Webcast 8: Build a Steady Shoulder Camera Rig

[bobcatboy101]

Great idea, thanks for the video

[AllGhilliedUp954]

Or you could hold it...

[Helicopterpilot16]

@AllGhilliedUp954 Try holding a camera with 45x zoom still! Not as easy as it looks.

[AllGhilliedUp954]

@Helicopterpilot16 lol I guess. I was just referring to the camera in the video lol

[JonathanBCormier]

Very clever design, I'm gonna build one for my dslr.

[GronLaser]

Great tutorial! You really inspired me to go to the store right now and buy some stuff, and I mostly don't need any tools to do this. Much easier than wood or aluminum. I was worried in the beginning of the video that you were another crazy guy with the keyboard, but then I realised you're a pretty awesome guy. Thanks! :)

[Dimitry49]

thank you very much! going to home-depot right now..!

[Gosutoswe]

Thanks a bunch! Going to the hardware store next thing in the morning!

[krumprak]

great video... umm, can i find these parts at a local home depot? can i find the tee- box there?

[georgiahoosier]

@krumprak Yes, all the parts should be in the electrical conduit department.

Be sure to check out the response video about the upgrades to the shoulder rig

[krumprak]

@georgiahoosier Thank u so much....

[flyingfisbeefilms]

If you ever want any music for your vid's give me a shout!

[filmtipsandtutorials]

Do you have a written out tutorial for this? With all the pieces? It'd be really handy to take one to home depot or lowes so i can ask for all the pieces. Haha Thanks! Great tutorial

[georgiahoosier]

It's all made from electrical PVC, that's the grey stuff, it's a lot cheaper. It's also all 1/2" size.

The basic setup requires 1 T-box, 1 stick of PVC pipe (10'), 3 90 degree sections, 2 45 degree sections, 2 1/2" slip joint connectors, 1 piece of foam pipe insulation, 1 inch and a half long carriage bolt (1/4" x #20 thread), 1 nut to match.

Can of PVC cement and some super glue for the nut. and a 1/4" drill bit.

Be sure to see the video response about the updates and added weight.

[georgiahoosier]

You may find you want some additional pieces to suit your needs, this is just a basic concept model, you can personalize it any way you like.

One thing, the only pieces I have glued with PVC cement go over the shoulder. The rest are press fit so they can be changed to suit the particular use.

I forgot to mention some nylon zip ties to hold the foam insulation to the shoulder part, the insulation is just a slip fit on the handles.

Oh, and a hacksaw. I used a power miter saw but I realize not..

[georgiahoosier]

...everyone has one.

Hope that helps!

[filmtipsandtutorials]

Thanks so much! This was really helpful!

[soultaker76]

Good mount. I could probably use on of those. I've actually been making alot of camera mounts lately. I have one that I made that hooks to a drill for spinning the shot in circles. I'll have to show that to you.

[stonedcommander]

pretty cool...great idea....i wonder if you can hook a chain or rope off the very back end, down to your belt...that way you could let it go and it wont fall off...im inspired to make one, thanks

[georgiahoosier]

Funny you should say that, I was thinking of incorporating some sort of lanyard, but everything I've thought of is too long to protect the camera and any shorter restricts movement.

I did add a weight and it worked better than I thought, stay tuned for an update soon.

[DickensianDreams]

Really cool, man. I`m looking foward to watching the footage you shot using that rig.

[georgiahoosier]

I experimented a bit today but really wasn't as excited with the results as I thought. It was considerably better than just holding the camera, but it wasn't until I changed the arrangement of the grips and added some weight that it improved.

I think with some practice it should be ok as is, but I'll post an update soon!

Thanks for watching

[Alexoneil]

Wow, that looks nice. I reckon you can get some good movement effects from that. :)

[georgiahoosier]

Thanks.

As soon as we get a non-rainy day around here I'm going to take it out and get some footage to post.