krotoflik | How to Build the RotoRig - Camera Jib and Shoulder Rig in ONE! @krotoflik | Uploaded 11 years ago | Updated August 24 2023
RotoRig, its a camera jib and shoulder rig in one! Ultra portable, weighs between 4 to 5 lbs and will cost approximately $50 to build. Be sure to subscribe! Follow me on facebook, Twitter and Google+. Donate and help me help you! PayPal - http://bit.ly/JVXVxT
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Krotoflik/209823419027980?ref=hl
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/krotoflik
Website: http://www.krotoflik.com
"Audio file(s) provided by http://www.audiomicro.com"
A recent Q&A about building the RotoRig and things you might want to know:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxgNcFrYhQ8
Optional Quick Release Adapters I Purchased: http://full.sc/T3vDY3
Drill Hole Diagram Download (Updated 1-26-2013): http://full.sc/WmuQBP
Tools Needed:
Strong Scissors, Needle nose pliers, Regular plies or channel locks, Phillips screw driver, Drill, 1/4 inch Drill bit, Smaller pilot drill bit, Larger Drill bit to remove burs, Electrical tape, Something to mark drill points with, and Eye and glove protection when drilling.
Parts: (The x before the number represents that many packages of said item)
1. Monopods - Targus Digital TG-MP6710 67-Inch x2 or almost any monopds = $19.98
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-67-Lightweight-Monopod-w-Spiked-Feet-Foam-Handle/10370963
2. Flower Box Metal Wall Bracket (2-Pack) (Homedepot sku 277-870) x1 = $4.96
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100138178/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=277-870&storeId=10051#.UQKK9b9EF8E
THE HOME DEPOT LINK LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE DEAD..So here is a link to what looks like the same product: http://www.windowbox.com/brackets-container-accessories/brackets-hangers/window-box-bracket-15.html
AND another link to DO IT BEST stores for currently $6.99 - Looks to be the same thing.
http://www.doitbest.com/Flower+boxes_+hangers+and+pots-Panacea+Products-model-89059-doitbest-sku-733431.dib
3. Small Designer Shelf Brackets (Menards Black sku 211-3630 single x2) or (homedepot White 2 pack sku 222-484 x1) = approx. $7
Bracket Size should be approx. "Dimensions: 6.5" H x 9.5" W x 1.63" D" Menards may have switched around the SKU's in your store or they labeled it wrong on there site, so make sure to get the bigger one. This link points to the correct size but just make sure to get the bigger of the two black brackets.
http://www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organization/shelving-hardware-brackets/small-designer-shelf-bracket-black/p-1871539-c-12645.htm
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202183149/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=222-484&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202858076#.UQKLE79EF8E
4. Ground clamps (Homedepot sku 621-708) x7 = $11
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202907602/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=621-708&storeId=10051#.UQKLer9EF8E (There seems to be a couple types of ground clamps with the same sku. Test to make sure a 1/4 20 bolt threads in properly at the store before purchasing which ever style you go with.) Updated 2-2-2013
5. 1/4" nylon washers 4 pack (Homedepot sku 595-058) x4 = $2.56
6. 1/4"-20 1" Round head Phillps bolts (Menards sku 233-8686) x3 = $2.46
(This Package comes with the 1/4" nuts. If you buy elsewhere make sure to purchase at least 12pcs of 1/4" 20 nuts.)
7. 12 lock nuts (Menards sku 232-9734) x1 = $.89
8. 2 fender washers (Menards sku 201-1194) x1 = $.49
9. 6 pack 1/4" wing nuts (Menards sku 233-9148) x1 = $.89
10. 1 inch x 6 ft pipe foam (homedepot sku 419-949) x1 = $1.28
11. Scrap material (I used neoprene from beer cooler)
12. Rubber non slip material (I used a scrap non-slip rubber dish mat)
If you saw something in the video I forgot to list let me know!
www.Menards.com
www.homedepot.com
www.amazon.com
RotoRig, its a camera jib and shoulder rig in one! Ultra portable, weighs between 4 to 5 lbs and will cost approximately $50 to build. Be sure to subscribe! Follow me on facebook, Twitter and Google+. Donate and help me help you! PayPal - http://bit.ly/JVXVxT
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Krotoflik/209823419027980?ref=hl
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/105093875048269804573/posts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/krotoflik
Website: http://www.krotoflik.com
"Audio file(s) provided by http://www.audiomicro.com"
A recent Q&A about building the RotoRig and things you might want to know:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxgNcFrYhQ8
Optional Quick Release Adapters I Purchased: http://full.sc/T3vDY3
Drill Hole Diagram Download (Updated 1-26-2013): http://full.sc/WmuQBP
Tools Needed:
Strong Scissors, Needle nose pliers, Regular plies or channel locks, Phillips screw driver, Drill, 1/4 inch Drill bit, Smaller pilot drill bit, Larger Drill bit to remove burs, Electrical tape, Something to mark drill points with, and Eye and glove protection when drilling.
Parts: (The x before the number represents that many packages of said item)
1. Monopods - Targus Digital TG-MP6710 67-Inch x2 or almost any monopds = $19.98
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-67-Lightweight-Monopod-w-Spiked-Feet-Foam-Handle/10370963
2. Flower Box Metal Wall Bracket (2-Pack) (Homedepot sku 277-870) x1 = $4.96
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100138178/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=277-870&storeId=10051#.UQKK9b9EF8E
THE HOME DEPOT LINK LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE DEAD..So here is a link to what looks like the same product: http://www.windowbox.com/brackets-container-accessories/brackets-hangers/window-box-bracket-15.html
AND another link to DO IT BEST stores for currently $6.99 - Looks to be the same thing.
http://www.doitbest.com/Flower+boxes_+hangers+and+pots-Panacea+Products-model-89059-doitbest-sku-733431.dib
3. Small Designer Shelf Brackets (Menards Black sku 211-3630 single x2) or (homedepot White 2 pack sku 222-484 x1) = approx. $7
Bracket Size should be approx. "Dimensions: 6.5" H x 9.5" W x 1.63" D" Menards may have switched around the SKU's in your store or they labeled it wrong on there site, so make sure to get the bigger one. This link points to the correct size but just make sure to get the bigger of the two black brackets.
http://www.menards.com/main/storage-organization/closet-organization/shelving-hardware-brackets/small-designer-shelf-bracket-black/p-1871539-c-12645.htm
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202183149/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=222-484&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202858076#.UQKLE79EF8E
4. Ground clamps (Homedepot sku 621-708) x7 = $11
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202907602/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=621-708&storeId=10051#.UQKLer9EF8E (There seems to be a couple types of ground clamps with the same sku. Test to make sure a 1/4 20 bolt threads in properly at the store before purchasing which ever style you go with.) Updated 2-2-2013
5. 1/4" nylon washers 4 pack (Homedepot sku 595-058) x4 = $2.56
6. 1/4"-20 1" Round head Phillps bolts (Menards sku 233-8686) x3 = $2.46
(This Package comes with the 1/4" nuts. If you buy elsewhere make sure to purchase at least 12pcs of 1/4" 20 nuts.)
7. 12 lock nuts (Menards sku 232-9734) x1 = $.89
8. 2 fender washers (Menards sku 201-1194) x1 = $.49
9. 6 pack 1/4" wing nuts (Menards sku 233-9148) x1 = $.89
10. 1 inch x 6 ft pipe foam (homedepot sku 419-949) x1 = $1.28
11. Scrap material (I used neoprene from beer cooler)
12. Rubber non slip material (I used a scrap non-slip rubber dish mat)
If you saw something in the video I forgot to list let me know!
www.Menards.com
www.homedepot.com
www.amazon.com
