My $5 mount for vehicles in motion at DVinfo.net

David LeGroin · February 25th, 2010, 10:25 AM

I've been filming from motorcycle for a couple years now, using one DIY-mount on the rear and one purchased tank mount. A project came up that required some low angle footage of the front of cars at speed from a stable platform. I found this to be simple, cheap and effective. In its initial creation I did not need the flexibility of pan/tilt. However, I have since added a heavy-duty Manfroto pan/tilt fluid head to the unit. The steel cost me about $5 at the hardware store and the head was from a broken tripod, so that didn't cost me anything. Only tools required are hacksaw and drill (w/ bits).

http://i46.tinypic.com/bikydy.jpg

David LeGroin · February 26th, 2010, 01:13 PM

here's a frame from the footage

http://i47.tinypic.com/efmfsx.jpg

Lior Molcho · March 4th, 2010, 06:20 PM

Hi David
Very cool!

care to elaborate as to how exactly did you connect the steel plate to the car?

thanks!
Lior

David LeGroin · March 16th, 2010, 01:48 PM

I suppose the picture is deceiving. The steel is just a piece of angle, like an 'L' shape 2"x2" and about 18" in length. Simply put a 5/8" hole in one face at the proper location and then insert the hitch pin. The steel is actually a little too large to fit in the receiver off the shelf, so I ground down the two edges until it just barely fit - even takes a little effort to force it in - which takes out any slop.

February 25th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#1
David LeGroin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 23	My $5 mount for vehicles in motion I've been filming from motorcycle for a couple years now, using one DIY-mount on the rear and one purchased tank mount. A project came up that required some low angle footage of the front of cars at speed from a stable platform. I found this to be simple, cheap and effective. In its initial creation I did not need the flexibility of pan/tilt. However, I have since added a heavy-duty Manfroto pan/tilt fluid head to the unit. The steel cost me about $5 at the hardware store and the head was from a broken tripod, so that didn't cost me anything. Only tools required are hacksaw and drill (w/ bits). http://i46.tinypic.com/bikydy.jpg

February 26th, 2010, 01:13 PM	#2
David LeGroin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 23	here's a frame from the footage http://i47.tinypic.com/efmfsx.jpg

March 4th, 2010, 06:20 PM	#3
Lior Molcho Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 78	Hi David Very cool! care to elaborate as to how exactly did you connect the steel plate to the car? thanks! Lior

March 16th, 2010, 01:48 PM	#4
David LeGroin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 23	I suppose the picture is deceiving. The steel is just a piece of angle, like an 'L' shape 2"x2" and about 18" in length. Simply put a 5/8" hole in one face at the proper location and then insert the hitch pin. The steel is actually a little too large to fit in the receiver off the shelf, so I ground down the two edges until it just barely fit - even takes a little effort to force it in - which takes out any slop.