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December 2nd, 2009, 01:22 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Fully Functional Shoulder Support
I needed a steadicam ASAP so I got with my business partner and told him to come up with something for me.
What he came up with was actually a pretty simple idea that works great. I'll attach photos below and I have a video uploading. Yes, it's a modified guitar stand. We call it the R and B Steadicam (Russell & Brad), and yes, the pun is intended. |
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:24 PM
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New Boot
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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More Pics
More Pics below:
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:26 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC Area.
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Just as a heads up, thats a shoulder rig, not a steadicam rig.
It is cool though that is a guitar stand, not a bad idea to get something quick, easy, and cheap.
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:30 PM
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Obstreperous Rex
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Moved to our Shoulder Supports forum and re-named.
What a great way to improvise. Well done. |
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:33 PM
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New Boot
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Thanks
I actually considered posting it in the other forum but I built it for a steadicam so that's what I went with.
Thanks guys. |
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December 2nd, 2009, 01:48 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Video
Video:
Don't mind the legs showing in the bottom of the frame. I wanted to test it and didn't extend them. |
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December 2nd, 2009, 04:42 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Nashville, TN
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AWESOME!
Is it easy to steady witrh the front handhold being that u-shaped support? Can you hold the front support while adjusting the camera with the other hand, and still maintain stability? I built the case for my Sony FX7 out of a hardshell guitar case. My tripod fits in the space for the neck, and I filled the rest of the case with foam and cut out a hole for the camera, extra tapes, cords, etc. I have gotten a LOT of compliments on it. I'll try to post some pics soon! |
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December 2nd, 2009, 04:51 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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It really is functional. As far as the U-shape I don't see any issues. As far as it being "spinnable", that's an easy fix.
I have a LANC controller (focus, zoom, iris) that I use so it's not really a concern for me. This thing is really confortable and practical. It's kinda neat, although unintentional that when you're done shooting you can just set it down. It amazes me how simple some things are! |
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December 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Also, if you look at the 2nd picture down on the left that the short "leg" of the stand would actually serve as a handle if need be. I haven't tried it yet, but you can see it in that picture.
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December 3rd, 2009, 11:03 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: arlington, texas
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Totally DIY! Love it!
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December 3rd, 2009, 11:29 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Thanks, we like it.
I got my LANC controller put on this morning and it works really well too. :) |
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December 5th, 2009, 12:55 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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I'll be shooting a music video next weekend with this rig and will post the Vimeo link when it's completed.
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December 12th, 2009, 05:57 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
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:~)
Cool!
Expect a run at Guitar City for video gear! |
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