Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build

Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build

by Dan Selakovich
Released October 2012
Publisher(s): Routledge
ISBN: 9781136041051

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Book description


The singular beauty of this book is that Mr. Selakovich has successfully dedicated himself to producing clarity with every page." - Michael Ferris, Camera Operator/DP (Die Hard)   For filmmakers who like to shoot their films with a mobile camera withough spending a fortune on equipment rentals, this book is a great gift indeed. I highly recommend it for its clarity and common sense." - Kris Malkiewica, Cinematographer/Author   Don't buy or rent your fillm equipment-build it! Construct professional-quality camera rigs on your own with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide and stop wasting your money on overpriced equipment rentals and purchases! Dan Selakovich guides you through the creation of jibs, dollies, cranes, car-mounts, sandbags, tripods, and more. Features include:   Build inexpensive but reliable and sturdy rigs-including cranes, dollies, stabilizers, car-mounts, and more; most for much less than $100!Includes over 2,000 photographs with clear step-by-step instructions, safety guidelines, material lists, and tool lists for each rig. American standard and meric measurements included.  Includes a companion web site: http://dvcamerarigs.com/

Product information

  • Title: Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build
  • Author(s): Dan Selakovich
  • Release date: October 2012
  • Publisher(s): Routledge
  • ISBN: 9781136041051