Glidetrack Explained
Glidetrack is an elegantly simple, compact and portable camera slider or dolly, that allows you to introduce a wide variety of high-end creative shots, that simply couldn’t be achieved with the standard set up of hand held or tripod mounted video camera.
The Glidetrack consists of a moving "carriage" plate that slides along industrial grade extruded rail. By mounting your camera to this sliding plate, you are able to perform gliding reveal type shots. Due to its small size, the Glidetrack can be used just about anywhere, which is something traditional dolly setups simply cannot do. In addition to being able to mount the unit on a tripod, the sturdy feet ensure that you can also use the Glidetrack floor mounted for ultra low shots.
With over 4000 user videos on Vimeo (and growing daily), and thousands of happy customers worldwide, you can judge for yourself how well the Glidetrack performs and what it can bring to your productions.
Below you will find a wide range of video links that will highlight exactly what Glidetrack can help you achieve, more than any words.
Cinematic
Paired with a DSLR and a nice lens, the Glidetrack can help users achieve a stunning cinematic quality in both amateur and professional filmmaking, accentuating your shots with the slow and steady movement of the Glidetrack. Have a look at some great examples below of how the Glidetrack performs under the strict requirements of filmmakers.
Life in Haiti-Canon 5D MKII & Glidetrack
A short film of Haiti, shot for a non-profit organisation.
A video showing the four seasons of Gyomaendrőd, Hungary.
A short story of a robot celebrating Christmas!
Here's a short filmed by Philip Bloom at the famous Skywalker Ranch.
God at the Movies FX Breakdown
Two weeks, a couple of friends, a greenscreen, some great costumes, and a model airplane was all that was needed to make this video!
Shot during a test session with Subaru Rally Team USA.
A film showing a 500 year old cemetery.
Advertising
In today’s saturated markets, the only thing scarce is human attention. Advertisers have a finite amount of time, attention, and resources to work with, and nothing is more important than fine tuning an advert to capture the attention of the audience. Below are some excellent examples of how Glidetrack products have managed to draw attention to the product through the simple use of camera movement.
A great advert showing how bodyboards are constructed!
An ad for Emily's exquisite cakes!
Shot for the Mohegan Sun Hotel at Poccono Downs!
Great advert for the Metro Ford garage in NY.
UAE ecological footprint animation (English)- EWS WWF
A delightful animation created for the WWF and a good cause.
Superb short highlighting the Parisian lights!
A fantastic video showing the works of a master jewellery maker.
Lifestyle
Nowadays, photography and filmmaking are both becoming increasingly accessible to the mass consumer, and for the purposes of documenting their lives, technology and its accessories has played a huge part in the lifestyles of many consumers. Check out some of the examples below that illustrate simple lifestyle shots made a little bit more special by using Glidetrack.
Subaru Rally Test Day - Canon T2i and Glidetrack Test
Shot during a test session with Subaru Rally Team USA.
Filmed in Canyon Point, Utah.
A whole day on the French west coast!
Underground::A visit to Garage11
Some beautiful classic cars featured in this video.
A behind the scenes video of a wedding shoot.
Short video featuring the classic Porsche 356.
Music
Apart from actually being there, a well shot video of an artist or band’s performance is the closest thing a fan can get to it. Alongside this, shooting a great music video can also help propel many artists to the forefront of attention. Check out how Glidetrack products provide you with that extra bit of movement in shooting, bringing the audience closer to the artist and the action.
Videos of their tour!
Turin Brakes making Outbursts....
A look inside what happens in the Turin Brakes studio!
Interesting film showing saxophones in high detail!
Wall Art (Not So Still Life)
The image quality of DSLR's is ever improving, and with the generation capable of shooting Full HD video, it not only opens up new possibilities in image and video creation but also blurs the line between the two fields. Below are some great examples of how a simple camera movement captures subjects in a way that could never have been done before.
A video showing the four seasons of Gyomaendrőd, Hungary.
Fascinating short that shows some old machinery in their resting places.
A short film produced for a thesis, based in Vienna.
An atmospheric collection of shots created by Paul Joy.
Product Line/In Use Examples
To illustrate how users interact with the Glidetrack and incorporate it into their setups, here are some examples that show the Glidetrack in action, whether it be test shots or simply having fun with the product! Also, have a look at what kind of equipment Glidetrack users are using with it, and see if our products can match with your own requirements and setups.
Shot in the beautiful and calming early morning light.
Some test shots of the Glidetrack in action, great to see for any prospective users!
A video shot using the 1.5m, check it out!
An interesting macro study of objects found around the house.
