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averan great job , but I would try to spray it black somehow.
When I see pvc I just think about.....hmmmm poop, but that just might be me.
Again nice rig !
 
Everts said:
averan great job , but I would try to spray it black somehow.
When I see pvc I just think about.....hmmmm poop, but that just might be me.
Again nice rig !
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lol! yeah, i at least covered part of the handles with gaffers tape. just haven't cared enough about looks to do anything more yet.

the rig is made of only 2 types of parts, pvc tubes and joints and one 1/4" bolt.
note the offset/curve of the handles coming out the sides....that was necessary to leave room for my hand to fit into the camera grip while still keeping the handles at the center balance point.

originally, i attached the vertical handles by inset screws thinking that i might want to be able to change the configuration/angle of the handles for different setups.

but then i discovered that this one configuration works pretty much all the time so i just glued it all together permanently; except for the rear brace that is. that part just slides on/off so that i can screw the camera onto the rig.

i'd love to upgrade this by figuring out how to attach a tripod quick release plate for easier switching from the pvc rig to a tripod.
 
JJ_HomeFri said:
averan - creative! is that your concept or did you find it somewhere?
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my own idea, inspired by the Fig Rig, shoulder rigs and other diy designs.

i knew i'd use pvc because of its cheap price, light weight, strength and easy connectability.

the first version of it was built for the small Canon HG10 and was a simple T shape and the handles were tilted slightly forward of vertical.

then when i got the hmc150 i had to make the handles wider apart and introduce a kink in the T to accommodate my hand fitting into the camera grip.

brought the grip on the set of a short film i ACed on last weekend and the cam operator (hvx200) asked to try it out on a handheld chase scene. he was surprised and pleased by how well it worked, especially compared to using a shoulder mount.

i also put those short elbow joints on the tops of the handles to give me a little grip for low camera angles.

on another note...
i also experimented with putting my LP Micro on the end of my monopod and boomed it into some dark scenes for a little extra key or fill. it worked really well, especially since we weren't able to light everything because of limited equipment, time and no easy way to suspend lighting where we needed it.
 
averan just screw a quick release plate onto the rig with the screw you are using for the camera.thats what i did when i first made a home made rig.
 
but i'd like to be able to quickly release the camera with the plate and transfer to a tripod. screwing the plate onto the rig, i'd still have to then screw the camera onto the plate, and then i'd have no quick release ability.
 
jeff9329 said:
Extra points to Everts for having headphones to monitor audio and a CRT monitor to check colors.
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LOL, I thought no one here would notice ......
My speakers are down the table & the old crt monitor does come in handy .
And I always use headphones to the final audio mix.
 
Here is a couple shots of one of the cams on a custom made figrig - other on a monopod or jib:

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figrig-concert2.jpg
 
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I have a HMC150 and I'm new to this rig thing. What is the flap over the lens for? Also, you rig for the HMC looks sweet. Can you explain what the set up is?
 
Shucks. Am I the only one who just has the hmc and nothing else really? lol

Maybe tomorrow I'll post a picture of my insanely messy college apartment room editing setup. Going to be quite funny in comparison to everybody else's.
 
DavidH977 said:
I have a HMC150 and I'm new to this rig thing. What is the flap over the lens for? Also, you rig for the HMC looks sweet. Can you explain what the set up is?
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The flap I think you are talking about is french flag - also used on a matte box setup. Its really just a big shade (best for sun) but can also block out lens flares etc.

Are you asking about my setup? Most of that info is in my signature. These 2 pics have my new design of the 'fig rig' which is a great stabilizer for the cost and weight. I also have a wireless receiver, rode ntg1 mic, jib and monopod in these shots.


After the camera comes the good tripod and a mic, then from there its what your 'needs' are for your production work.
 
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Superfresa66 said:
Is that a headset on you ear, or you just are a hairy dude? the reason I'm asking is because i been looking to get some 2 way radios for multi-cam jobs, and was curious on witch would be a good choice! :)
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MADHMC please respond with hairy dude cause that would seriously make my day. :happy:
 
thanks for the link, i been thinking on getting some cobra or motorola radios for a while... the units for videographers are overrated in my opinion (some have bad reviews and cost a lot more).
I'll let you know if they work or not!
 
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