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Jib crane

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ghosfacekilla
Posts: 533 - Karma: 72
I searchbarred and came up with nothing
does anyone know how to build or find an affordable jib crane(under 500) thanks
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dergblerp
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http://www.dvcamerarigs.com/

this is a good place to start.
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CS_Films
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What type of questions do you need answered? I built an 8 FT jib works well but is not easy

here is a picture if u wana use it for some sort of refrence.

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heFF
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hit my friend up ns name is mindala kid built a dope jib arm
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Holte
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My first camera crane was built for about $80 loosely following this tutorial:

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-build-a-camera-jib-crane-157334/

It had a bowling ball for a counterweight. It was totally ridiculous looking, but it actually worked pretty well.
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ghosfacekilla
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Word thanks a bunch karma for everybody who helpd
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