PERFECT SHOULDER PAD

[albert rudnicki]

Does not exist; at least I could never find one I would be happy with.
So I decided to make one.
I am not a camera accessories maker, so this was a first time experience.
It would not happen if I wasn't given a help of extremly talented friend of mine John Dykyj.

I modeled it to have a snug fit , actually it was shaped from clay on the human body.
Shell is Made of carbon fiber for durability, lightens and sexiness.
The actual pad was made of the best quality leather by local leather craftsman.
The Shell can host different pads which are attached by industrial velcro straps.

 

[Domenic Barbero]

thats really kick ass. wish i had pad making skillz.

 

[Matt Gottshalk]

Love the look of that!

 

[Andreas Mendritzki]

Albert!

That pad looks amazing sir!

 

[albert rudnicki]

Thanks !
Whats interesting about it is that it's not symmetrical design.
The back of the shell is twisted to fit your arm.
I have tested it on different size man with great results.
Still some work to do, I am obsessed with it now

 

[David Collard]

Very Nice!

Have a great time at NAB.

 

[Carey Lee Coffey]

You should have buyers lining up if it works.

 

[Greg Risley]

Count me in.

 

[Justin McAleece]

The first thing I see (at least for me) is that with my current pad the camera is easy to set on the ground and keep itself level and the pad stays in relatively good shape. I would love to see a little rubber piece that could wrap around the back of this and provide a wider, solid base and be a little more durable as well. IDK if anyone else cares about that but it's definitely important to me personally.

Aside from that it looks fantastic.

 

[stu aull]

hats off to the Inventors!

Best of luck with a cool idea....

Stu Aull
Alaska

 

[Michael Ou]

Very classy!

 

[paulherrin]

nice any idea yet how much it's gonna cost us?

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Great work indeed, however the key here will be still the adjustability, as no matter how perfectly ergonomically might be designed if it does not offer the Horizontal alignment user to user, then its just a good looking shoulder Pad...

 

[albert rudnicki]

nice any idea yet how much it's gonna cost us?

Thank you all for the kind words and comments.
As far as the price , I am not even sure if I'll go into a production with this.
Carbon fiber is great , but not easy and not cheap to produce.
Same applies to quality leather work and consistency.
Lots of things to consider
I guess it would be under $300 bracket, but it really is to early to estimate.
I'll have it with me at the NAB if anybody is interested let me know, if I gather enough people I may do a batch or two.

 

[albert rudnicki]

The first thing I see (at least for me) is that with my current pad the camera is easy to set on the ground and keep itself level and the pad stays in relatively good shape. I would love to see a little rubber piece that could wrap around the back of this and provide a wider, solid base and be a little more durable as well. IDK if anyone else cares about that but it's definitely important to me personally.

Aside from that it looks fantastic.

Justin thanks for the comment
I have to agree, it would be nice to make ground support and I though about it.
however, It changes the shape and the design drastically.
Rubber is a good idea, but it would not secure or balance camera unattended.
It would only protect the edges from chipping.

 

[Maz Mawlawi]

I'll be at NAB...how can I see it?

 

[Don Whitley]

Hey niced shoulder pad your friend John Dykyj is this the same guy that makes the Advanta Jib if so great guy

 

[Ketch Rossi]

Justin thanks for the comment
I have to agree, it would be nice to make ground support and I though about it.
however, It changes the shape and the design drastically.
Rubber is a good idea, but it would not secure or balance camera unattended.
It would only protect the edges from chipping.

Albert, with a piece of art like that, you got to think about putting a adjustable swivel in there!!

 

[Dylan Macleod CSC]

Beautiful Albert. Count me in if you do a run!

 

[David Kellermann]

Would also be interested.