{"id":8679,"date":"2012-06-22T12:45:13","date_gmt":"2012-06-22T16:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=8679"},"modified":"2017-06-28T10:18:45","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T15:18:45","slug":"how-to-make-a-diy-boom-pole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-diy-boom-pole\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make a DIY Boom Pole"},"content":{"rendered":"

Build your own DIY boom pole for a fraction of the cost of commercial models!<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re just starting out in the business or simply need a backup, these tutorials will walk you through how to make your own boom pole<\/strong> for less than $50. \u00a0Professional boom poles (or fishpoles) can range from a few hundred dollars to upwards of a thousand, making these DIY projects a huge cost savings.<\/p>\n

Although these DIY boom poles<\/strong> aren’t as light or sturdy as commercial models, they’ll come through when you’re in a bind!<\/p>\n

How to Build a $25 DIY Boom Pole<\/a><\/h3>\n

The always entertaining gang over at FilmRiot show how to create your own boom pole<\/strong> using PVC pipe, a telescoping bulb changing pool, zip ties and rubber bands. Total construction time is less than 10 minutes. \u00a0As the video suggests, paint this pole black and at first glance it’d be passable for a professional model. \u00a0Check out this\u00a0humorous\u00a0tutorial on how to build a DIY boom pole<\/strong> – complete with tips and suggestions for using it effectively:<\/p>\n