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This is sample footage shot using self-build fig rig/handheld stabilizer for DSLR and camcoders.
Shooting handheld often leaves you with shaky footage that is unusable. This is why I’ve searched the net for simple ways to improve camera stability. This is one of the rig’s I’ve built and again I went with the easiest and inexpensive design I could find.
Here’s my “How To” video that gives a break down of how to build this rig.
It’s with almost tears that I announce the resurrection of my self-built jib!
| Well…technically the first one was never alive because it never really worked so this is really the first working jib. The first jib was flawed because I tried to connect two 2m tubes because I was obsessed with having a 3.5 meter rise that could film past a house’s roof for those cinematic Hollywood establishing shots. This caused the jib to be too heavy and unstable until it eventually broke the ‘tripod’ legs on my 3rd attempt to use it on a production. |  |
| Enter the new and simpler design. I simply used one of the 2m poles and viola. A light weight and easy to use jib! This jib balances my 7D plus lens with 2.5Kgs of weights at the back. I’ll be posting a “how to” video soon. |  |
Version 1 of the DIY jib:
Finished building a doorway skateboard dolly @ 5% the price of the retail version!
| Thanks to Domingo who helped me piece it together my doorway dolly is finished! I’ve already used on two sets and I think I can say this is going to be a permanent feature on my shoots! |  |
Here’s a “How To” video with instructions to build one:
Compared to the real deal:
Black Bear Dolly $1400 (R11000)  | Mine: $70 (R600 ) |
If you can’t afford to buy it, build it.
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Thanks Domingo and Sakhile for your help with this project.
