Webcast 8: Build a Steady Shoulder Camera Rig

Hope all this makes sense, there's a lot of pieces on the table but you don't necessarily need them all.
You can make this shoulder rig in several different ways, just make one that suits you

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[krumprak]

great video... umm, can i find these parts at a local home depot? can i find the tee- box there?

[georgiahoosier]

@krumprak Yes, all the parts should be in the electrical conduit department.

Be sure to check out the response video about the upgrades to the shoulder rig

[filmtipsandtutorials]

Do you have a written out tutorial for this? With all the pieces? It'd be really handy to take one to home depot or lowes so i can ask for all the pieces. Haha Thanks! Great tutorial

[georgiahoosier]

It's all made from electrical PVC, that's the grey stuff, it's a lot cheaper. It's also all 1/2" size.

The basic setup requires 1 T-box, 1 stick of PVC pipe (10'), 3 90 degree sections, 2 45 degree sections, 2 1/2" slip joint connectors, 1 piece of foam pipe insulation, 1 inch and a half long carriage bolt (1/4" x #20 thread), 1 nut to match.

Can of PVC cement and some super glue for the nut. and a 1/4" drill bit.

Be sure to see the video response about the updates and added weight.

[georgiahoosier]

You may find you want some additional pieces to suit your needs, this is just a basic concept model, you can personalize it any way you like.

One thing, the only pieces I have glued with PVC cement go over the shoulder. The rest are press fit so they can be changed to suit the particular use.

I forgot to mention some nylon zip ties to hold the foam insulation to the shoulder part, the insulation is just a slip fit on the handles.

Oh, and a hacksaw. I used a power miter saw but I realize not..

[georgiahoosier]

...everyone has one.

Hope that helps!

[bobcatboy101]

Great idea, thanks for the video

[AllGhilliedUp954]

@Helicopterpilot16 lol I guess. I was just referring to the camera in the video lol

[Helicopterpilot16]

@AllGhilliedUp954 Try holding a camera with 45x zoom still! Not as easy as it looks.

[AllGhilliedUp954]

Or you could hold it...

[JonathanBCormier]

Very clever design, I'm gonna build one for my dslr.

[GronLaser]

Great tutorial! You really inspired me to go to the store right now and buy some stuff, and I mostly don't need any tools to do this. Much easier than wood or aluminum. I was worried in the beginning of the video that you were another crazy guy with the keyboard, but then I realised you're a pretty awesome guy. Thanks! :)

[Dimitry49]

thank you very much! going to home-depot right now..!

[Gosutoswe]

Thanks a bunch! Going to the hardware store next thing in the morning!

[krumprak]

@georgiahoosier Thank u so much....