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Danger_dave
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have you seen some sort of rig that would let me do a video walk around of a bike without getting the camera shake every time I take a step?
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Buellkowski
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Barker
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 01:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skill. I have made a living on my ability to hold a smooth/solid shot using a hand held camera. Its only taken me 14 years of practice

Really it takes some practice/skill no matter what you end up buying or creating to stabilize a shot. "Steadicams" like the one pictured above and the $50,000 systems I have used require skill to nail a smooth shot. Practice, Practice, Practice.


May I suggest a what we call a "Fig-Rig" knock-off. I use them alot to get a steady shot out of a small cam.

http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-FIG-RIG/

Here is one of mine I painted black to look "Pro"


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I also use a cheap "steadicam" knock off called the Flycam Nano for DLSR steadicam shots.

The Flycam Nano is cheap and effective in the right hands.

Check this video:
http://vimeo.com/23452856

My Flycam Rig on the set:

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CAUTION: Steadicam shots require skill and practice. Each rig must be properly balanced for the type of shot and camera gear. Cheap steadicams/knock offs have what we pros call "Balance Hell" a time vampire of trying to get your rig balanced and away from what looks to be a camera shooting from a boat in ruff waters.

Some reading for you:

http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/

http://cheesycam.com/glidecam-hd1000-vs-flycam-nano/

http://cheesycam.com/flycam-nano-flycam-nano-dslr-flycam-3000/

http://cheesycam.com/steadicam-merlin-quick-overview/

http://cheesycam.com/diy-dslr-steadicam-stabilizer/


What camera are you using?
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Barker
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 01:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The rig Buellkowski posted is only good if you never need to tilt up/down.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 02:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool thanks both.

I'm motivated by the DIY angle.
I reckon I can design a counterbalance and handle to work with my tripod - that I already carry. Mainly because It has to fit in my backpack on the bike.

Cameras

Cannon Legria HD
Nikon D90
GoPro HD
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Danger_dave
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 02:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I love it when a plan comes together.

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Barker
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 09:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

More mass helps. Especially with the camera you are shooting with.

Good luck.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Stop it - you'll go blind.


Yeah - planning on a barbell weight on the big bolt and fabricating a plate for under the nut to sit the tripod legs in.

Hardware store to see what sort of handle bracket this afternoon.
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