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Miller Compass 12 the thumbs up
time user . “ The Compass 12 Solo 75 2-Stage Carbon Fibre System is the perfect combo for a little cine rig like the RED I used on Snowsurf . It consistently provided the same reliable smooth action that I ’ ve become accustomed to from Miller to help me capture the action shots that everyone is talking about in Snowsurf . I am very proud of the film and all of the people and equipment it took to bring this beautiful vision to the screen .”
One of Peel ’ s chief requirements for filming in Japan ’ s Hokkaido Mountains was the size and weight of his gear . “ Weight is crucial when you are hiking for hours at a time , but it is always a trade-off for stability .
“ It plays a large role in deciding what gear to use for human-powered productions such as mine . Miller ’ s lightweight Compass Carbon Fibre System was the obvious choice . The really big plus of the system was the weight to stability ratio — even when it was overloaded ,” Peel says .
“ We are happy to see that
Snowsurf has premiered to great reviews and that Miller could be a part of that success ,” says Charles Montesin , marketing manager , Miller Camera Support Equipment . “ Miller ’ s Compass 12 Solo 75 Carbon Fibre System was designed for applications such as this . The lightweight design , along with selectable smooth pan / tilt drags , illuminated bubble level and quick release sliding camera plate with 60mm travel , was able to withstand shooting through such harsh , snowy conditions .”
Peel has been fond of Miller equipment since he first started in the industry over three decades ago . “ As an Aussie photographer , Miller is the only way to go ,” says Peel . “ Aussies invented the fluid head and we are proud of our inventions in Australia . I have been using them since I started capturing images 35 years ago and will continue to do so in the future .”
Snowsurf made its debut at the Niseko Chomin Centre in Niseko , Japan , on December 11 last year . To read more about Snowsurf , visit its Facebook page at https :// www . facebook . com / pages / Snowsurf / 672189579472050
Charles Montesin , marketing manager , Miller Camera Support Equipment , says of the Compass 12 : “ Miller ’ s Compass 12 Solo 75 Carbon Fibre System was designed for applications such as this . The lightweight design , along with selectable smooth pan / tilt drags , illuminated bubble level and quick release sliding camera plate with 60mm travel , was able to withstand shooting through such harsh , snowy conditions .”
As a still photographer , Peel wanted his first documentary to have the tripod-mounted look of a print coming to life . Many of the shots are strictly tripod mounted , but Peel also relied on key camera movements that typically involved two-axis pans to help him achieve the “ right feel ”.
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