Experimenting with the Jib

Over the last couple of days I’ve been working on a Jib which is a device for a camera that helps achieve high angled or low angled sweeping shots. Below is a preview of some of the shots I filmed using the Jib and also my Dolly. Everything was shot on my Canon 550d (will post more info on dolly and camera in a future blog). The jib is still in its early days of development, however it’s still cool to see what you can do with something as simple as this. Check out the results:

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Original concept design for the jib and dolly tracks on the floor

Updated design, version 2

The DIY Jib on it’s first day of test shots

Plastic container used as a wait to counter the wait of the camera

Dismantled tripod stuck onto the pole

This jibs first outing and some awesome results