Automotive rig setup

hi_im_fil

Has anybody here ever made some sort of setup similar to this? I'm thinking of making one but it seems pretty expensive once you add it all up.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5677735&postcount=194

If anybody has done it, where did you get the parts from?

kensutz

Paddy@CIRL is your man, if he can't do it nobody can

hi_im_fil

I would imagine he has spent a LOT more on his one than I plan on spending on mine!

.Longshanks.

I had a go one a home made one Brndn made last year. Pretty simple enough - the main things were strong suction points and a lightweight pole. The hard work is in the editing afterwards

Behind scenes


Before


After



Re-edit



Paddy@CIRL has an awesome set-up! Hopefully he'll be along soon with some tips

Cakes.

@ Longshanks

Since you changed the background anyway could you not have just taken a picture of the cars when they weren't moving and added the blur on the wheels after ?

.Longshanks.

Cakesofrice wrote: »

@ Longshanks

Since you changed the background anyway could you not have just taken a picture of the cars when they weren't moving and added the blur on the wheels after ?

Maybe....but where would the fun be in that?
You've get a decent version - but it wouldn't be as good/genuine. The last one was re-edited just for fun a few weeks after the original shot was taken

challengemaster

Cakesofrice wrote: »

@ Longshanks

Since you changed the background anyway could you not have just taken a picture of the cars when they weren't moving and added the blur on the wheels after ?

That's the fake/crap way of doing it tbh - it's kind of frowned upon in terms of automotive photography... also it never looks the same

101001

Ooooh! Id also be interested in any info i can get on this. Similarly mounting a camera outside a car a la http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera_suction_pads_vacuum_mounts.htm

But was looking to build myself one for car and one for train. Would anyone have advice on suction cups to use, availability in Ireland and what to look out for. Do suction cups have some kind of suction rating?

.Longshanks.

suction rating.... I think they do (in terms of weight). Too weak & your camera might fall to ground. Too strong & you might damage the paint work!

Abelloid

Cakesofrice wrote: »

@ Longshanks

Since you changed the background anyway could you not have just taken a picture of the cars when they weren't moving and added the blur on the wheels after ?

pixbyjohn

Heavy duty magnetic bases for mobile antennae that are used by radio hobbyists are availabe in Ireland.
Maybe they could be modified for this use
http://www.longcom.ie/product.aspx?id=191

hi_im_fil

They could possibly be used, but I would prefer to use suction cups rather than a magnet when attatching it to someones pride and joy. A lot of car owners are extremely fussy about paintwork and I'd say a suction cup would be less likely to cause any damage to the paint.

.Longshanks.

Although it would limit the angel of shot you can get, there's nothing stopping you from using really strong suction cups onto (clean) glass

pixbyjohn

hi_im_fil wrote: »

They could possibly be used, but I would prefer to use suction cups rather than a magnet when attatching it to someones pride and joy. A lot of car owners are extremely fussy about paintwork and I'd say a suction cup would be less likely to cause any damage to the paint.

I usually use felt pads under the magnets, no damage then, but I understand you.

Adz247

Just a quick question, Where is the best place to get a boom/pipe...?

Jonnykitedude

if your looking for a lightweight boom/pole try windsurfing booms, carbon fiber and very light. Get tons on adverts etc.