Weekend Extra: DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane)
Build Plans:
http://www.indymogul.com/post/3874/
The BEST D.I.Y. Jib on the internet. For $80 and one stop to the hardware store, you can build your very own DIY Jib Arm (Camera Crane).
And after a few hours of building you’ll be getting AWESOME new shots that’ll make your veiwer feel like they’re soaring through the air, along with your Box Office Sales…cause you’ll be the next Martin Scorsese. And stay tuned for modifications and instructions on how to use it.
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I have the same …
I have the same question has lol838: Can it fold up? Also, is there a way the wheels could be attached? For easy transport and finally: Instructions? I couldn’t get everything from the video.
Note to self: …
Note to self: Download proper instructions as well as video and hire carpenter quick!
I can’t handle wood for shit… couldn’t even make a birdhouse in 8th grade
check out …
check out matthijskeuper’s video called “camera crane” he made a 16-foot one for $60 that has pan & tilt! he also has test videos
that thing is a …
that thing is a slick trick, wood is good. Steve, the inside of your head is a scary place ![]()
Can you just use a …
Can you just use a tripod that you already have, and make the same jib for it? Just curious. Thanks for doing that video!
its nicer and way …
its nicer and way better if u buy one i got oneand its excellent its from PROA m
I just finished …
I just finished building one, and it rocks. Great tutorial guys, keep up the awesome work!
I’m a complete …
I’m a complete newbie but the effect of that big sweeping motion of the final film is stunning.
great video. just …
great video. just wondering, because i have no idea, thats why im asking; is wood really the best choice for this or would metal be better?
The allways use …
The allways use metal, aluminium for this. its stronger, and more sollid. Wood is to flexible, and isnt as strong as a metal cunstruction.:)

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A very useful vid. …
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