to everyone who watch this thinking they would learn how to make a steadicam. sorry you're disappointed, but i never claimed or intended for this to be a "how to/informative" vid. I simply wanted a steadicam so i built one and made a vid with it. I also never expected this vid to get over 70k hits. but look on the bright side, i didnt have plans or details and was still able to do this, so you can too. i do try to answer ?'s and thnx for the tips from a few of you. i appreciate it.
Hey man. I've noticed there's a slight swing motion when you accelerate. You have put nice adjustments for balancing it on horizontal axis but you didn't balance it properly on the vertical one. Add an adjustment of length above the join. That will let you better balance it in the vertical axis and avoid the swing. Let me know if you find that useful.
This video shows (& says) nothing! Where did you get the parts? How did you make them?... On a lathe? What about the universal joint?.... the handle.... What's the curvature of the rod? etc.
your sample test videos have a lot of the pendulum effect, you need to add more weight, and have a way to add and adjust weight methods. for incredibly detailed details on how to balance a steadicam, just go to the steadicam site and go to the technical details.
How do you separate the gimble ball housing to get the ball out of the end so you can attach it all as one peice? I have a Traxxus 5151 but all 4 peices have balls in them. Just trying to figure out how to pry one open.
@cowspank you have to use a tool to use it, you might break it if you use a phillips (i flexed mine when i used a phillips). their is a ton of friction due to the maufacturing, just stick a metal drill and lightly (does not need much removal of material) move it
I think I would rather do a couple of days overtime and buy off the shelf as it looks like it took quite a while to manufacture so your time is part of the cost and the by the time you've bought all the bits (& not knowing how much you spent) it may well work out more expensive
where I can find that piece, like a joint, knee, with ball in the center, to control movements to either side? Its used on another product ? is car piece ? or other... i can´t found here in my city... please, some help. Maybe i need buy from you, waht you say ?
@arteesimo. Sorry for the delay I just saw your post. I don't want discourage you but that was one of the hardest pieces to make. I started with 2" dia aluminum and turned it down on one end so it would slide into the tube. From there I had to saw and mill to get the plate to mount right. I've actually changed alot on my steadicam since this vid. I'll update it someday. Good luck
For those of you like myself without access to as many awesome tools I highly recommend checking out the Cam Caddie Scorpion. This thing has improved all my videos immeasurably. I wouldn't mount my camera on something I constructed.
@dahemric nice work. I'm on the home stretch of completing my own DIY project but I'm really stumped on one part and hope you can lend a hand. I'm trying to figure out a safe and dependable way of attaching the arm/curve to the baseplate. What is the name of the piece you have there? I have been going crazy trying to use angle aluminum and the likes. Please assist. Thank you.
It's very nice, and you obviously put a lot of careful work into it. I just wish you'd spent more of the video describing how you actually made it instead of simply shooting video of the finished product. Sharing your tips would have been very appreciated.
Man a drill press is one of the best tools you could ever invest your money into. Awesome and well-respected engineering here dude - probably one of the best i've really seen so far. 5 stars.
It looks very refined, like you had access to some nice machining equipment. Is the washer attached to a friction bearing to make panning smoother? Anyway, excellent job.
Thanks. i put a "panning" ring at the top of the handle. it actually a loose fitting washing that only works with you apply pressure to it. makes it real subtle.
Good one, might be the best I've seen on here. Good video too. You show nice clear close-ups and video of the stabilizer in use. You didn't waste your time. Thanks.
the only "factory" pieces i purchased was a coleman light, a traxxas RC u-joint, and a ball bearing. everything else i made from common stock aluminum. no actual specs either. just made each piece to fit.. sorry i cant be more help..good luck
i shoot with the canon 5DMii. for the video of the steadicam itself i used my 24-70mm 2.8 lens. the test video actually using the steadicam i used my 17-40 f4 lens. its lighter and works better with my counter weight..
thats a sweet rig .. i really like that adjustable plate .. genius ..
craneraaudiovideo 3 weeks ago
to everyone who watch this thinking they would learn how to make a steadicam. sorry you're disappointed, but i never claimed or intended for this to be a "how to/informative" vid. I simply wanted a steadicam so i built one and made a vid with it. I also never expected this vid to get over 70k hits. but look on the bright side, i didnt have plans or details and was still able to do this, so you can too. i do try to answer ?'s and thnx for the tips from a few of you. i appreciate it.
dahemric 3 weeks ago
very little information. And too much pendulum.
art4med 3 weeks ago
craftmanship. jesus that thing looks nice.
limbicD 1 month ago
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a nice show this video,,,
a ball U-joint is from the R/C hobby model car or truck part,,,
good idea to add a LED flashlight handle
bestamerica 1 month ago
awesome swing rig
ssuuppeerrbbooyy 1 month ago
Hey man. I've noticed there's a slight swing motion when you accelerate. You have put nice adjustments for balancing it on horizontal axis but you didn't balance it properly on the vertical one. Add an adjustment of length above the join. That will let you better balance it in the vertical axis and avoid the swing. Let me know if you find that useful.
InnerBushman 1 month ago
hey do you have the plans?
weekendtotaal 1 month ago
who the fuck are wmg?
MrEverthere 1 month ago
waste of space video!
Detjo 1 month ago
Do you make the Stedicam for sale?
marcusreddmediaworks 1 month ago
This video shows (& says) nothing! Where did you get the parts? How did you make them?... On a lathe? What about the universal joint?.... the handle.... What's the curvature of the rod? etc.
MyEyesBled 1 month ago
such a good design, such bad balance.
your sample test videos have a lot of the pendulum effect, you need to add more weight, and have a way to add and adjust weight methods. for incredibly detailed details on how to balance a steadicam, just go to the steadicam site and go to the technical details.
HelloNewYorkCity 4 months ago
that is awesome, man, well done !!!!!!!!! and thanks for the vid !
SunnyGlasgow 4 months ago
it dont look as if he was running in the outside footage. it looks like he was riding on something while filming his son running.
dannytmayo 4 months ago
how would you make a steadicam that could be angled at a 45 degree angle and still work?
AllThatOtherJunk 5 months ago
Are you in love with that steady? :/
Espingarcito 5 months ago
its tough but you can pry them apart. no real trick to it.. just pry
dahemric 6 months ago
How do you separate the gimble ball housing to get the ball out of the end so you can attach it all as one peice? I have a Traxxus 5151 but all 4 peices have balls in them. Just trying to figure out how to pry one open.
cowspank 6 months ago
@cowspank you have to use a tool to use it, you might break it if you use a phillips (i flexed mine when i used a phillips). their is a ton of friction due to the maufacturing, just stick a metal drill and lightly (does not need much removal of material) move it
HelloNewYorkCity 4 months ago
BEST DIY STEADYCAM EVER !
PERIOD.
ebola5114 6 months ago
I think I would rather do a couple of days overtime and buy off the shelf as it looks like it took quite a while to manufacture so your time is part of the cost and the by the time you've bought all the bits (& not knowing how much you spent) it may well work out more expensive
trackend 6 months ago
What would you estimate the camera mounting plate dimensions are? BTW: Nice job!
IamHoraceObeyME 6 months ago
That thing is a work of art my friend.
UsedNewsToday 6 months ago
what camera ? What an amazing quality :D
TeamJumpWithStyle 7 months ago 2
where I can find that piece, like a joint, knee, with ball in the center, to control movements to either side? Its used on another product ? is car piece ? or other... i can´t found here in my city... please, some help. Maybe i need buy from you, waht you say ?
crisnich 7 months ago
@arteesimo. Sorry for the delay I just saw your post. I don't want discourage you but that was one of the hardest pieces to make. I started with 2" dia aluminum and turned it down on one end so it would slide into the tube. From there I had to saw and mill to get the plate to mount right. I've actually changed alot on my steadicam since this vid. I'll update it someday. Good luck
dahemric 7 months ago
How did you create the parts made from aluminum? Did you buy chunks of aluminum and hit it with a Dremel or what?
LooseCannonStudios1 7 months ago
Pls e-mail me what u would charge to make another thanks. dalephill2@yahoo.com
dalephill2 7 months ago
damn it's cool.... mbok aku diajarin nggawe iki mas? lah ra mudeng tuku part e nang Jogja dimana je...
fotodeka 7 months ago
For those of you like myself without access to as many awesome tools I highly recommend checking out the Cam Caddie Scorpion. This thing has improved all my videos immeasurably. I wouldn't mount my camera on something I constructed.
ChubbyWingsLive 8 months ago
i built it. used a coleman flashlight, a ball bearing, a Traxxas u-joint and some custom bushing and spacers. (turned them on a lathe)
dahemric 8 months ago
@dahemric nice work. I'm on the home stretch of completing my own DIY project but I'm really stumped on one part and hope you can lend a hand. I'm trying to figure out a safe and dependable way of attaching the arm/curve to the baseplate. What is the name of the piece you have there? I have been going crazy trying to use angle aluminum and the likes. Please assist. Thank you.
Arteesimo 7 months ago
did you buy a new gimbal or did you build it on your own?
scootershitify 8 months ago
@dahemric do you have a parts list
DRAGONFILMStv 8 months ago
What do you call the bolt piece that move the plate side to side, forward and back?
SamsportParkour 8 months ago
Great work!!!!
marcomacchia 9 months ago
when u say hell of alot cheaper how much was it all
DRAGONFILMStv 9 months ago
@DRAGONFILMStv ... the material for this was about $40.. a new merlin is about 700...
dahemric 9 months ago
Nice video :-)
smeki192 9 months ago
It's very nice, and you obviously put a lot of careful work into it. I just wish you'd spent more of the video describing how you actually made it instead of simply shooting video of the finished product. Sharing your tips would have been very appreciated.
danakerman 10 months ago
get a better song to go with the vid.
htkradec 10 months ago
Enough of the montage of photos and the shitty greenday song...show this beast in action or talk about what you went through putting it together!
whatwouldjcnotdo 10 months ago
...Excellent job!
stedalopi 10 months ago
what is the contraption that the is attached to the cheesplate? and what is the width of the pipe your using?
MrPixelEffect 10 months ago
Very nice! But it seems to sway too much?
ExtremeFireRisk 10 months ago
Man a drill press is one of the best tools you could ever invest your money into. Awesome and well-respected engineering here dude - probably one of the best i've really seen so far. 5 stars.
bigkingsha 11 months ago
Where did you find that plate with the screw assembly to move the U joint and handle?
lambertprodotcom 11 months ago
very nice :) look like very prof...
PechiCZ 11 months ago
is there a way to prevent the swinging when you stop moving? also if i pay you could you build one for me.
SOLE1PRODUCTIONS 11 months ago
What is the name of the song and the name of the performer or band?
colrut3 11 months ago
@colrut3 21 guns by greenday
Warfreak57 11 months ago
@colrut3 ~ Green Day - 21 Guns
MiIesTailsPrower 10 months ago
looks great! really well done.
Can you explain a little about how you created the piece to mount the tubing to the platform?
Gagamelle 11 months ago
Added to favs
thoughtgrenades 11 months ago
really nice job. Looks pro and works
elixxx 11 months ago
wow, thats quality!
dacasman 1 year ago
That's definitely the most professional looking diy steadicam I seen built. Top notch job on the assembly and footage!
forrestgumby 1 year ago
A voice commentary would be better than that cliche'd music. But excellent work.
RonAlmeida 1 year ago
It looks very refined, like you had access to some nice machining equipment. Is the washer attached to a friction bearing to make panning smoother? Anyway, excellent job.
jmanobe 1 year ago
Good job!
mrjockolr 1 year ago
great
Artgorgeous 1 year ago
start sellin that brotha! thats so legit
JCaf38 1 year ago
Best DIY one, can i order one of that from you?
arsadusit2010 1 year ago
Thanks. i put a "panning" ring at the top of the handle. it actually a loose fitting washing that only works with you apply pressure to it. makes it real subtle.
dahemric 1 year ago
Very nice! The mounting plate is a piece of art. Really nice with the excentric counterweight. How do you "steer" the camera?
J1I9M7M4Y 1 year ago
*PAINTDavid* - i made that from 1/8 stock. used a band saw and drill press for the curves and holes.
dahemric 1 year ago
where did you get that mounting plate?
PAINTDavid 1 year ago
where did you et that mounting plate?
PAINTDavid 1 year ago
you're welcome..
starmileage 1 year ago
VVVerry nice m8 looks like you have got yourself on a winner. Brilliant design and execution, you should market it.
eggs640adv 1 year ago
Very nice results! On par with professional equipment :)
ejkosz 1 year ago
Good one, might be the best I've seen on here. Good video too. You show nice clear close-ups and video of the stabilizer in use. You didn't waste your time. Thanks.
FrankBenlin 1 year ago
tradecraft7
the only "factory" pieces i purchased was a coleman light, a traxxas RC u-joint, and a ball bearing. everything else i made from common stock aluminum. no actual specs either. just made each piece to fit.. sorry i cant be more help..good luck
dahemric 1 year ago
yah can you email parts and assembly please?
tradecraft7 1 year ago
Great steadycam !!!
Do you have them for sale ?
grtngs Nico Rossenaar from Volendam the Netherlands
please reply rossenaar@quicknet.nl
mooilevenvolendam 1 year ago
i shoot with the canon 5DMii. for the video of the steadicam itself i used my 24-70mm 2.8 lens. the test video actually using the steadicam i used my 17-40 f4 lens. its lighter and works better with my counter weight..
dahemric 1 year ago
THE LENS! What lens or camera is that?
DaveDrumstick 1 year ago
Nice Job !!! Congrats.
PachulizPunk 1 year ago
can you tell me what all the parts you used and where you got them from
thank you please reply ..p.s awesome gimbal
kamzushi 1 year ago