"Sandman" wrote in message
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So I want to make a timelapse movie of me drawing, and I will be
drawing on paper on a table. I have a DSLR and I was wondering if you
knew about a good way to mount it above the paper?

I have two tripods and putting them on the table may be a bit
cumbersome but it's possible, but I don't seem to be able to zoom
out/move the camera far up enough without seeing the tripod in frame.
Not a huge problem per se, but I would prefer a mounting solution that
works without seeing it of course.

Any ideas?

Did I misunderstand or something? It seems to me the OP wants to take a
series of photos of himself doing the artwork as it progresses. (timelapse)
A copystand would be fine for the artwork, but will not include the artist.
My previous comment about a floor standing tripod with a somewhat wide angle
lens from high enough to include both the artist and the artwork seems to be
what's required. If the tripod won't go high enough, you could always stand
it on encyclopedias or some other solid extension! good luck!