And Action! - Make a $25 Steadicam

	Duration: 02:17 minutes Upload Time: 07-01-29 12:57:37 User: wallyworld :::: Favorites
Description: Wanna make chase scenes like in the Movies? You need something to keep the camera steady. You can spend up to $4000 for a Steadicam or you can make your own with $25 (or less) of stuff from the hardware store. Plus a 1kg weight you pinch from your Gym. Full instructions here - http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/
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wallyworld ::: Favorites Yeah but then it gets complicated. This is just a simple, cheap, DIY project with limitations. If I were going to get serious I'd probably buy one. 07-08-15 06:19:49 _____________________________________________________
wallyworld ::: Favorites You know what? A tripod works about the same but is unwieldy. But yeah...you need to fiddle with the weight a bit. I'm back to using 1kg (2.2lb) with my Canon HV20. 07-08-15 06:18:40 _____________________________________________________
bigstinkyboat ::: Favorites youll reduce the rolling and shaking youre still experiencing with some sort of gimble or bearing. counter-weights are only a fraction of the equation. 07-08-15 04:31:58 _____________________________________________________
CANNESJARVIS ::: Favorites pathetic remark! 07-08-10 18:19:46 _____________________________________________________
TraceurZeno ::: Favorites The trick is with steady cams is counter balance. So your weight maybe too heavy or too light according to which camera you use. I appreciate the effort you went to in making and sharing this Sir. Zeno 07-08-03 09:48:00 _____________________________________________________
wallyworld ::: Favorites I love the way smartasses like you leave negative comments. This DIY contraption works pretty well - with limitations. 07-07-30 03:47:54 _____________________________________________________
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amcleod3d ::: Favorites From pipe cleaners and cardboard toliet rolls. I love they way everyone thinks they can produce a steadicam at home. 07-07-30 03:06:29 _____________________________________________________
wallyworld ::: Favorites You don't need a vice. There are three vids on the making of this. I'm sure you'll see some close-ups. It's quite easy making it with poly pipe and glue. 07-05-06 11:49:44 _____________________________________________________
nivek192 ::: Favorites I must go through all your videos at some point. Great stuff I like that you used the plastic end caps as opposed to those galvanised things Johnny used. That seems easier. I am useless at making things but your version seems simpler some how. Ignore me, but be great to see a couple of close up images if you ever got a spare five mintes. This is so impressive. I don't have a vice. Is it possible to make one without a workshop vice? 07-05-06 11:46:39 _____________________________________________________
wallyworld ::: Favorites I recently added a 2kg weight instead of the 1kg. Seems to work better and doesn't feel much heavier. I think the more weight you add - the better it gets. But you need strong arms. 07-03-10 12:56:16 _____________________________________________________