How-to: $14 Lightweight Over-the-Shoulder Snorricam (Body-Mounted Camera Rig)

[@indymogul]

I definitely care more about having dedicated subscribers on Indy Mogul than on my personal channel. (I make more videos here, so Indy Mogul may actually be my "personal" channel!)

[@AspenSauce]

Something about your voice just completes my life.

[@indymogul]

For $8, you can buy a regular tripod mount for the GoPro. So that's attached to the waterproof case, and I use a 1/4" screw through the PVC cap to secure the camera to the rig.

[@indymogul]

I'm actually glad it fell, because that was a lot of force, and instead of breaking the PVC or the camera itself, the removable cap dissipated the force.

[@indymogul]

LOL. Yeah, I know how to shoot first-person-POV shot. And third-person-over-the-shoulder. But how do we shoot second-person?!

[@veronder]

Lol I'm actually working on that right now for my first video on my channel Twisted Hair Survival. You film in the third person without the person in frame while being in frame in the second person filming POV, you have to use a plane of glass in front of each camera at distance you want the second person view from to which is stitched into 360 view. Have to film each shot 3 times, glass plane to "hologram" the viewer into the shot to be in the second person, so when they move thier device (360° function) they'll look around thier own space with what is ti be viewed around them...... In short, to shoot in the second person requires reverse augmentation.

[@veronder]

To film in third person without being in frame would be to wear your device backwards (on the chest w/ camera aimed foward) must film ones actions in reverse order to have proper gaunt between the camera operator and distance what will be the second person angle (360). Film sequence 1^^^^ One could film the second sequence during the first though it might be particular hard to hide the camera operator of the POV, otherwise the second sequence is filmed directly after the reverse action of the first sequence. The Third sequence is capturing the 360° video. Currently their isn't any programming to support the insertion of the second person in film in real time of film action To be as though they are there but through some clever editing and filming.....

[@indymogul]

A video contest entry-I was in the top 3, but didn't win: /watch?v=6acFCoxhNzY

[@indymogul]

Yeah, it's funny-if I use FCPX stabilizer to remove the shake, it stabilizes the world around, but suddenly my body jerks everywhere, making it even more disorienting. I tried to make the camera close enough to reach, but I couldn't. I always had to remove the rig or have a friend help me.

[@indymogul]

There are Warrior Dashes all over the U.S., and a couple in Australia.

[@indymogul]

There were thousands of people, and I placed in the middle somewhere. (With the camera on my back, I didn't run nearly as aggressively as I do during most races.)

[@indymogul]

I would think a strong enough wave could knock the camera off. I've thought about running a cord from the camera to my wrist or waist in case it falls off. GoPro also makes a bright red floatation device ($15) for the camera so it's harder to lose in the water.

[@indymogul]

Thanks! Black paint probably would've been good (and easier to hide on camera), but I wasn't going to buy new paint when I had "midnight blue" laying around.

[@indymogul]

Us video people tend to recognize all the free music.

[@indymogul]

I haven't. Last week, Gizmodo reviewed four "action cameras," awarding GoPro first place and Contour second place.

[@indymogul]

Thanks! Yeah, I should hire hundreds of Indy Mogul interns to mass produce and sell DIY projects!

[@indymogul]

I'm also a fan of Jamendo (.com), but Kevin MacLeod's instrumentals are so convenient!

[@indymogul]

The GoPro Hero2 has three fields of view to choose from: I used "wide," but there's also "medium" and "narrow."

[@Thetauconqure]

hi just a tip for the Aussies out there, this shopping list comes to approximately $35 for us. if you buy 25 mm pvc and cheap fittings/parts from bunnings.

[@rockybiker1289]

thanks mate was just wondering how much it would cost here

[@indymogul]

In the lower half-with the camera and some friends running together, I wasn't trying for speed.

[@indymogul]

I got mine at Menards, a discount home improvement store in the Midwest.

[@indymogul]

Sorry the episode is so late today-this hot weather slows me down!

[@PKAdventures]

you just got my sub because of an 11 year old vid. that's pretty impressive

[@indymogul]

I'm interested, so I'll keep that in mind for a future episode!

[@indymogul]

Hey, this build is on the Instructables . com front page!

[@indymogul]

Not me, but my mom recently lived in Santee, CA.

[@indymogul]

Channahon, Illinois. That's awesome-it was a lot of fun!

[@indymogul]

No-Illinois, but they have them all over the U.S.

[@phelanvlogs]

hi, im no pro, but i'd suggest sanding down the threads? just get a pipe that fits in loose and put some sandpaper on that, then just twist it until the thread is sanded down enough to fit the other pipe in? you should be able to find some unthreaded ones but just try with the ones you have for now. im saying sand down instead of cut, because sanding only takes off the slightest bits of plastic, dont want to cut loads off!

[@indymogul]

I usually eat two! :)

[@Artismia]

Outstanding!

[@MarkSpurrell]

No problem, this was an excellent DIY, as per usual on Indy Mogul!

[@indymogul]

Final Cut Pro X.

[@indymogul]

That wasn't me!

[@indymogul]

Thanks!

[@indymogul]

Thanks!

[@Browningate]

1280x960... how novel. It's like 1280x720, but with more resolution _and_ a bigger field of view. I wish my camera could do that.

[@spelunkerd]

I find it really interesting that the view of the person's head stabilizes your sense of balance, even though a conventional approach to cam stabilization is not used. Great idea, I'm going to give it a try. Did you find that it is hard to reach the cam without removing your coat each time?

[@sokuna2404]

I'm working on one of these right now with a few tweeks. I put a threaded coupling at the top so I could screw on the cap without worrying it would fall off like in the video. For the straps I am using nylon webbing using fasteners and three buckles so I can adjust it and not have to do any stitching.

[@knoptop]

Great results with such a simple design! For future PVC builds you may wanna look into some PVC cutters. Quicker and quieter then that circular saw ;)

[@ATPStudios]

What is this thing that I have to screw into? My go pro doesnt have this where the pvc cap screw goes into the hole, someone please help, it looks so basic I dont understand how I can not have it especially since i have like 3 other funky ones that already came with it

[@HGDRentertainment]

I think you mean the GoPro Tripod Mount. Available practically everywhere for a few dollars

[@KaiCM1984]

I wish I had found this video a few weeks prior to the Spartan Ultra World Championships in Sweden. Would have loved to have something like this to give a clearer shot of the course/environment. Thank you for sharing (many years later, still a great DIY project)!

[@Chuki_Monster.s13]

hey Indy Mogul! I just want to say THANK YOU for your video! i was able to make your rig this weekend! and it was a huge success! i have a video of my rig on my page! you can check it out if you want and let me know how you like it!

[@theVariedLife]

Very cool - I like the over the shoulder indy cam - I just might try that. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@RUSHTV101]

Hey Indy Mogul thanks for this video iv just build this rig for my 18 month girl and the video on my channel looks awesome.

[@nickswannito2700]

I built this rig and it's amazing, everyone loves it. If you have to crawl under something, then just simply take it off. The only annoying thing I deal with is too many exploiters trying to tell me to steal the idea and patent it.

[@rlmm01]

what were your measurements for it?

[@nickswannito2700]

+My Life As Ronnie my measurements are the same as the description, but my horizontal pieces are both 4" and I extended both the support arms by 5"

[@defenceman1986]

heading out to the hardware store to make this today, instead of lashing straps im going to use an old book bag, should be more comfortable

[@anamorphicalan]

Where can I find these end pipes? Home depot dosen't carry them. I'm not sure of any good plumbing stores to check :/

[@dolittle814]

Awesome. I am looking for a angle like this but for surfing 3-4 ft waves. Looks very stable without too much shake or movement especially since you just proved that in a race. I was looking at drones but this angle looks better and way cheaper. Thanks and great job!

[@PKAdventures]

i just thought of a great way to modify this so it's easily adjustable so it could be used like this, or used as a traditional middle of the chest or back snorricam rig. i guess i'm going to the hardware store today lol

[@cwbjornsen1996]

Which tripod would you recommend for both bargainers AND DSLR users who still want great quality?

[@stranga4365]

drill a hole through the cap and pvc while its on it and put a coder pin through it for quick connect but the camera will not come off. you could even drill several holes to lock it into certain positions

[@hershpatel4497]

Coder pin? Can you elaborate on this please? Scared of the gopro knocking off during certain activities

[@SpectralightPhoto]

@@hershpatel4497 cotter pin: www.google.com/search?q=cotter+pin&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS820US821&oq=cotter+pin&aqs=chrome..69i57.6061j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[@MariaSanchez-wh6cy]

Has anyone tried using this for a longer run? I'm doing a half marathon (13.1 miles) and would love to film the whole time. Any tweaks to it or suggestions would be much appreciated!

[@popatachi]

Just finished my build of this rig and found a couple short cuts. Instead of using elbows, you can use tee connectors so that you can just string the waist and shoulder straps through the rig's frame and getting a better fit from all the straps! I used the elbows and drilled holes into them after the fact. But I'll get a walk through up on my channel soon!

[@Aviation2016]

lol "Inexpensive" camera. But thank you very much for the idea on how to make my own camera mount.

[@joedemarco9601]

Similar idea, but what would you recommend for a camera mounted similar to a predator style shoulder cannon? with motion capabilities? Might be a bit higher budget, with some animatronic ideas. but if anyone can make a mount like that, Indie Mogul can!

[@DeanRendar]

Awesome, I did something similar at comic con in san diego last year with a telescoping selfie stick popping through the zippers of my backpack with a samsung gear 360 camera on it as I electric skateboarded near all the cosplayers in line at the convention center. I want to make this project or buy a dirt cheap manufactured version and do a race like that too, but the samsung gear will need a waterproof case.

[@braydensmith299]

Really want to make this but not exactly sure what dimensions you used to achieve your shot. Maybe a more descriptive video on exactly how to put it together and lengths would be useful. Thanks

[@littlemeacham]

Thanks! I am going to use some of your design to make an Animation Capture Station. If you don't know what this is, it is just a station to capture hand drawn animations.

[@krishanbansalphotos]

I am not under the influence of any narcotic or intoxicating substance and I never said it had to be made out of PVC pipe.

[@RedSpectrumPictures]

Very cool rig Griffin! I just bought a GoPro HD Hero Original, and was thinking about filming some runs as well as cycling

[@2cool0]

can you make it for me if i pay? pleeeaseeeheeeee I have absolutely no skill in doing things like this

[@WeekendWarriors87]

just a tip, use rain x windshield treatment on the lens to keep water from beading on the lens

[@cre8tivity06]

I have my rig all made and just now installed my Go Pro. I just need help with figuring out how to install the straps to position it on my back. Also is the camera right behind but above your head or is it off to the side like over your shoulder? Mine appears to be behind but over my head. I will know for sure where it is when I mount the straps and actually wear the rig. I will be glueing it together today hopefully.

[@npetrie76]

for those too lazy/don't have access to make the build, this same effect can easily be achieved with Cowboy Studio's Shoulder rig (30$ or less on amazon). mount the shoulder rig backwards and configure the extension pieces to achieve the effect in this video, or wear the brace normally and flip the camera backwards to achieve the 'snorricam' effect. i havn't tried it with a gopro, but i imagine it would work better than my t2i because it's lighter and a wider angle.

[@JordanFountain]

great job griffin! i subbed your personal channel!

[@cre8tivity06]

@Indy Mogul so I have all the sections of the pipe just about cut and I am starting to piece the rig together following the steps in this video. I am noticing some of my elbow and T-joints are threaded on one end and I can't get the pipe in there enough because the threads are in the way. Any suggestions? Do they come without the threads?

[@Poodleinacan]

I wonder how it would be, if we were to get our eyes covered by something with a screen that shows what the camera views... In other words, moving in the real word, but in 3rd person view... Also, a head lever-thing connected to the camera would be needed, to move the view around, in addition to your design (but would need to be farther from the body)

[@BrianEricksonVideo]

I heard that song "cut and run" in there! :) Any other websites for free, royalty free music? @indymogul

[@producoespedrogaspar]

Hi Griffin, it seems you have enjoyed Warrior Dash! I have a question about Go Pro Hero 2. Does the camera have any resolution that removes the fisheye effect, to record videos with normal camera angle, and still record at HD???

[@onee]

It looks actually pretty cool when you are jumping.

[@quarantinaakalillian7359]

kudos to you and barbster360... this is fricken awesome!

[@krishanbansalphotos]

I don't own an EPIC, but I have rented one and if I ever do I again this would be a good idea.

[@KamenRamenStudios]

Running....LIKE A MAN....Sewing...LIKE A MAN!

[@shortsonfire79]

How did you go about making the mount for the actual camera-to-pvc cap? I can't tell if its part of something that you have to buy from GoPro or a tripod mount or something. :/

[@JavierLobo]

GREAT!!!! Thanks for the inspiration... !

[@French416]

I just built and used this rig for filming my Airsoft games. The Video came out well, alittle shaky when running, but overall very watchable :D Thanks for the DIY ideas!

[@user-go5em9jn5m]

Very clever + simple ! I've just ordered myself a GoPro3 (Christmas present to myself) - I'll have to try out this technique... Thanks for making the vid !

[@a.moevisuals]

Hey can someone help m out, I'm planning to get a dslr, and I'm not sure which one to get, the canon 60d or the sony a65? ill being using the dslr for filming...

[@tofuninja5489]

Do you think this design would be too tough for a crowded ... crowd at like concerts?

[@LeroyFilon]

Thank you for this guide! This is my very first "DIY" and i think it worked out quite well. Here is my version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZmxp4BuqM1qhs0

[@cre8tivity06]

Thanks..I actually went back to Home Depot and noticed they do have elbows and T joints and 45 degree angles without the threads so I bought them.

[@KyleZirbes]

A tip for when you mentioned having to try to clean off the lens during the race, try Rain-x its what gopro suggests and it works really well

[@bryce-films]

How would you do this if you wanted to extend it so that your whole body is showing and the pvc pipes are hidden from the shot??

[@monstertunes]

Recently went back and re-watched this.... went to go check out the forums... and it seems that they no longer exist. Makes one sad.

[@krishanbansalphotos]

Is there any way to make this for the RED Epic? I really need one for the EPIC?

[@introCiphric]

Using the instructables link in the video description as a guide, it took me about 30 minutes to buy everything at Home Depot (spend the extra $12 for a hand held PVC Cutter, totally worth it) about 30 minutes to cut the pieces with the PVC cutter, and about 30 minutes to assemble the first run at it. Factor in any time you might need for testing and adjustments, plus time for the cement to set once you put it all together, and my guess is maybe a around 5-6 hours total.

[@VFXApprentice]

Hey Griffin! :D Love Indy Mogul and the direction you've taken it in, only one problem :( I dont think you went into enough detail on how to make the over-the-shoulder rig. OH! But alot good came out of this video :D! I found out the frame rate!! I have a 25 frame per second camera and nothing else... But my brother has a go pro 3 black!! And there is a different frame rate! Thankyou!!! Long time moguler!! :D

[@Peterhodge]

I made on of these for an event like this using your video. Am up to version 3 now and have made one which can be used while wearing a back pack. I also use screw in fittings for the camera mount exrensions, which is allowimg me to adjuat the height and position of the camera. I just wish it was as cheap in new zealand as it is in america. Have spent on average $100 each mount. Still its well worth it for the added camera angle. Thanks

[@fadetounforgiven]

Nice rig! I kind of knew it would be hard to make something like that on a helmet (as I said on the other video), but this is cool. I'd only add to glue some pvc pipe to the end cap so it's not that short and thus harder for any impact to take the camera off or, instead, grab the camera with another "buckle strap" long enough to make it easy to manage, but not too much so the camera might hit the ground, which is not the problem as much as losing it if nobody else notices it. Good work!

[@RobFul4296]

Where did you get the lashing straps? I have everything else except for the straps and I am having trouble finding them.

[@edthezombie004]

About how much time did it take to build it? I've got a mud run coming up this Saturday and I'd like to build it by then.

[@manoman0]

....for just 14 dollars! [next frame shows a go-pro for 250 smackerinos] LOL...(yeah I know, he's talking about the gear)

[@mikeatarms]

Your videos are awesome, thanks for taking the time to show us how you made this rig! I will be making some videos of my own soon and plan on giving something like this a go. What relatively inexpensive software do you recommend for editing? (I'm sure thats been asked a quadrillion times, sorry in advance)

[@LShocker94]

Video was awesome .. I run Spartan Races myself and think your creation is perfect for these mud runs... Thank you.. also mountain biking videos will be much more interesting... Right now my friends and I are working on a similar rig for our cars... One that uses a pivot around the trunk area that will allow a view of the car going into a turn..

[@wdeptuch]

It depends on what you are shooting, the gopro only has different angles of view based on the resolution that you use. there is no zooming in or out. While I agree the durability of the GoPro makes it very useful, watching twenty videos with those same angles of view will become noticeable after a while.

[@AlexEberhart]

I am going to an IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Match) on Sunday in Bloomington, IL and might try and make one of these before I go, not much time though. I have the helmet mount and not the tripod mount like you have on your gopro so there will have to be some modifications for me there.

[@Chris-qj6ue]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I made some slight modifications to get a tighter fit, and took it on a mud run. It was a lot of fun, and one guy even recognized the rig from your video! I'm trying my hand at some editing and will have the video posted soon, Thanks again!

[@Mregalado1982]

does that wide angle view only work on the go pro? i just built the rig and when i mount my camera (i'll admit it's not an expensive camera high quality camera) it has a closer view. i've adjusted and readjusted the rig plenty of times but always with the same outcome... someone help... please!

[@shad0fx]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! i've been trying to figure out a rig like this for a while! any thoughts on how to use a CCT or camera control on a budget. Basically being able to move the camera and angle without having to remove the camera and change the angle that way???

[@kmarieh100]

thanks dood! went out to make mine today. came out awesome, even mod-ed it into a backpack. only issue i have is id like to angle the cam down a bit, get a little mor body in the shot. working on that now lol good design, sturdy.

[@jaimebuitragopena3587]

it's nice, but it's not what im looking for...i'm more interested in a snorricam that looks the actor directly at front, not from the side. The design is good but i don't want to make it myself. I know i will fuck it up. Does anyone know of a video for this?