Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

[Yellowmsp]

friends grandmom wanted to race us haha
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v7/p705083414-4.jpg

[aridan]

r u shooting with the 10-22 aridan?

Correctomundo! :D

[coldcase]

Do all of you use aluminum for your pole? I saw someone use an ETM steel pole...ETM pole I can get easily at any big hardware store. For aluminum 2" tubing, I will have to do more searching for it. any recommendations would be really appreciated! :)

Oliver

[BT-S]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3430235427_a6a619cefe_o.jpg

[romasas]

my new try :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3396451060_04c9cf6a90_b.jpg

[Kryptix]

Finally finished building mine, but my Manfrotto Magic Arm hasn't arrived yet so I can't test it out. It's very bouncy when it's just the pole, is this normal? I can 'ping' the bar down and it'll continue wobbling for ages! I'm hoping the magic arm's weight will make it more solid, but we'll see. Looking at various pics of the 'rigs' on here, they have a lot more flex in the pole than mine so I assume I'll be OK.

I'll get my pics up in a bit...

[Kryptix]

Here's the rig attached to the car:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/6181c4fc.jpg

The pole is 3m long, this is being cut at 2m so I have 2m pole and a 1m pole:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/84216f25.jpg

This is at 10mm near the end of the pole. I'll be able to go further back if needed:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/66990a0d.jpg

As you an see in the background, we have another two poles that are 1m each. This means we can adjust it on-the-go it to 1m long, 2m long or 3m long. We kept the 2m pole so we can extend to 3m long with only one join to keep it stiff:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/3a85a4d0.jpg

The suction mounts an also be adjusted on-the-go, and hold perfectly:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/3240283f.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/1f23e234.jpg

Comments?

[nez]

looks like i'll be working on a rig in the near future:)

[DonJuanMair]

kryptix you know to put the camera upside down right?

[Kryptix]

kryptix you know to put the camera upside down right?
Why? :confused:

[DonJuanMair]

easier to clone out....and more balanced i think

look at that demo shot you took, how are you going to clone out and replace the headlight?

[Kryptix]

easier to clone out....and more balanced i think

look at that demo shot you took, how are you going to clone out and replace the headlight?
Ohhh, that was just a practise shot. You worded that wrong! I thought you meant I was supposed to turn the camera upside down for some reason!

But yeah, I'll have the camera positioned under the 'rig' using the Magic Arm. :)

[DonJuanMair]

lol sorry at least were on the same page now :)

[aridan]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3430235427_a6a619cefe_o.jpg

Excellent lighting!

[Iank89]

So Im really looking into making a magnet rig as well, anyone have any insight on what magnets to use ?

[saturnin]

strong ones :D

look back in this thread..all the info is in here somwehre

[elysium]

Two from today.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7619/img1968small.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7268/img1971small.jpg

I hate clone work.

[adsayer]

looking sweet man!

[elysium]

looking sweet man!
Same with your work. Need to meet up soon. Wanna see your rig. ;)

[saturnin]

yah cloning is AWESOME... (sarcastic meter on) lol

[BT-S]

Excellent lighting!
thank you :D

[coldcase]

Do all of you use aluminum for your pole? I saw someone use an ETM steel pole...ETM pole I can get easily at any big hardware store. For aluminum 2" tubing, I will have to do more searching for it. any recommendations would be really appreciated! :)

Oliver

Anyone?

[kevburgler]

sorry guys, been trolling this thread ALOT while i was constructing my rig, and never posted on POTN before. but here was my first attempt

origional:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1473/rigattempt1.jpg

final:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3431150878_6bac15a129_o.jpg

rig includes:
(x2) filmtools 6" suction cups
(x3) Manfrotto super clamps
Manfrotto magic arm
(x2) 3/8-to-1/4 adapter studs (found at vistek, was a HUGE problem at first, because i didn't think of the difference in the size of the stud on the suction cups that needed to be screwed into the super clamp)


** in the pics, i used my friends pole which includes a 1.5" EMT pipe, (x2) 5-foot sections totalling 10 feet, plumpers coupling to attach. My pole will be very similar, but I'll be using (x3) 4-foot aluminium, 1" OD, and 1/8" wall thickness. I'm just starting to think if 1" OD is large enough. **

you can also visit http://www.flickr.com/kevburgler to see more of my work

[john owen]

Same with your work. Need to meet up soon. Wanna see your rig. ;)


ANy time you guys wana meet up let me know

and cloning? your all a bunch of girls, retouching is the best bit

[elysium]

ANy time you guys wana meet up let me know

and cloning? your all a bunch of girls, retouching is the best bit
UK/London based? :)

Cloning for means usually billions of dust spots.

[adsayer]

ANy time you guys wana meet up let me know

and cloning? your all a bunch of girls, retouching is the best bit

I'm down with that. Mit you've still got my number yar?

[elysium]

I'm down with that. Mit you've still got my number yar?
Yup, still gots it. Not changed?

[john owen]

UK/London based? :)

Cloning for means usually billions of dust spots.


I'm just up the road near Peterborough

Cloning = dust and hair

Retouching = rig removal

[adsayer]

Yup, still gots it. Not changed?
affirmative

[elysium]

Cool. Heres two from today. Need to start thinking about a longer pole system.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5205/img1984small.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6011/img1982small.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

maybe some different angles?

[elysium]

Yeah. Tends have a habit of ending up with a big bracket on the body work making it hard to clone out.

I think I need to try out billions of angles to see what I can make.

[TristanCardew]

Hey guys, I have a couple of questions regarding pre-built automotive-rigs to buy.

Can anyone tell me roughly how many companies are making pre-built rigs to sell to the general public? And also, where these companies are located?

I've done a brief Google search but haven't come back with much. I have been to automotiverigs.com, but haven't seen too many more websites.

The other thing is, how much are people usually spending on their rigs? I'm sure their are a few worth a lot, but i'm sure there are also some cheaper alternatives. I'm trying to work out a rough, average price...

If anyone/multiple people could give me some help on this i'd be very appreciative. :)

Cheers.

[saturnin]

i built mine for 440cnd, most of the money went to magic arm 100bux, suction cups 90 bux, pipes 100bux, magnets 100bux, clamps 15bux etc

paying a grand for one is not really worth it.. my setup has 3 functions, suction,magnets, rail


look back thorugh this informative thread, it will anser and point u to where u need to go. I realize its much easier to just post @ the end for ppl to chime in, but do the work and u get your answers.

[0o0o0]

Nice work man! I noticed you're in Ontario... Where are you getting your poles from?

sorry guys, been trolling this thread ALOT while i was constructing my rig, and never posted on POTN before. but here was my first attempt

origional:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1473/rigattempt1.jpg

final:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3431150878_6bac15a129_o.jpg

rig includes:
(x2) filmtools 6" suction cups
(x3) Manfrotto super clamps
Manfrotto magic arm
(x2) 3/8-to-1/4 adapter studs (found at vistek, was a HUGE problem at first, because i didn't think of the difference in the size of the stud on the suction cups that needed to be screwed into the super clamp)


** in the pics, i used my friends pole which includes a 1.5" EMT pipe, (x2) 5-foot sections totalling 10 feet, plumpers coupling to attach. My pole will be very similar, but I'll be using (x3) 4-foot aluminium, 1" OD, and 1/8" wall thickness. I'm just starting to think if 1" OD is large enough. **

you can also visit http://www.flickr.com/kevburgler to see more of my work

[kevburgler]

Nice work man! I noticed you're in Ontario... Where are you getting your poles from?

metal super market at markham road & finch area (just north of finch).

http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/nonUS/MSC-storefinder.aspx

[da_teacher]

I think there was a posting on how to build an undermount rig...I'm not too keen on the suction cups for some reason. Can somebody guide me to a DIY undermount rig?

[quickster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3444387220_2a8a3c8592_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3446954456_2f1138c3e5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3446959662_d609ed2e6c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3446955554_2291e0a655_o.jpg

all taken last saturday

[DonJuanMair]

jesus christ monkey balls thats a nice porsche

[BT-S]

great work, pat... really like that nbp rsx shot

[quickster]

thanks jordan!

here's a closer shot of the black DC5

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3447262669_26a3f1414a_o.jpg

[Kryptix]

I've just taken some really goods pics, but I can't Photoshop them out.

Can anyone help me? They're pretty easy to Photoshop by the looks of it, but I'm hopeless!

If anyone could add me on MSN I'd be really grateful...

luke@xa0s.com

[Kryptix]

First attempt, can anyone spot the shopping?

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/5678024e.jpg

[saturnin]

yo photo is to small to tell..

[Kryptix]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/5e31034c.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/a851ed0f.jpg

[elysium]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/a851ed0f.jpg
Looks like my cloning work worked well after cropping. :) Bit of a tweak is needed by apart from that, all you need to do is push. :)

[Kryptix]

Looks like my cloning work worked well after cropping. :) Bit of a tweak is needed by apart from that, all you need to do is push. :)
Yep, thanks mate! :)

[Kryptix]

More similar photos on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luke-Leary/61261818086).

[Kryptix]

All lined up:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/52093101.jpg

Being pushed at 1mph:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/18499996.jpg

[per.sjoborg]

Got inspired of this thread to try my self. Building an under-car rigg. Currently wayting for a longer pole...
also, it was to bright outside, so i couldn´t have more than 1/4 or 0,3 sec.

Thise is what i got so far
http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio1.jpg
http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio2.jpg
http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio3.jpg

and with the rigg...

http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio2mrigg.jpg
http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio3mrigg.jpg


Kind regards from sweden!

[Kryptix]

For anyone curious to see how sharp the image is or whatever, here's a un-edited, full-res photo (http://www.xa0s.com/rig.jpg).

[elysium]

Got inspired of this thread to try my self. Building an under-car rigg. Currently wayting for a longer pole...
also, it was to bright outside, so i couldn´t have more than 1/4 or 0,3 sec.

Thise is what i got so far


and with the rigg...

http://bildfabriken.net/foto/clio2mrigg.jpg
Kind regards from sweden!

Looks good from what I see. Depending on the lens you are using. Consider a 8 stop ND filter. I am picking one up for the 17-40L and my next rig once it is built. Currently resorting to f/22, ISO50 in daylight. :o

[per.sjoborg]

i usally shot with my 5D, this was a test, so my old 350D had to put its neck out =) So max f stop was 22...and minum iso was 100.

Thought i should use the 5D when i got a stable rigg, then i can go down to iso 50. Will be shooting with the sigma 20 mm f1,8 (or is it 2,8?).

But still, an ND filter would be good. Thanks for a nice comment =)

[saturnin]

u need to get that lens as far as u can from the car, right now its choking the subject...good stuff tho

[per.sjoborg]

Yeah, im trying, wating for a longer pole, its somewhere on the way to me....cant realy trust the swedish post...they do things the way they like...not the way i like ;-)

[per.sjoborg]

wrong post...sorry

[elysium]

i usally shot with my 5D, this was a test, so my old 350D had to put its neck out =) So max f stop was 22...and minum iso was 100.

Thought i should use the 5D when i got a stable rigg, then i can go down to iso 50. Will be shooting with the sigma 20 mm f1,8 (or is it 2,8?).

But still, an ND filter would be good. Thanks for a nice comment =)
Yup my setup is always the 5D and Sigma 12-24. My current rig doesnt give me much length so just have to throw it back with a UWA.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/jurij.slepciuk/SPuMxjBwUpI/AAAAAAAAAKk/CvvpBszl-Os/s400/DSC_0067.JPG

Result shot
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9411/finalsmallbk3.jpg

[PsychoMaiko]

The suction mounts an also be adjusted on-the-go, and hold perfectly:
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/3240283f.jpg

Hey Kryptix,
Your rig seems like the ideal budgeted rig for the poor man like me. :lol:
What kind of suction mount handles are you using for your rig? I'm looking for an alternative brand or generic brand to "Get a Grip" handles.

[mananetwork]

Has anybody had any problems with the Avenger F1000.
Would it hold a 5D with magic arm extended 15 feet away?

[Potts]

Im piecing my rig together.
I ordered 4 pieces of 3' long, 2" diameter aluminum tubing from speedy metals, and nobody sells anything to attach them all together. All of the cup links I've found are 2-1/8" emt attachments. Do you think I could get tubing to match the diameter of the inside, drill thru them and hold them together by a screw, bolt and a set of washers?

[Kryptix]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/9b86887a.jpg

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/kryptix/8cbfc019.jpg

[Yellowmsp]

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v7/p903075833-4.jpg

[mananetwork]

Has anybody had any problems with the Avenger F1000.
Would it hold a 5D with magic arm extended 15 feet away?

anybody?

[100fotos.net]

Latest profile update, Honda Civic Bodywork. RIG-shot at football stadium :)
#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3462735614_7898c7ce65_o.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3462510747_3e8b3e8a90_o.jpg

#3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3462509869_a818d2cc7d_o.jpg

[BT-S]

anybody?


^^ you will be fine.. thats pretty much the set-up everyone on here has. assuminng you are using 2 avengers

[saturnin]

hey kryptix, you are converting your pics way too much, get a photobucket account or somthing and make them bigger, they look way to pixilated

[100fotos.net]

Here is my DIY rig
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3430340861_ff30854aa4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3467600308_3cb356b74c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3467600120_d376763887.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3467599922_aa41a5e9be.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3466786509_1c210b182a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3430341035_3f12f526d0.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3430340969_242ff503bc.jpg?v=0

[M1DJ Freako]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3444387220_2a8a3c8592_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3446954456_2f1138c3e5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3446959662_d609ed2e6c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3446955554_2291e0a655_o.jpg

all taken last saturday

SYTFU Meet? Hangar in Alameda?
Nice Shots

[Joe_Gravelle]

100fotos.net, got a parts list?

thanks

[john owen]

Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, public road so couldn't get any further off the car

[john owen]

2nd

[100fotos.net]

100fotos.net, got a parts list?

thanks

You can see it below: 1. 1 Super clam 2. 1 mini clam 3. 1 Magic arm 4. 2 "glass lifting" suction cup. 5. Aluminum tube 4.4m http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3430340861_ff30854aa4.jpg?v=0

[romasas]

my brother bmw E21, and my try:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3477004837_98e7ba3424_b.jpg

[Vovka]

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v7/p903075833-4.jpg

Great pictures Scott :p, Is it DIY rig? Magnets?

[Yellowmsp]

thanks. its diy with clamps underneath. i want to pick up a set of magnets at some point for underneath too

[Trick]

Heres my first and second attempts:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/craigrobertson/Rigshots/DSC_07815_isoukno.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/craigrobertson/Rigshots/07910_Audi_S3_Isoukno.jpg

[StE823]

i didn't post for a while, here's a shot i did with my tripod rig (going to get a long pole soon)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3485518324_245babc07e_o.jpg

and the before.. omgz!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3485532868_fedd7249a8.jpg

[hphoto]

^^^^ That must of been a pain in the A** to photoshop all that out. I give you mad props since you did so well on the photoshop.

[Zilly]

I have plans for a rig shot with a dodgem car this weekend.
Will post the results this weekend

[Bots'_Revenge]

Hi, guys. I'm new to this forum. I recently read the entire thread and I got Really inspired to practice doing rig shots. I'd like to express my gratitude to all of you who shared all this valuable knowledge.

Here are my first experiments. I'd really appreciate your critique.

When I took this shot, I didn't have any suction cups so I decided to go primitive and tied my Manfrotto 055XB tripod directly to the car. Unfortunately the light was too bright and I could achieve only 1/4" at f22 ISO100. Thanks to the stability of the tripod I was able to drive the car and shoot with a radio remote control. (The car has a diesel engine! :) )
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3477981336_2ca906e977_o.jpg

For these two shots I bought some cheap suction cups, similar to those being commented for being unreliable. I'm prone to agree that they are untrustworthy. One of the cups lost suction 3 or 4 times and luckily I was holding the camera's neck strap and stopped it from falling. Still, the car wasn't as clean as it should have been so I'm willing to give the cheap cups a second chance.
5", ISO 400, f4, 10mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3492290866_46e3bf57b3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3487938290_2c05b3a340_o.jpg

And here's my setup shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3492334534_7ef16baaf5_o.jpg

Sure, the tripod is a real PITA to clone out but at least I'm pleased with the stability it gives to the camera.

[StreamlineGT]

I'll edit it on a rainy day..... lol

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/streamlineGT/IMG_7531.jpg

[elysium]

One from last night before I head on out.

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Smudge/post.jpg

Think im hitting limitations with my set. Planning to pick up a new rig shortly. :)

[PhotosGuy]

You guys are doing some nice things here! and the before.. omgz! Nice clean up on the front end!

[StreamlineGT]

Here's the story on this one. I get the rig all set up, ready to go....... oh crap, where's my remote? ARGGGGG! I seemed to have lost my remote, and the only way could do it was press the shutter, jump in, get it moving, all before the 10 sec timer went off. I don't know if you can change the timer length, but I've never had to know before this. So these aren't as sharp as I would have liked due to the bounce that occurred due to my fat ass jumping in the car. Next time they will be better. I just really like this location due to the double yellow, which in my opinion is the most elusive creature to find without traffic.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/streamlineGT/DPP_2186.jpg

[Dan Mumford]

I might have a go at building one of these, been wanting to make one since I made my internal car rig! Some of the pics look immense!

Dan!

[rob200sx]

I've started my little project up from last year again, am waiting on delivery of the magic arm and a few other bits but I was wondering though, to use an under-car rig, what pull rating do you think the magnets should be?

[DonJuanMair]

StreamlineGT i just got hold of that pole that you have, i swear its too heavy though. i got rid of my old pole because i thought this one waqs going to be perfect. now im kinda stumped, it feels way too heavy.

[Pana]

my brother bmw E21, and my try:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3477004837_98e7ba3424_b.jpg

You have some real good length on that thing....is this due to a wide angle or the pole??

[StreamlineGT]

StreamlineGT i just got hold of that pole that you have, i swear its too heavy though. i got rid of my old pole because i thought this one waqs going to be perfect. now im kinda stumped, it feels way too heavy.

I don't know, I thought it was light enough. I use it with good results. I thought about going to speedy metals and getting a different one to compare, but never did. I am going to roll with it, pun intended. What size did you get? If you got 2", it probably is too heavy. I got 1.5" trade diameter, which is 2" OD.

[DonJuanMair]

I got the exact measurements you posted. I think anyway I'm going to measure it and see when I'm off next. Luckily I got me old pole back :)

[J. Evins]

Hey guys, found this thread and thought I'd contribute. I'm using the Avenger F1000 setup, with a magic arm, and super clamps. Using some 1.5" steel piping with compression couplers. Very sturdy - what are you guys using for a boom?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3257661818_5c90d88070.jpg

I've been running really long shutters, 20-30 seconds at times. My goal is to start shooting faster shutters, and getting more detail in the background, not just a complete blur.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3428/3257435816_d90369c526.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3390813127_69cf9d69c2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3415623263_8669996731.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3283295463_c79ba601ab.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

Great start! Nice sharp images, I'm really thinking about getting the magic arm, would those who have it say it makes a big difference?

[Yellowmsp]

i have the magic arm and love it. it makes it easier to change angles without having to readjust your clamps or the pole hangin from the car.

i should be doing a shoot with an srt challenger tomorrow so hopefully i can contribute more to this thread

[irlan85]

Hi there!
just found this threat after long time searching throught google, really interesant and could find answer to almost all of my questions. So i decided to sign up :D

I have a little suction cup from Cullmann at the moment, however I just ordered half part of the manfrotto material to start building my real rig.
I have in mind using it in bikes and motorbikes too, as I saw some pictures in the threat but not how they were done, do you have any info about that? i'm still reading on page 70.

some of my picts:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3348485219_3fbd5e63d6.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3474052078_0dae054d39.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3476399156_0489ee5ed9.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3475823416_14b8fb11a1.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3463767972_7fd52e39a0.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3348483551_270323803d.jpg

don't have many options with my suction mount to get more angles.

they where done with a Canon 30D and a tokina 10-17mm fisheye, I'm afraid you said fisheye don't work pretty good for rigs, should add into my wishlist a wideangle them.

Pd: I know, must clean the sensor!

[RSebaF]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3390813127_69cf9d69c2.jpg


why isnt the rear wheel spinning :-?

[Mark1]

why isnt the rear wheel spinning :-?

Or touching the ground?

[z3speed4me]

that audi has HAX....

I am finally going to buy my EMT poles this week (have to do 2 or 3 sections due to space limitations in car) and hopefully give this whole thing a shot... really hope I dont screw up and buy the wrong piping :(


and here is a pic of a guys car from bimmerforums (600whp m coupe), not my rig or shot though unfortunately :(

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr68/jonesmechanical/IMG_0011.jpg

[RoryOD]

You can see it below: 1. 1 Super clam 2. 1 mini clam 3. 1 Magic arm 4. 2 "glass lifting" suction cup. 5. Aluminum tube 4.4m http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3430340861_ff30854aa4.jpg?v=0

Rough guess at total price. was looking at the glass lift suctions myself. the results look good.

[btmlinedan]

james! I was wondering when you were gonna pop your head in here!


How is everyone's rig doing w/ the EMT pole? IS pvc too light? Steel to heavy? FML i need to finish my damn kitchen remodel so I can start spending some fun $$$ on stupid things like aluminum tubing. I think I priced out 12 or 13 feet of 2" aluminum in 4' sections and 4 1' sections of 1.75 OD piping and it was only $85 or so...not a lot of money, but it's a lot of money when you're behind on bills!

[TariQ.E]

J. Evins

really nice shots but try to put the car not on the center

great works

[Yellowmsp]

same pic, two edits....challenger srt8

http://www.scottlam.com/img/v0/p374545168-4.jpg
http://www.scottlam.com/img/v8/p271859561-4.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

The editing kinda makes it look like 1970s polaroid :)

[saturnin]

i love the 2nd edit.. how did you achive that pastel look?

[Yellowmsp]

haha thanks guys, i wanted them to look old.

saturnin...on that second one i'm not really sure what i did lol. i think i used a couple vintage/old photo type actions for ps and then just blended the opacity on them

[ChadAndreo]

that audi has HAX....



Nice shot.
What exactly is HAX?

[DonJuanMair]

I think I lost my mini ball head in my recent move, its 45 dollars, but you know the magic arm does that include something similar to attach the camera or do I need to get something extra?

[saturnin]

HAX = l33t talk for CHEATS!! Dont be a noob. :D ...or something like that lulz

[pkhamre]

A rig shot from a photoshoot with a friend today. The picture is taken in a parkinglot with a very bright background to burn out the background.

http://www.pkhamre.com/foobar/rolling_01.jpg

[RSebaF]

cool shot but the car should have been les burnt out but the BG like it is...you can only see the rear end quarter :/

[whaninoz]

Hi,
i have been looking at this thread for about 6 months- a year and have finaly built my first rig.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9468.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9469.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9471.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9467.jpg

and this is the results
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/MERIG.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/crxrig.jpg

i need to learn more about photoshop to clone out the rig but im happy with how the shots turned out first time.
and the whole rig was less then £40

[RoryOD]

Where did you get the glass lifts from??


Hi,
i have been looking at this thread for about 6 months- a year and have finaly built my first rig.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9468.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9469.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9471.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/IMG_9467.jpg

and this is the results
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/MERIG.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/whaninoz/crxrig.jpg

i need to learn more about photoshop to clone out the rig but im happy with how the shots turned out first time.
and the whole rig was less then £40

[whaninoz]

I managed to get them from screwfix i got 2x double suctions and a tripple.

i would say get just the doubles as its hard to find a surface for all 3 to stick as the curve on the panels makes it unstick.

think they were about £20-£25 for all of them.

[elysium]

Why not just grab some proper cups from B Hauge? I personally wouldnt recommend using those on paint.

[whaninoz]

Why not just grab some proper cups from B Hauge? I personally wouldnt recommend using those on paint.

i have used them a couple of times on my bonnet and it hasnt affected the paint, my dad owns a body shop and says they will be fine as there not so strong as to dent it.

i have been using them on my glassroof mostly anyway.

cheers for the heads up tho for other people to make there own decisions.

i will get a better kit once i can afford it, but im a student and made this for a project to see if i would use it as its alot of cash for the decent kit if i wasnt to use it alot.

i will look into B Hague, thats a shop isnt it? listed on this thread someware?

[Kryptix]

Why not just grab some proper cups from B Hauge? I personally wouldnt recommend using those on paint.
Mine have been fine, shot RS4's, Lambo's and so on.

[Bots'_Revenge]

My second real rig shot. I'd be grateful if you leave some comment. Thanks.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3522737382_9d622c63df_o.jpg

Here's a setup shot - unedited.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3523044422_4c442e1152.jpg

[saturnin]

thank SATAN u rid off that JEbus FIsh..lol... good photo shop...

[DonJuanMair]

I just ordered the magic arm, I can't wait for it to come now

[saturnin]

i got your magic arm here Don, :D hehehe

yah man u'll enjoy it, its super cool tool to have

damn, i wish i'd read it earlier that u were in VEgas, i was in vegas 2 weeks ago..would have gotten in touch with you as i had some down time..daaaaaaum

[DonJuanMair]

Lol yeah I can't wait to get it, I have some fresh ideas to do and with the arm I'm hoping to get some nice angles.
Ha did u have a good time though? Yeah you should have said we could have had a beer

[saturnin]

yah vegas was good.... had to drive to costa mesa to an award show. Our film won for best documentary.. :D

http://www.asphaltjunkiez.com

[Derek.L]

Hey guys, here is a test drive of my car rig outside of my house 2 days earlier. What do you guys think about the car rig? is it good to go or i still need some improvement on the bounce rate?

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj196/derekz87/testcarrig-0987copycopy.jpg

[Pana]

Hey guys, here is a test drive of my car rig outside of my house 2 days earlier. What do you guys think about the car rig? is it good to go or i still need some improvement on the bounce rate?

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj196/derekz87/testcarrig-0987copycopy.jpg

Only thing I could recommend is better suction cups the only things that i know of...maybe Avenger 1000's?

My setup is not complete but your pole seems to have great length...mind sharing the details ?

[Derek.L]

why better suction cups? arent those good enough? lol... they are rated to hold 60kg. lols.. i doubt it thou...

the length of the pole is 13feet, i will post the picture of my rig when it's complete, im currently still working on the bounce rate.. i quite happy with the results now, but i think there's still space for improvement, what do u guys think?

[DonJuanMair]

yah vegas was good.... had to drive to costa mesa to an award show. Our film won for best documentary.. :D

http://www.asphaltjunkiez.com

nice dude, nice video

[J. Evins]

why isnt the rear wheel spinning :-?

Hydraulics. The car was up on three wheels, I thought it'd be fun.

[Mike Bowen]

Just a quick on in the driveway (excuse the crap clone job :) ) testing out some new length on the poles, this was all the way at 18' from the passenger side top corner of the windsheild with the 30D and 12-24 Tokina.

I'm actually going on a shoot tomorrow with the rig so hopefulyl i'll have more to post this weekend.

http://imgtree.net/files/6nwx77hioswuuyypeiv6.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

i just got my magic arm today, i wish it was a bit lighter but its really cool i love how everything locks into place by moving that arm. im going to put it into use on sunday

[Kryptix]

I'm selling my car rig if you're in the UK: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=694524

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3540469105_2cb39930c3_o.jpg

[jhelms]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3540469105_2cb39930c3_o.jpg


Love that one, but I would I guess (I have a Z06) :D

I'm looking to ditch my extendable painters pole and get some 2" aluminum 4' pipes that connect with 1.75" 1' pipes, does anyone have a good source for that setup?

I have everything else already...

[CH@Dbee]

this thread has helped alot, i have lurked on this forum for many months(afraid to join cause im a nikon guy LOL) because of this thread. i use the same cups as Derek.L in post #2072 with a 10ft EMT pole and parts of an old cheap tripod to mount the camera to the EMT pole. its a very cheap and basic set-up. i really want to go with a magic arm soon to get the camera alittle lower for some cars, as well as a ball head so my camera is more secure. im right there with the camera basically holding it the whole time though LOL

my neon....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3283817270_a50ee80269_o.jpg


my DD blazer with me x 3 rowing the boat on ya....LULZ....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/3540770176_e538bd280c_o.jpg

[jhelms]

this thread has helped alot, i have lurked on this forum for many months(afraid to join cause im a nikon guy LOL) because of this thread. i use the same cups as Derek.L in post #2072 with a 10ft EMT pole and parts of an old cheap tripod to mount the camera to the EMT pole. its a very cheap and basic set-up. i really want to go with a magic arm soon to get the camera alittle lower for some cars, as well as a ball head so my camera is more secure. im right there with the camera basically holding it the whole time though LOL

my neon....




my DD blazer with me x 3 rowing the boat on ya....LULZ....




Hey Chad, I'm on here too, another local GA Nikon car loving guy :) I DD a Blazer too! Love that rowing pic, that's hilarious!


I'm ditching the extendable paint pole and looking for another option - I have all of the other stuff though so I'm chomping at the bit to get the last piece of the puzzle together and get some pics...

[CH@Dbee]

Hey Chad, I'm on here too, another local GA Nikon car loving guy :) I DD a Blazer too! Love that rowing pic, that's hilarious!


I'm ditching the extendable paint pole and looking for another option - I have all of the other stuff though so I'm chomping at the bit to get the last piece of the puzzle together and get some pics...
HA! nikon shooting blazer DD'ers FTW

EMT pole sir. that whats i decided to use after reading this whole thread front to back 3 times.

[Bots'_Revenge]

There's a question that has been bothering me through the entire thread:
How on Earth are you guys transporting your 10' poles? Aren't they too long to fit in your cars?

I'm currently considering buying a 10' 1.6" EMT pole with 1/8" wall thickness and with threaded ends. I intend to cut it in half and join the threaded ends with a coupler. This way I'd be able to transport my future rig easily because it'd be only 5' long.
I'm just not sure if the threaded coupler wouldn't bring too much instability.

So again:
1. How are you transporting your 10' poles?
2. What do you think of having 2 pieces of 5' tubes, joined with a threaded coupler?

[DonJuanMair]

i have an RX8 and a 10ft pole fits in mine, i just have it running all the way from the trunk to the front passenger seat, my wife goes crazy and hates it.

[jhelms]

1 3/8" OD, 1/8"wall tubing at 12 feet, 2 second exposure.



Same spot, roughtly the same speed....
1 7/8" OD, 1/8" wall tubing at 13 feet, 2 second exposure (after white balance correction, sorry) Look at the lights in the ceiling...




Awesome comparison! I think I've found some of this AL RMC locally for $31 per 10' section of the 1.5" trade size. How did you get 13' of it, this place locally only has 10' sections which I'm hoping will be enough combined with a 12-24mm lens on my D200's 1.5x crop sensor...

[CH@Dbee]

my rig and all my lighting gear fits perfect in my blazer! thats why i always drive that to go shoot instead of the neon =)

[jhelms]

I went and picked up my AL RMC this afternoon. I test fitted my super clamp on the 1.5" trade size pipe (they had the OD listed at 1.9") and the superclamp didn't seem to want to hold it very securely even though the clamp is listed as being designed to hold diameters up to 2.1".

Has anyone else noticed that?

I ended up getting a 10' section of AL RMC 1 1/4" trade size, which had a listed OD of 1.660". It fit the clamp much more comfortably and seemed pretty rigid at the warehouse, but does anyone have any real world experience with how it will do hanging a dSLR at the other end?

Also, one more question - do you think I'll be ok with 10' (that's the only length they had) with a 12-24mm lens on a 1.5x crop sensor or do I need to go ahead and plan on getting another 10' (and then cutting it in half most likely)?

This was $30 bucks, BTW at a local electrical supply warehouse.

[jhelms]

Oh yeah... I also found this pretty cool information sheet about AL RMC - here's a link:

http://www.wheatland.com/marketing/pdf/Alum_Conduit_Insert_2005.pdf

[CH@Dbee]

one i just got around to editing......


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3543750893_b7fc3bdb39_o.jpg

[StreamlineGT]

I went and picked up my AL RMC this afternoon. I test fitted my super clamp on the 1.5" trade size pipe (they had the OD listed at 1.9") and the superclamp didn't seem to want to hold it very securely even though the clamp is listed as being designed to hold diameters up to 2.1".

Has anyone else noticed that?

It is close to the end of the superclamps range, but I have not had a problem with it yet.

I ended up getting a 10' section of AL RMC 1 1/4" trade size, which had a listed OD of 1.660". It fit the clamp much more comfortably and seemed pretty rigid at the warehouse, but does anyone have any real world experience with how it will do hanging a dSLR at the other end?

I went from 1" to 1.5", so 1.25" is a mystery to me. Even my 1.5" has some deflection in it when all the gear at the end is on.

Also, one more question - do you think I'll be ok with 10' (that's the only length they had) with a 12-24mm lens on a 1.5x crop sensor or do I need to go ahead and plan on getting another 10' (and then cutting it in half most likely)?

The section thread together, so I bought two sections, and cut them up into smaller pieces.

[quickster]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/3533193106_ee701c383d_o.jpg

[CorzyPhoto]

Took this a lonnng time ago but just edited it...

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ps2hpy.jpg

[jhelms]

It is close to the end of the superclamps range, but I have not had a problem with it yet.



I went from 1" to 1.5", so 1.25" is a mystery to me. Even my 1.5" has some deflection in it when all the gear at the end is on.



The section thread together, so I bought two sections, and cut them up into smaller pieces.


Cool, my 12-24mm lens just came in this afternoon and a quick test shot / measure showed that I'll need to be approx 7' away from the DD Blazer for a perpindicular (sp?) side shot, which might be a stretch for the 10' pole, but the 3/4 angle shots look like they'll fit the angle w/ no problem.

I'll see how much 'bend' there is on it tonight....

[CH@Dbee]

Cool, my 12-24mm lens just came in this afternoon and a quick test shot / measure showed that I'll need to be approx 7' away from the DD Blazer for a perpindicular (sp?) side shot, which might be a stretch for the 10' pole, but the 3/4 angle shots look like they'll fit the angle w/ no problem.

I'll see how much 'bend' there is on it tonight....
i know for a fact a 10ft pole will fit in a 4 door blazer. hell im about to extend mine, i dont like the distortion.

[jhelms]

Yep, the 10' pole fits the Blazer :)


Did another test fit last night, the 10' isn't long enough for me to get the shot that I want, so I'll be picking up another 10' section today and cutting it to 4' and 6'.

I also think I'm at the upper limit of what I'd feel comfortable with fitting in the superclamps, as far as pole width.

Check out these pics, maybe the super clamp holds fine wider than this, but it would make me a little jittery with these on an expensive car...

These pics show the AL RMC 1.25" trade size, it measures to 1.66" OD


http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541368909_BpQaq-M.jpg


http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541370301_wvqqa-M.jpg


http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541371533_AaAct-L.jpg



I turned around for a split second and my 2 year old was hanging by the pole like a jungle gym!!!

http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541394083_8YuFB-L.jpg

[CH@Dbee]

Yep, the 10' pole fits the Blazer :)



i think im going with a 12 footer. it will just have to hang out the blazer a few feet LOL

what are you using to mount the camera body to the super clamp here....

http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541371533_AaAct-L.jpg

[jhelms]

i think im going with a 12 footer. it will just have to hang out the blazer a few feet LOL

what are you using to mount the camera body to the super clamp here....

http://jhelms.smugmug.com/photos/541371533_AaAct-L.jpg


That's a 3" extension link from a Stickypod (http://www.stickypod.com/osc/product_info.php?ref=36&products_id=31&affiliate_banner_id=7)setup.

[CH@Dbee]

That's a 3" extension link from a Stickypod (http://www.stickypod.com/osc/product_info.php?ref=36&products_id=31&affiliate_banner_id=7)setup.
thank you sir.