Kessler Crane Pocket Jib & Pocket Dolly Review

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In this episode, we test the Kessler Crane against Tony Mata's favorite Cambo Jib and see how it holds up. We also see how well the Pocket Dolly performs.

For more info on Kessler Crane's gear, visit their website: http://kesslercrane.com

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Tags:

• Kessler
• Crane
• review
• jib
• boom
• camera
• video
• film
• DSLR
• HDSLR
• filmmaking
• gear
• equipment
• shooting
• pocket
• dolly

[NextWaveG]

@tungah Check out Kessler Crane's website to see their motorized systems. They can be used for both real time controlling as well as time lapse slow motion.

[Naar420]

Way to expencive.  Time to build one. The materials are not even 1/4 the price of this jib. Build one Tony! :P

[NextWaveG]

@Naar420 We did. Our first YouTube video was How to Build a Camera Jib/Crane. But it's not something I would use for pro shoots. Having the Kessler Crane allows my professional jib and slider shots. When I'm charging a client lots of money, they wouldn't be too happy seeing a jib built out of hacked steel...nor would I be satisfied with the shots it would produce. Pro tools for pro jobs.

[HeavenFort]

@NextWaveG

I am sorry, but if your clients think that good shots can't be made with DIY Jibs/sliders/dollies they are morons, I've seen many great shots made with DIY stuff and in most cases you could not tell the difference.

[NextWaveG]

@HeavenFort You are correct, but professional gear gives you two things, reliability and repeatability. Pro gear won't (or shouldn't) fail on you during a shoot. You don't have to stop things because a bolt came off or the duct tape failed. Pro gear also makes it easier to repeat a great shot. DIY gear may provide you a good shot, but it may take several tries to get there. When you are paying for talent, time is money.

[kookiemoose]

Real men use their hands.

[SexyDragonProduction]

@NextWaveG thanks for the review : )

[rwilliamsvideo]

pocket jib is worth every penny. wouldn't trade it for anything

[kuankaloz]

@KunterHiller98 it uses the k-pod tripod by the same company..... its around $600

[KunterHiller98]

what manfrotto do you use for the pocket jib?

[zenpickerman]

shoots down motorized swivel...13:37 and 15:17

i also love how tony mata says the rig is way overkill, and looks like beetlejuice...

[myronwouts]

@Cambo Jib Finally something us Dutchmen are good at!

[Mrawesomeball]

I dont know how big your pockets are but that definetley cannot fit in my pocket

[Jcbproducoes]

What happened to Tony Mata? I learned so much from him!

[theclockworks2]

how much are the wheels? $2800 isnt bad for the jib

[ScarTownJunkie]

god damn, i can buy a decent car with that money :O

wish i had one though 

[StampedeFilms]

how much did the hole rig cost you with out the tripod just the head and the jib

[IlabacaVideoBlog]

your camera man is clearly on drugs!! ;)

[JohnLRice]

Nice review, thanks!

I just got a used Pocket Dolly 2 in good shape and I think it's great but my first test shots were horrible! lol I need to practice and probably get a more sturdy tripod. The K-pod with a Hercules head would be awesome but . . .very expensive. I'm also tempted by the motor drive and simple controller. I;m not sure I'm man enough to do a smooth shot by hand! ;-) Plus, timelapse interestes me so the motor drive is probably a neccesity.

[gruponemesis]

Tony, you need to work out brotha...your out of breath...those are bad health symptoms...you need some MAJOR CARDIO. On another note....great vid!

[richieramone1]

@spasmoid1971 Yup, but i think its the O'Connor head. On a flat plated Manfrotto with out the high hat, it would be a lot smoother.

[richieramone1]

@Naar420 Yup. I agree with Tony here. If you're working indie, and no one is paying you, by all means go DIY. But when I show up to a shoot for a client, the look and professional aspect of my rigs and setup really convinces them you are doing something professional and worth their business. Sometimes, the gear is icing on the cake for a sweet edit. I mean how much more professional does a Red Rock Micro shoulder rig look vs a DIY? Loads. Adds to your production value.

[spasmoid1971]

I love your videos man, but I gotta say the video you recorded of the slider shows a horrible and glarring jump periodically as you slide that oversized rig on a slider that clearly isn't up to the task.

[officialbootcamp]

Can you please talk about the follow focus you're using? Where can I get one?

[xavier0307]

@NextWaveG Not to forget to mention that unfortunantly clients do in fact judge you by your gear. if it does not look professional, some clients will not take you seriously. Just like an application for a high paying job, they will not take you seriously if you did not bother to spell check your resume. Some clients this does not matter for because they are used to hiring all sorts of talent. But some clients hired you because they don't know the industry and equipment. And those will judge you.

[freedomfighter213]

Woah. I remember your videos from wayyyyy back. Dude, you couldn't even afford a new camera $36 dollar camera w/ broken lcd... WHAT?)! haha. You sure have gone a long way. Very inspiring, dude. Hopefully, you can make a video on how you got to where you are now.

[jaleru]

Just two film geeks enjoying a good product. Love it.

[bouchandre]

when your camera is on a jib like this, I guess you need a monitor to focus, do you think that an HDTV would be great for this situation?

[CryptaDigitalFX]

@NextWaveG yes it's completely true!!! TIME IS MONEY....no way!!!!

[toolerslp]

Nice Video! thanks a trillion for posting. I would have liked to seen you extend the PocketJib to it's full length and see how it did. Maybe in another video.

[GPSxLeGiT]

Im so disappointet! Your Vids are know just about very very expensive Videos ! Why? Make Tuts and some videos How to build and not how to buy! .... Sry ..no thumb up!