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Okay, so I have recently been branching out for new techniques to improve my videos, and in my search I came across the idea of using a jib!
Sadly I do not own one, and honestly I have no intention to buy one, so I thought to myself that it couldn't be too big of a deal to make one.
So starting of right now, I'm gonna begin a little project, and I'm gonna create my very own jib! And the best parts is that I'm gonna share the entire process with you guys!
Starting off, you may wonder what on earth a "camera jib" is.
It's simply a crane, used to shoot video with. I bet you have all seen some jib-footage, if you're just watching a tiny bit of television. You know those shots you see in shows like American Idol, where the camera is suddenly flying over the heads of the audience? That's a jib shot.
A basic jib looks like this
And that's what my ending product should hopefully look like too!
For the frame, I went out and bought a football goal. I bought it used, because I could get it for a good price.
The thing I really like about using a frame from a small goal, is that you can collapse all the poles, and make the jib easy to transport. The bar for this football goal, even came with some smart 'springloaded-button-locks', where you simply press down the button, slide it into the next pole, and guide it to the small hole. It's very handy, but I think I'm gonna have to cement some of the pieces together, and make just one place where I can take them apart in the middle, secured by a nut and a screw.. They are simply too wobbly, and putting a $1500 camera at the end of it would not be something I dared...
Anyway, I just picked up my parcel today, and this is what I received - it was even brand new!
These are the bars/poles that is used for the frame. I selected all of the thicker/sturdy ones, because I was afraid the jib would bend or break if I used the short ones.
All the poles that are gonna be used are unwrapped, the other ones are still in bubble-wrap.
When I connected all of the pieces I was gonna use, the pole came in at a whopping 3,48 meters (137 inches)!
And if that wasn't even enough, I have the option to add a connector and another L-bar at the opposite end.
I don't think I'm gonna add this though, but it would be nice to have if I needed some really high shots.
Adding these pieces takes the entire pole all the way up to 4,8 meters (189 inches)!!
This is how far I am right now. I have ordered some pulleys that are gonna be used for tilting, and then I'm off to get a base for it. I was tempted to just use my regular camera tripod, but I think I might have to invest in something a bit more sturdy. A speaker stand would be ideal for this, and I'm off to see if I can find something at my local music school.
That's it guys! I hope you'll follow my progression, as I move towards the goal of making a jib from a... goal!
Sadly I do not own one, and honestly I have no intention to buy one, so I thought to myself that it couldn't be too big of a deal to make one.
So starting of right now, I'm gonna begin a little project, and I'm gonna create my very own jib! And the best parts is that I'm gonna share the entire process with you guys!
Starting off, you may wonder what on earth a "camera jib" is.
It's simply a crane, used to shoot video with. I bet you have all seen some jib-footage, if you're just watching a tiny bit of television. You know those shots you see in shows like American Idol, where the camera is suddenly flying over the heads of the audience? That's a jib shot.
A basic jib looks like this
And that's what my ending product should hopefully look like too!
For the frame, I went out and bought a football goal. I bought it used, because I could get it for a good price.
The thing I really like about using a frame from a small goal, is that you can collapse all the poles, and make the jib easy to transport. The bar for this football goal, even came with some smart 'springloaded-button-locks', where you simply press down the button, slide it into the next pole, and guide it to the small hole. It's very handy, but I think I'm gonna have to cement some of the pieces together, and make just one place where I can take them apart in the middle, secured by a nut and a screw.. They are simply too wobbly, and putting a $1500 camera at the end of it would not be something I dared...
Anyway, I just picked up my parcel today, and this is what I received - it was even brand new!
These are the bars/poles that is used for the frame. I selected all of the thicker/sturdy ones, because I was afraid the jib would bend or break if I used the short ones.
All the poles that are gonna be used are unwrapped, the other ones are still in bubble-wrap.
When I connected all of the pieces I was gonna use, the pole came in at a whopping 3,48 meters (137 inches)!
And if that wasn't even enough, I have the option to add a connector and another L-bar at the opposite end.
I don't think I'm gonna add this though, but it would be nice to have if I needed some really high shots.
Adding these pieces takes the entire pole all the way up to 4,8 meters (189 inches)!!
This is how far I am right now. I have ordered some pulleys that are gonna be used for tilting, and then I'm off to get a base for it. I was tempted to just use my regular camera tripod, but I think I might have to invest in something a bit more sturdy. A speaker stand would be ideal for this, and I'm off to see if I can find something at my local music school.
That's it guys! I hope you'll follow my progression, as I move towards the goal of making a jib from a... goal!
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