Has anyone ever noticed that there are so many of these diy steadicams that when they demo how well the steadicam is balanced, either in front of the camera or in front of a mirror, suddenly when you see the 'walking' test that shit isn't balanced and you see plenty of side to side motion or up and down movement?
@defnyung yeah but its way better than just holding it or even a fig rig, the movement is relatively tiny, and you can stabilize it even more with software
@VideoRoom207 But why would you want to use software stabilization to fix something you can easily fix by working more on your DIY? I built my own diy steadicam with electrical tubing, I call it the 'Silver Flyer' check it out when you can. Thanks
@defnyung because every DIY steadycam i looked up still had a tiny bit of shaking, there's no way to completely avoid it. plus its easy to slap on stabilization onto a video, you just want to have something not impossible to work with beforehand
@VideoRoom207 Call me old school but I'm against that IS software. In some cases, it degrades the quality of the video. Check out my 2011 Wedding Highlight Reel, I used my own diy steadicam in all the 'flying' shots'...absolutely no software help..just good old steadicam handheld work. Thanks and continued success!
@defnyung Just watched it, it does look great but I feel like it'll still suffer when doing running or fast walking shots so I'll have to use software. I really love the way the camera slightly wobbles when dollying/swaying side to side, something about that gives the shot a nice effect, I'm mainly worried about the jitter from walking from point to point. BTW what camera and lenses did you use? Great job.
@VideoRoom207 Sometimes the user doesn't know how to properly hold the gimbal/handle. If you hold it at a verticle angle...you get plenty of movement. Try holding at a 45° angle. And try to extend your arm when you walk or run instead of holding near your upper body.
I'm using a DSLR Canon T2i and Bower 14mm wide plus Azden Mic and release plate manfrotto 577.So my set up is a bit heavy but I've managed to get 90% perfect balance and fluid motion I won't cheat by using software.ruins image
This seems a little ineffective, I would suggest people to save up $38 and get a Cam Caddie Scorpion. It easily holds my camera and lights/mics/monitor if necessary. My videos have never looked so clean.
I bought a Cam Caddie Scorpion, and it was a purchase I regret. It's OK as a regular rig, but worthless as a steadicam. Anyone considering this should just go online and look for demo / test footage. A simple DIY steadicam beats it hands down.
@Jacobianlas Yeah, that Cam Crappie Scorpion sucks. That frankensteinstv and others (probably the same dude) is posting comments on how well it works as a steadicam. Just about every diy steadicam video has comments stating how they get pro quality motion with Cam Crappie Scorpion. But yeah, I'm with you Jacob, diy steadicams win!
now that is really cool!
Z00T93 2 months ago
Was thinking wtf canon 40d doesnt do video, then in the next scene he switched cameras. i lolled.
manufan4eva 4 months ago
oh a japanese festival, how quaint! :)
jonmanilenio 4 months ago
Has anyone ever noticed that there are so many of these diy steadicams that when they demo how well the steadicam is balanced, either in front of the camera or in front of a mirror, suddenly when you see the 'walking' test that shit isn't balanced and you see plenty of side to side motion or up and down movement?
Good design though.
defnyung 5 months ago 7
@defnyung Check mine out. It's the second frame I have built. and works perfect for my application. - MediaLocke
MediaLocke 1 month ago
@defnyung yeah but its way better than just holding it or even a fig rig, the movement is relatively tiny, and you can stabilize it even more with software
VideoRoom207 4 weeks ago
@VideoRoom207 But why would you want to use software stabilization to fix something you can easily fix by working more on your DIY? I built my own diy steadicam with electrical tubing, I call it the 'Silver Flyer' check it out when you can. Thanks
defnyung 3 weeks ago
@defnyung because every DIY steadycam i looked up still had a tiny bit of shaking, there's no way to completely avoid it. plus its easy to slap on stabilization onto a video, you just want to have something not impossible to work with beforehand
VideoRoom207 3 weeks ago
@VideoRoom207 Call me old school but I'm against that IS software. In some cases, it degrades the quality of the video. Check out my 2011 Wedding Highlight Reel, I used my own diy steadicam in all the 'flying' shots'...absolutely no software help..just good old steadicam handheld work. Thanks and continued success!
defnyung 3 weeks ago
@defnyung Just watched it, it does look great but I feel like it'll still suffer when doing running or fast walking shots so I'll have to use software. I really love the way the camera slightly wobbles when dollying/swaying side to side, something about that gives the shot a nice effect, I'm mainly worried about the jitter from walking from point to point. BTW what camera and lenses did you use? Great job.
VideoRoom207 3 weeks ago
@VideoRoom207 Sometimes the user doesn't know how to properly hold the gimbal/handle. If you hold it at a verticle angle...you get plenty of movement. Try holding at a 45° angle. And try to extend your arm when you walk or run instead of holding near your upper body.
I'm using a DSLR Canon T2i and Bower 14mm wide plus Azden Mic and release plate manfrotto 577.So my set up is a bit heavy but I've managed to get 90% perfect balance and fluid motion I won't cheat by using software.ruins image
defnyung 3 weeks ago
that looks great! But do you have instructions on how to make it? What is the joint part made out of?
thanks :)
garethop 6 months ago
This seems a little ineffective, I would suggest people to save up $38 and get a Cam Caddie Scorpion. It easily holds my camera and lights/mics/monitor if necessary. My videos have never looked so clean.
FrankensteinsTV 7 months ago
@FrankensteinsTV
I bought a Cam Caddie Scorpion, and it was a purchase I regret. It's OK as a regular rig, but worthless as a steadicam. Anyone considering this should just go online and look for demo / test footage. A simple DIY steadicam beats it hands down.
Jacobianlas 6 months ago
@Jacobianlas Yeah, that Cam Crappie Scorpion sucks. That frankensteinstv and others (probably the same dude) is posting comments on how well it works as a steadicam. Just about every diy steadicam video has comments stating how they get pro quality motion with Cam Crappie Scorpion. But yeah, I'm with you Jacob, diy steadicams win!
defnyung 5 months ago
yeah, now run
davewwe3 8 months ago
Way too much of a wobble from side to side...
exactdigital 9 months ago
@exactdigital He should add some weight on the camera and that would stabilize it.
lekotar 9 months ago
can i buy one
ProneBlockProduction 1 year ago 2
Very nice job on the steadicam. Looks like an American carnival minus the rides.
TheLimbReaper 1 year ago
What kind of metal are you using for the counter
weights?
outbackin 1 year ago
こんにちはハンガリー
attilatody 1 year ago
Well done! you should place a schedule (link) somewhere) :P I would like to make a DIY project of the Merlin myself.
ARCUS1200 1 year ago
very good
see also:
Youtupe or google Video
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youwiko 1 year ago
これは凄いですね。
散歩動画を撮ったりしていますが
こういうものも使ってみたいです。
9999satoshi 2 years ago
ccbravo78さん、SEC1799SUZUKIさん、コメントありがとうございます。
Steadicamを作るより撮影のほうが難しいです。
rockhill555 2 years ago
残高を検索するは難しいことは想像してみてください。
それを実現します。
偉大な挨拶 :)
ccbravo78 2 years ago
大分操作が慣れてきたようですね
フワフワしないですね
早く達人になって良い画像をお願いします
SEC1977SUZUKI 2 years ago
Hi.
You good balance! :)
Very interesting tour
ccbravo78 2 years ago