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   The tutorial projects listed below are for both amateur and professionals to want to be able to find out how to make your own professional camera rigs without spending a fortune on commercial ones!!! Our tutorials have all been built and used by ourselves and are supplied with tons of photos and step-by-step instructions. Almost all these rigs can be made with materials from your local hardware store and shouldn't cost you more than $50 each to build...some you may even build for nothing!!!!   Good news!! All 20 tutorials are also available as one downloadable file for Special Extra Low Price Click HERE

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NEW!!!

Build a Compact Fluorescent Lamp Video Light  Are you really tired of using halogen video lights that get hot enough to barbeque a steak and make everyone sweat??? You can now build a light that uses only 20% of the energy and best of all, a 400w (equivalent) one will cost you less than $30 to make AND it runs cool to the touch. Light output is at a convenient 5000K colour temperature too.

This project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

NEW!!!

Build a Remote for your Panasonic Camcorder  Most 3CCD Panasonic Camcorders come with a "MagicWire" remote BUT it only has fast zoom on it and NO way to use an external microphone!!!  You can now build our remote which mounts on your tripod handle and boasts both slow and fast zoom speeds, remote still photos, remote start and stop and you can plug in your external mike too!!!

Please note that this project requires the special 6 connector plug from the little remote that came with your camera so IF your GS Series camera does NOT have a MagicWire remote then you cannot use this project.

This project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build a Depth of Field Adaptor for your Camcorder

•  We have an AWESOME DOF adapter for your camcorder that will allow you to use standard 35mm still camera lenses and create REAL depth of field and it will cost you less than $30 to build too!!! This allows you to make video that looks like and has the depth of field or film!!

Click here for information about Depth of Field

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions for both the DOF adapter and the rail rig to hold it..2 tutorials in one!!! (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build a Matte Box for your Camcorder  Matte Boxes usually cost hundreds of dollars as they are classed as "professional gear". Now you have a chance to keep all the nasty reflected light out of your lens and also add filters too! You may not believe it but this rig will cost you way under $10 to build and you must admit it makes your little camcorder look very professional too!!!

This project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build a Multipurpose Camcorder Car Mount Rig  This useful and versatile vacuum mounted camcorder rig costs less than $20 to make and will support even heavy cams. The vacuum cups are rated at a massive 100kgs (220lbs) and this unit can also mount on the glass as well as be used as a steady mount on the hood of the vehicle!! Just jump out when you see the shot you want and lock it to the roof or hood and you have a powerful and stable mount!!!

This project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build two new improvements to the stabilizer  Our stabilizer didn't really have a very simple and easy way to adjust the counterbalance weights on the bottom sled nor was adjusting the camcorder position that accurate. Here are two modifications that you can add to your stabilizer to allow accurate camera positioning for balance and a real easy way to get around having to thread washers on the counnterbalance spindles. If have already built the stabilizer then get these 2 tutorials NOW!!!! They will make your life a whole lot easier!!!!

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build a Lite-weight Body Mount for your Stabilizer  Using our stabilizer for extended periods can become a little tiring on your arm so here is a REALLY INNOVATIVE harness that you just slip over your shoulders and clip your stabiliser onto for a completely "hands-free" operation. The unique swing arm takes the entire weight of the rig and allows a smooth motion.

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Get the whole Stabilizer Pack too!!!You can also get the stabilizer tutorial pack below which will give you the actual stabilizer tutorial, the body mount tutorial and you also get the add-on tutorial for FREE!!!

 (You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Build a Versatile Camcorder Car Mount Rig  This useful and versatile vacuum mounted camcorder rig costs less than $10 to make and you can get some amazing shots with it!!! Use it to film the driver or passenger or clamp it on the door panel for cool road shots. Each vacuum cup is rated at 10lbs (max) so it will carry most small DV camcorders

This project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment) 

Our AWESOME MULTI-PURPOSE RAIL TRACK DOLLY IS HERE!!!   This is the ULTIMATE rig for you to build. Super strong and super lite aluminium track dolly with a lite-weight accessory tower. Ultra versatile change from ride-on to mini-crane in minutes, then to pan head.

THIS IS ONE RIG THAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Ride-On or Walk beside the track
• Quik-Change Pan head add-on
• Quik-Change Mini-Crane add-on

This is 3 rigs in one!! Use the crane, use the pan head, just ride the dolly and hand-hold or use your own tripod. The tutorial pack below includes tutorials for the dolly, accessory tower, rails and mini crane!!!

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The  3 x tutorial pack is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Build a Custom Camera Case for your Gear  This really easy to make gear case looks the same as the ones you see in the camera shops for $350 and it will cost you less than $50 AND it's so easy to customise it EXACTLY to fit all the video gear that needs protecting. PLUS it looks professional too.

This simple to make project has it's own tutorial and it can be made in less than an hour

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a PVC Camera Rig  You Here are step by step details on how to make this Ultra simple yet extremely useful rig that also has space to mount mikes, video lights and more. PLUS it acts as a stabilizer too!!! All you need is a trip to the garden shop and a hacksaw!!!  This will cost you maybe $20 and the commercial version is nearly $500!!!!

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a Mike Wind Shield and Boom  You know how hard it is to eliminate wind noise when you shoot outdoors so here is the answer to your problem. The mike blimp and boom are simple to build from easy to get materials and your audio will be perfect again.  Are you building this one yet???

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a Camcorder LCD Hood  You know how hard it is to use your LCD screen in bright daylight so here is the answer that we use on our camcorders. It's not very pretty BUT you will be able to make it from the pennies in your cookie jar!!  and you will wonder why you never made one before.

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a front end for the Crane with a 'anti-shock' mic mounting  You For those who have already built the mini-crane, we have a new "front-end" tutorial for you which includes a very effective 'anti-shock' mounting for your shotgun mic (which you should be using always!) You can also adapt this to fit on the Rig below so the mic is shock mounted too!

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a Camcorder Mounting Rig  You know how hard it is to hand-hold a small camcorder so here is the answer that we use to get steady, professional looking shots that don't look like "home movies". This rig will cost you less than $20 and you will wonder why you never used it before. Plus it holds your external mike and other goodies too!!

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a Camcorder Stabilizer   How would you like to be able to film while walking, running, climbing stairs and get the sort of smooth shots you see in the movies?? Well if you don't have the $1000's for a commercial steadycam then let us show you how to make your own for as little as $30!!!! Each of our tutorials has expert advice, closeup photos and instructions and even gives you a shopping list.

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

Making a  Tripod Dolly that runs on Rails

 You already know how difficult it is to pan with your camera smoothly. You have seen those Hollywood shots where the camera smoothly moves around a group of people ? The correct way to do it is to "track" which requires a dolly and track and LOT's of money...correct?? WRONG...our tutorial will show you how easy it is to build a dolly from ordinary irrigation pipe for just a few dollars and get those shots you only used to dream about.

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

Each of our tutorials has expert advice, closeup photos and instructions and even gives you a shopping list.

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

 Making a Mini Crane Rig  We have just finished our mini crane system that will make your tripod obselete!!! This clever new rig will allow you the stability of a tripod but the flexibility of being able to smoothly move the camera up and down as well as rotate and all the actions you would only expect the professionals to use. We will show you how to build it yourself for under $50 and that also includes the tripod!!

We also have All-in-One Tutorial Packs to save you time and money...scroll down to the bottom to take advantage

The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions 

(You will get the download link immediately after payment)

BUY ALL THE DIY TUTORIALS IN ONE DOWNLOADABLE PACK AND SAVE!!

 Get all 20 tutorials and Save!!!  Get all 20 tutorials in one downloadable pack and save on the individual cost. You are more than likely going to want to make them all anyway!!! If you get them all you save more than 50%!!!

 (You will get the download link immediately after payment)