Affordable Underwater Camera Rig : DIY

[@austinangelo2312]

when he said 2010 i felt so old

[@tattooreptiles]

Even older now, weird feeling haha!

[@moklok282]

Tell me about it

[@smrts]

it's so cool seeing these when they're just up. it's only available in 240p.

[@TrackpadProductions]

Uh, guys? Probably should stop requesting things, considering the show is over.

[@ultimatebatman00]

Not anymore

[@ultimatebatman00]

I know

[@J4K_Shred]

TrackpadProductions you are wrong

[@TrackpadProductions]

I wasn't wrong in 2014, back then this was supposed to be the last episode.

[@thenamesbanana]

That's actually a BRILLIANT build. You've gained my trust back, Zack.

[@tomholden5772]

I watched this when it first came out. Six years later.😂

[@user-zp5vt1tu6b]

PVC pipe has the same wall thickness regardless of diameter of the PVC pipe itself (which explains why as the diameter of the pipe increased its rating in PSI decreases) This being said if you can get away with a smaller diameter pvc pipe for this build and thicker lexan you can increase the strength of the enclosure. I would recommend PVC glue on PVC pipe. Using a pipe wrench on the screw cap will help ensure an airtight seal. Also a desiccant inside will help with with humidity and fogging.

[@allanisawsome1]

i tested this with my gopro hero 3+ black with the water proof case on :) better be safe than sorry....

[@themeggersmaniacs]

Cool, I'm not disappointed! I've been looking at how to try and build one of these for quiet a while! So thank you Zack!

[@mysticson3372]

this really isnt a level 10 build

[@bigspencah]

Mysticson it’s the risk that involves submerging your camera underwater that makes it level 10

[@MrAcethayer]

that was a very clever build, thumbs up for Zach and puppet Zach

[@mikkelhoxbro]

or you could just get a gopro

[@ofacekillah]

Now that Indy Mogal is back, new updates on new gadgets? Knock off gopro with underwater case start around $50. Would live to see what Erik and if Zach could do with them!

[@BlairMuellerArt]

I'm fascinated with all the underwater exploration that James Cameron does, more specifically the research he did for Titanic. I just love how he is so much more than a great director.

[@Sydpart2]

ok, pretty cool rig, but the next time you do a camera rig please do a car mount where we could easily see two actors in the front seats

[@gonzo191]

that was awesome and it looks pretty awesome as well

[@wraith0127]

I'd bet if you were even more careful, using actual PVC primer and sealant, and using thicker Lexan (plexiglass) for the window, you could, in theory, get deeper shots! You could always test this with the paper towels and something to hold it away from your body as you dive deeper. Silicone aquarium caulk may be better for holding the window in place. That is, if you're willing to spend a little more than the suggested $60, but not much more. Great build, I'm going to build one myself!!!

[@marcelo.vargas]

kinda cool build tho i dont think its deserve a lvl 10, but keep it up Zack this is jut the first of many (hoping) lvl 10 builds

[@MattTisbert]

everything you guys do is great but can u please give exact measurments of the stuff.. thanks

[@Shrankenhiemer]

I love your practical builds. They're really professional and actually useful, compared to making crap from popular movies.

[@mashimarojm]

the wolverine claws build by erik should've been a 10 this one a 8 or 9. you could see it in erik's face; the wolverine claws build was the toughest one yet.

[@IrrerWisch]

Fantastic build! This episode is another step up in quality and entertainment :)

[@deuscain]

Congratulations on the level 10. I really liked this camera rig build.

[@Haunter_Who88]

I got one!! How about something that doesn't require "Tools you already own"? I would love to make something by barehand!

[@jasonsps78]

Thank you very much for this project. I've been looking for a cheap yet effective underwater case for a couple years. I will definitely make my own now.

[@TheInsomniacWriter]

nice. But it would of been nice to show how to build one for the DSLR or to build a view finder for it

[@JisatsuSama]

Since this is another rig build (which I personally find to be some of my favorites) I figured now would be a good time to request this. Although, it's a fairly small piece of equipment, follow focuses are ridiculously expensive, could you make us a cheap and easy follow focus build?

[@luke812]

Why wouldnt you use PVC glue when connecting PVC parts? Also Gasket sealant would be my choice for rubber seal (Gasket) as opposed to Hot glue. Seems like just a couple tweeks and the Integrity of this could be greatly increased. Also the constant opening/closing of the setup to access controls of camera seems not optimal.

[@ScottWolfskill]

This build was awesome! Looked really cool at the end, seemed really useful too. I don't think I could build without more guidance, but it's still very cool.

[@C4Fernandez]

Check out the build difficulty level for the level 10 build on 3:12

[@darkpenguincowboy]

Hey, could you build a pair of digigrade stits? We have the other components of a werewolf suit, but the only thing missing is the feet. Maybe for Mogulween next year? Love the build by the way, LEVEL 10!

[@fdevora]

Awesome Build!

[@GrantSchulte]

Diving with it won't EXPLODE (if anything it will make a dent in it) but it will probably leak A LOT.

[@rorkimaru]

That was a brilliant build. I really love the direction Indiemogul is going, I was sick of liquid latex... Also, the intro with you walking around the mall was hilarious!

[@JamesNJ1]

I have been making under water housings for still and video cameras for almost 30 years using the exact same design, only diference is that for the threading on the cap I found that a thin layer of Ace Plumbing grease works perfectly, I have taken them as deep as 80 feet and it handled the pressure great,,, Nice video vin

[@WaysideDigital]

@comedyguy09 Out of the 19 builds we're done, I only count the slider, a fig rig, this underwater camera rig. That's 3 out of 19 that are camera related. So far, I'd say we definitely do more props/visuals.

[@Solfon234]

Great build!!

[@EvilPlanetStudios]

Great build, congratulations for your first level 10. And my favorite water scene is: I hate water scenes, even in video games! Nothing like being dry! LOL

[@joeyisjustso]

it looks so cool!

[@irishdevil]

Thanks for a great episode. I really enjoyed this one. I'm one of those people that enjoy rigs a lot, and I enjoy seeing the way other people make them. Contrary to the haters I'll say that you do a very fine blend of rigs and props. Your design is interesting, and the cylinder gives added strength. Total thumbs up, and I can't wait for more! Merry Christmas to the BFX crew and everyone at Wayside Creations.

[@judechopper]

Still works 13 years later thankyou buddy.

[@Skydive4ever]

Nice one, great intro, build and outro :-)

[@kevynzero]

awesome im going to try to build it hopefuly it works

[@rab236]

@Tomtheshort Yeah, I guess it would be possible to put in the LED Dot Matrix display with effects on a modified motorcycle helmet, but it would still be a bit of work. I also just can't see the use for it in movies (without infringing on Daft Punk's trademark). Guy Manuel de Homem Christo's helmet would be easier to make with some foam and a motorcycle helmet.

[@redscorpion9411]

Can we just acknowledge that the higher the build difficulty, the cooler cartoon Zack’s armor looks?

[@thanksforcheckingoutmychannel]

I think this is your very best episode... I think you should focus more on props and equipment that have multiple uses (like rigs, underwater housing, lighting, guns etc) so that we all can use them in our productions. Again, great episode!!

[@ikillcat100]

great video almost as good as the fig rig

[@SeraphimCramer]

I was fully prepared to say "THIS is what you choose to do for the level ten build?! LAME!!!!!", but then you mentioned the Predator costume & I thought "YESS!! There's a chance he'll be doing it after all!" & I decided that I wouldn't hate on this.

[@KlanOPower]

Very cool, very helpful!!!!

[@xhandbasketx]

Given the cost of a housing I'd rather just spend the $120 to buy a pressure rated housing. D: However, this would be a great rig to have if you're filming in a heavily raining or environmentally unstable climate that could cause damage to your camera.

[@KayeProd]

Could you make an underwater rig for cameras like DSLR´s? I mean one that isn´t so narrow and more suitable for cameras with an long lens forwards and wide body like the DSLR´s. I know this is low budget proyects but a lot of poeple use DSLR´s to film now a days.

[@Gusterson98]

0:03 beginning, 1:12 talk about, 2:44 shopping list, 3:13 build level,3:23 Super Time Lapse Whoo, 6:26 be careful, 6:59 trailer, 7:15 that's it happy holidays, 7:52 crappy gift for puppet Zach

[@ReadingPlayerJon]

I wasn't expecting the Level 10 build episode to be like this. Not that it's a bad thing of course. Maybe you can make an underwater suit for Puppet Zack. That way he won't bitch about how he's made of felt and that emerging him underwater would probably turn him into a sponge and probably kill him.......again. He'll probably be a lot more grateful for the underwater camera rig too. Oh wait. He needs an actual camera....um....make him one?

[@cataclysmicnothing]

love the winter rendering of the song

[@TheKingMoogle]

Well, Merry Christmas, Zach and everyone at Indy Mogul. I'm sure you guys have a lot of good stuff to make during 2011 and I hope to see more level 10's.

[@DaviWally]

Man, any ideas of a camera rig like this made for dslrs?

[@tobybirch007]

I built something like this, but did it differently. I did the window very similarly, but on the end that you put the camera in, I just used a big rubber cap from lowes. It fit on very tightly, and it didn't leak a drop. I used the toilet paper test too. The velcro idea is great though.

[@musstakrakish]

Thank you for making something very useful and not some prop from a movie that I can't use in mine! I will actually try to use this on my second short film!

[@MUDSWAT]

Oh, If puppet Zack dose not want the Rig... I'd love it !!

[@benzlover55]

DOUBLE TIME LAPSE WHOOOO! I love that soundbite. It's... Awesome...

[@LeeChavezMusic]

Merry Christmas to all at Indy Mogul! THANK YOU for making a level 10 build!

[@zabbigo]

@neothespian I have been doing it for over 20 years now it works great and we are talking about pool depths. Not going deep in the ocean.

[@callumjohnson1184]

Hey BFX, I was really thinking about upgrading my camera quality (as right now i'm using my iPod). Could you advise me what I should get (i'm also on a fairly tight budget)?

[@AttackoftheLuls]

I really liked this episode. Not only was the product really good, but the video itself was really awesome. Great job, keep it up!

[@LucasHutchinsonIsGreat]

Hypothetically you could just increase the size of the rig and increase the amount of weights and it should work.

[@Watchemms]

Me and my dad built one of these a few years ago. I wouldn't trust hot glue to hold this together. I cant remember the name but use the purple primer and blue glue that are made for pvc pipe. its a lot stronger and you dont have to wait more than 5 min for it to dry

[@zar8752]

I liked this one. I like more general/equipment builds like the dolly, the steadi-cam, the snorry cam. Keep it up!

[@wyttale]

Dude!! That is kick ASS!!! Gonna build one myself for use in making some fishing videos!! I'll be making it larger to fit the Canon GL2 and I'll be fitting it with a quick connect from a tripod instead of the velcro.

[@musstakrakish]

Pretty awesome! And one of the best intros to BFX yet!

[@KenjutsuMaster576]

I have been waiting for this build since Eric did the fishman costume thingy... Awesome guys. Thanks

[@LukJohnsonTV]

its awesome how he remakes the song so it fits better for the holiday like haloween.

[@BcITrumpet]

Possibly my favorite build. SOOO doing this.

[@rowanh7627]

Did you make more of these as testers?

[@proffessors]

I'm convinced that Zach can buy anything for any price.

[@JackGraves]

THIS SHOULD BE ON TV

[@CarlGeers]

Why not use the regular pvc cement and augment it with the silicone. the pvc cement actually welds the two pieces together. What do you think?

[@Inunah]

Ooooh, I've always wanted one of these.... Now I just need a video camera.

[@justlaughnow]

If your open for ideas for next year, I recomend a ghilly suit. There arent very many good DIYs for those, and they arent super expensive. And it could possibly be a level 10 build.

[@XxLadyLunaxX]

Great build! Awesome way to end off 2010 BFX. Can't wait for 2011!

[@TheGameboyCollector]

puppet zack is back, yes, great episode zack, definately cant wait to try this build out!

[@pianomanbd]

I really liked the episode and have been wondering about underwater rigs for a while although I use a dslr camera for my films (Canon T2i to be exact) and I doubt that it would fit in there. Do you think that you could do a revisit to this exact aim it more towards dslr cameras and maybe show a way you could focus (which would be kinda hard i guess...) maybe a level 11 build could be in our future?

[@dbzgirl311]

I've always wanted an underwater camera rig, so this was awesome thanks

[@RedRiverProduction1]

Also best underwater shot, OPENING of Saving Private Ryan with all the guys drowning and being shot underwater with the bullets going everywhere. Very intense!

[@Sapphire_Jack]

3:13 EPIC xD.. was waiting for that for sooooooo long haha

[@RedRiverProduction1]

Its definitely not what I expected but still a very good build and highly useful for many different styles of video. *Specifically action and adventure*. all in all Great Work! Also the pip boy 3000 would be an AWESOME BUILD

[@GadgetAddict]

That's really cool and very flexible if you replace your camera in the future. Much safer than the cheap plastic pouches but you really have to get everything perfect which might be hard for many of us :P

[@GrymHood]

Awexome Crox! My favorite underwater moment is pretty much all of little mermaid.

[@klarock03]

Great video! I just went and spent 50Cent, I mean 50 cents on a fish tank from a thrift store. I put the tank in shallow water, then put my camera in the tank. That way I was able to see what I was shooting and operate the controls. Try it!

[@ngheartsu34]

@SponchyPonch The quality of the "waterproof-ness" And how important it is to be as careful as possible so that it actually IS waterproof is what makes it a level 10 build. Like Zack said in the begininng, It's really important that you spend your time on this and seal it right or otherwise you're better off just throwing you camera into water and expecting it to work!

[@Elmerstudd007]

@Mrminimaxx3 thats pretty easy, get a black jumpsuit or just a bunch of black clothing, and glue a bunch of glow strips to it. Kinda like the glow necklaces and bracelets you see. For added effect, you could put a few spare plastic bits on ther to make it look more mechanical.

[@TheGreenRaptor]

Officially My most favorite episode

[@GDTV222]

nice! Indymogul rules (one of the best channels in youtube , I'm a big fan) Merry Christmas!

[@OutOfProportion]

People should also remember to check the waterproofing again and again for each subsequent use.

[@1646Alex]

Tip: Before putting camera in, stuff it with paper towels and put it in. Then you can take them out and check if the paper towels are wet AT ALL. Tumbs up so people can see.

[@Blu0tuth0ninja]

This rig can be done for dslrs, but instead of Velcro, use a mounting screw, and just make the whole thing bigger. Remember to support your lenses.

[@MrDirkADirk]

if you are still uneasy you could wrap your camera in towels and if their is a leek the towels will soak it up and make sure to check at least every second shot just to make sure. just some procautions because breaking your camera sucks.

[@MUDSWAT]

Great Build, I can't wait to see the test film......

[@sammibal]

this is the first indymogul video with humor in it :)

[@CliffyGiffy]

Merry Christmas, Zack and Indy Mogul!!

[@letitride555]

that upgraded dude looks sick!!

[@SrabbelOnYouTube]

i was expecting something like a big explosion thing or so... but actually it turned out pretty exciting! im gonna do a build attempt on my own ;)