Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread [Archive] - Page 23

kam-photo

25th of February 2010 (Thu), 08:21

An update.
I couldn't wait till I had the couplings finished to trial the rig and there was a spot of nice weather yesterday so I gave it a go!

The news is mixed. It took me a while to start trusting the suction pads.. I was testing on my BMW Mini and the pads were really deforming my roof metal so in the end I attached them on windows.

Although the test photos are reasonably good, there WAS quite a bit of bounce.. the boom was bobbing up and down. So i might add some sort of suspension cable to keep the beam more taught.

I'm ashamed to post the trial photo so will post once the rig is finished, but generally would advise to go for 2" OD rather than thick 1.5" OD stuff

romasas

25th of February 2010 (Thu), 15:55

Wow! Love the perspective and the sky. I took this similar shot last year at 13mm with a 14' rig attached to the hood. Where did you attach the rig?

yes and my rig attached to the hood :)

romasas

25th of February 2010 (Thu), 15:57

audi cupe 80, 420hp :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4387625083_f92f18598e_o.jpg

mananetwork

25th of February 2010 (Thu), 17:27

^beautiful car!

jejeje

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 05:39

audi cupe 80, 420hp :)
Great shot!

romasas

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 06:35

Great shot!

Thanks :)

jdefoor

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 09:16

2009 GT500

kam-photo

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 15:47

2009 GT500

those are crystal clear! :)
very nicely done..

what kind of rig setup did you use?

jdefoor

26th of February 2010 (Fri), 23:13

those are crystal clear! :)
very nicely done..

what kind of rig setup did you use?

(2) - Avenger F1000 Pump Cups

(3) - Manfrotto 035 Super Clamps

(1) - Arri Magic Arm

(3) - 4' Sections of 2" Rollease Tube (2" O.D.)
http://www.av-outlet.com/index.html?target=dept_550.html&lang=en-us

(2) - Couplings - Ordered 18" length from Speedy Metals (2" I.D.)
http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-4592-8371-2-14-od-x-0125-wall-tube-6061-t6-aluminum.aspx
- I had this cut to (2) - 8" lengths and welded to 2 of the 4' tubes by a local aluminum welder (he does repairs on boat propellers). He had to shave a small amount off of the I.D. off of the couplings. He also made 2 cuts down the length that were 3" long each so the clamps would work.

(2) T-Bolt hose clamps
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KMRST2/ref=oss_product

(1) Quick release plate (with safety lock)

kabu

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 14:09

Hi everybody, I have a question. Does anybody do that pictures for commercial use? I mean for car sealers, people who want to sell his car and need nice pictures or for someone who want to nice pictures of his car just for album.

And another question.
How do you do that pictures, do you meet with customer and you do everything with him or you take a car from customer for few minutes and you take a pictures somewhere where he can't see your technique?

Everyone think that those pictures are taken when car is going very fast so if you will show everybody that is no true then everybody will think they can do that themselves.

kam-photo

27th of February 2010 (Sat), 23:25

(2) - Avenger F1000 Pump Cups

(3) - Manfrotto 035 Super Clamps

(1) - Arri Magic Arm

(3) - 4' Sections of 2" Rollease Tube (2" O.D.)
http://www.av-outlet.com/index.html?target=dept_550.html&lang=en-us

(2) - Couplings - Ordered 18" length from Speedy Metals (2" I.D.)
http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-4592-8371-2-14-od-x-0125-wall-tube-6061-t6-aluminum.aspx
- I had this cut to (2) - 8" lengths and welded to 2 of the 4' tubes by a local aluminum welder (he does repairs on boat propellers). He had to shave a small amount off of the I.D. off of the couplings. He also made 2 cuts down the length that were 3" long each so the clamps would work.

(2) T-Bolt hose clamps
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KMRST2/ref=oss_product

(1) Quick release plate (with safety lock)

thanks for the info.. how much flex (up and down) are you getting when you have this rig set up to 16ft? Also, are you overhanging some of that on the other end to the camera as a counter weight?

jdefoor

28th of February 2010 (Sun), 21:40

That's three 4' sections so it's only 12'. But I am still getting a little flex so I have to be very careful.

jrampton

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 07:08

Few recent ones:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4404061453_5310ca1bc3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4402200748_240c5578bc.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4399600194_91c70fc406.jpg

kam-photo

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 18:28

Rig trial

Dexamenus

4th of March 2010 (Thu), 22:24

I'm a sucker for mini's, those 2 last posts are awesome!

SMJ

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 02:52

jrampton

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 04:16

would any uk guys care to share where they're (see what i did... there) getting poles and joining methods. actual poles aren't too much of a problem as i've seen plenty of people use a scaffold pole, but it isn't the most practical of things

I got mine from Nevada on 02392 313 090 sales@nevada.co.uk as i'm sure they had a 10ft pole that slots together, its basically used for Aerials and Nevada are Radio and Aerial suppliers based in Portsmouth I bought a 12ft pole from them and got them to hacksaw it in half so i could get it in the back of my Yaris and then had a friend (roy@eclipserocketry.com) make a joint for me to join the 2 halves together.

paddymcgrath

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 10:13

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4408300405_ee12592fdf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4403816193_3b68cfbc10_o.jpg

idobref

5th of March 2010 (Fri), 19:49

^^^^

interesting place to mount the suction cup..
i would like to see some more pics and maybe a bit more details about the rig its self...

thanks :P

jrampton

7th of March 2010 (Sun), 06:51

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4412084524_a025f70580_b.jpg

kam-photo

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 03:19

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4412084524_a025f70580_b.jpg

it looks like the avenger's are deforming the Mini's roof. It was pretty bad on the Mini One, I can imagine it being even worse on an old Mini?

Also what material are you using for the pole?

Great shots otherwise! I'm guessing you're using the engine to power the car for these shots (seeing as you're sitting in one of them!)?

jrampton

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 08:02

It's Alluminium tube so pretty light. I started off pushing and the owner was sat inside then we used the motor and switched off once up to speed.

Did these yesterday:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4417119534_7a4b156e96.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4416256317_7daccdbc97.jpg

kam-photo

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 09:20

It's Alluminium tube so pretty light. I started off pushing and the owner was sat inside then we used the motor and switched off once up to speed.

I see.
I'm using 1.5" Ali, but its relatively thick walled.. i suppose you're using 2" ali?
Those audi pictures look fab.. what speeds are you taking them at and what kind of exposures? Is it going slow enough to walk beside the camera and dampen its movement by hand?
I'm still having issues with flex.. even with the addition of a tension cable. Although my one is 5 metres long!

jrampton

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 15:29

I see.
I'm using 1.5" Ali, but its relatively thick walled.. i suppose you're using 2" ali?
Those audi pictures look fab.. what speeds are you taking them at and what kind of exposures? Is it going slow enough to walk beside the camera and dampen its movement by hand?
I'm still having issues with flex.. even with the addition of a tension cable. Although my one is 5 metres long!

Yeah its 2" tube fairly thin walled and 12ft long with a billet alli conector in the middle. Basically its a slower walking pace (so you can walk backwards) so you can steady the end of the pole with one hand and release the shutter with the other for about 2.5 - 3 seconds, not easy in bright sun on a white car i had to use a CPL, ND8 and ND4 grad and -1 stop to get these images.

kam-photo

8th of March 2010 (Mon), 18:03

they look great! do you have a deviantART profile on which I could follow your photography? arthur

turboale

9th of March 2010 (Tue), 07:01

I see there is a pole coming out from the top, have you tried any suspension? Did it do any good?

jrampton

10th of March 2010 (Wed), 02:05

I haven't tried the suspension yet as i only just got the last bits i needed from eBay to do it (wire fence tensioners) so i will be doing this at the W/E and i'll do a test then.

richwig83

10th of March 2010 (Wed), 05:50

Caravan brake-away cables work well for using as a tension cable!

StE823

10th of March 2010 (Wed), 22:42

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4423193427_9507962afe_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4423193551_ab94913044_o.jpg

will get back on track after this month... :)

Dexamenus

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 00:36

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4423193427_9507962afe_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4423193551_ab94913044_o.jpg

will get back on track after this month... :)

saw these on facebook mate!

Love them

StE823

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 01:02

saw these on facebook mate!

Love them
thx! :D

kam-photo

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 02:16

StE823

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 08:13

that last one is seriously impressive! If it isn't an under-car set up, I am seriously impressed your photoshop skill! :)
thanks! all my rigshots are over-car setup.. :)

turboale

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 10:44

I haven't tried the suspension yet as i only just got the last bits i needed from eBay to do it (wire fence tensioners) so i will be doing this at the W/E and i'll do a test then.

Awesome, let us know how it goes! I'm considering doing the same.

raytran

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 13:00

Hey guys, decided to join this forum for this great thread. I am about to build my own rig and just have a question about the magic arm. My setup is going to be 2 x F1000 and 3 x 035 Super Clamps, and a 484 ballhead. I'm wondering if it just clamps on or do I need an adapter of some sort? Thanks. Spring is here so I want to get it started soon!

Mr. H

11th of March 2010 (Thu), 23:38

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4423193427_9507962afe_o.jpg
will get back on track after this month... :)

Amazing!

PerFormA

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4423193427_9507962afe_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4423193551_ab94913044_o.jpg

will get back on track after this month... :)

COOL!!!

PerFormA

15th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:09

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/datsun5107.jpg

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/datsun5106.jpg

Dexamenus

16th of March 2010 (Tue), 23:25

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/datsun5107.jpg

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/datsun5106.jpg

nice car mate :D:D:D

waijai

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 00:11

My very first attempt:

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k76/moog177/TommyRig2-1.jpg

kam-photo

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 20:43

Getting there I think...
terribly exhausting photoshopping on the side-view photo

DutchOven

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 22:28

Getting there I think...
terribly exhausting photoshopping on the side-view photo

WOW. that is absolutely stunning. Did you block off the entire street for this or something?

StE823

17th of March 2010 (Wed), 22:44

Getting there I think...
terribly exhausting photoshopping on the side-view photo
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=436739&stc=1&d=1268876538

now im impress... lol

PerFormA

18th of March 2010 (Thu), 04:22

nice car mate :D:D:D

thanks Dexamenus....:D:D

PerFormA

18th of March 2010 (Thu), 04:23

Getting there I think...
terribly exhausting photoshopping on the side-view photo

Cool!!!

waijai

19th of March 2010 (Fri), 08:38

Here's my 2nd attempt. I didn't capture as much motion as I wanted to, but it was a good learning experience. Cloning out the rig in front of the building was pretty challenging. I need to find a place to do these without parking lines like that.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k76/moog177/f7c33065.jpg

kam-photo

19th of March 2010 (Fri), 11:25

Here's my 2nd attempt. I didn't capture as much motion as I wanted to, but it was a good learning experience. Cloning out the rig in front of the building was pretty challenging. I need to find a place to do these without parking lines like that.

very very nice. 5 additional points for remembering to take the rig out in the shop window reflection! i would have totally forgotten!

PerFormA

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 07:48

PerFormA

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 07:50

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/GE81.jpg

PerFormA

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 07:51

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad360/david_mahajaya/My%20Photo/GE82.jpg

new shot

Dimer

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 10:04

pullerknabe

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 12:53

Hey Folks!

I had a first test run with my 6m under the car rig today.
The rig itself worked (not well, but it worked - some room vor improvements) but when i dismounted the
pinching parts from AR.com i saw some strange marks under the car.

Does anybody here has the same experiences with the pinching set from AR?

For the next time i think i will put something between the screws..

Jungle_Jim

21st of March 2010 (Sun), 13:37

one from today

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4451580830_ed8dce9c90_o.jpg

Lucian.B

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 16:41

Hi there again :)

Last night i went shooting a nice bmw e36, with the old suction cup setup (i realised that i need some stronger magnets)

The results:
http://fastmetals.ro/wp-content/uploads/DSC_4755-copy.jpg

http://fastmetals.ro/wp-content/uploads/DSC_4758-copy.jpg
30 sec, f/9.0, iso 100 @ 18mm

MaxSteel

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 20:51

How heavy can a boom be?? I can get a nice aluminium boom at the local hardware store, but I'm afraid it will be too heavy. The pole isn't that heavy, but when I connect the magic arm and 5D to it......

Depends on how powerful your suction cups are. I bought some cheap ones they use to hold large panels of glass with and it holds 10 feet of 1 and 1/4" electrical conduit and my XSi with the sigma 10-20 just fine.

JhnRX7

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 21:59

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4456156080_2c4499a3a8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4456156080/)

PerFormA

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 01:04

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4456156080_2c4499a3a8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/4456156080/)

cool!! two thumbs up!!

PerFormA

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 01:05

Depends on how powerful your suction cups are. I bought some cheap ones they use to hold large panels of glass with and it holds 10 feet of 1 and 1/4" electrical conduit and my XSi with the sigma 10-20 just fine.

agree depends your suction cups

lcrazyaznl

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 20:51

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvTl8OEl0mM&feature=player_embedded

A video a friend did of me shooting a tsx at an acura meet.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4455274250_7dd5340e50_b.jpg

It was just a quick edit, I wasn't going spend too much time trying shop all the shadows out and this was a quick shot at a meet to show people how it is done.

illuzioo

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 08:21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvTl8OEl0mM&feature=player_embedded

A video a friend did of me shooting a tsx at an acura meet.

It was just a quick edit, I wasn't going spend too much time trying shop all the shadows out and this was a quick shot at a meet to show people how it is done.

Hmmm....
Not risky to mount the rig to the windshield?? :O
I never tried. I building my suction cup based rig now, and I search for every useful thing.

jeremycliff

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 09:17

couple newer ones...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4148283591_fde98f79a9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4181886189_58604d5b8f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4433694559_21b7e12697_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4433690231_a4e25eb133_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4386952458_7b0f5d08b5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4255535971_325d0bac33_o.jpg

lcrazyaznl

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 09:23

I mount it to the windshield all the time, no problems, the thing is I need extend the pole another 4 feet to get a wider look if i mounted it from the roof.

SamHunter

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 10:54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvTl8OEl0mM&feature=player_embedded

A video a friend did of me shooting a tsx at an acura meet.

[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4455274250_7dd5340e50_b.jpg[mg]

It was just a quick edit, I wasn't going spend too much time trying shop all the shadows out and this was a quick shot at a meet to show people how it is done.

If you mounted the camera upside down it would be a hell of a lot easier to clone

lcrazyaznl

24th of March 2010 (Wed), 12:11

Yes I know but if you saw how low it hung I didn't because the car's clutch would have smashed the camera on the ground. It was just a quick shot that I did at a car meet, cuz people asked to see how it was done, and if you know shooting when the sun is high isn't the best time for shadows either so trust me not my best but it was nice of a friend to record the process since i'm usually doing this myself or trying to explain to people who slow the car is.

pullerknabe

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 14:20

Does anybody here is using the AR.com pinching set and had ever to deal with marks unter the car made by the screws?

Dimer

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 14:23

On daylight, what filters do I need??

hphoto

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 15:18

On daylight, what filters do I need??
A good ND Filter. Try this one..... filter (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8087-REG/B_W_65066534_77mm_106_Neutral_Density.html) also add this on top of it. Polarize filter.

hphoto

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 15:21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvTl8OEl0mM&feature=player_embedded

A video a friend did of me shooting a tsx at an acura meet.

It was just a quick edit, I wasn't going spend too much time trying shop all the shadows out and this was a quick shot at a meet to show people how it is done.

I wouldn't stay that far for my camera if I was you. Never know when the suction cup will go out on you. Especially when the car is not being push.

PerFormA

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 20:03

On daylight, what filters do I need??

if u shot on day light, maybe u must have CPL, ND4, or ND8 filter...CMIIW

PerFormA

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 20:05

@jeremyclif...awesome shot!! and u got a nice car to! cool

PhotosGuy

25th of March 2010 (Thu), 22:44

Nice series of shots, Jeremy!

Dexamenus

27th of March 2010 (Sat), 08:02

couple newer ones...

Love the shots mate! Awesome car

ronsega

28th of March 2010 (Sun), 10:52

Some I've taken over time:

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/563066453_9v2uj-L.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/569555115_fUNYE-L-1.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/569506760_E6Wy6-L-1.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/546189867_xoUkn-L-2.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/521922000_j82jB-L.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/531583400_dnL8a-M-3.jpg

http://gallery.mospeada.net/main.php/d/20634-2/IMG_4800_001.jpg

http://ronsega.smugmug.com/photos/500290684_RdaiJ-L.jpg

MaxSteel

28th of March 2010 (Sun), 22:28

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4471553565_23966f7a87.jpg

jeremycliff

28th of March 2010 (Sun), 22:37

@jeremyclif...awesome shot!! and u got a nice car to! cool

Nice series of shots, Jeremy!

Love the shots mate! Awesome car

thanks guys. for the record none of those cars are mine :( just some of my friends. someday I'll have one like that!

SamHunter

28th of March 2010 (Sun), 22:43

Looks like you hang in the right circle

nugent

29th of March 2010 (Mon), 10:14

two from my first time using my rig. Using a temporary pole until my other one is finished.. this one is pretty bouncy

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4469105090_2979e0e4fc_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4468329083_92aa1b57b6_o.jpg

mr tommo

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 05:52

Guys I've just recieved my rig equipment but I have one more question.

What do I do with the bodywork of the car prior to putting the avenger suction cups on the bonnet?

Or am I best using the windscreen to mount the suction cups?

Just don't want to dent the bodywork or mark it :)

SMJ

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 06:24

you bought the rig, but don't know how to mount it?

richwig83

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 07:07

I think hes asking if you need to prepare the surface to avoid abrasions to the paint!

I would wash the area and clay bar it to remove all the surface dirt!

maximus96

30th of March 2010 (Tue), 17:30

is the rig safe to mount on the moon roof? i'm still researching the parts but want to shoot my mini with the rig but the entire hood is covered in clear film. the roof has a giant panoramic moon roof so i'm wondering if pressure from the rig will cause any damage. i read thru the entire thread and saw a few minis so maybe somebody can help...

lcrazyaznl

31st of March 2010 (Wed), 15:30

on some cars it works other cars the the moonroof depresses, so it doesn't hold well.

I mount it to sometimes glass and body, but I make sure the end cup has a strong grip and the middle one is more of a support , I think i might get a 3rd suction cup.

richwig83

31st of March 2010 (Wed), 17:08

Excuse the dirt!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4479522109_291c598eac_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4479554479_13a3647353_o.jpg

Rich

ronsega

1st of April 2010 (Thu), 01:47

RSX vs Civic

http://gallery.mospeada.net/main.php/d/25756-1/rsx_vs_civic.png

StE823

2nd of April 2010 (Fri), 22:34

another impromtu quick shots for my buddy in a last minute just now

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4484879377_4a3e657115_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4484879525_e61fcf8351_o.jpg

sevsev

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 08:09

quick one
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6596/img732522222.jpg

Dexamenus

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 08:52

quick one
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6596/img732522222.jpg

HOLY BALLS!!!

that is one slick paint job

sevsev

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 09:09

vinyl wrap!

Mike Bowen

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 13:43

reminds me of a camo wrapped sti i shot

quickster

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 13:47

reminds me of a camo wrapped sti i shot

i thought josh mackey did the shoot?

this one right? jemaris?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3420073449_a41cf853be_o.jpg

Mike Bowen

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 13:54

i was with josh

quickster

3rd of April 2010 (Sat), 14:07

i was with josh

gotcha. just wondering.

StE823

5th of April 2010 (Mon), 00:25

some new shots...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4492554196_939aeee19e_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4492553924_1b9b424a03_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4491914447_99fa32e3df_o.jpg

illuzioo

5th of April 2010 (Mon), 16:00

StE823: the first one is really cool! :P Nice point-of-view, I really like it!

Dimer

5th of April 2010 (Mon), 17:25

This is my first real rig shot.

We finished the boom at 21.30, but I wanted to test it. It was very dark outside. I had very little time to do the PP, so there are smalle errors, but I'm quite pleased with the result.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4494478433_6bffa15aec_b.jpg

Dimer

6th of April 2010 (Tue), 02:49

Here is the original shot:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/_MG_4734-1.jpg

Pana

6th of April 2010 (Tue), 19:43

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4380240550_8a05c73f0a_b.jpg

DisrupTer911

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 07:50

Man that Corollla is slammed!

PJH

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 08:57

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4500088016_b651f2ee0e_b.jpg to bad the lights are all orange :(

john owen

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 14:05

Haven't been able to do a rig shot for a while but got offered a DB9 at the weekend

Be rude not too!

PJH

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 14:35

that's awesome :o nice and sharp and a good angle, really compliments te car. great shot

Mr. H

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 23:41

Some recent work...
http://www.trenthobbsphotography.com/images/20100407 IMG_5569-Edit.jpg

quickster

7th of April 2010 (Wed), 23:52

which edit do you guys like?

this is an old rig shot that i FINALLY decided to edit.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4502082722_c0f74ea97c_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4502082654_a30b38a53e_o.jpg

EpicBadass

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 00:25

I'm curious if anyone has tried using one of these for the camera mount? I'm debating giving it a shot on a rig.

http://www.adorama.com/CZFGGM.html

Dimer

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 03:27

which edit do you guys like?

this is an old rig shot that i FINALLY decided to edit.

http://farm5.static.flick.com/4041/4502082722_c0f74ea97c_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4502082654_a30b38a53e_o.jpg

This one :)

jmoney916

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 09:44

Yeah, I didn't clone out the shadow of the boom yet, I'm lazy...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4459508304_6251fa3f3c.jpg

Shot of the rig.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4461383458_1ecc4d9788.jpg

Ken Cravillion

8th of April 2010 (Thu), 11:06

That DB9 shot is awesome!

d.allan

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 02:07

question.

I run a 40d with a 17-85. how much feet in pole length am i going to need to setup a good shot?

PJH

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 05:09

the best way to determine that is to just zoom to 17mm, make the frame you want to have and then measure the distance to the car. Also don't forget that your pole does not stop when it reaches the car, you need a little extra length to place the suctioncups on the pole too.

I think 17mm on a 1.6crop body not very wide, chances are you'll need a big pole and that will not be good for the weight/vibrations.

go hunting for a 10-22 lens

john owen

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 05:33

d.allan

9th of April 2010 (Fri), 13:32

Don't tell me that guys. I don't have money for a wider lens

btmlinedan

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 07:15

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4486127728_07a921da75_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/btmlinedan/4486127728/)

endlessdream

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 10:44

Haven't been able to do a rig shot for a while but got offered a DB9 at the weekend

Be rude not too!

woah, this is good. Looks very dynamic, nice angle for this car! Superb work!

Dimer

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 14:29

PJH

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 17:04

guessing from your signature, that's the 350D + 17-85 @ 17??? impressive stuff if it is :o

SamHunter

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 17:53

Looks like the 5D he mentions in his sig

Mr. H

11th of April 2010 (Sun), 21:31

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/4511936046_3dcebd18f6_b.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/IMG00281-20100411-0646.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/NSX/IMG00280-20100411-0646.jpg
That first one is Awesome!

How does the aluminum hood and the suction cups deal with each other? I made the mistake of attaching suction cups to an aluminum M3 roof panel and ended up with some small ripples in the panel afterwords. I would hate for that to happen to the hood of an NSX.

john owen

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 06:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/4511936046_3dcebd18f6_b.jpg

Oh yes, nice work

Lucian.B

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 15:11

Hi there again, my first b/w rig shot :)

Opel rekord C 1968

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/101/0/2/0229b0061047634ccca7ea37b7782eef.jpg

652cc

12th of April 2010 (Mon), 17:05

@Lucian.B.: Nice one!
@Dimer: Nice work! What pole did you use and where did you get it? I'm also from NL and haven't found a good one yet.

My first rig shot, using my self-made rig, after reading almost all pages in this topic..:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4515503711_2915814851.jpg

StE823

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 15:19

first time rigging my 5d mk2 and 16-35L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4520938835_11aae933ca_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4520939097_57efd196c8_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4520939267_7c1789a747_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4520938983_848278d791_o.jpg

PJH

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 17:34

the second shot is f*cking awesome!

can I pretty pretty pretty please have it in high res? i'd like to use it as a desktop :$

StE823

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 20:14

the second shot is f*cking awesome!

can I pretty pretty pretty please have it in high res? i'd like to use it as a desktop :$
thanks! im working on new wallpapers for my wallpaper site, cheers!

Supradedupra

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 21:28

I'm still waiting on a pole, but in the mean time, I figured I should start playing around.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/989/d300srigtest060erm04141.jpg

I must say that it is really a pain in the ass to try pushing a car, operating the shutter, and at the same time, attempting to turn the wheel. So, I ended up getting the above "straight wheel shot" of my dirty car and calling it a night.

Are there any good tips on how to remove the suction cups? These puppies don't seem to like to come off... lol :)

And, I do realize that my car is really dirty, and that there is some dust on the lens. I was just experimenting with using the magic arm/avenger combo, and I don't really care about my beater.

James33

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 22:58

I am building my first rig and was wondering if anyone had used these magnets (http://www.kjmagnetics.com/categories.asp?cat=86) to mount the rig under the car. I was thinking either the ones with the male stud or female stud attached and then using some super clamps to attach it to the pole. The magnets look powerful enough, but I don't think the male stud is long enough for the super clamp to grab it securely and the female stud is an 8mm and all the male studs they sell at Adorama/etc are 3/8" or 1/4" threads. Thoughts?

Thanks!
James

James33

14th of April 2010 (Wed), 23:00

crazyjetsfan22

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 12:26

Here are a few shots that I took with my rig. I need some help though. My shots are not where as crisp and clear as everyone else’s and tips would help me. all of these are at 12ft i have another 4ft sections would that help me out? i need to do some day shot maybe will be easier.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3879644275_ddaa48ff0d_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3879644275_ddaa48ff0d_b.jpg)
Exposure: 2.5 Aperture: f/6.3 Focal Length: 10 mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3880442254_4b9ac41235_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3880442254_4b9ac41235_b.jpg)
Exposure: 3 Aperture: f/7.1 Focal Length: 11.5 mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3843121287_0338febd77_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3843121287_0338febd77_b.jpg)
Exposure: 2.5 Aperture: f/8.0 Focal Length: 12 mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3838577639_5729838524_b.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3838577639_5729838524_b.jpg)
Exposure: 1.6 Aperture: f/5.3 Focal Length: 16 mm

Supradedupra

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 14:08

Looking at the way the white lines are wavey, it appears that your rig is bouncing. I would try to find smoother pavement, or try and make your rig steadier by adding more support. The faster the shutter, the less "bounce" the sensor will pick up. So, theoretically, your day time shots may be a little better because you can get away with a faster shutter.

Also, I would drop your ISO to practically nothing. This will darken your image, but improve the quality of it. Also, your rig removal post processing really stands out. Try and use clone stamp from areas around the rig so that it blends seamlessly.

crazyjetsfan22

15th of April 2010 (Thu), 16:27

Supradedupra

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 00:13

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7642/d300srigtest271erm04141.jpg

StE823

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 01:07

Would love to see the unedited shot with the rig in it!
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2773/201004140002.jpg

RedHotLama

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 01:10

Anyone try out the new content aware fill for removing rigs yet?

richwig83

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 03:18

Anyone try out the new content aware fill for removing rigs yet?

Is that CS5 only?

RedHotLama

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 10:04

Yes

d.allan

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 12:27

I love CS5. Simply amazing software. I'll be editing my rig out of it this weekend, because my avenger f1100's just came in today!!!!!

maxharvard

16th of April 2010 (Fri), 23:01

Hope it's cool that a Nikonian drops by.

I read this entire thread front to back and built my own rig. The advice here was damn good, so I had to try it out myself! :)

These are my first attempts at rig shots, comments and critiques welcome!

done with my D200 + 18-55 + CPL (chinsy lens and body combo just in case it falls from first attempt)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4527478308_26c73354b7_o.jpg

Got more bold and loaded my D3 with the 14-24 f/2.8 on it.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4527473126_c73f735b08_o.jpg

john owen

17th of April 2010 (Sat), 12:05

Hope it's cool that a Nikonian drops by.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4527478308_26c73354b7_o.jpg

That truck is a fantastic colour

Lets see you home made rig then fella, suction or under car?

d.allan

17th of April 2010 (Sat), 13:28

My first rig shot.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4528944560_0ec3e38165.jpg

Dexamenus

17th of April 2010 (Sat), 18:52

My first rig shot.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4528944560_0ec3e38165.jpg

woah! nice first shot mate!

Keith Fusco

18th of April 2010 (Sun), 07:35

Some great shots in here.

Lucian.B

18th of April 2010 (Sun), 10:07

An 1.8T VW GOLF
6 sec,f/22,iso100,18mm

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/108/9/2/Still_dubbin_by_LKS1988.jpg

Dimer

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 08:40

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/dimert/Honda/_MG_6738_900.jpg

maxharvard

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 11:19

That truck is a fantastic colour

Lets see you home made rig then fella, suction or under car?

I'll get a pic here soon,

Basically just 3 suction cups (only 2 used here) from "film tools" and the ubiquitous hardware, 10' aluminum pole and clamps.

~Eric

richwig83

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 12:39

Im thinking about ditching the under rig and going for suction clamps... im just worried about damaging peoples cars!

Rich

maxharvard

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 16:04

Im thinking about ditching the under rig and going for suction clamps... im just worried about damaging peoples cars!

Rich

The owners of the trucks were worried about the same thing to their fresh $25k paint jobs. Afterwards they were very happy see that nothing happened and they got a neat photo out of the anxiety :)

~Eric

James33

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 19:01

I finally built my rig but am scared to death to put it on my car, much less anyone else's. :o

It seems really heavy on the end and I haven't even attached my camera to it. The Avenger suction cups are rated to hold 6 pounds. That doesn't seem like very much weight when I am dangling a $2600 camera on the end of a 13ft pole.

I used an aluminum flagpole I had in my shed that is broken into about 4 ft sections. I used 3 sections and secured them together as shown in the photos. I'd say each piece of pole weighs 2 lbs? Adding the magic arm on the end and the clamp adds a lot of weight on the end, not to mention a camera too. I KNOW you have all done it - I see the photos. I just need some help in how to set it up the first time on the car.

Do you set the suction cups then attach the pole to it? Do you counterbalance the end of the pole opposite the camera? What about attaching to a windshield? Will the additional weight pulling down on the suction cups pull it off the windshield and crash it into the hood? How do you test it for strength?

Crap - this seems scary as $hit. :???:

http://www.photophilephotography.com/files/IMG_1344a.jpg

http://www.photophilephotography.com/files/IMG_1345a.jpg

http://www.photophilephotography.com/files/IMG_1346a.jpg

http://www.photophilephotography.com/files/IMG_1347a.jpg

Thanks in advance for any tips and help!
James

d.allan

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 22:23

The suction cups are amazing dude don't worry about it.

I have pretty much the same setup as you do, and here is what I mounted mine on.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4536025029_357f6a36e3_o.jpg

James33

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 22:34

StE823

19th of April 2010 (Mon), 22:40

LOL! I know I know... But still... I hate to screw it up the first time I try. What order do you put the stuff on the car? How do you decide the best location? I am not talking for getting the best shot but for the best safety.

Any "Do NOT do's" or "Be careful when's" or "Be sure to's" please post. Thanks!

James
put the cups in the strongest part of the body panels, like if you are mounting it on the roof.. don't mount it in the middle of the roof, put both cups on the corner of the roof if you get what i mean