Easy DIY Overhead Camera Rig - Under $20!!!
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- So I have been looking for months on a good option for a overhead camera rig. I have looked at a ton of UA-cam videos to see what I can find that was affordable for someone like me on a tight budget. I found plenty of videos about C Stands, tripods with an extendable arm, mic boom stick stands, etc. The only problem is none of those were really cheap. So then I started to think outside the box. That is where this setup came to birth!
So this overhead setup can be done in just a matter of minutes. All you need to do is go to your local hardware store and buy a few things. The magic word is PVC pipes. I bought a grand total of six 2ft x 1" PVC pipes. To make it more affordable I actually bought a 10ft PVC pipe and had someone at Home Depot cut it for me. So I was able to get 5 out of those 10 footer and bought an extra 2ft pipe separately. Then you just need some 1" metal floor flanges, a couple of 1" adapters that have a threaded male in that can screw into the floor flange, two 90 degree elbows, a 1/4" 20 hex bolt, and a 1/4" drill bit to drill some holes in the piping. And abrakadabrah...It's done!
This DIY project is super simple and super affordable. The grand total cost me right at $20. It might be more or less for you depending on where you buy it. I went to Home Depot since it's just right down the street.
So this overhead camera rig setup is the perfect answer to the question that I have been searching for a few months.
Time Stamps:
Skip to breakdown of materials needed: 1:08
Skip to final rig setup: 5:38
Skip to view of camera mounted: 6:23
Here is a list of all the products that you will need. It ultimately depends on the width that you are trying to achieve. The main setup is 2'x2'x2' and that works pretty good. I bought a connector that I'm able to use to make the width extend out to a little over 4 ft. This helps to achieve the look you might be wanting and not having the PVC pipe and floor flange in the video. Just saying this to keep in mind...
(1) 1" x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Plain-End Pipe (cut to desired lengths): www.homedepot....
(2) 1" Floor flange: www.homedepot....
(2) 1" PVC Pipe 90 Degree Elbows: www.homedepot....
(2) 1" PVC Pipe male adapters: www.homedepot....
(1) 1" PVC Schedule 40 SxSxS Tee: www.homedepot....
1/4" x 1.5" hex bolt: www.homedepot....
1/4" washers: www.homedepot....
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Oh wow you were the second result for me after Peter McKinnon's video that has 600k+ views but I was attracted to the 20 bucks price tag. I watched your video and checked your view count, I can't believe this video only has 500 views. I left a like and a comment, thanks for sharing your way of doing this!
That is awesome to hear! I really appreciate the kind words for sure! I still use this setup today. I’m thinking about using some black spray paint I have in the garage and paint it. It has held up really well. Hope you subscribed!
Funny how we forget the old DIY ways ....I made a whole shoulder rig out of PVC back it the day. lol. Thanks for the reminder
Nice Idea. For the center section of pipe, you could have used a custom length of 36-40", along with the added length that the 90's provide--given that your table can still accommodate this added width--Those flanges should be out of the shot with minimal to (possibly) no zooming in. Other than that tweak, I think this is a pretty cool Idea. Thanks for sharing.
Was just thinking this myself. Standard overhead rigs are 36" wide, and with the thickness of the pipe, it would be fine. No zooming, wider shot for overhead views.Going to try this out myself.
Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share your knowledge with us. Greetings from Croatia.
I actually loved this idea so much I made my own from your concept creation. But used 3/4 in PVC and also in 3ft sections instead of 2ft. As a Tarot Reader I needed space as well as camera stability. To add that the 3/4 in. PVC holds my heavy Sony A68 to profection.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m about to return a $47 boom arm that wasn’t compatible with my tripod, and I was trying to figure out what I could do for a top down shot! I’m definitely headed to Home Depot!
Dang Skunk
Dude, thank you so much for this ingenious solution! I was going to use wood but it's so expensive nowadays and was going to be way more complicated than your solution.
Glad it helped! I still use this today. I think I'm going to spray paint it black.
Siiiiiiiick great idea!! I was about to spend a bunch of money on a wood set up, but this blew my mind! Thanks for the hack
Wow, this is great. Thanks! I'm a newbie and I'm always looking for ways to save.
Great idea! I was considering a $200 metal unit, but might go with something like this instead. Thx!
Yeah, it’s pretty easy to make to be honest with you. Plus you can play around with it and add new customization ideas to it.
I've been trying to find a way to get an overhead setup and now I can finally do it. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Nice I plan on making this soon, may make a few extra modifications for mine.
dude, this is absolutely fantastic! I’m going to build this tomorrow :)
Let me know how it goes!
@@RoyFlorez went really well actually. I went for table legs which were a bit more expensive but also sturdier for the base. Overall, I’m super happy with the construction. Paid round about 50€ for everything. Will have a video on it on my channel soon! Thanks for the huge inspiration! :)
@@davidvongries awesome to hear! I’m thinking about reforming mine as well and working on a way to make the height adjustable.
thanks for this vid, I've been looking for something like this for a while!! i will be making my own now
Love this!
Thanks!
This is a great idea 💡!!! Super easy and affordable.
I’m glad you like it and I hope it helps you out! I hope you consider subscribing
@@RoyFlorez i subscribed already 😊
Cool video/setup - thanks for the idea!
What a great and cheap setup! Thank you!
Great video - thank you!! It was just what I was looking for.
Seriously amazing video
I love this soooo much!!! Thank you for the wonderful video!! Was wanting to buy an overhead camera rig, but they are pricey.. so, I’m definitely going to be doing this instead! 👌🏻😍 I was also wondering if you could please tell me where you got that awesome big light set up on the right side ???? I need one! 😃
Thanks for the awesome comment! I hope you subbed and keep on coming back to check out my videos!
As far as the soft box that I have, I checked Amazon and it looks like they don’t have it available currently. But I did find an alternative from a reputable brand that’s basically identical. Here is my associates link if you’re interested in buying it on Amazon: amzn.to/3daLKRE
You're genius!!!
Need my wife to see this comment!
Hey awesome video. I'm gonna make this rig right away.
I just switched from 1 video to your video and i noticed your voiceover is a bit low in terms of volume.
you can use a collar mic, it won't look bad instead it would encourage people to stop hiding mic and focus more on clear voice quality.
This is like a two year old video. Feel like my mic game has stepped up for sure. Watch some more recent videos and report back. Thanks for the comment!!!
just did this but made mine a bit different. but thanks for the idea!
Please share what you did different? After I did this, a lot of ideas starting flowing through my brain.
It wasn't much, just changed size of PVC and made it full overhead to be over my desk just not on my desk.
In size I meant length
This is perfect
Awesome & Thanks :)
Dude. I’m doing tomorrow. Thank you. Although have you thought about using a split lock washer to keep the camera always snug and decrease your chances of the camera from falling off. Just saying. But thanks for the video.
Whenever I use the screw that I use to screw into my small rig I just tighten it with a wrench and it never will fall.
And I was watching as I typed. I see you mentioned clamps. I'll never be able to explain to the guy at Lowe's what I need, though. *sigh*
Here is basically what I bought. These are on Amazon amzn.to/3q4RIJj
The two floor flange were 14 bucks each. Just built it. Came out 41 dollars. Two years made a difference
Which floor flanges did you buy? I’m looking at them on the Home Depot website and they’re like $7 each.
@@RoyFlorez two foot 1 inch pvc were 3.70 each. I bought 3
Two 1 inch male insert were 3 each. Bought 2
L connectors were 2.77 each. I bought one because I have one already.
The 1 inch floor flange were 14.50ish each.
With my friends discount and a few other items, I added it up to 44 bucks (not 41) (not including his items) I'm looking at the receipt rn.
Yeah, that’s what I’m saying though, you paid a lot for each floor flange. Unless you got some “higher end” ones but the ones I got are like $7 each. Looking at them right now. Regardless, $44 for the setup still isn’t terrible
@@RoyFlorez yeah for sure. Still better price than other set ups I've seen.
These flanges look identical to the ones in your video. I'm not sure what is different about them. They were the only ones in 1 inch. Maybe online is cheaper?
Regardless, still a good buy.
I have a heavy nikon d850. So I'm going to screw the setup into a flat board.
Why don't you make it taller and wider, so that you have more room to play with on zoom? I plan to make something like this tomorrow.
I have extra pieces to do that but I don't necessarily need it taller for my videos. I did make it wider so the floor flanges go all the way to the edges of the table. I'm using clamps to keep it nice and secure.
@@RoyFlorez nice.. your table definitely has the space to have it wider. Good video by the way. DIY always a great route
I see you're video says you need six 2ft pipes but on are using three for the setup. Are the other 3 used to extend?
So, I want to build a removeable overhead rig for filming my sewing tutorials. I'm wondering is there some sort of clamp I can put on each end to clamp it on the table. My table is antique and want to screw anything onto it and if I just sit it there it'll get in the way. Any suggestions for me? I'm using my backdrop bar right now and so awkward. 😔
Do you think you could use a pvc five way cross connector instead of the adapters and flanges for the base?
Great image quality of the a 6400, what lighting do you use.
Thanks. I just use what you see in the photo. I have a MountDog soft box and I use this random floor lamp light I bought on Amazon. That’s it
Quick question. What software do you use to edit your videos?
Filmora X