View Full Version : Build it yourself.
Staven
02-17-2004, 07:15 PM
Many probably know of this site. But for those that don't...
www.homebuiltstabilizers.com
Helped me make a quality dolly for less than $200.
Taylor Moore
02-17-2004, 11:56 PM
There is much to be found if you dig deep...dvxuser style.
Lots of DIY here...MAN.
guerilla soldiers in a dvx army... 8)
J.R. Hudson
02-19-2004, 10:10 PM
:D
Terry_Lasater
03-25-2004, 10:43 AM
It should be noted that homebuiltstabilizers.com wants to sell you this info. It is not for free.
However, if you look around online you can get all that info for free.
danslak
05-29-2004, 10:21 AM
DIY dolly, cranes, stabilizers, car mounts, sand bags, spreaders, etc.: www.DVcameraRigs.com
Jim Brennan
10-28-2004, 09:43 AM
Nobody should be without the book that's on that site.
amoildani
11-01-2004, 10:59 PM
is that book really that great, i just dont know how a skycrane would compare to a crane i'd build, hmmm
david_kuznicki
11-03-2004, 11:41 AM
Would anyone who actually owns the book be willing to give their impressions?
The footage on the site was VERY impressive, but I'd love to hear an actual user's account of how easy the rigs were to put together.
That being said, I'm REALLY starting to think about telling Santa to put one of these books in my stocking this year! ;D
David.
BLUESPIDER
11-05-2004, 03:58 AM
Still looking for that how to build your own HD cam.
Jim Brennan
11-25-2004, 01:40 AM
If you are refering to the Killer Camera Rigs book, I own it and have built the dolly and am currently working on hte smaller crane. The dolly was a snap, but the crane is a little more complex. Still, it's not that hard because he breaks it all down, step by step. Some of the more complicated projects might be too much if you've never worked with tools, but you probably know someone who could help you out. The great thing about the book (and Dan Rahmel's Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking) is not just that you can build gear relatively cheaply, but that you understand how the gear works, because you put it together. That can even lead to ideas for improving it or coming up your own rigs to better suit your specific needs. It's one of the best filmmaking investments I ever made. Now I never rule out a potential shot because I don't have the right rig. Because chances are I can build it.
ronik15
01-17-2005, 02:58 PM
thank for the link. I didn't know it.
Final Design Studios
02-25-2005, 03:59 PM
I've got the book too. I was very impressed with how easy the directions were laid out. I'd say it was worth the dough to get it. It gets you thinking about the mechanical side of all this camera stuff.
Jay Rodriguez
07-12-2005, 07:44 AM
tempted to buy that book but naaaahhhhhhh. I'd rather stay on the artistic side of things and make due.
Zak Forsman
10-05-2005, 02:39 AM
anyone in los angeles can save a little dough by buying that book at opamp for $38.
http://opamp.com/cf/details.cfm?ISBN=0974437565
Wilson
11-07-2005, 11:57 PM
Great book - easy to build and very clear instructions! Whatever makes your story move along while also being nice to look at, helps.
themanwhoknows
02-25-2006, 06:38 PM
Still looking for that how to build your own HD cam.
IM DOWN WITH THAT
Anthem78
02-26-2006, 06:47 PM
I've got the book too. Worth every bit of the $45. Especially because I got everything I needed in one trip to Home Depot thanks to his materials list.
bilgami
02-27-2006, 02:09 PM
whats a good site on how to build a really good high monopod?