!["The Shot Without a Lifeline Hand Balancing Hacks for 2024"](https://thmb.techidaily.com/468b7a50fb837089e10cec38dd44fa01aaab4078b704b313fd2f69558ac117bb.png)
"The Shot Without a Lifeline Hand Balancing Hacks for 2024"
![](/images/site-logo.png)
The Shot Without a Lifeline: Hand Balancing Hacks
DIY Tripods| How to Stabilize Your Camera without Buying a Tripod
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
When you’re trying to grow a channel on YouTube it can feel like equipment is a barrier, but it shouldn’t be. If you can’t afford a high-end tripod, for example, there are loads of ways to get by without one.
DIY Your Video with Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora has the best video stabilization tool is your videos have a bad frame or were recorded in dim lights. If a video is shot in bad weather or unfriendly situation where you don’t have all the equipment required for a quality recording, Wondershare Filmora can help you in the background to edit your videos like a pro. And it has all the relevant tools like effects, transitions, background removal, overlays, and background music that could turn your normal video to a professional one.
Here are 3 of our favorite DIY tripods.
DIY smartphone tripod using binder clips or hair clips
You’re a solo operation and your best camera is on your phone. That’s pretty common.
If you have a DSLR then you can set it down on any stable surface while filming yourself, but your phone can’t stand up by itself. It needs something or someone to hold it. Do you just accept that and shoot everything as a selfie?
No. No, you don’t, because there are common household items that can help you out of this problem. For this DIY tripod, you need either 2 binder clips or 2 ‘claw clips’ (also called ‘hair jaws’).
Hold your phone in landscape mode (horizontally, so it’s long rather than tall) and attach clips to the bottom corners. If you are worried about scratching your screen, fold up some paper to place between your clip and your phone.
Here it is with binder clips:
And here it is with hair clips:
Now you can set your smartphone upon any stable surface, like a table or a stack of books.
Here are some more cool ideas!
DIY adjustable tripod using books and a towel
You’ve probably heard a million times that you can stabilize your camera by sitting it down on any stable surface – on your desk, on a stack of books, up in a tree, etc. This is very true!
But if you can use any stable surface, why do people buy tripods?
Because it isn’t convenient to rearrange your furniture whenever you want to make a video, and also because tripods are adjustable. You can change their height, you can use them to pan or tilt, and it’s pretty easy to move them a bit forwards or backward while you’re setting up your shot.
To get similar functions from the ‘any stable surface’ solution you can use a table, a stack of books, and a towel.
- Set up the area where you’re going to sit while you’re filming on one end of the table.
- Put the towel down over the approximate spot you want your camera to be.
- Stack your books on top of the towel.
- Put your camera on top of the books.
Now if your camera isn’t up high enough, or is too high, you can adjust it just by adding or taking away books. If you want to move it closer or farther away from you, just pull the towel forwards or backward.
DIY gripping ‘Gorillapod’ using wire and tape
Gorillapod’s are cool because you can use them like normal tripods, carry them around like selfie sticks, or attach them to things like fences and posts. Here’s how you can make something similar using wire, electrical tape or duct tape, and a 1/4 bolt.
Your wire should be fairly stiff and you’ll need three pieces the same length, which should be at least 10 inches. Old clothes hangers work well. This needs to be something strong enough to support the weight of your camera, but soft enough that it’s not impossible for you to bend.
All of your supplies plus the finished product.
Readying your legs
Step 1: Bend 2 inches at one end of each wire into a ‘U’ shape. You will probably need pliers for this.
Step 2: Pick up one of your pieces of wire and wrap one end with electrical tape. Go around 5-10 times (to prevent it from coming undone at the end) and then, without cutting your tape, start moving up and wrapping the rest of your wire. Stop before your ‘U’ section.
Repeat this with the other two wires.
Attaching your legs
Step 1: Place the ‘U’ section of a leg against your bolt. The bolt’s threading should be pointing away from the leg. Now, use your tape to attach them. Wind it around 2 or 3 times, then repeat the process with both of the other legs individually.
Step 2: After all the legs are attached, wrap some more tape around all 3 as tightly as you can.
Your camera will mount onto the bolt! You’ll be able to use this as a normal table-top tripod or use the flexible legs to grab onto different things like a Gorillapod. Read more at Instructables.
Note: make sure the bolt is a fit for your camera before you get too far into this process.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Also read:
- [Updated] Culinary Connoisseurs Must-Watch Food Content for 2024
- Simple Steps Making Your Channel's Subscription Button Stand Out for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved Compreran't & Reviewed The Ultimate List of iOS Video Edits
- In 2024, Vimeo and YouTube Analyzing Their Unique Features
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Breaking Down the System Behind Highlighted Video Comments
- [New] Mapping Media Memorable Ends
- [New] Creating Costless Webinars on YouTube A Handbook for 2024
- [Updated] In 2024, Elite Women Gaming Leaders Top 10 On YT
- [Updated] Mastering AdSense on YouTube A Beginner's Guide
- [Updated] Perfect Picks Microphones for Diverse Online Audiences
- [New] In 2024, Double Trouble Replaying YouTube Videos on Your Set
- [New] Uncover the Top 7 Android Alternatives for Ad-Free Browsing
- [New] 2024 Approved Affordable Options Selecting the Right Cam for Your Needs
- [Updated] Innovative Nomadism How To Stand Out as A Modern Travel Videographer
- [New] The Beginner's Blueprint Steering Clear of the 8 Most Regrettable YouTubing Mistakes
- [New] 2024 Approved Cutting-Edge Editors Elevating Online Videos
- [New] In 2024, Elite Yoga Routines YouTube's Leading Fitness Sites
- [New] 2024 Approved 9 Premier Apps for Extracting and Saving YouTube Videos on Android
- [New] In 2024, Decoding the Payment Structure on YouTube
- [Updated] In 2024, Crafting Splitscreen YouTube Videos A Guide to Creativity
- [Updated] In 2024, Eliminate Background Noise From Online Video Content
- Strategic Insights Into Youtube's AdSense Earnings by Thousand Viewers for 2024
- [Updated] Rhythmic Revelry Selecting Ultimate Event Templates
- [New] Unlocking Earnings A Step-by-Step Guide to YouTube's Monetization on Mobile
- [Updated] In 2024, Enhancing Clarity & Comprehensibility Adding On-Screen Captions in Video Projects
- Pursuing Popularity on Platforms Elevating Your Youtube Profile for 2024
- [Updated] Tailoring YouTube Videos for IGTV Showcase 3 Techniques
- [Updated] Iconic Creativity Unleashed Exploring 6 Top-Tier Symbol Sources
- [New] Jumpstart Success with Top 30 YouTube Intra Designers' Insights
- [Updated] Insights Into YouTube's Visionary Studio Platform
- [New] Content Creation Evolution Studio Vs. Innovative Beta for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved 25 Steps Forward in YouTube Mastery and Recognition
- [New] 2024 Approved Discovering Your Favorite Makeup Vloggers on YouTube
- [New] The Art of Analytics Understanding Metrics Without Fancy Tools
- [Updated] The Ultimate List of 12 Superior Flipscreen Vlog Cameras
- [New] Elevate Viewing Experience – Enable AV1 on YouTube for 2024
- [Updated] Effortless YouTube Income Computations for 2024
- [New] Cinematic Evolution The Best YouTube Guides for New Filmmakers for 2024
- [New] In 2024, Best Yoga Series Online - Stay Active & Healthy
- [New] In 2024, Demystifying YouTube Edits An In-Depth Analysis and Review
- [New] Strategies for Eye-Popping FB Ad Videos for 2024
- [Updated] Navigating the Complex World of LiPos for Drones
- In 2024, How to Check Distance and Radius on Google Maps For your Motorola Moto G73 5G | Dr.fone
- How to play an MP4 on Motorola Moto G73 5G?
- [Updated] Social Networking 101 Registering with Facebook for 2024
- In 2024, Best of the Best 12 Screen Capture Tools (No End)
- [New] In 2024, Crafting Visual Stories Select the Best IG Video Editors
- [New] In 2024, From Instant Sharing to Long-Term Storage Snapshots' Journey
- [Updated] In 2024, Discovering Streamer-Favorite Live Cam Technology
- [Updated] Prove Your Skills with Flawless PS4 Screen Capture for Gamers for 2024
- Instagram's Icons Navigating Through Its Leading 25 Stars for 2024
- 3 Ways to Track Motorola Edge 40 without Them Knowing | Dr.fone
- In 2024, The Most Popular Video Editing Software Among Pros
- Updated 2024 Approved Top 5 AI Music Video Examples and Makers to Make Them
- Harmonize Platforms Uploading Twitch Content for YouTube Audience for 2024
- In 2024, How can I get more stardust in pokemon go On Apple iPhone 6 Plus? | Dr.fone
- In 2024, The Ultimate Guide to Xiaomi 13 Ultra Pattern Lock Screen Everything You Need to Know
- New 5 Best Zero-Cost FLV Video Editors You Need to Try
- New Mac Video Editing Made Easy A Yosemite Users Handbook
- Title: "The Shot Without a Lifeline Hand Balancing Hacks for 2024"
- Author: Kenneth
- Created at : 2024-06-05 11:02:55
- Updated at : 2024-06-06 11:02:55
- Link: https://facebook-video-footage.techidaily.com/the-shot-without-a-lifeline-hand-balancing-hacks-for-2024/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.