Instructables: exploring - technology - steady http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 02:54:38 PDT BLOX v1.01 no-cost, 5-minute Steady-Cam rig using a tripod and household materials http://www.instructables.com/id/no-cost-5-minute-Steady-Cam-rig-using-a-tripod-an/
no-cost, 5-minute Steady-Cam rig using a tripod and household materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/HUGS/HF23Y4BH/F6THUGSHF23Y4BH.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I watched this impressive video: http://vimeo.com/63357898 I´m not really into taking videos or making movies, but all those professional or DIY solutions to build a steady-cam thingy or camera gimbal which I stumbled upon in the last years were always fascinating. So after watching above...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:34:32 PDT
Very Cool Mini Disposable Razor Tri-pod for your camera! http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Cool-Mini-Disposable-Razor-Tri-pod-for-your-c/
Very Cool Mini Disposable Razor Tri-pod for your camera! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SMALL.jpg jawasan  Here is a quick and easy project you can make in about an hour or two...maybe less! Best of all, most of these materials are easily found around the house or garage waiting to be reused!   I made this tri-pod for our digital camera and I'll show you how to make your own in several easy steps...and...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:44:21 PST
Compact 5 steady http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-5-steady/
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Wed, 4 Apr 2012 05:13:32 PDT
Tripod Tips - TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES! http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-Tips-TRICKS-AND-TECHNIQUES/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/XXIP/H0DM2LU4/F5OXXIPH0DM2LU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/XXIP/H0DM2LU4/F5OXXIPH0DM2LU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/XXIP/H0DM2LU4/F5OXXIPH0DM2LU4.SMALL.jpg FilmTaped Knoptop Steadycam - http://bit.ly/KnoptopSteadyCam Justin's No Budget Shouldermount - http://on.fb.me/JustinsShoulderRig Justin's Classic Stabilizer - http://bit.ly/JustinClassicStablizer Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/FilmTaped Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/FilmTaped YouTube - http://www.you...
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Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:09:04 PDT
steadycam http://www.instructables.com/id/SteadiCam/
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Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:34 PST
Binder clip cellphone stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-clip-cellphone-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/YHPV/GXBJJ6YV/F64YHPVGXBJJ6YV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/YHPV/GXBJJ6YV/F64YHPVGXBJJ6YV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/YHPV/GXBJJ6YV/F64YHPVGXBJJ6YV.SMALL.jpg dkfotog I made this simple cellphone camera stand out of a pair of binder clips and a business card, to hold my phone steady while shooting video. No bending, folding or heavy lifting. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8297236@N03/6679902577/in/photostream http://lifehacker.com/5875653/make-a-simple-smartphone-d...
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Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:33:22 PST
SADDLE Your iPhone !!! http://www.instructables.com/id/SADDLE-Your-iPhone-/
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Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:51:14 PDT
Homemade Steadicam http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Steadicam/
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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:16:16 PDT
Cheapest and most easy Steadycam for everybody. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheapest-and-most-easy-Steadycam-for-everybody/
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:10:09 PDT
iSteadii 2.0 - Image Stabilizing Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/iSteadii-20-Image-Stabilizing-Unit/
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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:24:35 PDT
Make your own Gorilla Pod http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Gorilla-Pod/
Make your own Gorilla Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/EYY0/FFAIUWWX/FN9EYY0FFAIUWWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/EYY0/FFAIUWWX/FN9EYY0FFAIUWWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/EYY0/FFAIUWWX/FN9EYY0FFAIUWWX.SMALL.jpg benthekahn The title says it all. If your unfamiliar with gorilla pods, they are tripods made with bendable coolant hose also known as segmented hose. They cost $22 to $55 to buy, but you can make your own for only a few dollars worth of parts. Lets get started. EDIT: Adding grip step is added! Yay, this Ins...
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Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:27:52 PDT
How to Steady a Camera with String http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Steady-a-Camera-with-String/
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Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:40:11 PDT
DIY Homebrew SteadyCam http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Homebrew-SteadyCam/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/SSIT/FBQ33XVU/FIYSSITFBQ33XVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/SSIT/FBQ33XVU/FIYSSITFBQ33XVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/SSIT/FBQ33XVU/FIYSSITFBQ33XVU.SMALL.jpg Hoopajoo How to make a SteadyCam st home for about 5 dollars that is just as effective as those that cost hundreds!
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Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:39:05 PST