Budget Gear (DIY)

Building a DIY slider: advices

September 14, 2011 | 3
Building a DIY slider: advices

TweetLast week, I decided it was time for me to get back into my workshop and (finally) build a slider using my RigWheels. Right off the bat, I knew this was a prototype; the goal was to figure out the…

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DIY Alert: RigsWheels are on sale!

August 2, 2011 | 0

TweetTo all the DIYers out there, RigWheels is currently having a sale so it may be a good opportuinity to get a set of wheels for your slider. The rebate is around 15%. I have been playing with the RigWheels…

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Shoulder rig kit for about 200$

November 24, 2010 | 6
Shoulder rig kit for about 200$

TweetI receive a lot of email from people asking me which shoulder rig they should buy. My usual answers swing between the Shape WLB Sumo or a small Zacuto rigs, depending of the expected usage.
The problem with these suggestions…

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New category: Budget gear

November 23, 2010 | 3

TweetLet’s admit it, gearing up for video work cost a lot. Most rigs are overpriced and built quality is not always linked to the price tag. While pro shooters can justify at 1500$+ investment in a shoulder rig and fancy…

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DIY Igus Slider

November 11, 2009 | 3
DIY Igus Slider

TweetThis has to be the piece of gear that I talked the most about without ever showing it up. Until now!

What is a slider?…

Of all the gear you can add to your video tool box, a slider is

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