About Jib3 Part 1 of 2 Jib & head control

This is a description of my homemade jib and the control for the pan & tilt head. Its the first of a two part video (Part 1 of 2) I did sort of in a hurry in response to a number of requests. The second part (Part 2 of 2) is about the mechanical pan & tilt head.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Homemade camera crane
• DIY jib

[AtlantaTerry]

What weight camera will this support?

[topbunkvideo]

@AtlantaTerry I haven't tested to see, but it supported my Canon XH-A1 (5.3lbs) easily.

[topbunkvideo]

@AtlantaTerry I never pushed it to it's limits but it handled my Canon XH-A1 (5.3 lbs or 2.4 kgs) pretty well.

[Phillies2628]

great job



[topbunkvideo]

@Phillies2628 Thanks.

[brobillntexas]

I looked for the wire you used for the inside of the cable at w w w. mcmaster. com, but do not know what size you used, can you please supply a part number or other info so I can place an order for it? Thanks again

[topbunkvideo]

@brobillntexas Hey Bill, Thanks for checking out my videos I went ahead and got a direct link for you. I think the smaller the wire the better. I try to stick to 150lb capacity or above. Good luck with your project and be sure to upload a video of the finished product. God bless.

mcmaster.com/#wire-rope/=8u2ld­y

[NelsonStJames]

@aerohells07 I agree, this is amazing, and the results are as smooth as anything you could buy ( with the proper amount of practice of course) I'm amazed that more people haven't hit this site to see this.

[TheLimbReaper]

Wow, that is quite complex. I see now what the monitor is. Great job.

[brobillntexas]

At web w w w .mcmaster . com, where is the inside wire cable you referred to? Do you have a part number to search on when looking at thier web site?