Rig time… here is a current list of the links I have found interesting in the “build a steady rig” quest.
Ed note: I updated this and hid the links behind the [more]. Enjoy!
Ed note 2: Updated again
Homebrew
- The homebuiltstabilizer Board @ www.ezboard.com
- HomeBuiltStabilizers – THE place to be ๐
- videosite -Building a hand-held stabilizer
- videosite – Tips – how to make your video look better
- $14 Steady-cam – a simple plan to build your own rig. I might try it out but I think PVC might be better?
- Lighting Project- Barndoors
- Habbycom Shoulder Brace Modification
- Ed-Grip LANC Controller
- Building a LANC cable – let your PC drive your camcorder?
- Lighting Project- Barndoors
- How To Build Your Own XL-1 Stabilizer
- Homebuilt GlideCam – well, it might sort of work ๐
- Chinese Lantern- A Simple Construction Project
- Dolly rig made from skateboard parts
- Mmake your own camera boom – not a design I would use in detail, but a good introduction to the concepts.
- How To Build Camera Helmet Mounts – Vertical Visions
Community
Reference Info
- Steadicam Physics and Construction Hints
- Howstuffworks -How Steadicams Work-
- Attaching Microphones & Headphones to the Steadicam!
- Wedding & Event Videography Hands on Review – Glidecam 3000
- Steadicam JR Tips and Techniques !! – applicable to other units
- Steadicam FAQ (page 4) – The JR
- Steadicam FAQ (page 1)
- Steadicam JR “Workshop on the Web”
Commercial Rigs
- Magiqcam – these guys make one of the more popular vest style rigs around, and at $1900 the prices is really sweet.
- Hague camera support systems – a UK company that makes some interesting low cost rig systems
- Habbycam.com
- Handyjib
- Monopods Tripods and Heads
- Steadicam Pro compatible modular camera stabilisation systems – MK-V
- Glidecam Industries
- Steadicam
Misc
- Steadicam FAQ (page 1)
- Solid State 3-axis Pitch, Roll & Yaw Sensor
- Hot Coffee! – a steady cam practice tool!
- Homebrew Cameras