My DIY Camera Crane.mp4

[@yusufkarriem4806]

This video always inspire me, is there perhaps a follow-up on the jib, would be much appreciated, thanx

[@danosper2953]

Thought this was gonna be just another DIY jib. Watched a lot of these vids recently as I'm about to make one, but this is SUPER impressive. All the right elements bar the auto pan, but I cant really fault it. Thanks for the inspiration guys.

[@luklukproductions]

One of the best DIY cranes I've seen. Brilliant piece of kit. Well done.

[@flowr96]

very smooth gliding.This is a genius invention. I wish i could steal this!!amazing work of art!

[@luklukproductions]

Brilliant bit of kit. Results are really impressive. Many thanks for posting.

[@dusterdude238]

the crane shots reminded me of the closing scenes from "Cold Case" all you needed was the Victim's spirit watching and then Lilly or one of the other main characters smiling at them and then the Victim Fades Out from the scene. I'm going to try to build one of these. Awesome vid and project BTW I Am VERY interested in learning video production technique

[@Gunsfromholland]

Man that is a sweet looking crane you made!! Nice job buddy!! Greetings from Holland.

[@syncomposer]

Pretty nice shots - I like your crane a lot! Good Work!

[@boilingaction]

Very cool idea with the micro weight adjustment. Espacially if you use different camcorders and microphones attached to the cranes head. Thumb up

[@Manim8]

WOW. Well done Sir. That is a beautiful build!

[@TrevorHeathPhotography]

this is a great design, super smooth it seems too! Great work!

[@brotschuh]

more interesting than watching 5 minutes of (of course) good shots you made, would be watching you manufacturing that crane. :)

[@aisenfocks8260]

Great actors! I even almost believed the whole bit about you having a crane.

[@RICCARDINDALCIUFFOLO]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! GREAT JOB, IS REALLY FANTASTIC THIS CRANE.... BRAVO AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM MY HEART 😊😊😊

[@SUPERMILESBOY]

Best DIY camera crane also good angles well done

[@steviegee2011]

I sooo wish I could make a crane like that. I see you posted this video a long time ago and it's still popular. Sure makes a budding videographer like me dream of equipment I will have someday.

[@armeeuff1]

Getting ready to make my own by retro-fitting a huge mic boom on it's own tripod to hold the camera instead and was surprised none found so far can turn left/right while stationary at a point. Thought I had seen some a while back. Doesn't seem to be that hard a task. Maybe need to keep looking or simply invent a way.

[@vincentbrunet7929]

Very Nice Demo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@topbunkvideo]

Nice job. The footage looks great.

[@CharlesHenrySanson]

Very nice, well constructed.

[@mipana48]

I have been waiting to see that how you built it video. Hopefully, you can give detailed instructions

[@DukeNukeIt]

I started with just a 6" lazy susan bearing, but found out it was not robust enough to handle the weight and stress, so I added a 3/4" bolt as a center shaft with thrust bearings to hold everything together. Together they work just fine, and have quite a bit of strength.

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

Ive just completed a build in 100X50X1.6mm steel that looks uncannily like yours, but then theyre all pretty similar, I guess. Mine is around 9 ft long with a 1:2 ratio in length because I intend to use it with a remote head and full Film Package, so weight is an issue. Even with my long rear section, I will end up with 60-80 kilos on the back. It stands on a purpose built rigid pedestal which can be strapped onto a dolly or skateboard dolly or stand static. I am a total fan of plywood and Im well impressed to see your video. It would be cool to do a load test to destruction, cost being so low n all... see just how much it will carry before it breaks! Full Imax! hahaha. The strength can really all be in the cables if you think about it.

[@uzi36]

Good job David i very love it

[@AGNTMedia]

Installing Windows music :D - Made me giggle. - Nice video :)

[@w0v3npariah]

You could use the soft side of adhesive Velcro. That way it would be inside the pvc & out of site.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@LivingOnVideo19 The music is on most windows xp based systems already. It's the windows setup music that plays when you configure your computer for the first time. Just search your C drive for any .wav files and you should find it.

[@TheLimbReaper]

Nice workmanship! I'd like to see this in aluminum, but plywood is acceptable. You should contact Richard Unger in the UK to swap Jib ideas.

[@Danowemight]

Cool kit. Do you have a video about how to make one?

[@DukeNukeIt]

@didanhtennis I'm a bit busy right now, plus with winter starting up here in Michigan I wont have any time to make any new videos. I hopefully will have a demo/explanation video that highlights the jib and my new modifications in the next few months. I know how hard it is to find plans and info online, keep digging and good luck!

[@DukeNukeIt]

@ablasttv The heavier the weight of your camera and gear, the more weight you will have to add to the back, the more the system will flex at the fulcrum point. One top wire will eliminate all upward flex, you will have to try the jib and see for yourself if you will have to add side wires. Mine flexed so bad it looked like a snake :@ but I had almost 15 lbs of camera and pan and tilt gear, and 100 lbs of weight to counterbalance everything. Gotta love DIY! Learn on the job!

[@russelljenkins69]

Bloody good. I reckon maybe you just need to figure out a way to create some resistance (using rubber perhaps) to give it a bit more control. Seems a bit uneven and shakey to me. Good job none the less!

[@ToadenK]

nice test/ example/ preview video, will you be doing a DYI build episode?

[@didanhtennis]

Very impressive, can you share how you did it. I would like to make one like that. Can you teach me? Thanks

[@MondrixVideo]

Great video and elegant solution on the crane. I also have the same camera model. Can you please give me the brand and model of the external display shown on your video? I may buy one for my camera. Many thanks for your help.

[@DukeNukeIt]

Sure it does. I used my GoPro just a few weeks ago and was able to watch the video just fine on my Sony DVD player.

[@mandrew31]

This is awesome!

[@DukeNukeIt]

@1141Studios Cost is actually quite interesting. It is in the low Hundreds, but I'm not exactly sure how much. I've been purchasing parts as I go, plus I'm using bits that I had lying around. To try to replicate it exactly from scratch, I would say between $300-500. But this jib looks a lot different now, it’s bigger and better. I'll try to post some video updates on my new DIY Crane 2.0 :) The boom is attached to the tripod with a 3/8" threaded rod.

[@MadridIsta7]

Woooow amazing

[@DukeNukeIt]

That is a great tip! Thanks a lot, I think I'll give that a try next time :)

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

would like to see what your tripod base looks like for the jib. My jib takes about 20 pounds counter weight and it alot smaller than yours. Im looking for a heavy duty tripod system i can custom build. Thanks. I need a heady duty tripod base to hold my up. Let me know thank you in advance

[@sethyjp]

Great Job!!!

[@DukeNukeIt]

Hello Patrick, I'm presently working on some improvements to the crane, and when I'm finished I'll post a new video that will show the pan and tilt system. As for pano stuff, I use Auto Pano Pro, just search for the website and you can find a wealth of information on the site forums for DIY projects. Good luck!

[@AdamTallonFilm]

Hi, looks like a great jib. How can your LCD cables reach 12ft to connect to the camera? thanks

[@formattester6]

great job bro!

[@raulromandelagarza]

Thank's anyway... I have some ideas for my personal projects.

[@raulromandelagarza]

Excellent job. Do you sell it? and what about the remote control head? Congratullations.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@ablasttv The 15' ProAm jib for $699 does not include a tripod, the LCD, or stabilizing wires. There is a lot of camera shake if you dont properly support the end of the boom. When I added the weight of my Pan and Tilt system, the shake got so bad that I had to add side wires as well. It's very solid now, plus it looks a lot cooler :) Most important about DIY, is that if you have some of the parts on hand, your overall cost will be less. If I HAD to build another one, it would cost more.

[@Tavichecea1]

is very nice and interesant.bravo

[@manustv8293]

Very nice!

[@DukeNukeIt]

Canon HFS200. It has a LANC control so I have full control over zoom and remote start/stop functions.

[@DukeNukeIt]

That's just a shadow of where the strap is folded over onto itself. It's been over a year, and everything is just fine :)

[@Flatted357]

Are you on Auto focus? do you ever see you video's 'hunting' ?? I do like the rig for sure, just not sure I could use if for clips to insert in broadcasts??

[@ELNAPOLITANOMX]

congratulations!!!

[@zeek02666]

This is sweet! I am looking for a field cam and can't decide whether to go with 7" or 10". Any recommendations? Also can't wait for your automatic pan and tilt system. Haven't been able to locate any pre-made ones anywhere. Would love to have a simple unit to mount on my tripod that can be preset say for a 45% pan at 30 seconds, etc. so I don't have to rely on my inexact arm movements.

[@berry352]

Great Job

[@BrandonKeever]

Dude! Post the Plans. You'll get 5 times the views.

[@yusufkarriem246]

Nice done, works smoothly, Im impressed. By the way what is the name of the music track and where can I find similar type of music. Sorry if this question was asked allready. Thank you , appreciated.

[@sebastiancalder]

I love it. Sorry if this question was already asked but, what camera did you used in the crane? I really want to buy something like that. Thanks for the video, keep rocking with your videos!

[@AustinAndres]

That's awesome!!! Can I borrow it? hahahaha

[@kodos4life]

This is the music you get when you get a fresh copy of windows xp

[@hintsa09]

i love it thank you for shearing that.

[@CorsicaMovies]

very nice!!

[@DukeNukeIt]

@JonHColey Electrical with RC control. It's coming along, but I need a better motor controller to get some smoother control at slow speeds.

[@ArcticExposure]

@DukeNukeIt I have installed Windows countless times, but I've never heard music from the PC while doing it :) And I have had my speakers connected.

[@claudesmets7278]

hello, i had look your video and after i had made my camera crane. thank Notre grue vidéo camera

[@DukeNukeIt]

@MsKandahar The monitor is a Sony DVD player model DVP-FX970, and it's $129.99 at B&H photo.

[@1141Studios]

nice setup. what was the cost involved? how did you attach the boom to the tripod?

[@metalbunnycom]

excellent....diy camera crane XP

[@ThreeCedar]

From my recollection, it is the Windows XP setup music.

[@VisionlineFilms]

very nice, but for shots like the one at 2:55 you should use a high shutter speed ;)

[@Musa_Supreme]

If I could control the tilt of the camera with this I would gladly pay you to make one. In fact, is zoom and focus controllable from something like this? How would that be set up?

[@sink009]

Are you recording into the DVD player that you have mounted down on the base, or into the camera, using the outs just to view what's going on?

[@DukeNukeIt]

@klaprat Correct, you cannot adjust the camera angle, but that was intentional. I now have a pan and tilt system which will do quite a bit more :)

[@frequencysteve]

How did you set up the monitor? I have that exact same Sony DVD player and I'm trying to figure out a mount system...

[@MsKandahar]

hey nice vid, Could you tell me how much the LCD tv cost?

[@DukeNukeIt]

@epicsaintjarod Yes, the entire thing is wood except for the tripod and the lower arm. You can see some of the construction at 3:18 into the video.

[@DukeNukeIt]

Not at all. I break it down and load it into my mini-van with no problems. If someone were to transport it in a car, they would only have to fold down one of thier back seats and pass the main boom into the cabin.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@Drummerboy6474 I did, I've just not had the time to post a new updated video. And, yes it is a lot better :D

[@DukeNukeIt]

I built it with spare parts and stuff I had laying around. No idea on actual cost, but to build a new one would cost a few hundred dollars...

[@nestropolis1]

Not too bad. There's just no mobility of the camera, it stays fixed, so it limits your shots.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@benvivitron That was intended. I wanted to show the jib booming up from the operator point of view, and then the shot itself. If I reversed the shot, then you would lose continuity.

[@DukeNukeIt]

The DVD player is just a cheap version of a camera monitor. The camera is doing all the recording, and I can control everything through my LANC controller.

[@rshdabishop]

Awesome !

[@PoxyBear]

@tonysyl7175 Yep this is one of the best things about KZbin, seeing all of the creativity that exists around the world. Great video BTW.

[@MrMovieMan941]

It's made of wood :). I have 24 feet long wooden beam can I make it? It's seems very strong.

[@alexslingluff]

the windows xp installation music!!

[@yavuzulus06]

lovely

[@MrSilverback62]

Time for a quad copter.

[@Bmcknight2023]

Jibs? Where we're goin, we don't need jibs.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@toadenk Cant, I didn't film the building of the crane.

[@DukeNukeIt]

@TheAustinAndres Sure!

[@WilmaJonson]

excellent!

[@alnujoom250]

I want to know how much the value of this pocket

[@andyfanner9926]

How heavy do you reckon the whole crane is??

[@rudiemac9158]

amazing

[@benpress8884]

So how about showing us how you built it?

[@DukeNukeIt]

I actually do not have a build video, but there is an updated part 2 that explains everything in detail. I just have to edit the video and post it.

[@hgoneci]

no tilt no pan. moveless camera head. I'm sure you can add this with servo

[@DjalmaFerreiraDDXSTUDIO]

como voce fez a base do tripe

[@RobertLopez-jy5ut]

Looks like someone else likes the Windows XP Welcome song

[@klaprat]

Super Nice but there isn't a possibility to adjust the camera angle ...