .........................................................................................................
Assembly ......................................................................................................................
Balancing Your Glide Gear Quick-Jib .....................................................................
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................
Notes .............................................................................................................................
Tips, Tricks and Techniques ....................................................................................
Tips ...........................................................................................................................
Tricks ........................................................................................................................
Techniques ..............................................................................................................
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A Brief Tour of Glide Gear Quick-Jib
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To start with, let’s identify the Glide Gear Quick-Jib functional components. It is im-
portant to get to know the parts by name and sight especially if or when you should
need a replacement or a spare. You can unpack the unit as you read this compre-
hensive guide. Handle it, smell it, get to know it. By the second or third try you’ll b e
able to assemble it in 6 minutes or less even if you aren’t used to working with jibs.
A common feature in many amateur video is jittery, jerky, fuzzy shots because video
cameras do not have the built-in stabilization that your brain has when you walk
through or scan a scene. Because your video camera does not have this stability,
any unguarded movement or even shaky hands will have a dramatic and usually
unpleasant eect on your footage.
The Glide Gear Quick-Jib is not only an incredibly easy and portable solution to this
dilemma, it also provides an ergonomic way to hold your camera to take those spec-
tacular shots and produce smooth, uid motion that can rival those taken with a
camera mounted on a crane. The Glide Gear Quick-Jib alters the way your camera is
supported, and when it is balanced correctly, will oat it in the air while giving you
enhanced ability to frame and aim your shots.
The Glide Gear Quick-Jib is your quick-re and aordable solution to professional
quality camera work ideal for weddings, conventions, and other events either indoor
or outdoor. With this imminently portable and lightweight but eminently sturdy Glide
Gear Quick-Jib, you can nally kiss jittery shots and shoddy, shaky framing goodbye.
Now, you can indulge your inner cinematographer without having to spend a fortune
on professional-grade equipment. All you need is your existing camera and the Glide
Gear Quick-Jib.
Expanded View of Parts
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OUT OF THE BOX
The Glide Gear Quick-Jib comes with the following components:
Fulcrum arm
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The fulcrum arm is the half of the jib pole that connects to the tripod which is
preferably equipped with a uid head such as the Glide Gear SYL-707 Profes-
sional HDSLR and Video Fluid Tripod Head. This will allow you to achieve more
range of motion for both panning and tilting. It can accommodate most stand-
ard tripod screw sizes.
Close-up view of the fulcrum and various screw sizes
Accessory Arm
The accessory arm connects to the 2nd half of the jib and can also be extended
to a full length of 4 feet from the main arm. This is where the detachable mount
is attached.
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Detachable mount
You will know it is the accessory arm because of the bubble levels incorporated
into the camera platform (see below). The accessory arm is where the cam-
era can be mounted using the built-in ¼ inch (20) or detachable 3/8 inch (16)
mount (picture below). The jib can accommodate two cameras provided the to-
tal weight does not exceed 9 lbs. The total maximum length of the Glide Gear
Quick-Jib is 6.5 feet from camera to counterweight handle. The accessory arm
and detachable mount comes with built-in bubble levels to make alignment
easy to accomplish.
Bull’s-eye Bubble Levels
1/4 Mounting Screw
1/4 Mounting
Screw
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Counterbalancing arm
This is the second half of the jib system which provides the counterweight for
the jib and camera.
The counterbalancing arm comes in two main parts: the arm and the handle
which screws on. Counterweights (not included) are easily available in sporting
goods stores in various weights which may then be attached to the counterbal-
ancing arm using the included metal and rubber washers. To ensure compat-
ibility, bring the counterbalancing arm and handle when purchasing these items.
Metal washers are placed to stabilize
counterweights (not included)
Metal Washers
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Carrying bag
Last but not least, the carrying bag accommodates all the parts of the jib into a
20” package for easy carrying and storing.
Assembly
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1. The Glide Gear Quick-Jib attaches to any
standard professional tripod rated for up
to 15 pounds of gear not including counter-
weights, preferably equipped with a uid
head. If your tripod does not have a uid
head, it is recommended that you obtain one
otherwise the jib will be limited to vertical
movement only. Make sure that the tripod
legs are seated rmly to avoid any mishaps
during set up and operation.
2. Once the tripod has been set up, slide the
fulcrum onto the uid head. Make sure that
it is rmly attached using the provided Allen
wrench.
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