Working on 7' Jib/Crane - DIY from local hardware.

Here is another video from our latest shoot:

http://vimeo.com/7327323

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Here is a pic with a heavy duty tripod with a ground spreader mounted on the dolly.

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So.. working on a new motorized jib head.

Coming along nicely - The electronics are going to be the fun part....

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Or you could hire a jib guy with his rig. No wait its a bit more expensive but I know it works well and is very smooth.

Your proto type looks cool.
 
For my 21' Hypercrane I used the extra heavy duty double bearing caster wheel that Lowes sells. It works really well as it is so sturdy. :Drogar-Happy(DBG):
 
Uh oh, does this mean I shouldn't use a normal tripod head for the pan/tilt of the arm on my jib?

Because that's what I was going to do...
 
Uh oh, does this mean I shouldn't use a normal tripod head for the pan/tilt of the arm on my jib?

Because that's what I was going to do...
 
Well Im sure it will be ok if your jib / camera / weights doesn't weigh more than the tripods recommended weight.

I think I would be at about 30lbs so I need a heavy duty head to accommodate which is $$$$.
 
MadHMC150 said:
Well Im sure it will be ok if your jib / camera / weights doesn't weigh more than the tripods recommended weight.

I think I would be at about 30lbs so I need a heavy duty head to accommodate which is $$$$.
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My jib is planned to be 18', and I believe I calculated the counterweights alone at more than 30 lbs. :embarasse
I guess it might cost less if I buy a cheap but effective tripod (like a surveyor's tripod) and then add a good tripod head to it.
Or I can just build one myself. Which I guess should work, if I spend a lot of time on it.
 
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