Roll a DIY Camera Jib for $25

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Video gear is expensive; save your pennies by building a DIY camera jib for smooth camera movement on a budget.

Over at Oliva tech they explain just how few parts you need to build their DIY jib:

The guys here at the studio mocked up a simple DIY jib that is not only ridiculously inexpensive to piece together, but also very straight forward. The point of this jib was to get a very wide range of motion from top to bottom with only a few feet of 0.75? square tube, 1? angled aluminum, 1/4? nuts and bolts, and nylon washers is all you’ll need to put the jib together. This light weight jib can be used on small portable tripods, but will require a fluid head for panning left and right.

Hit up the link below for a detailed parts list and build guide.

How to Make a DIY Camera Jib [via Make]

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