I pretty much followed the setup of this guys rig.

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/

Although I used PVC pipe. I'll try to put together a step by step for what I used.

I'd say that was impressive (while you managed to keep running, that is! :lol: ). Just goes to show what a rip-off the "proper" stuff is.

The vid was entertaining too!

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Remember thought that the "steady" bit of a steadicam is just part of the story... you need control too. How do the homemade rigs stand up to rotating around a subject, "follow my lead", and my favourite, the tracking shot which then pans out and extends (as if the camera was attached to a piece of elastic - beautiful shot).

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That was pretty sweet! I myself film skating with my friends and this would be a very useful tool.

Could you post pictures of yours?

No Problem. I should have some pics up by saturday. I'm formailizing my site, which will have a section on the equipment I use so I'll be sure to get it done. Thanks for your interest.

I got one of the engineers\mechanics where I work to make me one of these following the instructions on the "$14 steadycam" website. At works expense, of course

I shoved some blue paint on it (and some swear words in yellow, in the style of teamfishcake, of course!)

I haven't played with it yet, though....




The camera can be screwed straight onto the top, or the top of a tripod can be fitted.

Hi Luke,

There is a pretty nice home built steadycam design here, it's a bit more expensive to make, but as you will see, it may be worth the try.

Steadycam Pro Official Site

If you've found anything better out there, I'd love to see it.

enjoy..