The GoPro camera has taken the world by storm, as it has become the affordable, portable option for filming virtually anything you want, anywhere you go. It is a great choice for underwater photographers and videographers for its ease of use and lightweight construction. GoPro has put out a wide variety of mounts and rigs that further enable you to capture footage from any angle, from body mounts to trays and poles. But if you’re the crafty type who’s looking to save a few bucks, you can easily make a DIY underwater GoPro rig with a little extra time and less than $10.
The below video will show you how to easily construct a tray from PVC materials and conform it to your own personal specifications. In fact, the process is so simple, we think you’ll be coming up with all kinds of customizations after the first time you use your DIY underwater GoPro rig! Even if you don’t change the original design at all, this is a great project that will cost you practically nothing to try, and will definitely help improve your underwater filming skills. Don’t forget the most important component: buoyancy!
