I've seen great videos taken without a follow-focus or a rig, for instance http://vimeo.com/5000009 http://vimeo.com/5000009 you need to shorten the strap and

I've seen great videos taken without a follow-focus or a rig, for instance http://vimeo.com/5000009 http://vimeo.com/5000009 you need to shorten the strap and hold the camera at arm's length (so you get 4 points of contact, instead of the usual 2).