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Focus Assist For Your DSLR – DIY Follow Focus
Update!! (1/16/12) These items are available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FPEA0I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knoptop-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003FPEA0I and here: http://www.shopinthekitchen.com/store/product/10488/TRUDEAU%26%230153%3B-Twist-Jar-Opener/ They aren’t listed online at Bed Bath and Beyond, or the Target website, but they may still be…
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Focus Assist For Your DSLR – DIY Follow Focus
Update!! (1/16/12) These items are available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FPEA0I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knoptop-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003FPEA0I and here: http://www.shopinthekitchen.com/store/product/10488/TRUDEAU%26%230153%3B-Twist-Jar-Opener/ They aren’t listed online at Bed Bath and Beyond, or the Target website, but they may still be…
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Aiptek DHD11X SeeMeeHD – Overview
This episode we take a look at the Aiptek SeeMee HD camera, which features a front LCD screen for the ability to see yourself while filming! I purchased this camera,…
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Filmmaking Tips – Planning and Procrastination – Storyboarding – QUICK FX
In this episode I talk about procrastination and how the lack of planning can really keep you from completing your projects… on time… or at all! I share a true…
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DSLR Micro Rig Prototype + PVC Camera Cage
I wanted to share a design I put together with the extra PVC components from an upcoming build project featuring a Camera Cage/ Stabilizer that is still in the final…
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Mini DSLR Camera Tripod? – Mic Handle + iPod H1 Zoom Audio Test
This episode of tech talk features a little bit of everything First off, I wanted to share this cool mini tripod that shipped out free with one of my camera…
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Make Your Props Look More Realistic in Seconds!
In this episode we cover a simple yet effect trick to make your rubber and plastic movie props and masks look more realistic! As with any visual effect, the addition…
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Tech Talk – Zoom H1 Handy (Dandy) Recorder
I recently purchased a Zoom H1 recorder, and I wanted to talk a little about my first impressions of it. I was planning to purchase the Zoom H4n, but…
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DSLR Matte Box – Camera Lens Hood – Budget Filmmaking
There are all kinds of DIY projects that show you how to create a custom camera ‘Lens Hood’ or Matte Box! But sometimes the ‘quick fix’ isn’t a DIY! Check…
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Kodak Playfull – Audio Video Test and zi8 Comparison – Tech Talk
Today we talk about the Kodak Playfull ‘pocket camera’. We also compare the video and sound quality to the (discontinued) Kodak zi8. More info on the playfull available here: Check…
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DIY Homemade Light Stands – Photography Filmmaking
Today we take a look at 2 versions of, what I think could possibly be the easiest, simplest light stands yet! This episode is an experiment using the Samsung camera’s…
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Chroma Key with Flip UltraHD – DOF
Here’s a very simple way to get a Depth of Field (DOF) look using a simple Chroma Key* trick. And you can do this with your fixed-focal length pocket HD…
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Homemade Table Dolly – Filmmaking Flip
This is a simple DIY table dolly system designed to offer a variety of camera moves. I built this dolly and tested it with a FlipUtra HD camera, but it…
