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DIY Camera Slider: Less than $50

January 22nd, 2013 · No Comments

At least that is what Auston Wilson the creator of this video says it will cost. He doesn’t add in the cost of the tripod head, and I haven’t checked current prices, but this looks like a pretty easy build and quite functional. All parts available at your local big box home improvement center.

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DIY Product Turntable [VQT #51]

December 17th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year! This is the final episode of Video QuickTips for 2012, and no it has nothing to do with the Mayan Calendar.
If you’re shooting product videos and easy way to add some movement and interest to an otherwise stagnant shot is a turntable. I’m [...]

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Camera Slider Dolly [VQT #45]

August 1st, 2012 · 1 Comment

Need to add some movement to your shots, make your videos a bit more exciting? A Camera Slider Dolly may be just what you need. Check out the latest episode of Video QuickTips the show that brings you tips and techniques to help you make better video.

J.G. Pasterjack came up with the design and has [...]

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Tags: camcorder · DIY · shooting · video

DIY PVC Stain

August 11th, 2011 · No Comments

If you’re like me, you love messing around with PVC to make gear. I’ve been working on a shoulder mount for what seems like years as I can’t find just the right design to turn my Canon HV30 into a shoulder mount. But the one thing no one really likes is the white PVC. I’ve [...]

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DIY Shoulder Mount for Camcorder

May 17th, 2011 · No Comments

Found this today. It’s designed for a DSLR but I think it could be modified for any small camcorder. It uses at it’s core, an Ikea Boholmen cutting board which is made of polyethylene. so any similar cutting board would suffice.

Ikea DIY DSLR Shoulder mount from Cris Knight on Vimeo.
A couple things, if you [...]

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