krazykid009 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Going on a trials roadtrip tomorrow, ordered a gimbal last week to take some good shots and they haven't even assembled it yet. f**kers. So all I can do now is build myself a glidecam using some painting equipment, weights and wood. I work at a film rental company, and we do a hell of a lot of gimbal hires nowadays. Generally for high action stuff, we recommend getting a second operator and a controller, and using them to control it. Requires a fine hand, but the current market of gimbals just aren't intelligent enough to react in the right way. Saying that, the steadyshot feature on the DJI Ronin gimbals is as close as it gets at the moment, and it's what I'll be using to film the next trials video I shoot when I can eventually arrange a weekend filming with Mr Beaden! Which gimbal did you opt for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) I caught myself in chinos (work trousers), large trainers and my tatty jumper that looks like a charity shop reject, lusting after a single speed earlier... ...I've gone wrong Edited September 16, 2015 by Jolfa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 f**king hipsters. Almost as bad as the Tories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Apparently it's my fault that the wheels and tyres I bought came with 4 completely different tyres in a completely different condition to how they were described to me... Being dark when they were wrapped up, getting them cheaper than the going rate and him agreeing to letting me organise a courier, rather than the collection only he advertised, are all legitimate excuses. Some people are f**king special. So i either send them back at my expense (because obviously it's my fault), keep them and run them with 4 shit and much more worn tyres (not really a safe option), get some tyres fitted (could have got a better set of wheels and tyres for the same money) or flog them on and try and recoup as much money as possible. Anyone fancy posting a burning shit through a letter box in Stafford for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Pay. Pal. Claim. Seriously dude, get it started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Pay. Pal. Claim. Seriously dude, get it started. It's been in progress since 5 minutes after i found out. He's refusing to budge and give me anything, apart from a full refund once i've returned them at my expense. In that case i'll end up 90 quid down and nothing to show for it. So i'd rather not. That's all I could hope to get through paypal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Then we shall poo in Stafford. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 90 quids expensive for postage... Sure I sent 4 15" alloy wheels with tyres via Paisley Frieght when I broke my Corsa for parts for around £30.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 90 quids expensive for postage... Sure I sent 4 15" alloy wheels with tyres via Paisley Frieght when I broke my Corsa for parts for around £30.00 Yeah that's two lots of postage, once here and once back, including the additional insurance on both trips. That's with Paisley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yeah that's two lots of postage, once here and once back, including the additional insurance on both trips. That's with Paisley. Ahh I see, was unaware you'd paid postage first time round Sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Was it eBay? They force the seller to pay for return post too Although you may be shit out of luck if he specified collection only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is it safe to be cautious of people wanting you to pay as a gift only on paypal? I was looking to buy some brakes but ive been burned before with leaky callipers and didn't have a leg to stand on with regards to a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Erm, I thought if you sent a gift payment it meant you had no comeback? Things may have changed though... seems weird to insist on doing it that way, as it gives the buyer less protection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I always insist on paying with paypal as goods/services, I include the extra cost (3.4%+20p if I remember correctly) because it's worth it for the protection and then the seller can't complain they've been stung with costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Erm, I thought if you sent a gift payment it meant you had no comeback? Things may have changed though... seems weird to insist on doing it that way, as it gives the buyer less protection... Thats what I mean. You don't have cover paying as a gift. So it sounded like the guy had a fecked pair of brakes and didn't want me trying to claim my money back once I realised they were broken/leaking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just offer to send as a purchase and cover the additional couple of quid costs, if they refuse then walk away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thats what I mean. You don't have cover paying as a gift. So it sounded like the guy had a fecked pair of brakes and didn't want me trying to claim my money back once I realised they were broken/leaking... I seeeee, I misread it and thought you meant you were the seller... Do as above in this case, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Did 'pay' and 'buy' not give it away Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'm a spaz Haha. I only read the first line, and read it as "Is it safe to be cautious of people wanting to pay you as a gift only on paypal?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just offer to send as a purchase and cover the additional couple of quid costs, if they refuse then walk away This. I always say gift or +3%, and as a rule of thumb, a buyer who won't go for either of those is a c unit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) In more first world problem hostel news we have a kiwi guy who has recently arrived in our 6 bed dorm, I've heard unsilenced diesel engines breathe quieter than his snoring. Tends to come in at around 4-5am then quickly get to snoring loud enough to wake the rest of the room up, tonight though he's brought a girl back with him! Out of spite for the inconsiderate cunť I insured he didn't get laid by being blatantly awake Can't wait to hear what a great nights sleep he got some time after 2pm again. I cannot wait to get the f**k out of hostels, looking at houses this (next) week, see if I can find a selfish flat mate to bitch about again instead. I hate people. Edited September 20, 2015 by Jolfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Seems a weird thing to be doing (travelling) and staying in hotels if you're not willing to put up with that shit the usually comes with travelling? Surely camping or some shit would suit you better? Although you'd probably get pissed off at your tent for rattling in the wind. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 The travelling part is fine, sleeping in the camper is lovely it's the settling in places for a few months to work that breaks me, can't really live in a camper in the cities. Hopefully have a house by the end of the week anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just been woken up by the sound of my mopeds centre stand kicking up and a loud bang. Look out the window and thing is lying on its side. What's the point? 3:30am on a Monday ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just been woken up by the sound of my mopeds centre stand kicking up and a loud bang. Look out the window and thing is lying on its side. What's the point? 3:30am on a Monday ffs Things like this really piss me off. I'd rather it be stolen (I wouldn't) as there would actually be some point to that rather than just mindlessly being a wanker. Just been woken up by the sound of my mopeds centre stand kicking up and a loud bang. Look out the window and thing is lying on its side. What's the point? 3:30am on a Monday ffs Things like this really piss me off. I'd rather it be stolen (I wouldn't) as there would actually be some point to that rather than just mindlessly being a wanker. Just been woken up by the sound of my mopeds centre stand kicking up and a loud bang. Look out the window and thing is lying on its side. What's the point? 3:30am on a Monday ffs Things like this really piss me off. I'd rather it be stolen (I wouldn't) as there would actually be some point to that rather than just mindlessly being a wanker.I'm on my phone, I really can't be bothered to edit and correct that post... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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