What good ways are there for a stationary camcorder?

I am looking for a nice easy method for this and answers will determine what style of tripod I will be buying. With cyber Monday on the horizon I should be able to get the things I need to move Armada Tactics News on to phase 4 so I can do tactical and battle reports.

I'm thinking I might do something DIY similar to this, only possibly with PVC pipes for the booms, depending: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cell-Phone-iPhone-Camera-Boom-and-/

I have a standard tripod, but I collapse it to where it's only like 2 feet tall, and I actually place it ON the table, right next to the board. Your view is somewhat skewed, but it's the best option without some bizarre apparatus suspending a camera directly overhead.

I'm this || close to putting my GoPro on my 8 foot ladder and just doing it that way.

I'm this || close to putting my GoPro on my 8 foot ladder and just doing it that way.

The DIY project works.

I might just buy a tall tripod.

I'm thinking I might do something DIY similar to this, only possibly with PVC pipes for the booms, depending: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cell-Phone-iPhone-Camera-Boom-and-/

This would need to be HUGE!!!!

What about a version that lets you get the table from a side like they had at Worlds?

I'd think a boom style telescoping microphone stand would work to suspend a camera over a game map. Something like this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755878-REG/auray_ms_5230t_tripod_microphone_stand.html

You would probably need to obtain an adapter to mount whatever camera you are using to the 5/8" threaded mount.

I'd think a boom style telescoping microphone stand would work to suspend a camera over a game map. Something like this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755878-REG/auray_ms_5230t_tripod_microphone_stand.html

You would probably need to obtain an adapter to mount whatever camera you are using to the 5/8" threaded mount.

... and now I read the earlier post where WWPDSteven says that's what he used, oh well

I'd think a boom style telescoping microphone stand would work to suspend a camera over a game map. Something like this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755878-REG/auray_ms_5230t_tripod_microphone_stand.html

You would probably need to obtain an adapter to mount whatever camera you are using to the 5/8" threaded mount.

... and now I read the earlier post where WWPDSteven says that's what he used, oh well

Any ideas on connecting this to a camcorder?

http://www.camcorder-hq.com/products/canon-vixia-hf-r52'

assuming your camcorder has the standard 1/2-20 female mount fitting

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10576064&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi

assuming your camcorder has the standard 1/2-20 female mount fitting

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10576064&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi

you're welcome

I'm this || close to putting my GoPro on my 8 foot ladder and just doing it that way.

I am looking at a VIXIA HF R52 or R600.. . With cyber Monday coming up it will be cheaper.

The DIY project works.

I might just buy a tall tripod.

DAT...

I am getting slowly setup to do some fun videos too. The idea Crabs posted works if you put the tripod on a desk chair with nice rollers. Then you can move the whole setup smoothly.

White Trash knows stuff too!

Yup... or just use the chair... lol.

... and don't call me cheap, you have seen my collection.

I am giving some thought to doing an overhead rig for upcoming Store Championship/Regional season. It'll allow me to mount cameras for both dice rolling and the game board. I had decent success with a tall tripod but I really want to get that overhead view.

They have the backdrop supports on amazon that should be able to hold two cameras (2 logitech c920s) I use for streaming, http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004HR42LK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BB8BGQJB19BQ&coliid=I13N4HZLCF2ESS

I am giving some thought to doing an overhead rig for upcoming Store Championship/Regional season. It'll allow me to mount cameras for both dice rolling and the game board. I had decent success with a tall tripod but I really want to get that overhead view.

They have the backdrop supports on amazon that should be able to hold two cameras (2 logitech c920s) I use for streaming, http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004HR42LK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BB8BGQJB19BQ&coliid=I13N4HZLCF2ESS

I am giving some thought to doing an overhead rig for upcoming Store Championship/Regional season. It'll allow me to mount cameras for both dice rolling and the game board. I had decent success with a tall tripod but I really want to get that overhead view.

They have the backdrop supports on amazon that should be able to hold two cameras (2 logitech c920s) I use for streaming, http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004HR42LK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BB8BGQJB19BQ&coliid=I13N4HZLCF2ESS

Dat Amazon Smile link. I like it.

I am giving some thought to doing an overhead rig for upcoming Store Championship/Regional season. It'll allow me to mount cameras for both dice rolling and the game board. I had decent success with a tall tripod but I really want to get that overhead view.

They have the backdrop supports on amazon that should be able to hold two cameras (2 logitech c920s) I use for streaming, http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004HR42LK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BB8BGQJB19BQ&coliid=I13N4HZLCF2ESS

Dat Amazon Smile link. I like it.

Being a rather large fellow... I know **** well my fat ass would knock that rig right over.

I would be all into the game and makeing the video half way decent and the next thing you know... WHAM-RIGHT OVER!

:lol: