I've often found that being a one man camera crew, camera tripods for multi cam shoots, have been challenging in tight venues. I've tried using the three leg mic stands w/ the fold out legs, because I already have a few of them, but their legs stick out into walk ways or cant fit between rows of chairs.
Solution:
I've found that stackable mic stands work well for the record and forget alternate angle cameras. They have a notch in the base that fit nicely around a leg of a chair and easily placed in the corner unobtrusive to foot traffic or viewing.
My local music shop had these in stock for about $30 bucks:
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-MS7325-Stackable-Microphone-Stand/dp/B00FNNQRHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406529534&sr=8-1&keywords=stackable+mic+stand
I also purchased a couple of these mic stand camera adapters for the stands from them:
http://www.amazon.com/CM01-Camera-Digital-Recorder-Adapter/dp/B001GWCC4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530221&sr=8-1&keywords=mic+stand+camera+mount
And a set of these mic stand extension tubes to elevate the camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-MSA9500-Posi-Lok-Boom-System/dp/B0002E551S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530584&sr=8-1&keywords=On+Stage+MSA9500
A similar pair of these hand weights to give the bases a little more weight when needed:
http://www.amazon.com/fit-Soft-Wrist-Weights-Each/dp/B00117ZVAK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530355&sr=8-8&keywords=wrist+weights
(Haven't need them yet though)
All two sets cost about a $100 bucks at local shops around town. (except for the extension tubes which I ordered from Amazon. I only ordered one extension tube kit)
This rig was used at a recent multi cam recording of some friends at a small club venue and the mic stands worked great. The stands can wobble so they should be placed where they won't get bumped, but I didn't have any problems.
The stands also makes a very good glide cam for steady on-the move shots.
Maybe others can find this useful if you have a shoot in a tight venue!
Solution:
I've found that stackable mic stands work well for the record and forget alternate angle cameras. They have a notch in the base that fit nicely around a leg of a chair and easily placed in the corner unobtrusive to foot traffic or viewing.
My local music shop had these in stock for about $30 bucks:
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-MS7325-Stackable-Microphone-Stand/dp/B00FNNQRHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406529534&sr=8-1&keywords=stackable+mic+stand
I also purchased a couple of these mic stand camera adapters for the stands from them:
http://www.amazon.com/CM01-Camera-Digital-Recorder-Adapter/dp/B001GWCC4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530221&sr=8-1&keywords=mic+stand+camera+mount
And a set of these mic stand extension tubes to elevate the camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-MSA9500-Posi-Lok-Boom-System/dp/B0002E551S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530584&sr=8-1&keywords=On+Stage+MSA9500
A similar pair of these hand weights to give the bases a little more weight when needed:
http://www.amazon.com/fit-Soft-Wrist-Weights-Each/dp/B00117ZVAK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1406530355&sr=8-8&keywords=wrist+weights
(Haven't need them yet though)
All two sets cost about a $100 bucks at local shops around town. (except for the extension tubes which I ordered from Amazon. I only ordered one extension tube kit)
This rig was used at a recent multi cam recording of some friends at a small club venue and the mic stands worked great. The stands can wobble so they should be placed where they won't get bumped, but I didn't have any problems.
The stands also makes a very good glide cam for steady on-the move shots.
Maybe others can find this useful if you have a shoot in a tight venue!