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09/03/2009 12:01:07 PM · #1 |
This is only semi-photography related but I know there are people that do video lurking around as well.
I intend to make a short video in the next few weeks and a couple shots I want to do involve me being filmed while walking, showing at least my face from the front and preferably down to near my waist. Is there any way you can think of to do this solo? I would just ask somebody else and build a normal steadicam but I want to surprise the person who would normally help me with these things. I don't need super high quality filming, just cut down on the jiggles a bit.
So far the only thing I've thought of is using a boom with a strap to stabilize against my torso to bring the whole thing into tension sorta like how Les Stroud filmed himself in all the Survivorman episodes.
Got anything else? |
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09/03/2009 12:08:26 PM · #2 |
lmao the very first thing I thought of when I started reading your post was Survivorman. Seems you are ahead of me there. I think he uses lightweight tripods when he doesn't have the full strap set.
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09/03/2009 12:14:20 PM · #3 |
| your arm, blair witch style |
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09/03/2009 12:45:08 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:
your arm, blair witch style |
Cold season's coming up too. I could get some sweet nose drippies going on. |
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09/03/2009 10:51:01 PM · #5 |
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09/03/2009 11:33:50 PM · #6 |
How about mounting a tripod on a shopping cart, hand-truck, or wagon and pushing it ahead of you, perhaps attached to a belt or harness to leave your hands free?
Message edited by author 2009-09-03 23:34:03. |
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09/04/2009 12:21:05 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
How about mounting a tripod on a shopping cart, hand-truck, or wagon and pushing it ahead of you, perhaps attached to a belt or harness to leave your hands free? |
I was thinking about doing that... making it like a pulk (not a typo) with wheels but then I was concerned about vibrations, which I think would be pretty bad unless I'm on smooth concrete/asphalt which limits my shooting locations significantly and I was hoping for some more "natural" shooting locales.
If anybody encounters this problem though, I found a few options so far.
Cinematography Forum
This one looks cool, and I think I could make an easy one with a small arm that goes between the legs and extends in front like the guy in the forum commented on. My weight load will be a lot less too, so that simplifies things. |
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12/09/2009 07:59:22 PM · #8 |
| I use the Cam Caddie and I think it̢۪s a great stabilizer. I purchased the cam caddie Scorpion a few months ago and have gotten incredible results. One of the reasons I love this Camera handle is its compact design and its ability to work with virtually any camera. It gives you a solid platform to operate the camera and allows you to get a smooth steady shot. I bought mine for just under $65. |
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