Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread [Archive] - Page 21

Ken Cravillion

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 22:53

You can see how little flex this has...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Suby-rig1.jpg

lexi73

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 01:20

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

What a great setup Ken Cravillion!!!! it's a masterpiece!

^^What are these called and where did you purchase? basically some info would be great.

Ichiban

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 03:09

that's an amazing rig setup. And an awesome forester to boot :D.

I'm so envious of your lens collection as well.

mananetwork

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 03:55

How do you transport these poles between shoots?

I have 4 (68in x 2in) poles and finding a bag is impossible!

Dimer

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 09:17

I just got my Manfrotto suction cups, super clamps and magic arm in!!

I don't have a pole yet, so I tried some rig wheel shots :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4038920129_9afe40ee2e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/4038920243_47524785ab_o.jpg

illuzioo

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 09:28

How do you transport these poles between shoots?

I have 4 (68in x 2in) poles and finding a bag is impossible!

Try fishing-rod bag. I use one, 170cm long, and i think great one. This have a shoulder-strap, and two section inside.

just for example:
http://www.profish3.com/bag.htm

illuzioo

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 09:31

You can see how little flex this has...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Suby-rig1.jpg

It's serious... In the last month, I asked a poeple who make carbon pipes for the prices, and I throw the idea. Very expensive to my cheap setup... :P Nice the flexing... The not flexing... :D

Ken Cravillion

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 09:56

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-1.jpg

I got these because I didn't like the way the superclamps pinched on only two sides. These hug the pipe with a bit more uniform pressure and they're a lot easier to attach the poles too.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398657-REG/Avenger_C4469_C4469_MP_Coupler_with.html

It's a special order item from B&H but they can in pretty quick.

romasas

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 15:03

next my :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4039228563_88537c2832_o.jpg

Radders

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 16:34

Anyone know where I can buy a small rig for using on a bonnet facing the driver?

I'm in the Uk and would prefer to buy from the UK, Not online from another country.

sevsev

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 18:39

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4323/img5564s.jpg

JustinL

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 13:45

You can see how little flex this has...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Subaru%20Stuff/Suby-rig1.jpg

Sooo where are the shots you've taken with this thing?

SamHunter

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 14:09

On the last page

m3csl

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 16:05

Im just about to build my own rig, a cheap one, and thought i might ask you guys what you recomend to use as a arm from the pipe to the camera?

I have been lookin on the super clamp and a magic arm but the price tag is abit to heavy, is there any other cheaper ways to link the camera to the pipe?

B&H have perfect kit (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/581220-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging__155_Double_Ball_Joint. html) but the shipping and customs fees are way to expensive. Total: $ 189.18

Vador280z

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 16:55

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/4040690905_ebc7115605.jpg

Link to my flickr rigshot album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42583630@N08/sets/72157622460777001/

I have pic of the setup if you want too..

pullerknabe

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 08:18

Hey folks!

I bought 3 strong magnets last week, each has the power to fix 160kg.
I will now buy pipes to build my car rig, i think i will go for 3m (plus 1m under the car)

My local hardware store hs got some nice 1 1/2inch aluminum pipes with 0.08inch wall.
This pipes are pretty heavy i think. What diameter and length would you buy?
What weight does your rig have?

Cheers

PJH

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 12:46

I bought 3 strong magnets last week, each has the power to fix 160kg.

how will you get them off again? can you pull with a force of 160kg? wont this dent the car?

sevsev

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 13:05

PJH, typically magnets are used for undercar rigs. Magnets on panels would scratch the **** out of the paint

pullerknabe, I would measure to find out what you need. I took my lens, stood at a car where I believed would be the farthest I'd want to shoot from and then measured the points

Sean1.8t

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 20:40

Have been reading this thread for some time now. Just got my rig the way I want it. Here is a test shot from today.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4048585562_7d2434c063_b.jpg

hphoto

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 21:45

Have been reading this thread for some time now. Just got my rig the way I want it. Here is a test shot from today.

by any chance have a color one.

Sean1.8t

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:49

by any chance have a color one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4049100669_9cbeb611d8_b.jpg

hphoto

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:56

You should really think about getting a ND Filter. That picture would like great if you had one.

n1nj4 m0d3

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:26

You should really think about getting a ND Filter. That picture would like great if you had one.
did you mean cp filter?

Sean1.8t

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 15:45

You should really think about getting a ND Filter. That picture would like great if you had one.

I agree, that is on order.

hphoto

27th of October 2009 (Tue), 18:35

did you mean cp filter?

How about both, ND for more blue sky and CP less glare on the car.

sevsev

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 10:32

I can't decide what length to cut my 2nd alum rmc. First is at 8' cause thats most my car fits inside, which leaves a 2' piece which can be put on with the threaded coupler for the full 10'. I can get 16' max if I cut the 2nd piece the same but if I cut it at 4'/6' I'll have lengths 2', 4', 6', 8', 10', 12', 14' by mix n matching (weight savings instead of using the full size everytime). hmmmmmmmmmm, will I want 16'

1.6 crop and sigma 10-20mm

n1nj4 m0d3

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:18

^i'm using 2 6' poles if that helps. total pole length is about 11.5'. the poles connect inside one other. i'm also using a 1.6 crop camera with sigma 10-20mm

pole mounted on the hood of the car.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3652688679_f72fdeaf44_o.jpg

pole mounted on the trunk of the car.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3592078488_6603a25126_o.jpg

How about both, ND for more blue sky and CP less glare on the car.
yeah, i'm more concerned about the glare on the windshield than clouds, but both would work fine

sevsev

28th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:32

Thanks a bunch, that looks like plenty of length

jeremycliff

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 15:58

one from a recent shoot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4043995942_2082d49a24_b.jpg

DutchOven

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:03

one from a recent shoot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4043995942_2082d49a24_b.jpg

Wow, you mounted your rig on the CF hood?

DutchOven

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:04

^i'm using 2 6' poles if that helps. total pole length is about 11.5'. the poles connect inside one other. i'm also using a 1.6 crop camera with sigma 10-20mm

pole mounted on the hood of the car.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3652688679_f72fdeaf44_o.jpg

pole mounted on the trunk of the car.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3592078488_6603a25126_o.jpg

yeah, i'm more concerned about the glare on the windshield than clouds, but both would work fine

Great pics. whats your rig setup? I saw it a while back but i don't want to look through 100 pages if you've got it.

jeremycliff

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:06

Wow, you mounted your rig on the CF hood?

yes, why? i've done it on plenty of CF hoods and havent had any problems. Some flex a tad more then others but not much more then your standard non CF hood. We did it on the CF trunk and roof too.... :)

DutchOven

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:08

yes, why? i've done it on plenty of CF hoods and havent had any problems. Some flex a tad more then others but not much more then your standard non CF hood. We did it on the CF trunk and roof too.... :)

Well I'd be a little scared to because CF hoods are generally weaker than the typical sheet metal/aluminum hoods. Good thing it doesn't warp though. Are you using an EMT pole or a lightweight aluminum pole? Awesome shot, btw.

PJH

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:03

how come the back of the car isn't sharp? Caused by vibrations?

bReed

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:21

I have a ND and a CPL 77mm Filter if anyone needs some.

jeremycliff

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:32

how come the back of the car isn't sharp? Caused by vibrations?

on mine? most likely bouncing in the pole. its not very stable and the road wasnt smooth by any means. plus i was running along side it and probably knocked it a couple times.

actually had a MAJOR scare when my hoodie caught the quick release on the head and released the camera. luckily i always wrap the strap around the pole just in case and in this case it held it long enough for me to grab it lol. scary ****!

PJH

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:46

lucky you :D

Pana

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 22:33

one from a recent shoot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4043995942_2082d49a24_b.jpg

nice angle.....usually most shots are done and showing off the front end not the side....

Are those Volk CE28N's???

jeremycliff

29th of October 2009 (Thu), 23:47

^^^ is it bad that its showing the side? i wanted to show the nice background of colors and his new BBK and wheels. and yea those are 19 inch volk ce28n wheels with custom laguna seca blue pin stripe to replace the normal red one. the brakes are brembos custom painted laguna seca blue as well, front and rear.

hphoto

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 00:13

Nothing is bad when the picture comes out as good as yours my friend. Good work

Dimer

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 05:55

nice angle.....usually most shots are done and showing off the front end not the side....

Are those Volk CE28N's???

dude!! I'm a big Volk fan, but respect that you can see that these are CE28's when they are spinning!! :D

Nice picture btw!!

jeremycliff

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 09:06

EbbeJ

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 18:41

one from a recent shoot

- Looking good :cool: I have a question though - did you use a CP filter for any of the shots from that session?

Kind regards,

Ebbe

jeremycliff

30th of October 2009 (Fri), 20:06

nope, no CPL filters. none of any kind actually. dont have any yet

kyleturbo

31st of October 2009 (Sat), 01:04

Carrera 4S. 12" pole on hood.

jrampton

31st of October 2009 (Sat), 17:09

A few more recent shots:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4038984223_9c0c3d6676.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/4038975269_381a605f3f.jpg

samsen

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 04:38

Has any one tried this one? Seem cheap but short. May be good for tire picture.
LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/DELKIN-DEVICES-FAT-GECKO-CAMERA-MOUNT-NEW-IN-PACKAGE_W0QQitemZ360198982265QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDi gital_Camera_Accessories?hash=item53dd884a79)

Mark1

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 10:58

I have been wanting one of the geckos ! But they are not intended for the kind of shot in this thread. They are meant to shoot along the side of the body, not back at the car. Watch the video and they have some decent examples. Not great but decent.

coalcliff

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 17:35

gecko says its rated at 3 pounds, no good for DLSR then!

VDMTom

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 21:24

with the manfrotto super clamp to the Manfrotto 484RC2 mini ball head w/ quick release to the camera tripod mount would i need something called a manfrotto mounting stud or no?

Pana

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 13:28

dude!! I'm a big Volk fan, but respect that you can see that these are CE28's when they are spinning!! :D

Nice picture btw!!

i thought the same thing. lol. but then thought maybe he cheated and looked at the other pics on my flickr..... :) lol

haha I didn't cheat....I know those wheels very well, I really like the angle looking at it again today. You really get the complete idea of the E46. Here is my friends DC5 on CE28n's with red brembo's lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/4010809668_e440313b85_b.jpg

Sean1.8t

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 15:58

Lost a lot of light before I got to a spot to do a rig shot. Here is what I got.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4066272583_96425bc58c_b.jpg

jbrentd

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 16:25

^ Nice. I think you need to lower it thought. ;-)

Sean1.8t

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 16:31

^ Nice. I think you need to lower it thought. ;-)

I agree!:p

SamHunter

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 16:38

I like it except for the light pole

jeremycliff

2nd of November 2009 (Mon), 22:29

I like it except for the light pole

agree 100%. awesome pic just take that light pole out and itll be even better.

pullerknabe

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 03:07

GFWilliams

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 04:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/4061754316_90f918f292_o.jpg

Don't really like this one, but will add it anyway..

jeremycliff

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 14:20

One question on the car movement.
Do you push the car or do you drive the car very slowly?

Don't know how to push the car like in this picture without beeing in the picture

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

(This picture is actually one of my favs in this thread!)

depending on the style of the wheels you can pull/push the car by crouching on the other side and pulling on the spokes. i've done that a couple times. just frame everything up with the camera how you want and then figure out a spot that you can't be seen.

DutchOven

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 16:59

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4099656627_f74bfdeebc_o.jpg

my first rig shoot

Lummie

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 20:25

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4067449091_d8f1c40eb3_o.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4067449123_e274649b72_o.jpg
3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4068199524_26ee091f0b_o.jpg

SamHunter

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 09:57

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4074543065_63739062d4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4074543059_81c49fde8e_o.jpg

Konstantinos

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 13:41

http://digitalremix.net/upload/uploads/1/shoots/pcar_2696.jpg

mananetwork

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 13:42

^Nice!! Good editing!

Pana

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 14:11

http://digitalremix.net/upload/uploads/1/shoots/pcar_2696.jpg

Really sick shot !!!!!

What's the exposure on this?

Konstantinos

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 15:06

Thanks! Usually I do around 15 seconds for maximum bg blur, but this time I was getting a lot of light even with a ND8 filter and was limited to doing 4 seconds at f/22 and iso 100.

Here's two more from the same shoot

http://digitalremix.net/upload/uploads/1/shoots/pcar_2690.jpg

wish the rear wheel was sharper in this pic below:

http://digitalremix.net/upload/uploads/1/shoots/pcar_2680.jpg

SamHunter

4th of November 2009 (Wed), 15:46

If I did 15 seconds my car would be soooo blurry

kyleturbo

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 21:48

Konstantino, what was your set up on the porsche? I had a hard time find places for suction cups to stay on with all the curves of the porsche body.

Konstantinos

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 21:10

Yeah that car was a bit tricky compared to other cars. I had the suction cups either on the hood for the front shots, and on trunk area for the rear. I was kinda scared before shooting the car because I knew it was a drop top (can't put it on roof) and thought the rear of the car would be covered in vents, but thankfully that wasn't the case.

fivegallon

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 02:29

Some great shots here and some fantastic rigs.

On the flip side, i'm surprised at the number of people who are prepared to risk thousands of dollars worth of camera/lens by using the cheapest possible pieces of carp they can lay their hands on.

Seriously, i wouldn't be hanging my MkIII from some $10 piece of hope.... crazy stuff!

romasas

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 16:55

AUDI TT

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4087277886_dac4d9af5d_o.jpg

nugent

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 13:15

a lot of good info in here... gotta get working on my rig

JhnRX7

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 19:53

I finally ordered a rig! Went with the typical Avenger F1000, Super Clamps, Magic Arm setup. I decided to go with the variable friction arm. Also ordered 2" OD pipe from speedymetals.com, hopefully the 2" is not too much for the super clamps to grab onto. I have seen that quite a few people use 2" booms, how well do the super clamps grab?

I still need to get an ND filter. I want to go w/ B+W as I have had bad experiences w/ Hoya filters.

I am still trying to decide between the #110 ND 3.0 (10 stops) or #106 ND 1.8 (6 stops). I plan on stacking a CPL on top and I want to shoot in the daytime. Will the 10 stop be too much with the CPL?

rigshots

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 20:26

Will the 10 stop be too much with the CPL?

Probably.

I tend to use the 106 + polariser.

There are some examples of exposures times with the 106 + polariser here (http://www.rigshots.com.au/howto1.htm#Optimum_shutter_speed).

JJ

saturnin

10th of November 2009 (Tue), 23:17

weather is ass.. cant do anything.. meh

hphoto

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 11:25

Go with the 10 stop because your going to want to shoot at least at f/7 - 12 to get the sweet spot of your lens.

realitysays

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 21:18

How do most of you rig up a hatchback car for e.g. Civic Hatch/ Corolla Hatch etc...? Do you use undercar rigs for this or just off the roof or something? It's a problem i'm trying to tackle!

jbrentd

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 21:39

Lithian

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 07:13

Is there a way to transition from the suction cup to a ballhead to get shots like this?

Dude said it in his post "I just got my Manfrotto suction cups, super clamps and magic arm in!!"

Dimer

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 08:57

I just screwed the Magic Arm straight onto the suction cup. These shots were made with only the suction cup and magic arm.

jbrentd

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 10:32

I meant without the use of a magic arm...from suction straight to a ballhead. I don't currently have a magic arm, but can get one. Just wondering if it's possible?

sevsev

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 10:35

The suction cup will have the spigot on the end, if your ballhead can take this then just pop it on.

Muggsy1776

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 17:37

I meant without the use of a magic arm...from suction straight to a ballhead. I don't currently have a magic arm, but can get one. Just wondering if it's possible?

The suction cup should have a threaded pin which the ballhead will screw directly on to it. I once tried the magic arm on the suction cup and immediately took it off after one application- I was concerned that the weight and the leverage of the arm would peel the cup off- that, and the arm bounced way too much.. almost like a springboard to dive into a pool.

jbrentd

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 17:48

The suction cup should have a threaded pin which the ballhead will screw directly on to it. I once tried the magic arm on the suction cup and immediately took it off after one application- I was concerned that the weight and the leverage of the arm would peel the cup off- that, and the arm bounced way too much.. almost like a springboard to dive into a pool.

My suction cup (Avenger F1000) looks like this. It doesn't have a threaded pin, hence the reason I'm looking for a transition piece.

http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!Bdyl0+!Bmk~$(KGrHqYOKi4Eq5gv,n)qBK6eJrINHg~~_12.J PG

JhnRX7

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 21:32

I received my cups and magic arm today... I am having issues with both cups getting the red line to disappear. They both hold suction, but it takes lots of pumping and the red line is still almost all the way out. I have checked to be sure that both the surface and cups are clean.

I read through this thread and it seems this is a common problem. Has anyone figured out a remedy to this?

sevsev

12th of November 2009 (Thu), 21:36

Just seems to be the way it is, if it's pumped fast the red line will disappear for me, but will creep back out in a minute or two, but suction stays

GFWilliams

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 03:10

JhnRX7

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:09

Just seems to be the way it is, if it's pumped fast the red line will disappear for me, but will creep back out in a minute or two, but suction stays

If you are having big problems get a spray with just water in it and apply a light coat to the surface - seems to help with the problem..

George

Thanks guys. The water seemed to do the trick. I have also noticed they they seem to take suction better with a load applied.

Still waiting on my boom to arrive from speedymetals.com... Using whatever metal tube I can find lying around for now :p

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/JhnRX7/IMG_0337.jpg

Pana

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 18:52

How do most of you rig up a hatchback car for e.g. Civic Hatch/ Corolla Hatch etc...? Do you use undercar rigs for this or just off the roof or something? It's a problem i'm trying to tackle!

Rood (Rear/Front) If your boom is long enough :shock:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3990846707_7355612f54.jpg

Lummie

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 00:32

Thought I'd have some fun with one of my shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4102451930_fb4201bf43_o.jpg

DonJuanMair

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 04:51

lol thats funny dude

Konstantinos

14th of November 2009 (Sat), 18:24

Thanks guys. The water seemed to do the trick. I have also noticed they they seem to take suction better with a load applied.

[MG]http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/JhnRX7/IMG_0337.jpg[/IMG]

i always push down on the suction cups pretty hard when i pump, makes it a lot quicker

57bronco

15th of November 2009 (Sun), 08:37

I like it! Thought I'd have some fun with one of my shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4102451930_fb4201bf43_o.jpg

hphoto

15th of November 2009 (Sun), 21:49

Thought I'd have some fun with one of my shots.

Got an original one with out the mini car.

Lummie

15th of November 2009 (Sun), 23:41

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4067449123_e274649b72_o.jpg

PJH

16th of November 2009 (Mon), 15:06

remove the photoshopped lens flare :s

GFWilliams

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 07:50

http://www.gfwilliams.net/loginuser/8926167/user_lucky/Images/PorscheGT3%20(15).jpg

Started again from scratch :)

pullerknabe

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 07:57

Does anybody have a instruction manual for the automotive rig stuff?

How are the pipes attached to the magnets? I ordered some really strong flat magnets and i am going to order 5m aluminum pipes (40mm diameter) soon.
Winter is perfect to build a real rig for the next season
Cheers!

sevsev

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 10:38

If you look at the images on their site you can see. The magnets are attached to a half pipe which gets clamped on to the boom

http://automotiverigs.com/images/products/magnet_solo.jpg

pullerknabe

17th of November 2009 (Tue), 15:47

Ah, i see. The pipes are attached to the halfpipes by the clamps.
thanks mate!

dinanm3atl

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 00:08

Lots of great work in here!

I am looking for recommendations, with links if possible, in creating a very basic rig. I would like it to mount on the rear quarter panel and let the camera drop down and be kind of low. Looking out towards the front of the car. I run some track days, drifting, auto-x, and run around in the mountains and want to be able to snap some shots from that angle with a wireless shutter release.

Can someone help with a parts list that will keep a Grip'd 40 nice and safe and get the shots I want?

idobref

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 16:22

so i kinda put everything together...
and this is what it looks like

more of it later...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4115953568_19ecc96f4b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/4115184421_0c338d5769_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4115183469_964f657ee9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/4115951096_57b4c85e42_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4115950616_df85d0616b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4115950432_81f5538144_b.jpg

idobref

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 16:23

its still kinda clumsy but i'm working on it

3x6ft total of 18ft

idobref

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 16:25

this is what is going to look like at 17mm on FF

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4115964812_11f661920a_o.jpg

JhnRX7

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 18:26

How is the bounce with that cable system?

I just put my boom together: (x3) 5ft sections with OD/ID matched inserts to connect them. I get very minimal flex, but I am still getting a bit of bounce. I was condering doing the cable system.

sevsev

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 18:46

Looks real good though, I have to add some kind of wire to stabilize a bit better

DonJuanMair

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 20:00

nice dude, how easy was it to do etc?

idobref

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 22:21

well its easy to put up and everything, but there are still some little things that need be considered...

and i'm really thinking about 3rd avenger
it does get kinda heavy...

DonJuanMair

18th of November 2009 (Wed), 23:59

Yeah I think 12ft would be good though...... maybe 18 every once in a while

samsen

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 00:00

DEfinitivecars

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 02:35

Hello All,

I like that cable system as well. I just got mine all set up today for the first time. I have the Manfrotto super clamps and suction cups. Tried a pool tool extension. No good at all. Now I went to EMT, but wanted 5' pipes to connect, so I can fit it in my car. Well the connectors suck. So I am either doing the cable idea or an idea I have of my own.

Well here are the pics. First one is of my car while testing the rig out for the first time today. The truck is a friends car I shot this evening. Too much bounce, need to stabilize.

My Dirty Carhttp://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/rigshots/328_1.jpg

The Beast! http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/rigshots/truck_1.jpg

Ill post more of these up tomorrow.

D

idobref

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 03:11

Wow idobref; In the very rare event that this set up doesn't work you have the chance of adding some cloth and with the right wind you might have solved the problem of every day rising gas price...
Looks solid as rock.
great idea :lol:

the thread between pole 1 and 2 is really solid and there is no movement at all, however the thread between pole 2 and 3 is kinda messed up or something but it doesn't matter how tight i screw it in its still kinda loose a little bit, so there is some movement there.
hopefully the steel wire will fix that :confused:

JhnRX7

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 15:36

Got my boom on the car. Not as much bounce as when I tested it inside. Should work out perfectly :-)

Still waiting on my ND filter tho :-|

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/JhnRX7/IMG_0347.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj184/JhnRX7/IMG_0345.jpg

57bronco

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 18:59

I'm going to have to breakdown and build one of these rigs, I can’t take it anymore.

g3ck0

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 19:19

Anyone know which page has images of the car with the pole before/after photoshop?

Jonmorgan

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 19:24

Anyone know which page has images of the car with the pole before/after photoshop?
one of them...

DutchOven

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 19:27

Anyone know which page has images of the car with the pole before/after photoshop?

like this?

Before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/4071642794_ff76571823_o.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4099656627_f74bfdeebc_o.jpg

before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4070878087_0e1bb42f86_o.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4100413468_e66e5954ef_o.jpg

Before:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/4071640276_df688a51d1_o.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/4100410852_e817b9a216_o.jpg

Before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4071638408_69c6489fd6_o.jpg

After:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4070714263_738bc4a059_o.jpg

g3ck0

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 20:29

Yes, thanks DutchOven. So that's what it looks like. And one picture with the pole removed?

EDIT: wow thanks. awesome PS work! :D

DutchOven

19th of November 2009 (Thu), 20:37

Yes, thanks DutchOven. So that's what it looks like. And one picture with the pole removed?

Edited original post :)

DEfinitivecars

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 00:48

z3speed4me

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 08:54

Don't think I posted this one... I probably did though, I really don't check this thread that often so I'm not sure. If so, sorry. New ones coming soon since the new camera is here!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/4119898002_6b7dc32380_b.jpg

DisrupTer911

20th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:54

Hello All,

So I have my rig set up but for now am using a 50 year old clamp thing with a camera mount on it that I found at the local camera store. I was going back through this thread and about page 80 there was this picture.

Does anyone know what this part is that is attached to the superclamp? I want the magic arm, but dont have the 100+ for the clamp and arm, I was hoping this one would be less.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/aridan/rig4.jpg

Thanks,
D

its what appears to be a
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546376-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_037_037_Reversible_Shor t_Stud_.html

standard stud for mounting a head

OR maybe actually this!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/307472-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_208HEX_208HEX_Head_Moun ting_Plate.html

JhnRX7

21st of November 2009 (Sat), 22:02

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4123783724_2a11116bda_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4123783724/)

Pana

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 15:43

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4123783724_2a11116bda_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4123783724/)

really nice shot John...I saw on your Flickr. Impressive for your first attempt

JhnRX7

22nd of November 2009 (Sun), 17:14

really nice shot John...I saw on your Flickr. Impressive for your first attempt

Thanks! Im not going to lie though... its not my first rig shot, just my first with MY own rig ;)

Here is a shot showing my 15ft boom:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4126217690_51dd56a3a2_o.jpg

RogerAylstock

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 00:55

Thought I'd have some fun with one of my shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4102451930_fb4201bf43_o.jpg
Lummie, not a rig shot but Corvette makes one of those also... :)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l90/ramjetvette/rog_vette_mini.jpg

DonJuanMair

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 00:58

John, looking good so far!

thought id post this here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/4123410265_c2d32aa960_o.jpg

jeremycliff

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 09:27

awesome shot! ^^^ love the sky.

DEfinitivecars

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 12:34

A few more with my original rig. Just made some changes this weekend. Got rid of the flex but it seems to still have more bounce than I want. Ill know more once I get some shots with the updated rig.

How would one go about removing the bounce from a rig that has no flex? My pipe is straight as can be, but the whole pole bounces? Is this just how they are?

http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/rigshots/328.jpg

http://www.definitivecars.com/posted_pics/rigshots/both.jpg

D

hphoto

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 12:48

John, looking good so far!

thought id post this here

Is the sky fake, like photoshop in the pictures. Just curious thats all. But LOVE IT : )

DonJuanMair

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 13:46

awesome shot! ^^^ love the sky.

thanks Jeremy...

Is the sky fake, like photoshop in the pictures. Just curious thats all. But LOVE IT : )

ha and yeah it was dropped in....there wasnt a cloud in sight that day :)

pullerknabe

23rd of November 2009 (Mon), 17:08

I was talking to a ferrari owner last weekend about rig shots in general. he was very interested but he remarked that my magnet under car rig won't work on his car.
Automotive rig is selling some kind of clamps which would work. Has anybody here worked with that kind of fixing on the body fold under the car?

I am not shure but i think it might damage the fold...

Dimer

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 09:12

John, looking good so far!

thought id post this here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/4123410265_c2d32aa960_o.jpg

noo!! You didn't!! :D

I love that car, it is really badass! The fastest NSX in the States I believe. Amazing car, you are one luck bastard! :D

GFWilliams

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 11:30

I think that I forgot to post this one up..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4111809024_05278d2b79_o.jpg

Marius B

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 16:19

Every time I read this thread I am about to order the items in my wishlist
Anyone tried these Avenger clamps instead of superclamps?

http://bottolfsen.com/images/bhwishlist2.jpg

DutchOven

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 18:35

So what do you guys tell your clients when you're about to put a giant rig on their precious car?

DutchOven

24th of November 2009 (Tue), 18:36

Every time I read this thread I am about to order the items in my wishlist
Anyone tried these Avenger clamps instead of superclamps?

http://bottolfsen.com/images/bhwishlist2.jpg

Those look like a pain in the ass to clamp. The super clamps are quick and easy

pullerknabe

25th of November 2009 (Wed), 02:38

I think that I forgot to post this one up..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4111809024_05278d2b79_o.jpg

Awesome!!! Race feeling! :D

JustinL

25th of November 2009 (Wed), 10:50

Every time I read this thread I am about to order the items in my wishlist
Anyone tried these Avenger clamps instead of superclamps?

http://bottolfsen.com/images/bhwishlist2.jpg

I have a Magic Arm for sale - with a quick release plate....hrmmm

JhnRX7

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 01:52

:cool:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4134779355_65e34b2eff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4134779355/)

DutchOven

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 02:39

Wow!! great shot! Was the sky photoshopped in? Care to share rig setup?

I'm interested to see how you got rid of the wobble with the camera being so far away from the car..

:cool:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4134779355_65e34b2eff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4134779355/)

JhnRX7

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 02:49

Wow!! great shot! Was the sky photoshopped in? Care to share rig setup?

I'm interested to see how you got rid of the wobble with the camera being so far away from the car..

Sky was dropped in, it was raining at the time of the shoot. A bit of work was put into the sky to make it look like a bright sunny day on the right, and a storm on the left.

Rig can be sen in post #3115 and #3127.

It is (3x) 5ft sections. Very little flex, and the bounce is minimal. I try and space the suction cups as far apart as possible, but besides that I go all out and utilize every inch of the rig. I love the really far away / wide rig shots. I like to keep my shutter speed in the 1 second range so maybe that helps...

Ken Cravillion

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 20:59

Every time I read this thread I am about to order the items in my wishlist
Anyone tried these Avenger clamps instead of superclamps?

http://bottolfsen.com/images/bhwishlist2.jpg

I use these clamps and they are so much easier than the super clamps. They also grip the pipe evenly instead of pinching in only two spots... I have a set of both...

Ken Cravillion

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 21:04

Here's a better picture:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-1.jpg

thebishopp

26th of November 2009 (Thu), 21:39

Here's a better picture:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk258/Ken-Cravillion/Random%20Stuff/Rig-1.jpg

I've been looking for a set of those clamps, can't find them on adorama or bh. Google isn't helping much either.

Marius B

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 11:14

I use these clamps and they are so much easier than the super clamps. They also grip the pipe evenly instead of pinching in only two spots... I have a set of both...

Thanks for the reply :)

Marius B

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 11:15

I've been looking for a set of those clamps, can't find them on adorama or bh. Google isn't helping much either.

The shopping basket in the picture is from BH.

Ken Cravillion

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:58

I've been looking for a set of those clamps, can't find them on adorama or bh. Google isn't helping much either.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398657-REG/Avenger_C4469_C4469_MP_Coupler_with.html