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welcome the basic filmmaker today we're going to cover this
the aluminum thing I've been talking about it's a jib.
Stay tuned.
Let's talk about this
this DIY build, it's about forty dollars. I first came across this
on OliviaTech.com. Her and some guys over there put together
this really nice jib. It takes awesome
shots. The link will be here and you can go check that
video out. I'm not gonna cover how to take shots, what
results for the shots are, what it looks like.
She covers that in a very good way. What I do you want to cover that I didn't find is:
what are the dimensions - the holes, how do you mount your camera here,
how do you mount the camera back here how do you weight it,
what are the lengths of all these, where do you get them,
How far do you mount these.
All these different questions I had
so I built a prototype to see if I could do it. I used
a hand-drill, a hacksaw and I used
a wrench to put this thing together. it turned out well
wasn't quite the level that I wanted it.
So I went off, and I did a little better job figured out where to order the parts
online have them delivered to your door and how to put together
then I want to give you was a parts list I want to give you all the dimensions to
build
and then I wanted to give you the link again at OliviaTech.com to go see
what you can do with this thing. There's a few things to note before we start.
Let's get the overall look of this thing. You have
two angles up here, an angle on top
quick release mount
is up here on top of that, you now
three-foot up here, your four foot down here
that comes out here their weights on the back
here are two long tubes here
two channels and a way mount to the tripod
this mounts on a tripod, the camera mounts up here
the weights counter it: this moves up and down
to take your shot. Let's build this thing.
Let's look at the aluminum pieces you need when I built the prototype I got the
aluminum
at lowes and had to cut myself with a hacksaw and it cost me
thirty-five dollars. When I built the next one
I used the link on OliviaTech.com which referred to" OnlineMetals.com.
The link is included in the video description below.
OnlineMetals.com charged me sixteen dollars 14 cents for
all the aluminum pieces I needed and cut them to length. I paid and addional ten dollars for
shipping
which brought the total to about twenty seven dollars for everything delivered
to my door
here's what you should order 1 three quarter inch by one-sixteenth inch
by 36 inch long 6061 t6 square tube
extruded aluminum three dollars 38 cents
1 three quarter inch by one-sixteenth inch by 48 inches long
6061 t6 squared tube extruded aluminum
four dollars. Two three quarter inch by one-sixteenth inch by seven inch long
6061 t6 squared tube extruded aluminum
one dollar and 33 cents each
Two one inch by one inch by one-eighth inch by seven inch long
6061 t6 bare angle extruded aluminum
a dollar thirty-three each.
Three one inch by one inch by one-eighth inch by 3 inches long
6061 t6 bare angled extruded aluminum
60 cents each with a dollar cutting fee.
if you want to cut yourself, just use the dimensions
as covered. Now for the hardware you need included in the video description below
I wen to Lowes and NAPA Auto Parts you can use any hardware store home depot
online
3 1/4 twenty by three inch long hex head bolt
22 cents each one of these for the back plate mounting
4 1/4-20 by 1/2 in small hex head bolts
17 cents each. Two one-quarter 20 by one inch long hex head bolt
8 cents each. ne 1/4 20 by three quarter inch long hex head bolt 11 cents
this is for my front Manfrotto mount so you're may be different
9 1/4-20 hex locking nut. 12 cents each.
They come standard with the plastic insert inside. 8 1/4 quarter-inch
inside diameter by 5/16th inch long nylon flanged bushings
33 cents each. I found these at NAPA Auto Parts
maybe I went overboard on the washers, but I used 16 one-quarter inch flat washers,
one under every bolt head, 11 cents each
1 three quarter inch fender washer 16 cents
this a specific for how I'm on my weights, you might need something different
three three quarter inch PVC plugs eighty-five cents each.
I drill a quarter inch hole and to inserted in my weights
keep them from moving around your weights may be different
six furniture tips, one dollar 89 cents each make the aluminum square ends look
really finished/ Here's the whole dimensions
I had a friend with a drill press do all the holes so they were all square man as
I said previously
and built a prototype using a hand drill. If you use a hand drill,
just drill them as perpendicular you can. here's three inch long brackets
that you mount on the tripod. Drill the one quarter-inch holes as shown.
because I already had my Manfrotto mount I knew from the prototype
where the mount screw and pin would go so I had my friend with the drill Press
also tap the thread in one of the pieces. Again I
don't give you the dimensions for those holes as I don't know what type of
mount you have. For now just leave those out
and when you do your mount you can lay it out on the assembled brackets
and mark your holes and drill them out.
this is the third 3-inch long bracket. You'll be pretty safe drilling all three holes
as your front mount will pretty much fit no matter what type it is.
If you wanna be safe, just leave the one hole undrilled until you get your mount.
it should be noted that you can drill this quarter inch hole in the bracket in
to mount your camera
directly to it using the quarter inch screw if you'd like
and not use the quick mount at all - it's your choice.
here's the two-front uprights drill the one-quarter inch hole as shown
here's the two back uprights. again drill the one-quarter inch holes as
shown all the way through and out the other side
here's the 3-foot and 4-foot job arms.
These are the only 5/16 inch holes you will drill on the whole jib
to accept the flanged nylon bushings.
Drill these 5/16 holes as shown shown all the way through and out the other side
the back hole is for the three inch weight mounting screw
again depending on the type of weights you use your mounting may be different
you'll be pretty safe drilling a quarter inch hole for the weight mount.
here's a close-up of the jib arms, the front
the back, and the back bar weights.
and there you go if you did a good job and followed the dimensions given
putting this together will be a snap
let's take a look at building this thing. first we have the two angle brackets that
mount
the tripod to the quick release plate
the one on the left has the hole to accept the quick release pin, the
one on the right has the thread to screw the quick release plate in
As I noted you have to modify according to which quick release you use.
next mount the two 7 inch aluminum square tubes
to the bottom plates. You'll use two quarter inch by 1 1/2 inch long bolts
four one-quarter inch washers - one under the bolt head and one under the lock nut
and two lock nuts. don't tighten these down yet
until we get the jib arms in. now fir the jibs arms.
The 3 foot and 4 foot jib arms have 4 5/16 holes in each
which is where your press in the nylon bushings as shown
they might be a little bit tight and take a little coercion.
now mount the four-foot jib arm first. just slide it between the uprights
and attach it
using the three-inch bolts two washers and lock nut.
You tighten this until it is snug. Do not over tighten it.
now do the same with the three foot jib arm on top as shown
and remember to tighten the bolts until just slightly snug
once you get these on the arm should move freely with a little bit of drag
if they don't just back them off. now you can fully tighten the bottom bracket you put
together earlier
now using the two 1-1/2 inch bolts, four washers
and two lock nuts, attach the 3 foot and 4 foot jib arms
to the front bracket as shown in this terribly out of focus photo.
we need to fire the photographer unfortunately I'm the photographer
Blush.
on the top pf the angle bracket for the front now mount the angle
to support the quick release mount camera use two one inch bolts
four washers and two lock nuts. Let's mount my manfrotto plats.
I slide out the plate, and mount in the back where it will slide into my tripod
here's an upside down photo of the the plate mounted
now I move the mounting block to the front and attach it using the three quarter
inch screw
by the way I used a three quarter inch screw so it didn't interfere with the
plate on
my camera when I slide the camera in
now let's put the weight on the back I put the PVC plug into the weights
added a fender washer on top use the lock nut and washer on the bottom
Since these are rubberized weights they don''t slip and move
again your weight system may be different
and here's the finished jib mounted on the tripod.
now let's look at the final jib. Here it is still unpainted.
I'll disassemble and sand down any rough edges before I paint it.
I haven't decided yet on the colors. I was thinking of painting it black with
yellow stripes
which would look like a Bee. So maybe not.
anyway let me know what you think. first I have this mounted on a tripod
with a Manfrotto head and a Manfrotto quick release plate
you can use any tripod or head that you want even the cheap ten dollar ones
you could mount the jib on tripod directly although I wouldn't suggest it
unless the tripod is only going to be used for the skin
Since I use Manfrotto quick release plates on everything I have
I simply ordered one more quick release plate and th mounting block
and since I already had a manfrotto quick release plate I with able to tap a
thread into
the bottom of the angle bracket and not have to use a nut
I just use the screw that would normally be attached to the bottom
of the camera and screwed it on - it has been holding well
It would be impossible for me to take into account every possible type
mount that would be used. for your build I would suggest you wait until you have
everything built and know which mount you're going to use and take off the bottom angle
brackets
and modify them to suit your needs. For the front mount
I used the Manfrotto block part I ordered which I mounted to the jib using the three
quarter inch bolt from below
My camera slides right into his existing manfrotto head
since I already have the Manfrotto quick release plate mounted on my camera
Again, use whatever quick release plate you want to use or already have
Now let's look at the back part where the weights are. there are 2 two and a half
pound barbell weights for a total of five pounds
you probably use different wights so you have to figure out how to rig these yourself
OliviaTech.com has a link to diving weights which I also included a
link below
for my weights I use the three quarter inch PVC plugs
with one-quarter inch hole drilled through each one
and I inserted the PVC plug into the weights to keep them from moving around
and using the fender washer three-inch bolt and lock nut
mounted the two weights on the back I have three waits for a total of seven half pounds
I have haven't needed all three yet. When you install
the eight *** nylon bushings into the three foot and
four foot long square tubes, make sure you do not over tighten the locknuts
on these - the jib won't move up and down or fluidly and
you can crush the nylon bushings if you're really strong
You'll be able to tell if they're too tight as the jib won't move up and down easily
just back them off a bit and it will. There is no danger and having the locknut a
little loose on these.
that why we used the type of lock nuts we did.
It will stay put and won't unscrew.On the rest of the locknuts,
you can tighten them down as much as you want. Okay.
You should be able to figure out how to assemble from all the photos being
shown
and if you mess it just take it apart and try again
let's talk about weight. I've mounted my Canon DSLR
attached to a shoulder rig with follow focus, HDMI montor,
sound gear all the goodies on this thing that holds up well
I can't guarantee that yours will but I've had about 15 pounds of gear on here
with no problem
once mounted on your tripod you can move the jump up and down by neither
grabbing the back weights
or grabbing the front jib. I've had success with both
See the olivatech.com video to see how she does it if you need to.
As with any type of ger you own, including this jib, just use common sense
yes if the jib is 9 feet in the air and have 15 pounds of gear mounted to the end
and you walk away from it it might come crashing down
also as with any new equipment practice until you are familiar with it
and lastly with materials hardware shipping cost
the entire thing ran the 40 dollars 47 cents
It took me about 20 minutes the measure and drill all the holes
about 15 minutes to put it together. depending on where you live in the world
and your tax system
yours may cost more or even less
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I said I wasn't going to show
jib shots. well I am anyway
used sparingly jib shots are awesome for setting up a scene
showing action and for establishing a location for the viewer
here's one that sets up a parade. the next shot might be the parade walking by
or through the camera. Here's a jib shot which perfectly lets the viewer know
we're in a nice city I love this thing.
I hope you enjoyed that episode.
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