HDSLR 101 #6: Camera Rigs

In episode 6 of HDSLR 101 we show you the basics of building a camera rig and the different options out there.

[BellaCiaoCinemaGaming]

I knew it!! I knew half the reason for these rigs was appearance. That's hilarious, I didn't realize fashion was such a big deal in cinematography hahaha. Great video guys, this series is very helpful.

[TylerRay_Music]

Great vid, you guys are my gurus for dslr.

[lemmonsinmyeyes]

@NextWaveG Woo thanks lad! BTW awsome tutorials, hope to see more!

[WayoffTv]

@Maupert90 well no but like where I live switzerland, you go to a shop where you should find these type of things and you don't find any. like pvc piping... didn't find any. I found some metal rods... but thanks for cutting. and than trying to find somthing which will fit. what I meant was that in american they have a lot more choice. and mabye(as i saw from your profile) netherland has a bit more choice as well :)

[jkproductions]

this video helped me alot, also i love the camera at 3:47 could you review some attachments in a future episode because i have a t2i and im looking at attachments to give it a more proffessional look, thanks

[Buhrful]

nice show m8s, i like your 101 series in all.
but it would be cool if you would bring also a special for useful "low end" equipment view/show for hobby film makers, young ppl and starters without money or the will to spend much money right from the start (or generally). i mean cheap things like a Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C7 HD HDMI car monitor for DSRLs monitoring for some dollars or a cheap DYNASUN SOMITA FT2855 shoulder rig for example or tripods. you know what i mean.

keep up the good work :)

[davidorti]

You could make a playlist with the whole 101 serie...

[jkproductions]

@sndvl1527 my guess is the one from cpm film tools which goes for about $750, but if you want a cheap one, you can always go on amazon.com

[TrueSoleEnt]

i agree i learned some info that i didnt even know

[WayoffTv]

@Maupert90 yea but where I live we don't have so easy access to all these things...
that is one of the reasons I want to go to america haha

[anamorphography]

Getting a Nikon D5100 for HDSLR shooting because of the easy continuous automatic focus when tracking moving subjects, however will be using follow for films etc. As it has a vari-angle screen, do you think it would be able to pass the cage on the bulldog rig. Also the sound recording format on the camera is LPCM, is that a problem. Would an XLR adaptor for the mics make any difference to the sound quality. Thanks for your help!

[SmileLittleCard]

thrs a shoulder rig on amazon for 25 bucks... works great and is amazing.... cowboystudio shoulder support pad or something....

[kuunami]

@ShakeAndBakeGuy
check out indirailspro. Those are cheapest rigs you'll find that are decent quality.

[unprofessionalvids]

would you recommend Genus Superior Follow Focus and their shoulder mount?
that seem to be the only brand available in my local stores :(

[LenzVIEW]

I agree with your reason for a rig as far as looking professional but
I feel you left your learning audience half informed. Yes you definitely want to
appear on set looking the part but I feel the primary purpose of a DSLR rig is
camera stability, and giving your DSLR all the components and feature of a big
shoulder mounted camera. It's extremely difficult to get a professional shot
with a bare DSLR and 2 hands

[lemmonsinmyeyes]

what was the name of the battery pack you wore using? It would be really awsome if someone would post a vid on here talking about them cuz I cant find ANY on the internet, lame :/

[anamorphography]

Also what mattebox do you have on the bulldog rig, cheers?

[mrrandom]

HEY TONY, NICE VIDEO HOW ABOUT SHOWING US SOME FOOTAGE SHOT WITH THIS/THESE SET UPS ;-)

[MongooseReflex]

What small Mat Box is that on the first rig you showed?

[Maupert]

@WAYOFFproduction Just make them yourself with PVC piping. ;)