Glidecam Gimbal DIY Steadicam Test / ''My Wiggle Stick''

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Uploaded by on Aug 24, 2010

Either buy a $300 Glidecam or try to make one yourself for $30.
Do it yourself steadicam. Design originally inspired by Sophtware's setup/Glidecam-esque gimbal, with a few improvements... mainly the price. Test footage starts around 5:02
Detailed drawing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/56059917@N00/4926646392/sizes/l/

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  • How large of camera do you use? how big of camera can the wiggle stick hold?

  • @WugeSternKleinge It holds my little personal camera, only 1-2 lbs, and it would also hold my work's Canon 60D (weight unknown, but definitely heavier than 1-2 lbs). Though the question that would then arise would be, "How long could your arm hold the entire unit until it gave out?" For my lil' arms, probably 6 minutes. :)

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  • Best looking of the DIY steadicam designs I've seen. Great job!

  • it do wiggle. LOLz

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  • @B3kWag8ekx1 metal plate with holes :D

  • Does the rod need to be threaded?

  • Great design! But...

    Hmmm... You're doing something right but some you don't... You need a better camera plate so you can properly align the camera for dynamic balance. Also, when shooting, you should hold the shaft below the gimbal (gentle touch) - some channels may help you adjusts the weights faster. Then you need to actually work with it ("dance") - it's a training process to get those really smooth shots. Just my two cents.

  • Nice design, haven't seen that variation before. A little tip: If you rotate the counter-weights at the base to face outward rather than point towards the center it would increase the force needed to pan, reducing panning jiggle. TJust make sure to watch your feet! Keep up the good work!

  • could u make a step by step tutorial on how u made it?

    PLEASE :P

  • Neither the video or picture show what holds the parts together above the 4 way section part of the wiggle stick. like from from the tripod head down to the 4 way connector.....i want to build this but I need to know what rod or size bolts

  • GREAT! the video smoothness turned out awesome!

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