Build a crude and simple
'steadicam' with no equipment
at all. You just need the
concept: a camera with a
counterweight. Then simply
grasp it at the balance point.
(No, it's not QUITE as good as
an expensive professional
version. Heh.) Also: turn the
tripod's pan handle sideways
and grab it for more
horizontal stability. This
more

Build a crude and simple
'steadicam' with no equipment
at all. You just need the
concept: a camera with a
counterweight. Then simply
grasp it at the balance point.
(No, it's not QUITE as good as
an expensive professional
version. Heh.) Also: turn the
tripod's pan handle sideways
and grab it for more
horizontal stability. This one
is a reply to '$14 steady cam'
at
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/
steadycam/
See all my 'stupid steadicam
tricks' videos at
http://amasci.com/amateur/vide
os.html

Category Howto & DIY

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