My DIY Completely Automated Computer Controlled Camera Jib

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Michael Torpey

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After tinkering in the garage over the winter the weather was was finally nice enough to test drive my DIY Computer Automated Jib. Completely motorized boom and pan/tilt head programmable via DMX with PC software and a USB to DMX adapter.

I used the Jib for the first time last week while shooting my product review for the Opteka SteadyVid Pro...the Jib itself is not featured in the video but you get a good look at it working and shots from the on board camera.

A video of the jib design and fabrication is coming soon.

 
I guess it's a grey area? The other thread is intended for discussion on the product which I reviewed. This thread is for discussion on the Jib which I used to make the review video.
 
does the jib track movements or are the movements per-programmed then played back?

is it possible to manually move the jib and have the computer record the movements?

nicely done, you should do a video focusing on the jib. id very much like to see your design.
 
Thanks! I am in the process of producing that video now :)

The jib does not currently track movement BUT I think I can make that happen.

It is not possible to manually move the jib and record the movement. Most automation does not work in that manner.

The jib is programmed using a USB to DMX interface controlled by software used for programming intelligent moving lights
 
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