New DIY STeadicam video

well, that is far from a steadicam type of shot. What are you using as a stabilizer? This appears to have no gimbal. Need to see a picture of your setup before we can assist in any way.
 
PaPa said:
well, that is far from a steadicam type of shot. What are you using as a stabilizer? This appears to have no gimbal. Need to see a picture of your setup before we can assist in any way.
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I'm with PaPa. We really do need to see what exactly you're working with. Also, some more level tracking shots would help as well, such as shots roaming through your house, for example.
 
k guys, heres some pics, should i make changes lol


the greeen is part of my g reenscreen, to protect bottom of dvx
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Yeah, I hate to be the one to say it. But that video very clearly highlighted all the problems with that Plumming kit. Some initial issues are:

- The system isn't in balance, you are having to fight it to make your shots.
- There is no gimbal to provide any sort of isolation for the camera - all your shakes translate directly to the frame.

Get the system in balance (a sideways "T" is not balanced) .. then you'll have somthing akin to the "Steadytracker" - at least you won't be fighting it.
After that, you'll need a gimbal, and that's a huge step from where you are now.



And for the record: This unit really does break almost every single fundemental principle of the Steadicam. This Johnny guy either doesn't being to understand Steadicam, or is a very misleading guy. He's made a name for himself on the internet by making a cumbersomly large camera handle and calling it something that it's not. It has started so many misconceptions (and headaches for me and other's who have experience with Steadicam) that it's not even funny. It honestly isn't worth using it as a guide to starting to build your own Steadicam type stabilizer, there are much better places to gain the knowledge to build your own stabilizer.

I know you've put a lot of work into it Como, but if you arn't happy with the results the unit provides (I wouldn't be); it's probably best to start from scratch than to try and improve it. There is a reason a Steadicam costs what it costs to do what it does.

- Mikko
 
I would take off the handle, it really doesnt do much of a function, attach some type of bolt at the bottom that you can add weights/washers to. From there, balance out the "pole" by holding it sideways and finding the fulcom with it resting on the palm of your hand. It won't do too much, but will help.
 
he didnt even read the instructions. ive used one of these Poor Man Steadycams and they actually work great......if you READ the instructions. There wasn't even a weight attatched to the bottomof Como's rig.

Do the math bro. How can you counter-act the weight of the Camera without anything at the bottom of the rig? DVX is around 6-7 punds so find a barbell weight that is that heavy and attatch it to the bottom of the rig. that steadys the side to side movement.
 
The only thing that DIY style helps with is by adding intertia. I suggest you take off the horizontal bar, and match the weight of the camera and put your hand in the middle of the setup.
 
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