Indieshot
POSTED IN Portfolio 28.04.2012
Functional and Aesthetic Design for Independent Entrepreneur. 2012
Patent Pending
Nowadays, DSLR cameras are not just for still photography. They are the high definition video cameras of choice for many independent film makers as well as hobbyists. There are dozens of ‘steadicam’ solutions on the market specifically designed for use with DSLR cameras, and these products will take a lot of the shakiness out of motion photography. The client for this project wanted a product which not only acted as a steadicam, but also opened up many more expressive options in DSLR videography. The challenge was to incorporate a steadicam, boom camera (for high shots), a glide track (for smooth pan and push shots), a shoulder mount, and a tripod all into one compact, low cost product.
As always, I started the project with extensive research. First I looked into the market, potential consumer bases, competing product designs and price points, functional and aesthetic references, etc. I set up interviews with videographer hobbyists and independent film producers to ask them about what they would want out of this product.
Independent filmmakers seemed to value portability and low setup time as primary product attributes. Hobbyists were concerned about cost and the variety of shots they could get from one product. Using those insights, I dove into conceptualizing forms that could satisfy the many demands of this product idea. Hundreds of napkin sketches later, everything ‘clicked’ into a simple shape: An arc. This simple shape could be quickly transformed into any of the desired configurations and its symmetrical design would be low cost. I originally dubbed it the DSL-ARC, and although clever, that name was eventually dropped in favor of the more descriptive “Indieshot.”
Indieshot is currently in the process of being funded and developed further for manufacturing.
[...] Designer: Grant Parrinello [...]
If you’d like, I can pass your email along to the developer to contact when it is finished.
Pass my email too. It’s fantastic idea.
Please notify me when it becomes available – I’ll take two!
Pass my name along – I am interested in one.
Can you pass mine too?
mair.khalil@gmail.com
me too, please:
pfernandes.m@gmail.com
YES – I would be interested in buying this! get a mailer or facebook page!
Please add my email
Please pass on my email, I’d love to purchase one of these… what a fantastic concept!
Please let me know when this will be available.
I am very interested in this as well. Could you also keep me posted on this product, please and thank you.
cool idea and all in one device
pass my details too please. I’d like to hear more when it’s available.
Please add me: judah_k_houser@rl.gov
Me 100000, my contact is luckyredcolor@yahoo.com
I’d love to hear about this when it’s available thanks.
tomalprice at gmail dot com
Ok, i would like to be notified too.
Please notify me know when it is available; I would love to purchase one.
I am very interested in one! An amazing idea. please pass on my email address – robertspiteri94@gmail.com
Very clever product, and very usefull ! Is it possible to be kept in touch for the day it will be released ?
Cheers
Nicolas
Please, could you pass my email too? I’d love one!!! Are you selling them in the UK and at roughly what price!?!
If you are interested in news about this project or info of possibly purchasing one, leave a post here or on Yanko and I will forward it to the parties responsible for production development and marketing. Thank you for your interest!
Looking forward to its development – please keep me posted!
Seems like an ideal candidate for a kickstarter project.
I’d back it.
In the mean time, add me to the list please.
It’s a really nice design, please let me know about the price and other details of it, thanks!
Please add me to the list, Thank you.
What an awesome design. I make use of DSLR cameras on a daily basis and this is by far the best design I have ever seen! Please put me on the list, as I would love to purchase a few of these!
Hi, Please add me to the list
Thanks
Hi there ! Great idea, great concept. Please keep me informed about its availablity !
Please add me to the list too. Great design!
Why don’t you try to add a jib/crane functionality and make it all what you need…….
The point of this project was to have something that was a light, “on the go” videography solution. That being said, it would be extremely easy to attach the straight sections to the end of a jib/boom. Its something I am looking into. Thanks!
How close are you to completing this for commercial sales?
The project is currently being handled by the person who hired me to develop the concept. I know there is a prototype, but I’m not sure about tooling up and such. I will have the development team contact you when they are getting ready for release.
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Hi! This is a really cool design. Could you please add me to the list, as well? Thanks!
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Who WOULDN’T want one?! Let me know when they become available!:o)
Definitely keep me in the loop as well!
This is a great idea! Like somebody said… A great one for a Kickstarter, I would happily back it up. Put me in the list and keep the good work!
me too. go on, make it!
Great design. Update me
Great concept! A kickstater fund will be nice and I’m willing to support that project! just keep me in the loop please
Hello! I liked your idea. On the site there is a review prior NoFilmSchool it. See urgently, because you can try to fix the negative points of your project. A hug!
http://nofilmschool.com/2012/07/indieshot-dslr-steadicam-dolly-boom-shoulder-all-in-one/
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Thanks for the feedback, Claudio. Many of your points have already been addressed in the prototype. It’s clear you have a keen sense for what will work for videographers. I’ll keep you up to date at things unfold.
I’m interested. Please pass my name along.
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awesome i want one.
Please pass my email along! I would love to buy one if/when available.
Please add me to the contact list as well.
Hi, fascinating concept. I really look forward to seeing this in real life. Please pass my email along.
this looks awesome, pass my email as well
Me too, please alexkeeganis@gmail.com
put me on that list!
cheers
Love the product! Keep me posted!
Good job!
+ delivery to East Europe 
Also interested in pricing of this future product
Please include me in the list. Thanks!
Please put me on your list for updates. Looks very exciting.
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I am interested as well, it looks great! Please pass along my information to the mailing list as well.
This looks great — please keep me posted!
Love this concept. If priced right, It may be joining my wish list.
Design seems promising. Please sign me up
It sounds like a great idea and I look forward to hearing from you when ready for purchase, please include me on the list, thanks.
Please keep me posted as well
And god luck with the project!
Please keep me informed.
Please keep me posted as well. And good luck with the project!
Hi, seems like a great piece of gear!! Please add me to the list please.
Thanks
Very impressive!
I’m interested!
Hi I found this via NoFilmSchool. Been looking for a lightweight all-in one solution like this. Hoping it’s function lives up to the beauty of it’s form!
Please, keep me posted…
Same here, NoFilmSchool — definitely keep me on your mailing list and/or Kickstarter if you have/start one!
put me in the list
i want
Very cool. I want a shot at trying this when it is completed. Please contact me when it is finished and ready for the market
Please notify when these become available! I must have one!!!
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Please notify. I must have one too!!!
i would like to purchase one
I’ve been excited about this for weeks. Please tell me when it’s finished!
interested in purchasing
Interested please pass on my details thanks
WE LOVE IT!!!! We want it in Mexico!!!
Still not for sale?
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Please tell me when it’s finished! gilbert3819gibe@yahoo.com
I am interested as well. please pass along my details to be notified when ready for sale!
I’m interested, please keep me posted
I’m interested too!…can you please tell me when it’s finished?
Please email me when it’s ready for sale. Tks.
I am very interested in this product. How and when can one be purchased?
Please notify me when it is available!
abd.adzim@gmail.com in the mailer please
Please let me know when its available. jaykumarpshah@gmail.com