Where can I buy movie making tools like panning devices?
Question by spaceshot308: Where can I buy movie making tools like panning devices?
I am an amature video maker and I am wondering if there are devices that I can buy to create certain shots. For example, is there such thing as a sort of track that I can attach the camera to that would slowly move the camera along to create a motion shot? I am thinking about creating my own device of this nature but I would like to know if it is possible to buy something similar? Any extra input is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by Nu’uanu
There are lots of devices…
Like a camera “jib” or crane:
Buy:
http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/camcorder-support-heads/m/766225/search=cranes%20camcorder/st=query/
http://www.cameracranes.us/cobracranes/crane1-2/index.html
If you get a crane, you need a method to see what the camcorder is seeing… I got a Sony portable DVD player that has AV-in capabilities (many of the portable DVD players don’t have AV-In, so be careful… Just connect that AV-in on the portable DVD player to the analog AV out of the camcorder… works great. I think mine has a 8.5″ screen – and the battery lasts for 6 hours playing DVDs – longer just being a monitor…
Make:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/963285/diy_camcorder_mini_crane/
Camera dolly:
Buy:
http://www.shopping.com/xGS-Camcorder_Dolly~NS-1~linkin_id-8001668
Make:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/963261/diy_aluminium_camcorder_dolly/
I use:
http://www.nextag.com/Rubbermaid-Triple-Trolley-Black-80530975/prices-html
and someone GENTLY pushes me. The camcorder can be handheld or on a tripod.
Or you can get a wheelchair… office chairs with wheels are OK – but not so good on carpet because the wheels are typically little, so they will make bumps – and you will bump over them.
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