05-19-2011, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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Self-made shoulder Rig
So i actually did this for one of my engineering classes, had to do a bunch of extra force, position, velocity calcs on it. But I just really wanted to make my own shoulder rig after watching tuts online. Maybe if i could get rodi or someone knowledgeable to put some input into this, now that the project is over, I'm gonna add in more stuff to make it better.
made out of acrylic, 3D rendering in Pro/E and cut with a 60W laser cutter. The metal insert is made with a lathe and some parts were milled. handle bar grips i got from a bike shop. Haven't really tested it out yet, as it's still finals time. I will make some sample vids after finals. Last edited by ichiban; 05-19-2011 at 10:17 PM.. |
05-19-2011, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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So...just asking, I would understand the purpose of a shoulder rig more for a video camera than still picture taking.
Does this enable you to take pictures where normally you would need a tripod, or is this for taking movies with your SLR? Would it be worth while to put a button in one of the grips?
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05-20-2011, 01:04 AM | #5 |
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Mill out the handle and put in the cable release. Cut a groove behind the release and hollow out the rest to run the cable to the camera. I think there is a Bogen grip head with a trigger on it.
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05-20-2011, 01:33 AM | #6 |
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iono, you'd have to put it in live view first, and then press the button in the center of the wheel. I would think the trigger on the grip is for shutter release.
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05-21-2011, 03:02 AM | #7 |
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there is a remote, but it's infrared. you'd have to attach it so that it is line of sight with the IR receiver on the front of the cam. not too difficult. definitely needed for shoulder rigs.
i personally quit using shoulder rigs. if i was doing a handheld production, yes, i'd use one. but for all the live/event stuff i do these days, the monopod is the better option. it's just more stable. for planned out, scripted, production work, the shoulder rig works. but that is fricking awesome. very nice, dude. can you show a photo of it from the side? got a shoulder cushion? counter-weight on the back (gonna need one). rod placement for a follow-focus?
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