Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

[romasas]

my foto
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3957701165_87b006a177_o.jpg

[SamHunter]

Here's my first rig shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3961179704_9abe32f779.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3961179704/

[SamHunter]

And yes I know I need a more interesting background

[kansascityshuffle]

Here's one from my second time out with the rig!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3961629038_dba4722c76_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

my foto
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3957701165_87b006a177_o.jpg

this one is nice and sharp! how long is the pole for this?

[SamHunter]

Second one. Needed a longer shutter

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/IMG_3821.jpg

[ChadAndreo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3891413634_5328b9e4db_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3890622089_e85cd2933e.jpg
I was wondering if anyone could give me and C&C on my rig shot?
I only have a cpl which only allowed me to take 1 sec shots.

[z3speed4me]

Here are some new ones I took today... personally I think I got about 100% better in a matter of 24 hours! So happy with the progress so far!

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4181/couperig1.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6387/couperig2.jpg

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/1895/couperig3.jpg



And for some reason they look way more saturated and have a little more contrast in photoshop and on my desktop than when uploaded online, I don't understand why because my monitor is calibrated like absolutely perfectly... could it be my browser?

Still not a pro at clone and healing but I'll get there eventually I guess, never really had much practice with them besides taking away some skin blemishes on people and paint chips on cars :)

[SamHunter]

I find typically that Safari washes colors out a bit compared to Firefox. Also, see if you're using sRGB color profile, that helped me too

[z3speed4me]

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8280/rigged4.jpg

Yea I really need to work on my clone stamp and brush skills...

are there any tutorials for this stuff out there? or anything I can do differently, I am trying my best but I don't seem to be getting any better, some of these reflections REALLY sucks and are hard to emulate and blend well :(

[DonJuanMair]

I was wondering if anyone could give me and C&C on my rig shot?
I only have a cpl which only allowed me to take 1 sec shots.

i only ever use one second shutter speeds, i think thats long enough

[romasas]

this one is nice and sharp! how long is the pole for this?

about 4-5 metrs :)

[DonJuanMair]

cool! thats long, how are you stabilizing it?

[romasas]

cool! thats long, how are you stabilizing it?


ooo my rig its wery simple, nothing secial, straight pipe

[SamHunter]

From last night. Tougher conditions this time, plus one of my suction cups wouldn't stick to anything except the hood

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/ISF/IMG_3953.jpg
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/ISF/IMG_3919final.jpg
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/ISF/IMG_3908.jpgf

[illuzioo]

Somebody could show me a full resolution rig-photo? :D I think my photos are not to sharps... May enough a crop, or a watermarked full resolution jpg...

thanks.... :D

[Homenumber13]

Some new RIG pictures.
I would be happy if someone could give me some critic about the pictures.
Because you can only learn if you get some critic and help to do something better.
Wolfgang

[DonJuanMair]

i understand your looking for critique. but what do you see wrong with the pictures?

[hphoto]

i understand your looking for critique. but what do you see wrong with the pictures?


I see nothing wrong with the pictures beside I really like the first one. Hood suction or top of car?

Also there is no one driving the car beside a ghost. ;p

[Homenumber13]

DonJuanMair:
It is the second time to make pictures with my rig system. The first pictures which i posted here was without a comment.
So i thought the pictures are not good enought.

hphoto:
Hood suction or top of car?
Hood suction.

Wolfgang

[Mark1]

Is that a wagon? I want a 3 series wagon .

[kansascityshuffle]

DonJuanMair:
It is the second time to make pictures with my rig system. The first pictures which i posted here was without a comment.
So i thought the pictures are not good enought.


I usually take that as good enough to not be laughed at, without being good enough to draw praise.

[DonJuanMair]

well the first things i thought when i looked at the pic was that its kind of noisy, something just doesnt look right about the pic. Over sharpened blurry pic maybe?
It looks as if the car is about to turn right but the background suggests its a straight line. So kind of confusing,
The car is way too centered for me also.
The second one would be good if there were a driver :)

[Homenumber13]

well the first things i thought when i looked at the pic was that its kind of noisy, something just doesnt look right about the pic. Over sharpened blurry pic maybe?
It looks as if the car is about to turn right but the background suggests its a straight line. So kind of confusing,
The car is way too centered for me also.
The second one would be good if there were a driver :)

Yes, it is a little bit more than sharp. But i like the effect.
I do not know why the lines should not be straight. The time for the picture was 4 sec. and a friend bump-start the car very slowly.

I have some pictures with a driver, but all of the pictures are jittery.
The problem was, we have no one who bump-start the car, the car has only 3 cylinder and it was an automatic.

Wolfgang

[DonJuanMair]

if there are 2 of you, just put the car in drive and push it......

[jbrentd]

you mean neutral? :-)

[DonJuanMair]

well he said he was driving an automatic, i dont drive those :confused:

[Pana]

well he said he was driving an automatic, i dont drive those :confused:

lol


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3987921176_1b7fb8260e_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3984983647_2f35398ab7_b.jpg

[unlimited6986]

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p384521232-4.jpg

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p425640164-4.jpg

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p4671770-4.jpg

Notice i didnt get the rig on the car out. Will take it out.

[n1nj4 m0d3]

wow, awesome job guys. this page is full of win :)

[DonJuanMair]

6 hours to edit!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3989009563_bfbbec489e_o.jpg

[Taleb Moh'd]

6 hours to edit!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3989009563_e8af2f817d_o.jpg


Gr8 shoot

was that a real smoke ?

[saturnin]

nope..fake smoke..still looks good
clone out your dirt sensor specs

[hphoto]

6 hours to edit!



Wish the wheels were turn the other way, it would of look better but still nice photoshop.
Care to share a before.

[DonJuanMair]

yeah ill share a before...........

saturnin ill fix those too :)

[DonJuanMair]

heres before

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3989985677_23d031093d_o.jpg

see the rig denting my hood!!

[e r y k]

my superclamp snapped at the lever end.

POS.

i dont get why there was a spring holding that part on.... doesnt seem like its necessary.
superglue time!

[BillwYellowstone]

Please excuse the total noobie question! OK, after you set up the pole rig are you driving when you take the pix? Or is it a still shot you PS the motion blurring?

The Bimmer with te engie 'showing thru the hood', PS, or airbrush on the car itself? Whichever, pretty cool effect.

Another thiing, dang you guys have some amazing cars. Anyone do this with motorcycles?

Shutter release, wireless or just a long extension?

Sucton cups and a long pole with my camera on the end driving down the road gives me the willies!

[z3speed4me]

Wow that hood is really getting pushed in!!! Mine did that too a little but didn't leave any marks, did that one leave any indentations? I am so scared that is going to happen to me one day...

Either way, your finished photo is one of my favs in this whole thread.

[hphoto]

heres before


see the rig denting my hood!!


Is your boom one piece? Also you did a awesome job on photochopping the boom with the clap.

[DonJuanMair]

yeah the hood is dented! its ok though my car has lots of them!! glad it was mine not someone elses. yeah the pole is one 10ft section

here is the better edit

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3990515653_851e17f18c_o.jpg

[StE823]

lol.. ur front wheel is moving but the floor is still.. haha

yeah the hood is dented! its ok though my car has lots of them!! glad it was mine not someone elses. yeah the pole is one 10ft section

here is the better edit

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3990515653_851e17f18c_o.jpg

[StE823]

forgot did i post these yet, but some of my recent rigshots i did for my clients..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3946935002_287dfb33bb_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3952554440_e1e2f17389_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3951773739_c5c94bbb55_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3990592477_3af4ed7e49_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

lol.. ur front wheel is moving but the floor is still.. haha

the floor is still? you need glasses

[StE823]

the floor is still? you need glasses
indeed i do..
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9210/3990515653851e17f18co.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

smart ass, the shutter was open for 5 seconds, i was moving slow. that is not still.

this is still;

http://i36.tinypic.com/330eans.jpg

can you see the difference?

i didnt want a complete blur, because i was attempting to do a drift shot cus think about it if a car was moving fast at you, youd need a faster shutter speed to capture it still, hence the floor looking not that blurred......it may have worked, it may not have. But im happy with it

[StE823]

whatever floats ur boat...
smart ass, the shutter was open for 5 seconds, i was moving slow. that is not still.

this is still;

http://i36.tinypic.com/330eans.jpg

can you see the difference?

i didnt want a complete blur, because i was attempting to do a drift shot cus think about it if a car was moving fast at you, youd need a faster shutter speed to capture it still, hence the floor looking not that blurred......it may have worked, it may not have. But im happy with it

[romasas]

super :)

[jbrentd]

forgot did i post these yet, but some of my recent rigshots i did for my clients..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3946935002_287dfb33bb_o.jpg



Love this one.

[kansascityshuffle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3990515653_851e17f18c_o.jpg


This has to be a composite, which is fine. Look at what's left of the tread...It is not blurred at all. Has to be at least two shots. No need for you guys to get in a pissing match, but you can clearly see the tire treads on the ground are NOT moving.

[saturnin]

yah we know it is.. the oriignal shot he didnt have the trie marks on the ground, after he changed it up a abit.. and i dont mind it...looks good...

[StE823]

This has to be a composite, which is fine. Look at what's left of the tread...It is not blurred at all. Has to be at least two shots. No need for you guys to get in a pissing match, but you can clearly see the tire treads on the ground are NOT moving.
thank you, that approved I do not need glasses..

[kansascityshuffle]

yah we know it is.. the oriignal shot he didnt have the trie marks on the ground, after he changed it up a abit.. and i dont mind it...looks good...


Like I said, it's fine. The tread does throw me off though, and it would be a better shot with fluid motion throughout.

[DonJuanMair]

I did one wiith it moving, then everyone told me it shouldn't be moving as much, then I did another one with it not moving as much and everyone said it should be moving more. I give up with that shot!

[StE823]

anyhow, thumbs up for the attempt for a drift rigshot tho... im planning to do some for next season...

[DonJuanMair]

i was just trying something different you know and it was just for me of my car.
I still have no idea on which way the ground should actually be moving

[0o0o0]

DonJuanMair, I've always liked your rig shots, but this drifting one just looks too artificial to me. It's a good attempt, but it looks like it came from Need For Speed or something.. which is kinda cool, but for this kind of photography, it doesn't really suit. Also not feeling the fake headlights on - IMO, it would look much better if it wasn't there.
The execution of this shot as a rig shot, however, is great.
As for which way the ground should be moving, there are 2 perspectives... For the purpose of this, we'll assume a rig shot. The ground should be moving up and down .If you try to picture a car drifting (properly), the front wheels are pointed to where the driver wants to go. In this case, the wheel is pointed towards the camera meaning the car is tracking straight ahead.
If you're wondering the 2nd perspective is from the sideline which in this case should "freeze" the ground and the sky

Good try though. Still a nice shot :)

[saturnin]

tonight i'm doing my frist shot with my new 16-35mm II, my 12-24sigma is for sale btw(check the buy sell forum)

[StE823]

two rigshots i did for my client today...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3994856532_3d95df6552_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3994856404_8b89579692_o.jpg

[saturnin]

from tonite....
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff341/anvilpictures/Autos/bmac_A_web.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff341/anvilpictures/Autos/bmac_C_web.jpg

[J. Evins]

A more recent rig shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3898564648_4b5785f19d_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

saw that on your flickr, love it!

[J. Evins]

Hey, thanks! ;)

I haven't done any recently, I don't have enough width after upgrading to a full frame camera. Will have to do some lens shopping this month.

[Mike Bowen]

great shot !

[quickster]

saw that on your flickr, love it!

x2 :cool:

[GFWilliams]

I've only had my rig a few weeks, so here are some shots so far :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3990412431_28a43d0ce7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3959160239_74490260e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3943515635_816c7b333a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3943503735_a43b1cbcca.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3944283922_860ee3cbf3.jpg

What do you think?

George

[illuzioo]

I have som pics from today...
Starting the rainy season... :(

http://illuzioo.extra.hu/ftp/lancer02.jpg

[endlessdream]

I've only had my rig a few weeks, so here are some shots so far :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3990412431_28a43d0ce7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3959160239_74490260e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3943515635_816c7b333a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3943503735_a43b1cbcca.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3944283922_860ee3cbf3.jpg

What do you think?

George

Excellent work, love the GTR and Zonda! Very tastefully done! :)

[SamHunter]

You lucky bastard, I wanna shoot a Zonda

[DonJuanMair]

me too, id love to shoot a zonda

[mananetwork]

All the pieces to my rig have finally arrived, now I just need to arrange a shoot!

[z3speed4me]

Yea seriously... some super high end cars there. I haven't seen one of those jag's in a LONG time either!


For the one with the mini, it doesn't make sense to me. How do you get the wheels turned to the left, but the curve going right. Proper looking drift shot, but it doesn't seem like that's how it would properly blur without actually being sideways and really drifting (not to mention its a fwd car :)).
If the wheels are lined up like that, the rear of the car would straighten out and the rig should then come with it and the blur should also be left to right, correct?? However it looks like it is actually turning around the corner and going right to left which I don't think it should be with how everything would move. I'm confused... did you do it in reverse or something? Compose 2 shots? It just isn't making proper sense to me!

Or maybe I am not thinking properly. Help....

[SamHunter]

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/my%20car%20rigged/IMG_4960ed.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/my%20car%20rigged/IMG_5046ed.jpg

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/my%20car%20rigged/IMG_5043ed.jpg

[StE823]

here's a picture of the rig i've been using for the whole summer, nothing specially really.. but stable enough to do a 15 sec exposure rigshot by driving...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10424_154079377401_507242401_2606545_3264275_n.jpg

and the result of that shot (5 sec, pushing)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3994856404_8b89579692_o.jpg

[Taleb Moh'd]

here's a picture of the rig i've been using for the whole summer, nothing specially really.. but stable enough to do a 15 sec exposure rigshot by driving...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10424_154079377401_507242401_2606545_3264275_n.jpg

and the result of that shot (5 sec, pushing)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3994856404_8b89579692_o.jpg

Nice

what type of pole & joint you are using?

[BillwYellowstone]

I am amazed by the PS skills to delete the pole!

[sevsev]

Your shots always look killer

Nice

what type of pole & joint you are using?

I'm curious as to this too

[StE823]

Nice

what type of pole & joint you are using?
just some couplings that the shop gave me while i ask them to make me those pole... i told them i need something to join them together...

[sevsev]

Threaded coupler or one that sandwiches the ends of the poles?

[StE823]

Threaded coupler or one that sandwiches the ends of the poles?
sandwich :)

[Taleb Moh'd]

here's a picture of the rig i've been using for the whole summer, nothing specially really.. but stable enough to do a 15 sec exposure rigshot by driving...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10424_154079377401_507242401_2606545_3264275_n.jpg

and the result of that shot (5 sec, pushing)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3994856404_8b89579692_o.jpg

sandwich :)


can you post some photos to the pole itself and the joint too ?

what they are made of ?

[BillwYellowstone]

I would like to see pre-photoshop edits. What do yo have to edit out?

[btmlinedan]

a friend of mine help build one out of SS for me. It's three 4 foot poles, that screw together, anda handbuilt magic arm, haha. No tools needed, and 500 pound suction cups with custom adaptors were made. super nice guy, and extremely talented at welding / customization. ( www.slappyscreations.com and yes he needs a new site ) He is un-employed at the moment so i told him to start buildilng these and to start selling these guys, haha.

It's pretty strong, a little heavy but very sturdy. On his 'test' truck we put almost all his weight on it, thing is gonna rip the hood off before the rig falls off.

I'm stuggling with psing the rig out and it being 'perfect' where you can't see it. Do you guys find different locations easier to crop out? like if the reflection doesn't go through the headlight? or roof shots are easier? i'm still learning :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3967283489_5ee31a370b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3967283489/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3967284087_a4dd0166ce.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3967284087/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3968060950_d4fb1e158c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3968060950/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3968061032_0c5fc5753d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3968061032/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3968060530_c1cd4c55cd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3968060530/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3967283765_3941593932.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3967283765/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3968060358_a8a5383fbf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3968060358/)

[btmlinedan]

and my one "ok" shot so far...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3999486255_791823e19b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3999486255/)

[StE823]

can you post some photos to the pole itself and the joint too ?

what they are made of ?
i don't have photos of it, it's made of aluminum

[btmlinedan]

is everywhere using an nd8 filter? even with nd8 and cpl filter i'm still at f32 iso100 and 2 second exposure is tooo bright. i'd love to be able to do a 5-20 second exposure but can't get it dark enough.

anyone stacking filters? or do i just need to pony up and buy the hoya instead of the cheaper ones?

[sevsev]

a friend of mine help build one out of SS for me. It's three 4 foot poles, that screw together, anda handbuilt magic arm, haha. No tools needed, and 500 pound suction cups with custom adaptors were made. super nice guy, and extremely talented at welding / customization. ( www.slappyscreations.com and yes he needs a new site ) He is un-employed at the moment so i told him to start buildilng these and to start selling these guys, haha.

It's pretty strong, a little heavy but very sturdy. On his 'test' truck we put almost all his weight on it, thing is gonna rip the hood off before the rig falls off.

I'm stuggling with psing the rig out and it being 'perfect' where you can't see it. Do you guys find different locations easier to crop out? like if the reflection doesn't go through the headlight? or roof shots are easier? i'm still learning :)

Wow pretty nice custom setup, I could imagine it being damn heavy being all ss though. Are those tube compression clamps custom too?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/3967283765_3941593932.jpg

[btmlinedan]

yup, welded the hinges and everything on. he's a BA when it comes to that stuff...he had it done in like 2 days too

[z3speed4me]

Question for you guys.

Do you think it would help at all with reflections on the car and making it easier to clone / heal if the pole was sprayed black or something other than it having the metallic silver finish?

Anyone attempt this or have experience? Would that take away from the reflective properties a little bit, or actually maybe make it worse....

[rigshots]

Question for you guys.

Do you think it would help at all with reflections on the car and making it easier to clone / heal if the pole was sprayed black or something other than it having the metallic silver finish?

Anyone attempt this or have experience? Would that take away from the reflective properties a little bit, or actually maybe make it worse....

Yes, I've done both. And it can work for and against you. Some times silver reflects light back directly into the shot so can cause you grief. Other times a black component or booms reflection in a panel is MORE prominent than a silver equivalent component or boom.

Don't waste time worrying about it but overall black is better for components but can go either way for a boom.

JJ

[btmlinedan]

my suction cups used to be orange, and figured black would be easier to chop out in the mix...but looking back it's difficult either way.

What ND filters are you guys using? i'm using an nd8 filter (on my 17-50 and 11-16) and really get BLUE tones out of them and just not great results. not sure if it's from the big bouncing around or if it's a ****ty $10 ebay filter. I just don't have $150 to BLOW on a filter if it's not guaranteed to fix my 'blah' shots..i can post pics to show what im talking about.

[Radders]

lol


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3987921176_1b7fb8260e_b.jpg





Just me being fussy, But the throttle bodies aren't even open :p


LOL

[z3speed4me]

I have double the amount of piping I need, maybe I'll spray the other half black and do some tests...



other than that, I have nd filters that are a .6, 4 and an 8, I use the 8 alot during extreme sunlight, the 4 when its kinda overcast, never really touched the .6 I just kinda have it

could probably just use the 4 if I wanted to and just do a shorter exposure

[idobref]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/4017118009_0a1155cded.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4017882226_84001b28bb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4017118453_6d33866c62.jpg

3x6ft

I cant wait to test this one!

[sevsev]

I'm getting barely any suction out of one of my F1000's, the cup won't even depress is how little suction its getting :(

The other will get suction but the red line creeps back out after a few seconds

[DonJuanMair]

I'm getting barely any suction out of one of my F1000's, the cup won't even depress is how little suction its getting :(

The other will get suction but the red line creeps back out after a few seconds

Dude that's the same as one of mine. One of mine is great but the other never stays attached without showing the red line.....

[idobref]

Mr. Mair, you better not flake on me tomorrow!
I wanna test out that pole and i need you expert opinion :P

Let test it out on your car cuz I'm embarrassed of mine :(

Also I think I found a sick construction location next to my house!

Peace

[DonJuanMair]

Ha no way were testing that on your hood first!

[idobref]

hahaha alright dude, I don't care.. but once i show you that its safe we should take couple of shots and edit them.

[saturnin]

i wanna see your results bref

[sevsev]

Dude that's the same as one of mine. One of mine is great but the other never stays attached without showing the red line.....
Well I went out and got the problem one to stick, just has to be pushed on good and pumped really fast

Luckily they just built a nice covered parking area down the street
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/32/img5474.jpg
Just need a proper pole now

[StE823]

one of my last few shots of this year, after next week i won't be during it till next year... damn snow.. :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4018354500_ea32b4e709_o.jpg

[idobref]

wow this is real good!

i like alot!

[upham]

Hey Guys,
I'm reading this forum for a while now and wanted to share some of my work.
Let me know what you think :)
Cheers
- Kurt
1.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig01.jpg
2.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig02.jpg
3.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig03.jpg
4.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig04.jpg
5.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig05.jpg
6.
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig06.jpg

[saturnin]

good stuff bonn

[Pana]

Just me being fussy, But the throttle bodies aren't even open :p


LOL

Good point...I don't think he hit vtec yet lol


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/4017118009_0a1155cded.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4017882226_84001b28bb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4017118453_6d33866c62.jpg

3x6ft

I cant wait to test this one!

Please PM me the photos when they are finally done. That is one sick boom



one of my last few shots of this year, after next week i won't be during it till next year... damn snow.. :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4018354500_824e49e39e_o.jpg

Your rig shots are awesome, was this difficult to clone?? seems like their's a ton of relections and colors in this.

Blue works awesome against that much green. Great location


Here is one of my latest via flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panaview_photography_/) :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4012469107_10bb7fe76f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panaview_photography_/4012469107/)

[sevsev]

Love it!

Nice shot and nice car

[kansascityshuffle]

Might want to tone down the saturation and vibrance a bit on that taillight... Other than that, it looks good!

[0o0o0]

How did you put load on the suspension? It looks like you had a jack on the other side, but jacks I know of only has 2 wheels that can swivel

one of my last few shots of this year, after next week i won't be during it till next year... damn snow.. :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/4018354500_ea32b4e709_o.jpg

[StE823]

How did you put load on the suspension? It looks like you had a jack on the other side, but jacks I know of only has 2 wheels that can swivel
umm, the car is that height to start with...

[sevsev]

I think he's referring to how it looks like there's some body roll but seems like its just the shadows that make it appear that way

[DisrupTer911]

that is a sic looking TL. got any more of it?

[StE823]

I think he's referring to how it looks like there's some body roll but seems like its just the shadows that make it appear that way
yes i know, actually it's the composition (or angle) made it look that way...

[0o0o0]

Ah I see.. great composition!

[n1nj4 m0d3]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/4017118009_0a1155cded.jpg

3x6ft

I cant wait to test this one!
that looks heavy. is it made out of steel or aluminum? it would be okay on the body panels if it's aluminum, but i would never use those if they're steel. the weight will most likely damage the hood/roof/trunk.

[idobref]

its aluminum... and i only test it on my car just to see hows the weight and to be honest it wasnt soo bad.
only 12 feet is stickin out of the car, the other six is where the claps are and some more behind for balance...

it should be alright


been dealing with alot of bull**** lalely so no time to test

[btmlinedan]

still learning this ps ****. feel like i am starting all over again... i think off the roof is going to be easier to crop out but off the hood is going to net you better angles / cooler shots. thoughts?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4028535651_e2bfc7748f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/4028535651/)

click for larger size

[btmlinedan]

that looks heavy. is it made out of steel or aluminum? it would be okay on the body panels if it's aluminum, but i would never use those if they're steel. the weight will most likely damage the hood/roof/trunk.


ps- i use stainless steel and haven't had a problem. just gotta use good quality suction cups. I have a set on my flickr page about the rig if you'd like...or earlier in this thread

[Dimer]

and my one "ok" shot so far...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3999486255_791823e19b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/3999486255/)

dude! This is the photo that made me order my rig kit :D I saw it on NSXprime and wanted to know how this shot was taken. Then I found out more about rigs and got to this forum.

I'm hoping to receive my kit this week.

One problem... I have a Canon 5D with 24mm would this be enough?

[btmlinedan]

hey dimer! glad to see an nsx prime member over here! I think 24mm on full frame should be enough, that was taken with a 17-50 w/ nd8 filter (40d, cropped sensor)

good luck building your rig! you have plenty of knowledge in this thread, hell, it's how i got started!

[Dimer]

hey dimer! glad to see an nsx prime member over here! I think 24mm on full frame should be enough, that was taken with a 17-50 w/ nd8 filter (40d, cropped sensor)

good luck building your rig! you have plenty of knowledge in this thread, hell, it's how i got started!

I can't wait to start. I've read the whole thread plus all the blogs I could find about rigs!

I will try out the rig out on the S2k first before I put it on the NSX. You can find some pics of my X on prime in the photo and video thread: '91 Taitec widebody ;)

[DutchOven]

Anyone know where I can get rare earth magnets that can be clamped onto a pipe?

such as the ones used here:

http://www.automotiverigs.com/product1.html

[n1nj4 m0d3]

ps- i use stainless steel and haven't had a problem. just gotta use good quality suction cups. I have a set on my flickr page about the rig if you'd like...or earlier in this thread
that's cool if it doesn't damage the car, but personally i would never put that much weight on the panels of my car or my friend's cars.

has anyone seen this? http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=540977923979

crazy what photoshop can do now.

[saturnin]

that looks great

[DonJuanMair]

that's cool if it doesn't damage the car, but personally i would never put that much weight on the panels of my car or my friend's cars.

has anyone seen this? http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=540977923979

crazy what photoshop can do now.

WOW amazing!!!

[btmlinedan]

^^ when does that come out? would be sweet...

[Dimer]

that looks awesome!!

[upham]

Hey Guys,

I used the nice autumn weather going on right now in germany to do some last convertible shots :)
http://bonnphoto.de/container/rig/rig07.jpg

[btmlinedan]

crispy!! the smile on dudes face makes it! haha. which nd filter did you run?

[upham]

Thanks!
I only used a polarizing filter.
EOS5D - F20 - 1/8 - 24mm

[hphoto]

Here is my latest one..........
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/4036229330_a6f83f2470_o.jpg

[Ken Cravillion]

My first attempt...
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Subaru-Rig_5576.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Subaru-Rig_5618.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Subaru-Rig_5635.jpg

And because it will be asked... :) (iPhone pic)
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Suby-rig1.jpg

[Apollo.11]

pretty sweet. i didn't know what a rig was until this thread.

[lexi73]

ok ....I'm hooked...all 199 pages in less than 24hours. My eyes hurt! I've got to make one of these. And this weekend The GF id out of town so I've got time to putz with it. Problem is, I'd like to use it this weekend. Hey worst comes to worst i can sell the junker rig on CL and upgrade. I'm off to the hardware stores to see what i can come up with!
ohh ya....keep up all the amazing photos!

[Pana]

My first attempt...


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Subaru-Rig_5635.jpg



wow love this location....seems perfect for a blue forester

[lexi73]

Anyone tried any of these pole options?

HD Threaded Pole (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/R-100318134/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053)

HD Telescope pole (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xl5/R-100199232/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053) - Guessing this is nearly worthless...

[kansascityshuffle]

I don't really think I'd trust either to hold my $2000 of camera gear off the ground.

Aluminum RMC is THE answer. Why are we still looking for other solutions?

[lexi73]

okokok...thought it might be worth a shot...now i just have to try and find some!

[Ken Cravillion]

These were all shot with a 5D2 and 14mmL... FYI...

[BillwYellowstone]

ould someone please post a picture pre-processing, with the pole showing? Trying t see what you have to edit out. Thanks.

[PJH]

page 200!!! who show's us something special to celebrate?

[Ken Cravillion]

page 200!!! who show's us something special to celebrate?

I'm only on page 60...???... Heh...

[lexi73]

Local electrical supplier wants $36.29 for a 10' 1.5" AL RMC with threaded ends and a coupler...This seems about the right price yes?

Also for those with 10'....you wish you had more? should i just start with a 10' and upgrade later? shooting a 40D with 10-22.

[SamHunter]

That's a good price and the threaded end means you can try it out first and see if you need more. 40D with 10-22 should be fine, I have plenty of room with my 40D and 10-20 unless I suction on the roof then it gets a bit tighter

[mananetwork]

Hey Ken Cravillion,

Where do you store a pole that big when you go out on a shoot?
I had to split mine into 5in each because anything past 10in was just way to long!

[Ken Cravillion]

Hey Ken Cravillion,

Where do you store a pole that big when you go out on a shoot?
I had to split mine into 5in each because anything past 10in was just way to long!

The pole is separated into 3 5ft sections.

[mananetwork]

The pole is separated into 3 5ft sections.

I couldn't even tell! NICE!

[Ken Cravillion]

I use these instead of Super Clamps:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-1.jpg

Carbon Fiber Porn:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-2.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-3.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-4.jpg

And the Magic Arm:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-5.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4038702342_e905fe1d17_o.jpg

[DutchOven]

I use these instead of Super Clamps:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-1.jpg

Carbon Fiber Porn:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-2.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-3.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-4.jpg

And the Magic Arm:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-5.jpg

:O very jealous. how much did the tubes run you?