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Here's some really good model photography

Model Photography
#1

I saw this on another forum, thought it was worth sharing. The photography (videography?) on this video looks very professional:

http://web.me.com/camarillopacific/Camarillo_Pacific_Railroad/Official_Video.html

I love the camera movements. Apparently he uses some pro equipment for that. I want to try to build something myself that will do the same thing. Might not be as smooth but I bet I can put together something that will work reasonably well.

#2

I really enjoyed that video. I look forward to seeing what you “adopt” from his work!

#3

I liked that bridge. Looks like a lot of work was put into it.

#4

Nicely done, liked the black and white effect. Regards, Dennis.

#5

I saw a guy videoing one of our layouts a few years ago.
The camera was mounted on a short, heavy pole. On the bottom of it.
He could slowly lift it over bridges, back down to ground level, follow a train at
track level without jerking, etc.
I don’t know if it was a homemade contraption or store bought.

#6

Might have been one of these homemade wooden camera jibs:

http://www.indymogul.com/post/3874/build-plans-for-the-jib-arm-camera-crane

Turns out there’s a lot of neat gear you can build yourself to get professional style camera moves. I’m planning to build this smaller, lighter, aluminum jib:

http://home.closetfilms.com/default.asp?action=jib

I also want to build one these cheap “steadi-cam” rigs, as well as a camera slider:

http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/

#7

Thanks for the links, Ray.
The jib & stabilizer look pretty cool.
Ralph