This is a short film that I filmed and my buddy Sean edited. Filmed with the Canon HV30, no extra accessories other than holding a fisheye lens over top in some areas.

Racin’ the metal horses from retoid on Vimeo.

Finally got around to editing some random steadycam test footage together. Filmed with the Canon HV30, Raynox 6600 Pro wideangle, and the DIY Steadycam by Johnny Chung Lee.  Edited in iMovie09.

Trevor’s Bike Shop - Intro from retoid on Vimeo.

I’ve recently been getting into video and found a great way to make a steady cam for cheap. Johnny Chung Lee is a very smart and talented guy who developed a cery cheap yet efficient way to create a steadycam. This is what I would consider one of the ‘more easier DIY projects’ found online.  It requires some basic tools that most households should have.

This is how my version turned out. On his website he mentions using black pipe or galvanized pipe. I chose the black pipe, but it leaves your hands incredibly dirty. So i sanded it all off and washed it with soap and water then taped off the threads on each pipe and painted them with Rust-Oleum Metallic spray paint. I highly recommend this paint because it, fast drying, 10min dry to the touch, 30min it’s completely dry and the outcome is very nice. The color I chose sprayed on very even leaving no bubbles, runs or thick spots. Not to mention this stuff helps prevent rust. The only other modification i added was a pair of bike grips.

Painted pipes:

Finished product: