Indeed, so many grip/DP conversations are about making stuff work, somehow, so don't be disappointed if you first don't succeed, but try, try again! And, definitely test before using any piece of gear. Interestingly enough, the first proper use of this rig was not on a vehicle, but a horse, so go figure! And, remember, it's all fun!
The main thing with this stuff, is to bear in mind each situation is different. Although we got smooth enough footage (digitage?) with the Porsche, on a smooth freeway, I probably would have needed even more rigging for offroad with a Hummer. Camera weight & balance are also important. If you're overloading the rig: add more rig. Even tried and tested things like Steadicams usually have personal mods, etc. Mine do, and I have never been on set with anyything "out the box".
Firstly, let me state, I do not work for StickyPod. We just wanted to share our results. This was a test using 3 suckers suckers, rods, and knuckle components, but using a small Manfrotto ball head, and Manfrotto Nano Clamps, to make a 3-legged, 3-suckered mount, which was perhaps more rigid than "out of the box", but for our tests, it proved the suckers were amazing, and the modular nature of the components feasible.
Please share the photo of your rig, I would like to make a car mount that would support my 5D and/or T3i.
kristielizabeth17 1 month ago
Oh, and also there were a few zip ties in there too!
photronic 2 months ago
I do have a photo of the rig on the car if anyone's interested.
photronic 2 months ago
Indeed, so many grip/DP conversations are about making stuff work, somehow, so don't be disappointed if you first don't succeed, but try, try again! And, definitely test before using any piece of gear. Interestingly enough, the first proper use of this rig was not on a vehicle, but a horse, so go figure! And, remember, it's all fun!
photronic 2 months ago
The main thing with this stuff, is to bear in mind each situation is different. Although we got smooth enough footage (digitage?) with the Porsche, on a smooth freeway, I probably would have needed even more rigging for offroad with a Hummer. Camera weight & balance are also important. If you're overloading the rig: add more rig. Even tried and tested things like Steadicams usually have personal mods, etc. Mine do, and I have never been on set with anyything "out the box".
photronic 2 months ago
Firstly, let me state, I do not work for StickyPod. We just wanted to share our results. This was a test using 3 suckers suckers, rods, and knuckle components, but using a small Manfrotto ball head, and Manfrotto Nano Clamps, to make a 3-legged, 3-suckered mount, which was perhaps more rigid than "out of the box", but for our tests, it proved the suckers were amazing, and the modular nature of the components feasible.
photronic 2 months ago
i got the mini and man it so shaky its not even funny
sourcekings 2 months ago
which model did you use on this one
sourcekings 2 months ago
@sourcekings: It was a hybrid made from the 4", 6" rods, 3 suckers, and some Manfrotto QR.
photronic 2 months ago