DIY follow focus shoulder rig for DSLR (550D,T2i)

Here is an idea for an inexpensive way to improve the overall quality and stability of your video. This is my take on another follow focus rig built by someone else out of wood, so sadly I cannot claim the original idea as mine.

Key points:
*light, strong, stiff (no unwanted flex)
*extra mount for tripod/monopod located at the approximate center of gravity.
*double sided velcro used to wrap around the focus ring.
*RC ball joints used for the pivoting push/pull system with a Kevlar/carbon fiber rod.
*Sony Ps1 monitor can be mounted for monitoring audio/video
*Magic Lantern firmware is helpful in finding focus with "focus peak" setting also allows for monitoring audio through the A/V out cable.

Here is some 1080p video shot using this rig:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s-UCI-hA0s

Let me apologize for the "quick and dirty" edit job done with this video. I should have scripted it out first.

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[es250nut]

@etheric

I should have said "carbon fiber rod" and "ball joints" .  If you do a google search for "RC ball joints" you should be able to find several places that sell both.

[groomlake67]

Nice,

FlintstoneCam ;)

[es250nut]

@groomlake67  I like. mind if I use it? Yabba, Yabba!

[whenslycalls]

This is by far the most innovative DIY Vid I have seen!! You are my hero bro!!!

[modellhasnosoul]

The Grizzly Adams rig!

[pearl112]

This is so creative.

[flyingfishlu]

why are you so smart

[product26]

The name of this video should be "this particular rig." But seriously, very creative!

[kojak7079]

great idea for the focusing!!!!! 

[NextNahaj]

lmao, this is so ghetto..