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Step-by-Step DIY Camera Rig Tutorials
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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 will cost you a fraction of the price that you would pay for a ready-made commercial model. Good news!! All 30tutorials are also available as one downloadable file below or you can also get any individual tutorial too All our downloadable products are INSTANTLY available from our Payment Processor!! No waiting for a download link !! |
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COMPLETE RIGS TUTORIAL MEGAPACK Get all 30 tutorials in one downloadable package and Save!!! Get 30 tutorials in one convenient pack and save a huge amount on the individual tutorial cost. Over $250 worth of tutorials!! You save nearly 70% !!! This Pack is currently only $69.00
You can, of course, get the individual tutorials from the specific descriptions below Update: We have found one page that has gone astray on our Aluminium Dolly Tutorial concerning usage and rails..if you have the dolly pack or rigspack please download it here |
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BRAND NEW!!!!! OUR ALL NEW PROSUMER RIG AND EVF Do you have a Prosumer Camera that is a real pain to try and use handheld?? Would you like to be able to have it on your shoulder with rock-steady stability?? Is squinting thru the tiny EVF located at the end of the camera awkard and the image is really tiny?? WE CAN SOLVE ALL THESE PROBLEMS FOR YOU WITH OUR BRAND NEW PROSUMER SHOULDER-MOUNT RIG WHICH ALSO HAS A UNIQUE BIG SCREEN VIEWFINDER. If you own a professional camera with a side mounted flip-out LCD and a rear mounted EVF like the Panasonic HMC40 , HMC150, HVX200, AC130/160, JVC HM100 or 150, Sony FX series or the Canon XF100 or 300 or an XH-A1 series then you HAVE to build this rig!!!
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The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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NEW!!! FLYCAM 5000/COMFORT VEST MODS Do you have a Comfort Arm and Vest/Flycam 5000 Stabilizer??? These sub $500 "stedicams" don't work very well straight out of the box BUT with a few simple modifications you can turn it into a stable and professional rig that will really do justice to your footage. Having owned 3 of these now let me tell you some simple DIY tricks that will make your rig a real pleasure to use and you will NOT BELIEVE how well it will operate!!! Mods include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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NEW!!! EXTERNAL ON-CAM BATTERY PACK At Last!! You can STOP paying ridiculous prices for camcorder batteries by building this powerful pack that will literally last a entire day shoot!! What's more it mounts on the rear of bigger cameras AND also can mount on your smaller camcorder using the tripod mount so it's a neat pack under your camera. To compensate for the lack of "battery time left" that manufacturer's batteries sometimes provide, we have even included an integral LED level indicator. Can you imagine having nearly 10ah of capacity that will cost you under $60???? Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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NEW!!!!! MULTI-MODE STABILIZED CAMRIG This will be the MOST USEFUL tool you will ever build for shooting video and you can build it using your existing monopod and a cheap mic stand for just a few dollars. It's balanced like a stedicam for awesome handheld shots and converts your monopod into a stable tripod that goes from ground level to the treetops in seconds. Shoot overheads with the harness and get unbelievable footage at the skateboard park in skatecam mode...You won't believe what you can do with this rig and to think that it started out as just a monopod!!! Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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STABILIZED SHOULDER-MOUNT FRAME Build an awesome aluminium rig that converts your camcorder into a professional shoulder-mount setup just like the professional ENG cameras but without the expense. Rock steady stability with dual handgrips AND a really impressive gimballed body support too!!! Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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MINI-DOLLY TRACK SYSTEM Build a Mini Dolly Track system for less than $50 that will do much the same job as systems costing 10X as much. Simple easy to get materials from your hardware store. (Estimated cost excludes tripod and ballhead) Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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CAMERA SLIDING TRACK SYSTEM Build an an awesome Camera Track system that will allow you to do professional left to right and back to front dolly tracking with a huge 50" range!! Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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LED VIDEO LIGHT PANEL Build a LED light panel for less than $50 which will out-perform current LED Panels that are selling for $1000's or more!!! Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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EXCITING LED VIDEO LIGHT Build an "on-camera" LED light bank for less than $50 which will out-perform current commercial lights that are selling for $399 or more!!! Features include :
The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment) |
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Build a studio style LCD monitor for your camcorder using a Sony Playstation Screen When we do event shoots it's pretty hard to have to squint down at the tiny LCD to check that all is well so I salvaged a Sony PSOne Combo screen (cheap as chips on eBay) and we now have a nice big and portable monitor for under $50 that also has stereo sound!!! his 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)
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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)
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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)
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Build a Depth of Field Adaptor for your Camcorder
Click here for information about Depth of Field 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) |
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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 The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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 The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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)
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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)
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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 The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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
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!!! The 3 x tutorial pack is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
Update: We have found one page that has gone astray on our Aluminium Dolly Tutorial concerning usage and rails..if you have the dolly pack or rigspack please download it here |
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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 The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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!!!! The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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??? The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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. The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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! The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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!! The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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. The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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. Each of our tutorials has expert advice, closeup photos and instructions and even gives you a shopping list. Print the list out to bring to the store with you. It won't use up a lot of printer ink, or HP Ink The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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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!! The tutorial is complete with step-by-step instructions (You will get the download link immediately after payment)
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