DIY Camera Stabilizer or Steadicam?
I’m going to shoot in the subway (nyc). I’m working on a permit but nobody’s replied to my messages yet. Filmmakers here told me you can shoot, it’s the tripod that makes the permit necessary. That’s where the stabilizer comes in (hope that works).
I’ll be using a canon hv30 or 40 camcorder. From my search so far it seems next to impossible to make your own Steadicam so I’ll focus on the stabilizer. The most popular search i got was this $14 stabilizer by a guy named johnny. I saw something for around 30 or 40 too.
There are step by step instructions on making a steadicam all over the web. I personally couldn’t be bothered with all of that and I just use a tripod with the extension pole extended but the legs retracted. I lock the pan handle in place and without gripping the tripod just rest it on my hand at the base of my index finger. It basically works as a steadicam…..but it won’t work if you are running.
It’s not perfect but it sure beats hard work.
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