My first attempt at a homemade Steadicam or Glidecam using all-thread rod , pvc pipe and a bit of wood. More details can be seen at www.yb2normal.com you can also see my second revision here: www.yb2normal.com
See alot of these on YT. This design works really well. Wish there was a summation vid showing all parts and dims. If the dims aren’t duplicated then the performance is off. Yb2normal nailed it. Excellent job.
Agree – this is a very good steadicam and the best DIY footage I’ve seen too. I was going to buy the Merlin but it’s just WAY too much dosh for the amount I’m going to use it.
do u have a web site or somewhere that u can get a print out of the pic u show in the begining of this vid i was looking up stead cams on youtube cause i wanted to make my own i like this design the most but i think it might be hard getting all the peices right or makeing shore the people at home depot know wat im talking about with out a picture for refrenceplease respond
Over time the bolts have started digging into the pvc and causing more friction. I think if I were to redo this I would grind off the threads or maybe add some kind of metal sleeve to protect the pvc from the bolts. Currently I’m flying my ‘version 3′ most of the time since the simpler gimbal (ball joint) is the direction I’ve been going.
Actually the dimensions are very dependant on your particular camera. Understanding the physics of why the stabilizers works will allow you to create a unit using locally available materials, in the dimensions suitable to your camera. Now maybe THAT’s a video that someone needs to shoot… stabilizer theory!
Both designs have their merits, but since the gimbal model is easier to build I tend to prefer that one, and recommend it to people who want to build their own. The design in THIS video has the potential of giving better results because the physics are more on your side, but it is harder to build.
See alot of these on YT. This design works really well. Wish there was a summation vid showing all parts and dims. If the dims aren’t duplicated then the performance is off. Yb2normal nailed it. Excellent job.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
outstanding
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
smooth move ex-lax
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Its soo smoooth!
great job
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
u r right
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Lmao! Touche
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
LOL, actually I can afford the house because I *didn’t* buy the real steadicam
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Wow look at that house! Looks like you could afford a real steadicam!
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Agree – this is a very good steadicam and the best DIY footage I’ve seen too. I was going to buy the Merlin but it’s just WAY too much dosh for the amount I’m going to use it.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Yes… read the description of the video to on the right side of your screen. Thanks!
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I don’t try to tilt it up or down… at this point I’ve just been ‘flying’ the rig trying to get good at it.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
do u have a web site or somewhere that u can get a print out of the pic u show in the begining of this vid i was looking up stead cams on youtube cause i wanted to make my own i like this design the most but i think it might be hard getting all the peices right or makeing shore the people at home depot know wat im talking about with out a picture for refrenceplease respond
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
This is the best DIY steadicam footage I’ve seen yet. Is it difficult to tilt up or down due to the looseness of the gimgle in your hand?
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
the are covered bail bearings that you can buy on line.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Over time the bolts have started digging into the pvc and causing more friction. I think if I were to redo this I would grind off the threads or maybe add some kind of metal sleeve to protect the pvc from the bolts. Currently I’m flying my ‘version 3′ most of the time since the simpler gimbal (ball joint) is the direction I’ve been going.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I was wondering if the bolts that you use cause much friction as the gimbal moves? I like your ideas on this.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Look at my other video’s on youtube, I have another design that is easier to build… the gimbal is the key.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I’m sorry, there is so little time these days to shoot even my own video. Check out my other designs they are much easier.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Actually the dimensions are very dependant on your particular camera. Understanding the physics of why the stabilizers works will allow you to create a unit using locally available materials, in the dimensions suitable to your camera. Now maybe THAT’s a video that someone needs to shoot… stabilizer theory!
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Both designs have their merits, but since the gimbal model is easier to build I tend to prefer that one, and recommend it to people who want to build their own. The design in THIS video has the potential of giving better results because the physics are more on your side, but it is harder to build.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
do u like this better than ur gimbal version?
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Yeah sure is
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
The TRV22 is a great little unit and has served me well. It even has a pretty decent 16:9 setting which was forward thinking at the time.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Anyway: video maker: Reeeaaallly nice, we have the same camera! DCR – TRV22E right? I’ve also got a home built steadicam, what do you think of it?
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
it’s fantastic you desing
May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Tell me what you’re thinking…
October 20th, 2009 at 1:26 pm