DIY Steadicam test 2 (some running around)

I tweaked some stuff on the steadicam and did a "run test". Not too exciting, but something to do.

I hope this helps.

Steve

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• diy
• steadicam
• homemade
• sooth
• run
• test

[tirachina]

Very interesting video....

I was wondering instead of ball joint, just simple bolt and nut joint for forward and backword movement would work better ?

Just my thought.

I got inspired by your video and Im going to try make one for my self too =)

Thanks for your video.

[BratvaTV]

@DaWolf805

I know the point of adding the handle, just saying with these cheap small steadicams they only cause the apparatus to move while your hand is the only thing that stays steady.

Google steadicam and check out the large steadicams that dont have handles. Those work way better than these cheap smaller ones.

[DaWolf805]

@BratvaTV Real steadicams do have a handle; it's called a gimbal. It's the cheap homemade ones that don't have that handle. It's supposed to wobble freely and isolate the camera from the shaky hand that is generally tired of supporting a heavy steadicam for a while.

[BratvaTV]

you know.. that handle jig might seem like a good idea because you think, this lets my hand move freely but the weigts will keep the camera level. But in all honestly it just causes the camera to wobble side to side when if you move alot. Real steadicams dont have that handle. REally all you need is two sticks and a counter weight.

[mrhulot101]

Hi Steve,

I thought your second video showed a lot of improvement to your steadycam .

I have watched a lot of DIY steadicam videos and have sen no one get truly decent results with a ball joint at the pivot point as you are trying. I wish you luck. I turn off the audio when the steadicams are on the video and the unsteadiness becomes much easier to see. Your overall design is very professional looking and your videos are enjoyable.

Thanks for sharing

[vittogol]

It looks a very well done instrument, but the result seems to me very bad, I get better results with a common tripod findind the center of mass of it.

[smanettonipuntonet]

You just need to practice up a bit and watch MANY, MANY movies and clips including steadicam shots. that'll give you an idea about the result you want to achieve.

And as someone else said on the other video,

a weight on the rig's lower elbow to help the small balljoint with its job.

[InstallGuys]

Kinda good?

Dude, it's awesome!

You Rock! 5 stars.

Steve

[scott91372]

Hi Steve. I wonder how a gyro would work for keeping the camera steady? Just a thought.

[crob227]

awsome editing skills.