{"id":83022,"date":"2016-10-25T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=83022"},"modified":"2016-11-01T14:25:13","modified_gmt":"2016-11-01T19:25:13","slug":"diy-camera-stabilizer-and-rigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/diy-camera-stabilizer-and-rigs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Hacks: DIY Camera Stabilizers and Rigs for Under $25"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"camera-mounts-and-stabilizers-can-be-quite-expensive-when-buying-name-brand-gear-making-your-own-diy-camera-stabilizers-and-mounts-is-a-much-cheaper-alternative\">Camera mounts and stabilizers can be quite expensive when buying name-brand gear. Making your own DIY camera stabilizers and mounts is a much cheaper alternative.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/filmriot\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Film Riot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The world of <strong>camera mounts, rigs, and stabilizers<\/strong> is quite diverse. Camera rigs come in all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready-rig.com\/product\/ready-rig-gs\/?gclid=CMvw79a_588CFQIoaQodD4wC8g\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">shapes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/bnh\/controller\/home?O=&amp;sku=1057615&amp;gclid=CIWXste_588CFQqJaQodT9oEcQ&amp;is=REG&amp;ap=y&amp;m=Y&amp;c3api=1876%2C116777138042%2C&amp;Q=&amp;A=details\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">sizes<\/a> for <strong>all types of jobs<\/strong>. Sometimes you need the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/bnh\/controller\/home?O=&amp;sku=1137174&amp;gclid=COPD7u2_588CFUQdaQodCmIKMg&amp;is=REG&amp;ap=y&amp;m=Y&amp;c3api=1876%2C116777138042%2C&amp;Q=&amp;A=details\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">most advanced camera rig<\/a> for reliability and flexibility on <strong>an expensive shoot<\/strong>. Other times, you just need something<strong> cheap and quick<\/strong> to keep your footage stable.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself with a free afternoon, why not take a trip to your <strong>local hardware store<\/strong> and put together a quick and cheap <strong>DIY camera stabilizer rig<\/strong> to add to your arsenal. Depending on your needs, one of the\u00a0<strong>DIY options<\/strong> below just might be perfect.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-silver-flyer\">The Silver Flyer<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9XUeSknwFuY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;<strong>Silver Flyer<\/strong>&#8221; is a popular <strong>DIY camera stabilizer rig<\/strong> on the internet for which you can find several <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/da4dTGk-G6g\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">how-to videos on YouTube<\/a>. For all its popularity, it really is a <strong>solid option that stabilizes almost as well<\/strong> as its high-end counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>The curved design does a great job of <strong>distributing the weight out across its frame<\/strong> while still giving your <strong>focal point the balance and control it needs<\/strong> to move around. The metal frame makes it a little heavier than some of the other, <strong>lighter PVC options<\/strong>, but also increases its <strong>longevity and sturdiness<\/strong> (along with the weight being a good balance mechanism). Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to put it together.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(2) 3\/4\u2033 90-degree elbow metal tubing<\/li>\n<li>(3) 3\/4\u2033 metal tubing couplers<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 hex screw<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 nut<\/li>\n<li>(1) 5\/16\u2033 x 1\u2033 fully threaded hex screw<\/li>\n<li>(1) 5\/16\u2033 nut<\/li>\n<li>(2) 1\/4\u2033 x 3\u2033 hex screw<\/li>\n<li>(2) 1\/4\u2033 nut<\/li>\n<li>(~50) 1\/4\u2033 center x 1 1\/4\u2033 diameter fender washer<\/li>\n<li>(2) 1\/4\u2033 butterfly nuts<\/li>\n<li>(1-3) standard bearings (for how much it turns)<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/2\u2033 PVC pipe 5-8 inches long<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/2\u2033 PVC pipe male and female adapter (2 parts)<\/li>\n<li>(1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Traxxas-1951-Shafts-Nitro-Rustler\/dp\/B0006O5HH6\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1435798444&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=traxxas+1651\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Traxxas 1651 set<\/a> (3 pieces per set)<\/li>\n<li>(1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DSLRKIT-Focusing-Slider-Updated-Version\/dp\/B007L41QZG\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1435798505&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=macro+slider\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">macro slider<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vktech-Black-Camera-Quick-Release\/dp\/B00G7IRCLE\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1435798573&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=quick+release+plate\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">quick release plate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: $15<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"pvc-stabilizer\">PVC Stabilizer<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tR1VuHZeKDc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For our second recommendation, we share <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCzO3f5HLhZVjxuXfcV5NKeg\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Collin McDowell&#8217;s<\/a> &#8220;PVC Stabilizer&#8221; which he demonstrates on YouTube. Unlike the Silver Flyer (and as its name suggests), McDowell&#8217;s invention makes use of\u00a0<strong>Polyvinyl Chloride piping<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 more commonly referred to as <strong>PVC pipe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The PVC is much lighter than <strong>the metal contraptions<\/strong> and offers a little more give. The PVC stabilizer makes use of <strong>two side arms and counterweights at the bottom<\/strong> which can also be rotated to become a shoulder rig. Its simplistic design makes it possibly the<strong> cheapest and easiest option<\/strong> out there. Here&#8217;s what you need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(3) 3\/4\u2033 PVC pipe caps<\/li>\n<li>(3) 3\/4\u2033 PVC elbows<\/li>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 PVC cross<\/li>\n<li>(2) 3\/4\u2033 PVC pipes (2 ft each)<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/2\u2033 PVC pipes (2 ft)<\/li>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 metal nipple<\/li>\n<li>(1) standard tripod head mount<\/li>\n<li>(2) 2.5 lb dumbbell weights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: $13<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"double-shoulder-rig\">Double Shoulder Rig<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOVswSEXsYk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The good folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/filmriot\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Film Riot<\/a> are no strangers to<strong> DIY gear hacks<\/strong>. They&#8217;ve actually done the <strong>DIY camera stabilizer<\/strong> before (which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gp_svVd3Wv4\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">view here<\/a>), but it&#8217;s a little more expensive and not quite as awesome as their <strong>double shoulder rig<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While this may look a little bit like an overkill, it actually provides <strong>the most reliability and sturdiness<\/strong>\u00a0of any of the DIY options. The double bars give <strong>perfect balance and full control<\/strong> for most stationary and minor camera moves, however it does<strong> bounce a little more<\/strong> when moving quickly. If you&#8217;re ready to take on <strong>this mammoth<\/strong>, here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(1) PVC cutter<\/li>\n<li>(4)- 3\/4\u2033 PVC elbow<\/li>\n<li>(2) 3\/4\u2033 PVC couplings<\/li>\n<li>(4) 3\/4\u2033 PVC tee joints<\/li>\n<li>(2) 3\/4\u2033 PVC 90-degree elbow bends<\/li>\n<li>(1) cover plate<\/li>\n<li>(2) weight plates<\/li>\n<li>(1) can of black spray paint<\/li>\n<li>(4) 3\/4\u2033 x 2 ft. PVC pipe<\/li>\n<li>(1) all-purpose cement<\/li>\n<li>(1)\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Armacell-3-4-in-x-6-ft-Rubber-Self-Seal-Pipe-Wrap-Insulation-HST07812\/100585113\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">3\/4\u2033 6ft Armacell<\/a><\/li>\n<li>(8)\u00a0#6 32 x 2\u2033 machine screws<\/li>\n<li>(8) #6 32 machine nuts<\/li>\n<li>(1) drill bit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: $25<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"metal-counterbalance-stabilizer\">Metal Counterbalance Stabilizer<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r_ui5Btmiq4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Meet Bob from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/iliketomakestuffcom\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">I Like To Make Stuff<\/a>. He likes to make stuff. And not just film stuff \u2014 he makes <strong>all types of stuff,\u00a0<\/strong>which might explain why his solution to creating a <strong>DIY steadicam is so ingenious<\/strong>. Similar to the Silver Flyer in its weight and handheld design, it offers <strong>a little more control with its second-hand crossbar option<\/strong>. The overall design is very sturdy but allows for <strong>a great range of motion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 although no shoulder mount modification. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need\u00a0to\u00a0build your own.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(3) lengths 3\/4\u2033 steel pipe<\/li>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 steel pipe T-fitting<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4-20 x 1\u2033 screw and (2) 1\/4-20 nuts<\/li>\n<li>(2) 3\/4\u2033 steep pipe caps<\/li>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 steel pipe flange<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\u2033 PVC pipe (about 6\u2033 in length)<\/li>\n<li>Duct tape<\/li>\n<li>Flat black spray paint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: $15<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"diy-fig-rig\">DIY Fig Rig<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jbEOxiGIYIk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unlike the other stabilizers and shoulder mounts, the <strong>fig rig is an innovative alternative<\/strong> to keep your camera steady while still providing the <strong>full range of motion<\/strong>. A fig rig works exactly like it looks like it would. You place your camera in the center and\u00a0hold onto the <strong>outer ring as you would a steering wheel<\/strong>. This allows <strong>tons of different contortions and canted angles<\/strong> which you won&#8217;t get in a standard <strong>stabilizer.<\/strong> Here&#8217;s what you need to get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 PVC (5 ft)<\/li>\n<li>(10) 45-degree elbow<\/li>\n<li>(1) cross connector<\/li>\n<li>(2) T-connector<\/li>\n<li>(2) end caps<\/li>\n<li>PVC cement<\/li>\n<li>PVC cleaner<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 bolt, 2\u2033 long (maybe shorter)<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 washer<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 nut<\/li>\n<li>(1) 1\/4\u2033 wing nut<\/li>\n<li>(1) 3\/4\u2033 drill bit<\/li>\n<li>(1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Good-Vibrations-100-SP-Comfort-Colors\/dp\/B000GFIEM0\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">lawn mower grip<\/a><\/li>\n<li>spray paint (high temp)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: $12<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"other-diy-alternatives\">Other DIY Alternatives<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lCVEhmiPzO0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a desperate pinch and need some <strong>stabilization to hold you over<\/strong> until you build your own rig, there are some <strong>simple options you can try<\/strong> in the meantime. Watch the video above to try out any of these <strong>handheld quick-fixes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pulling the camera strap against your neck<\/li>\n<li>Standing on a string attached to your camera<\/li>\n<li>Using household objects in your environment<\/li>\n<li>Using your tripod as a steadicam<\/li>\n<li>Attaching a rubber band to your waist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total Estimated Price<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Have any other DIY gear hacks that you&#8217;d like to see?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Camera mounts and stabilizers can be quite expensive when buying name-brand gear. 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