$8 DIY Steadicam Test Film

Testing Ben's 8$ steadicam, with a few minor changes.

Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rTRbGXJvrA

I added "Weatherstrip Open Cell" for comfort.(the foam padding tape at the handle)
The two poles are also metal, which add to the weight.

And I actually paid around $5 for this, because I already had the right size PVC pipes and counterweights.

I was running at full speed during the clips.

The song is "Porcelain" by "Moby".

Thanks for watching!

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• steadicam
• test
• DIY
• stabilizer
• camera
• cheap
• poor
• man
• film
• wellstone
• pictures
• ben1257sb

[denmar411]

Unless you show me the video, I find it hard to believe that this is 8 bucks.

[WellstonePictures]

All it consists of are a couple small pieces of pvc, a couple connectors, a floor flange, and some counterweights.

[TeTRoSeX]

You live in a beautiful neighbourhood

[PilotCube]

Btw, can you make another video, and make someone else film you while you're using the steadycam with your camera on? ... And maybe make a tutorial on how you made yours? : )

[jonmanilenio]

cool, thanks! if kids can make this, so can i! :)

[GEYmoments]

what camera did you use?

[ChubbyWingsLive]

I bought a Cam Caddie at the suggestion of another youtuber and I must say it's the best DIY independent camera stabilizer I've used or seen thus far.

[GrandTheftCinema]

@JStellarPictures wow i actually saw it, im buying the pro version right now! :D

[JStellarPictures]

just go to jstellarpictures(DOT) Com and buy one for real cheap. Worked for me perfectly !

[barbershop22]

Just buy a Sony CX560 or CX700 and you won't need this. The camera is amazing and needs no steadying device.

[BentScrewProductions]

@WellstonePictures May you please provide a video showing what this steadicam looks like? If you don't, no one will believe you. I certainly don't. This footage is wayyyyy too smooth for only 8 dollars.

[yayarea82]

can you sell me yours

[AlkimyDeal]

I've been using Cam Caddie definitley not a fake like this video seems to be. $38 and all my shots are drastically better in all dynamics of video taking. I suggest to any one in need of a steadycam asap.

[yogi799]

seems fake. how come you have no up and down movements of your hand running down the stairs and on the street... The weights will prevent some movement, sure, but your video has absolutely none which makes this fake, dude. Please explain or don't post bs. You have no ball joints to prevent those very things from happening. I've also tried attaching weights to the bottom of the tripod and some unintended hand movement still remained.