The Merricam - No-Cost "Steadicam" DIY

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Uploaded by on Jun 30, 2009

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This video will show you my way of converting a tripod to a camera stabilizer (or "MerriCam") using only a screwdriver. I used the Sunpak Platinum Plus 7500 Pro tripod for this video, along with the Canon HV20. All demo shots were done with no practice.

This technique is not meant for very large or heavy cameras, but is ideal for consumer-sized camcorders like the HV20.

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  • I'm twice your age, and you're twice as intelligent as me.

    YOU ROCK!!!

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  • It's very cool

  • I thought my doorbell was ringing...

  • only good for low shots because you can't hold it well above your waste....notice all the shots are ground level which is not really good for most film making

  • nice!!

  • This is genius. Good example of lateral thinking.

  • You have the perfect voice for instruction videos. So laid back and nothing superfluous in the presentation. You should be hired as a professional how-to instructor.

  • You, sir, are a genius! 

  • Great minds use what's existing for a greater purpose... Good job!

  • so cool

  • Pretty clever!

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