$40 DIY Glidecam with test video

[RockerLittleE]

I'm sure u've already been asked this, but how much would you charge to make one of these for me?

[westcoasthaase]

That is cool! Way cool. It looks fugly, but who cares right!

[gilkwad]

does it effect the sound at all when you use it? can you hear it in the shot?

[wallflips]

you are amazing man!

[ashnabwa7d]

lol first look i was like omg this is going to be super cheap :D

[Usuariodeloscojones]

ahahahaha NIIIICE!!

[WugeSternKleinge]

Amazing. How large of of camera do you use on it? How large of camera can it hold?

[realbugger]

@WugeSternKleinge what I have is a Panasonic TM700. I don't think it can hold much more weight.

[Mopzz96]

How did you balenced it... i have a big problem with it .....does it have to be heavy or the same weight at the bottom part the top part oR?

[realbugger]

@Mopzz96 the bottom should be about the same weight as the top, just a little bit heavier. Otherwise it would swing back and forth or left and right.

[Mopzz96]

@realbugger thanks !! i got it last week and i build it with a telescope stick, like the original glidecam ;)

[pagani8]

I made one of these and I did everything as precise as possible and it looks just like yours and it works great except for the major problem of that it always tries to spin! no matter WHAT I do! how do you prevent this??

[LordGhenkow]

@pagani8 Hey man, im currently building one...what do you mean it always tries to spin?

[pagani8]

@LordGhenkow Well however I try to balance it it always spins on its vertical axis and its very annoying. I have tried everything I can and it still just gently starts drifting one way or the other.

[realbugger]

@pagani8 Actually I have the same problem especially when I turn the camcorder. It's very hard to get it perfectly balanced. I try not to turn at all during shooting. I guess the $40 glidecam does have some limitation:)

[pagani8]

@realbugger Okay, I'll start trying to balance it again. I'd like to note though, that before it started spinning the footage was very smooth, so I think it should be able to work!

[LordGhenkow]

@LordGhenkow Hum... I think your solution is too add more weight but I cant really be sure.... But anyhow, as soon as get mine ready...Ill get back to you!

[BalvanzEnterprises]

@pagani8 The problem you are experiencing is most likely that the 3-axis are not aligned properly(which is one of the main reasons these can cost so much, machining tolerances of 0.001" are needed for perfect alignment). To test the alignment, balance the rig with the camera facing forward. Then rotate the camera to face you, if it leans it's the alignment. One way to fix this is to design in a adjustment for the gimbal axis positioning, it adds extra parts, but makes up for machining errors.

[burstmyballoon]

I love the design and construction. (Do you know a web site called constructables? You may enjoy the variety of building and invention that goes on there).

[LordGhenkow]

This is serisously amazing... Much props! Its one of the best if not the best homemade glide cam ive seen on youtube!

[FrankensteinsTV]

This is pretty impressive but I would never trust my DSLR on something I put together on my own or any other camera for that matter. I've been using the Cam Caddie Scorpion going for about $38 on Amazon and it's improved every single shot I've taken since I bought it. I recommend it to anyone seeking an independent setup.

[Razolape]

how do you control camera rotation?

[electricfame]

would it work with a 5D Mark II?

[R3APER24]

Would be cool if you sold this for an reasonable price for those who aren't handy type people.

[catascouts]

@R3APER24 I'm doing a similar design. Might sell it. Check out my channel and highball blog. Cheers!

[fhqwghads]

Your DIY glidecam made your camcorder lose a few stops of light. Look at the difference between the hand-held vs. DIY glider. This is why the pro Steadicams cost so much, you don't lose light.

(I am totally kidding for those of you with no sense of humor. GJ on putting something together that works so well for dirt cheap.)

[wuthering2]

Good job chap!

[cmorenofoto33]

Could you please, please add instructions on assembling the gimbal?

[uzisuicid3]

This video is an inspiration for most of us, the GoPro action camera guys and likewise videographers.

[catascouts]

Love your design bro!!! Awesome stuff!

[thomandlou]

I must say, Im impressed with you design and it looks like it works well. The only down side I saw was about the price of the quick release and the the glide cam expense. What your not seeing is although the design is simple. They have tested everything they have builded it and it looks like one flowing piece of professional equipment. So please dont downplay Glidecams design they must have a ton of over head that the 300+ dollars must pay for as well. Anyway great copy of a expensivedesign

[tadeuprimo]

Well done man ! Great balance !

[KrezaJosh]

probably one of the best Diy steady cam rigs i have seen. Can we get a step by step tut on how to put this thing together with all the parts?

[extreemeairsoft]

i like the music

[UltimateGingerBalls]

wow, impressive test footage. I've been looking at a lot of cheap and diy stabilizers and this looks like a winner. the TM700 also looks awesome from your backyard video.

mad props,

fer realz

[dsijion]

impressive and funny

[cknight15]

if you use cpvc the bearing fits perfectly!

[realbugger]

@cknight15 I didn't use cpvc for 1) it's slightly more expensive:) and 2) I wanted a really tight fit so that the bearing doesn't accidentally fall out.

[Chiguireconqueso]

This is awsome , thank's from Venezuela!