Tripod for craning
It's that simple. I am looking for a tripod which can provide simple craning of at least a foot.
I have a consumer Sony tripod which does this, and it's a great effect, except for the bloody shaking (but the tripod is a runt to begin with.) I need something which can support at least 6 pounds and not bounce around while craning. I'm looking for something that will offer the most bang for my buck while staying in a entry level professional price range. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Nevin |
I'm not really sure what you mean by craning.... can you explain?
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Crane... Crane up crane down... moving a camera up and down. vertical movement of the camera.
Craning... tuchee? Thanks, nevin |
Only 6 pounds?
Your crane will weigh a lot more than 6 pounds, especially with the counterweight.
Bob Jones of Skycrane recommends the Bogen 3051 tripod for his Skycrane, Jr. units. Dan Selakovich's book gives you instructions on how to modify a heavy-duty surveyor's tripod for under $100. What crane do you have? |
I think he means the movable vertical column on some tripods that allows you to raise and lower the camera height, rather than an actual crane?
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I think the term we're looking at here is referred to as "pedestal". I use this quite a bit when there is not room or time to rig a crane. The Bogen/Manfrotto have nice medium priced rigs that allow for about 18" of travel down the centre column. My sticks are 028 Manfrotto.
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Wow...
Ok. That got way to confussing way too quick. I was naming the motion not the product... guess thats where the confussion arose? I dont need a crane to "crane" the camera, from my experience: "Crane" is the vertical motion of a camera. Sorry for the confussion. Yes, Mr. Lewis i am talking about the vertical column: "the movable vertical column on some tripods that allows you to raise and lower the camera height." That is what i am interested in. If there's confussion about what the actual motion is called, just forget about it. Jimmy i've looked into the "Bogen/ manfrotto", and i love the name, but what exactly are they? Special kinds of tripods? Why the special name? Hope this clears up some stuff. Thanks, Nevin |
Hi Nevin,
You do have a refreshing way of using the language. That's a compliment. Try here: http://www.manfrotto.com/product/ite...1§ionid=78 These tripods are sold in kits or you can pick 'em up by mix and match. |
I've never seen a center post of a tripod that was meant to be used while tape/film is rolling. Have I missed something? The "tripods" used for TV pedestal up and down by a huge center column, but somehow I don't think this massive monster is what Nevin wants!
Dan www.DVcameraRigs.com |
Camriser
Here is vertical movement.
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David: That riser looks awesome. Unfortunately i need something more travel friendly. I cant strap that to a backpack or use it very effectively in my line of work.
Dan: Maybe the center posts werent made for use during film but i work with what i have and it works for me. I'm just intrested in a tripod which is more stable than the cheap sony one i have now but not huge and cumbersome for location shoots. Thanks, Nevin |
Mr Aragam
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Haha,
Sorry. I'm in school, most of the time I have to call people by their last names, some times i dont. Force of habbit. Sorry Richard. |
It is rather unconventional to attempt this kind of shot, but in the hands of a very steady operator it does have it's uses. The slow cranking down is almost always sped up in post so you get some neat stuff. Stop motion effect with a slow downward crawl. Spooky!
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Nevin,
Is there a particular shot you are trying to do? Maybe we forum yokels can help. Dan www.DVcameraRigs.com |
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