How to Make an Overhead Camera Setup Rig for Video

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See how I built my overhead camera rig for shooting videos!
A table top camera setup like this is a great tool for product shots, reviews and endless other shot needs.

Here are the parts you will need for this rig:

12" Baby Plate
http://tinyurl.com/jfsfmdd

Grip Head
http://tinyurl.com/hne9cg2

Rapid Baby (optional, I used this for the temporary rig)
http://tinyurl.com/zynhcrr

3 Foot Light Stand (We need the extension arm from this kit)
http://tinyurl.com/zf3kfmw

Camera Platform
http://tinyurl.com/zkdmosw

Monitor Arms and Clamps (we need two of these)
http://amzn.to/1VVefmT

Ball Tripod Head (Two options I mentioned)
http://tinyurl.com/z96lmnq or http://tinyurl.com/hqgh97y

RODE VideoMicro
http://tinyurl.com/zrkve4j

Coiled Cable for Microphone
http://amzn.to/1rG5Ics

Camera Power Cord (optional)

Video light of choice (I used a flex light)
My review:    • Westcott Flex LED Light Review  

Super Clamp (I didn't use of of these, but if you have low ceilings you might need to employ one of these clamps on a bar system).
http://tinyurl.com/nem4fdd


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