Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I ...

For light cameras there have been swing arm mounts (think drafting lamp, minus the lampshade) with standard 1/4″ – 20 threads for years. Handy for in-class demos and overhead shots of ...

Well, Linn from the DIY YouTube channel Darbin Orvar has this brilliant how-to video about building your own overhead camera rig out of plain old 3 x 5 piece of 3/4 inch plywood.. Normally, a ...

Whether you’re a budding YouTuber or just want a stable rig to get great overhead shots, you don’t have to spend money on a pricey camera rig to get stable shots. This one costs less than $35 ...

We repurpose an under-$40 Amazon monitor stand into an overhead filming rig. ... Some sort of gantry over the work surface and some mechanism to attach a camera to that gantry.

The rig can also have its motors temporarily disengaged by a button, allowing the camera to be aimed by hand, before holding the position. In this way, it acts as a highly versatile tripod.