27Apr DIY JIb Follow Ups
A few people have tackled the DIY Jib project (seen here), so here’s a few follow up videos. First up is YouTube member TrinityFXmg showing the post build examples. He has another video showing the build process (here).
Another video comes from Vimeo member Ben Gordon who shows some sample footage of the completed DIY jib [...]
15Apr Zolinger Video Jib or Weifeng Camera Crane?
Vimeo member Zolinger puts up an example of a compact video jib. Pretty cool stuff, but I have to say it looks very very close to some other models available on eBay for about half the price. You make the decision.
Here’s a link to Zolinger’s eBay store (click here)
Zolinger Camera Jib.
Here’s where [...]
21Jun Davis & Sanford FM18 ATPG18
When you need to support a bit of weight for a new 4ft Jib / Crane or Camera Slider, you’ll need a solid base. As an inexpensive solution i’ve been suggesting the FT9901SLV. I have no issues with this tripod under my short 3 foot Konova slider or the latest 4ft. Glideshot crane, but under [...]
16Jun 4 ft. Jib Back In Stock
[Update Update] These seem to be out of stock for quite some time.
[Update] Several dozens of these just sold out again in just a couple of hours. I’ll keep you posted…
Ok, it’s back online. These things were literally gone in minutes every time they showed up. This time, the auction is setup differently to make [...]
14Jun 4′ Mini Jib / Crane
Ok, so another 4 is available online just today. These things have been moving very very quickly. I just received mine and wow this thing is very well made indeed. At all pivots they use nylon washers to reduce friction, but in between the frames there are actual little ‘bearings’ for extremely smooth movement. This [...]
09Jun Compact 4 ft. Video Crane Jib – Back
I posted this article about a week ago. A few minutes after posting the first item was off the grid. It’s back if anyone was looking, found here: http://cheesycam.com/4-ft-camera-video-crane-jib/
03Jun 4 ft Camera Video Crane Jib
Frank passes along a tip about this inexpensive 4ft. Camera Jib. 4 feet is the perfect size for a tool like this to make traveling a bit easier, and at the same time provide you with sweeping and booming shots. Adding a bit of camera movement always helps to up your production.
In a restaurant, [...]
