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- Given that both ends of a camera jib are balanced, shouldn't a jib remain level / parallel to the ground instead of staying in any position?
Hi, I am trying to understand how camera jibs work.
They seem to be able to remain at whatever angle despite being balanced. The counter weight is static and does not move, yet the jib does not remain level nor does lift or drops. I have spoken to the operators and they mention they don't use resistance to hold it in place.
Jib length to the fulcrum on either side remains the same. no mechanism to length / shorten to compensate.
Should'nt a perfect balance lead to it being level?
They seem to be able to remain at whatever angle despite being balanced. The counter weight is static and does not move, yet the jib does not remain level nor does lift or drops. I have spoken to the operators and they mention they don't use resistance to hold it in place.
Jib length to the fulcrum on either side remains the same. no mechanism to length / shorten to compensate.
Should'nt a perfect balance lead to it being level?