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1 Topic by Blacitch June 19, 2010 (11:46am)

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Topic: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

Using a LEGO cradle with a QCP9K is there a some what simple way to set up a dolly shot and to create a smooth pan? I'm trying to set up a dolly shot going down an alley way, and the only why I can think of doing it is to attach the quickcam to a plate and slide it across a ruler. Is there a better way to do it or is that my best bet?

And I'm also trying to set up a shot where the camera is panning around a city and slowly lowering down to street level. With this shot I can't think of a way to do this smoothly.

2 Reply by Siobhan June 20, 2010 (05:55am)

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

Here's some photos of the rig I used to create this test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSy_zkPXS-o

From memory I think I moved the webcam 1 millimeter per frame, however as you can see it didn't quite sync with my walk cycle. You can fiddle with increments yourself. I also recommend using a steel rule as I did, as they are more precise than regular rulers (that's why they're used for carpentry and such) and they're completely flat, so the rig can slide along it easily.

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3 Reply by Blacitch June 20, 2010 (02:28pm)

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

Thanks Sean.

EDIT: NVM

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

I've now discovered that Maron's rig isn't very stable, so it can tilt back and forth. So, I'm still looking for a good pan rig for a quickcam made out of technic pieces.

5 Reply by Peanut June 20, 2010 (07:33pm)

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

Darkman had a good rig posted on the week in bricks channel, but we all know what happened there.

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6 Reply by Splash June 21, 2010 (12:44pm)

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

I'm pretty sure I saw that tutorial on his channel. No?

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Maybe he re-posted it...
Edit: He did | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ29LGaOd8 |

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8 Reply by LTWProductions June 24, 2011 (12:04pm)

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Re: Quickcam pro 9k pan/dolly shots

Sean wrote:

Here's some photos of the rig I used to create this test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSy_zkPXS-o

From memory I think I moved the webcam 1 millimeter per frame, however as you can see it didn't quite sync with my walk cycle. You can fiddle with increments yourself. I also recommend using a steel rule as I did, as they are more precise than regular rulers (that's why they're used for carpentry and such) and they're completely flat, so the rig can slide along it easily.

Do you think you could do a tutorial on your logitech quickcam pro 9000 cradle. It looks easy to build but I can't figure it out.