New Toys for DVX100 or HVX200

stickypod said:
that's a good idea, but knowing a little (very little) about aerodynamics, my only question would be how to get a square camera with a large lens to fly?
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Here's two ideas you may be able to do right now. I notice you like to use a lot of machined aluminum parts right? How about an inexpensive jib arm based this on the stackability of the stickypod system. You sell the Sticky-rods in 3 inch, 6 inch and 1 foot incriments right? You can screw together as many as you want correct?

Well the "Sticky-jib" would come with four 2 six inch and two 12 inch rods with two knuckles and those little screws. Screw the knuckle on the tripod, then screw on as many rods as you want and then screw on another knuckle then screw on the camera at the angle you want then tighten it.

The user is responsible for weighing down the camera (And if you're using the camera on a hard wood floor a few Stickypods may do the trick). While it's true the camera will not move while it's in the air for around $20 I'd buy it. Think of the shots you can get 12 feet in the air. If I buy twelve more rods I'd have a 15 foot reach right? You may even want to make special rods for this kit. You'd ship it with four 3 foot rods and two knuckles for $35. Bam you could sale the new rods so people can extend as far and high as they want. If you can make a pulley system where the camera can move like other dollies you can charge up to $100 or more and still be under the price of the average dolly. I think it's easy money.

How about "Sticky - Boom". A boom pole based on the same concept. Four light 3 foot rods, the screws, a knuckle and obviously you'll need a piece to hold the mic in place, all packaged with one of your entertaining CDs and people could buy more rods and make boom pools as long as they want.

As for the "Sticky-Craft" the machine would have a wide wingspan (propeller span actually) and you'd use weights, (like the glidecam uses)so if a camera tilts to the front the user would weigh down the back. If it's side heavy weigh down the other side. Remember, it doesn't (and probably shouldn't) have to fly fast, it only has to fly. This thing will probably run on gas (or may be even some alternative fuel) and will has maybe a ten minute flight capacity. It flies high enough not to be a problem and low enough not to get anyone in trouble. With the glidecam knuckle attached it can do angled shooting.

-Nate
 
good priced mattebox that isn't HUGE. Allows two filters onr rotating and rod support. I've been looking at getting the cavision 3x3 for awhile and attatching a french flag. That would put the price at around $300-$400. If you could make a 4x4 box in that price range i think you'd have quite a product.
 
A camera-mounted follow focus made of decent material (rugged) for $300 or less. I'll buy the first one.
 
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