Attach the bracket "trapeze" to the threaded pole on the painter's pole.

Camera mounts to the trapeze, using 1/4" threaded nut and 2 fender washers.

You'll be able to get dramatic ground-level low shots like this one... or soar to the top of trees for really awesome aerial shots, using our gizmos that you build yourself.

You don't need a full-blown machine shop to make a jib or a crane - simple hand tools and a little elbow grease are all that's required.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Work bench
• Hacksaw
• Vice-grip pliers
• Drill
• 9/32" drill bit
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Utility knife or razor blade
• Ruler
• Marker or crayon
• 35mm plastic film canister
• 7/16" wrench
• 1/2"- 9/16" wrench

The materials are common hardware items you'll find at the local hardware store or home improvement center, and they won't cost you a lot of cash, either.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• 1 - 3' length, 14-gauge flat perforated steel, 13/8" wide
• 1 - 1' length, 5/16" -18 threaded rod
• 2 - 4" [or 6"] galvanized steel corner braces
• 2 - 1 to 11/4" diameter galvanized pipe hangers
• 2- 3/8" -16 x 3/4" hex-head cap screws
• 3 - 3/8" -16 hex nuts
• 4 - 3/8" flat washers
• 2 - 3/8" lock washers
• 3 - 1/4" -20 x 1/2" hex-head cap screws
• 2 - 1/4" flat washers
• 6 - 3/8" x 11/4" diameter fender washers
• 4 - 5/16" -18 nylon locknuts

OTHER Materials:

• Painter's extension tool
• Tripod with removable head

Any sturdy tripod will work, as long as it has a removable head that allows you to mount your jib assembly. A painter's extension tool expands from 6 to 12 feet. Get one that locks, for added support.

To view the tutorial video for DIY Jib, click here.