A video camcorder must shoot video in a steady manner for the viewer to properly see the recording. You can make an inexpensive video stabilizer that will help control unwanted motions as you use the camcorder. You will need a few items commonly found around the house and less than a half hour of your time. Your video stabilizer will fit in your pocket until needed and will help stabilize the camcorder against shaking and off-putting movements that can ruin the video.
Instructions
1. Pull a length of string off the roll that is about the same length as your height. Cut the string from the roll with scissors.
2. Slip one end of the string twice through the hole in the metal washer. Tie a knot in the end of the string to secure it to the metal washer.
3. Wrap the other end of the string around the head of the metal bolt. Apply a drop of bonding glue to the string where it meets the head of the metal bolt. Let the bonding glue set for an hour.
4. Apply a drop of bonding glue to the string where it touches the metal washer. Let the bonding glue set for an hour.
5. Screw the metal bolt into the tripod socket at the bottom of the camcorder.
6. Place the metal washer on the floor. Step on the metal washer with the heel of one shoe. Pull the camcorder up until the string is taut.
7. Turn on the camcorder. Shoot videos using your video camera stabilizer. Remove your shoe from the metal washer and unscrew the bolt from the camcorder when done shooting.
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