DIY Overhead STUDIO RIG! Under $300, Hang Cameras, Lights & Cords from the ceiling of your studio

Jeff jantz shares how he built a DIY studio rig that is adjustable and versatile. This design could easily be adapted for any studio to secure studio lights or cameras.

See the full budget and material list here.


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Time stamps:
02:02 RHKING 4 Wheel Light Duty Unistrut Trolley,
06:00 studio lighting setup
08:17 Studio Photography Pantograph Ceiling Rail System, Drop Pantograph Smallpox Rail Track Kit
08:29 Selens 2 Pack Photo Studio Camera Wall Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Boom Arm, review

[Bo_Hazem]

Impressive work! You really let no room for questions as it's very extensive and clear. Hope the best for you, mate.

[BestPickleballCoach]

Appreciate the video and spreadsheet Jeff. Be well

[RisingCreekCustomHomes]

You could get vinyl rollers to quiet the video roller

[richardkoon]

This video alone made me subscribe! I've a 16x30 building coming for my new studio. You've got the answers I need. Thanks.

[danienelphoto]

The first DIY project for rails that makes sense to me. Still Inspired by it... yet to execute!

[CodyEngel]

Love this idea, going to adapt it for my home studio to mount sound blankets and lights from it.

[pinchingstars]

Brilliant, have been planning to do something very similar and am super grateful you shared your process! Will definitely help inform my build, thank you so much for taking the time to film and post!

[didgeproject]

so cool! i would love to see some things you have produced in this room since building the overhead rig

[moodychaplin]

That fall in the beginning is so epic! I love it. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[FineLine-Media]

This is really good, some great tips in there!

[adejumokojo]

This is the nicest solution I have seen so far. You should post more solutions. Nice job

[wbuttry]

I did my studio a little different I mounted my stuff straight to the ceiling and added all ball heads to my strobe lights I got a 360 degree left right and 180 up and down wich is perfect for me. And I still use a c stand to do my product photos with and my camera on a ball head also got 360 degree movement and 360 up and down

[heatherinde]

Fantastic! More than I need in my studio but you gave me some great ideas. The beginning when you tripped…that’s me….every time I film. haha

[triumphantlifetv]

You are a genius this has solved so many issues for me when I'm limited on space in my studio!!! Oustanding!!!

[DaxMcDonald]

I started working a bit from home and needed a solution to space in a one bedroom apartment. Not able to attach anything to the floors, walls and ceilings, I found your video to help with a solution. I floor supported an approximate 12'x14' grid like yours and suspended it over the Living Room making my space able to be lived in while flexible to do virtual events and and trainings. I am so appreciative of your idea and detail as well as the shots showing as much as possible. If I can share a picture somewhere I will, but this has helped keep the floor clear, give me the ability to still live in a small space, hide cabling in the strut and give flexibility as to where items slide or hang. Also, using online market places and such, I did not spent $500 for anything. Great idea and help. Thanks.

[callumgillies]

If I see a youtuber commits to a good pratfall, I subscribe. Information is also helpful. Bonus.

[VelvetVolcano]

This was so helpful, I've been thinking about building something similar myself but I've been struggling to find much info online, until now! Thank you ^_^

[stayreadytodprint]

If you add a thin layer of rubber to the wheels on your camera roller it should kill the noise you get when rolling it.

[quirkworks]

Great video! Plan on doing this very thing next spring in my barn. And I bet nylon rollers would quiet things down. Thanks!

[TheBootstrappedFounder]

Love this. Thanks for doing all the experiments to figure out what works and what doesn't. I guess those $1000-$4000 pre-built sets exist because not every studio owner has a shed full of power tools :D I'll likely try such a build myself. Thanks for being an inspiration!