Improvised shoulder mount (kind of silly but it works) at DVinfo.net

Mugurel Dragusin · July 29th, 2010, 07:26 AM

Hey,

Just got this thought one day (probably is not something really new) and I've tested it and was pleased with the results, especially for the investment that is zero if you already have a tripod, which most folks have.

I've put up a quick example of how it works and footage comparison.

Have fun!

Stephen Henderson · August 3rd, 2010, 10:06 AM

Cool, works pretty well, thanks for posting. The focus pull comparison was informative.

David Ells · August 3rd, 2010, 12:34 PM

I do this sometimes as well when I need to pull focus handheld. I find it's even better if you have the strap around your neck for another point of stabilization.

Jef Gibbons · August 3rd, 2010, 06:46 PM

Nice video Mugurel! Another one I use is the Indislider, it has feet that work like handles, and the back feet work well as a pressure/ stabilization point on your neck. It was also pretty cheap! I should do a vid with that as well...

Mugurel Dragusin · August 4th, 2010, 01:43 AM

@Stephen: Glad it helped.

@David: Agree with having the strap around your neck, just didn't wanted someone to end up strangled because of my demo :p

@Jef: Would be nice to see your demo of the Indislider!

Jef Gibbons · August 8th, 2010, 10:17 AM

I'll try to get to that! (we just moved 2 days ago, mountains of boxes and cables!)

July 29th, 2010, 07:26 AM	#1
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	Improvised shoulder mount (kind of silly but it works) Hey, Just got this thought one day (probably is not something really new) and I've tested it and was pleased with the results, especially for the investment that is zero if you already have a tripod, which most folks have. I've put up a quick example of how it works and footage comparison. Have fun! Tripod stabilizer canon 550D / T2i on Vimeo __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.

August 4th, 2010, 01:43 AM	#5
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	@Stephen: Glad it helped. @David: Agree with having the strap around your neck, just didn't wanted someone to end up strangled because of my demo :p @Jef: Would be nice to see your demo of the Indislider! __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.

August 3rd, 2010, 10:06 AM	#2
Stephen Henderson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 45	Cool, works pretty well, thanks for posting. The focus pull comparison was informative.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:34 PM	#3
David Ells Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 87	I do this sometimes as well when I need to pull focus handheld. I find it's even better if you have the strap around your neck for another point of stabilization.

August 3rd, 2010, 06:46 PM	#4
Jef Gibbons Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Vancouver, BC Posts: 33	Nice video Mugurel! Another one I use is the Indislider, it has feet that work like handles, and the back feet work well as a pressure/ stabilization point on your neck. It was also pretty cheap! I should do a vid with that as well...

August 8th, 2010, 10:17 AM	#6
Jef Gibbons Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Vancouver, BC Posts: 33	I'll try to get to that! (we just moved 2 days ago, mountains of boxes and cables!)