Uploaded February 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I will show you how to build a DIY overhead tripod for static overhead shots. This is a cheap alternative to pre made commercial offerings that cost upwards towards $100 or more.
Items used in this video:
-8'x1"x1" (1/8" thick) Aluminum L shaped bar (Bought at my local hardware store)
-1/4", 3/8" and 2.5mm (Tungsten Carbide or Titanium Nitride coated prefered) drill bits.
-1/4"-20 Tap: McMaster Carr part#: 2636A2 (http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-tap...)
Base Tripod I used: amzn.to/2NprRf6
Ballhead Mount: amzn.to/2JgJwjO
Support bracket model I 3d printed:
thingiverse.com/thing:1363261
Check out 3dshapeengineering.com for cool custom printed products and parts for your 3d printer!
Camera Equipment I use:
Canon EOS SL2 DSLR Body: amzn.to/2XgvGaV
Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens: amzn.to/2NnAOp3
Canon 18-135 Nano USM Lens: amzn.to/2RPXcpU
Zoom H1 Recorder / On camera Mic: amzn.to/2NmDnI5
Zoom Shock mount (Movo SMM5-B): amzn.to/2Nltkmz
RGB Light Wand (YONGNUO YN360): amzn.to/2NmEesh
Neewer 660 LED Light Panel: amzn.to/2Lrt3Ml
Awesome Light Stand: amzn.to/2XkcdpE
Camera Gear Backpack: amzn.to/2XhIjCL
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EDM Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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Artist: incompetech.com
In this video I will show you how to build a DIY overhead tripod for static overhead shots. This is a cheap alternative to pre made commercial offerings that cost upwards towards $100 or more.
Items used in this video:
-8'x1"x1" (1/8" thick) Aluminum L shaped bar (Bought at my local hardware store)
-1/4", 3/8" and 2.5mm (Tungsten Carbide or Titanium Nitride coated prefered) drill bits.
-1/4"-20 Tap: McMaster Carr part#: 2636A2 (http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-tap...)
Base Tripod I used: amzn.to/2NprRf6
Ballhead Mount: amzn.to/2JgJwjO
Support bracket model I 3d printed:
thingiverse.com/thing:1363261
Check out 3dshapeengineering.com for cool custom printed products and parts for your 3d printer!
Camera Equipment I use:
Canon EOS SL2 DSLR Body: amzn.to/2XgvGaV
Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens: amzn.to/2NnAOp3
Canon 18-135 Nano USM Lens: amzn.to/2RPXcpU
Zoom H1 Recorder / On camera Mic: amzn.to/2NmDnI5
Zoom Shock mount (Movo SMM5-B): amzn.to/2Nltkmz
RGB Light Wand (YONGNUO YN360): amzn.to/2NmEesh
Neewer 660 LED Light Panel: amzn.to/2Lrt3Ml
Awesome Light Stand: amzn.to/2XkcdpE
Camera Gear Backpack: amzn.to/2XhIjCL
Check us out on Social Media:
Google+: plus.google.com/102082844632610572448
Facebook: facebook.com/powerplayground
Twitter: twitter.com/mikemadsci
Instagram: instagram.com/mikethetinkerer
EDM Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com
