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Quick FX Archive
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Focus Assist For Your DSLR – DIY Follow Focus
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsUpdate!! (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... -
Filmmaking Tips – Planning and Procrastination – Storyboarding – QUICK FX
Posted on January 6, 2012 | 2 CommentsIn 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... -
DSLR Micro Rig Prototype + PVC Camera Cage
Posted on November 19, 2011 | No CommentsI 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... -
Make Your Props Look More Realistic in Seconds!
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsIn 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... -
DSLR Matte Box – Camera Lens Hood – Budget Filmmaking
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No CommentsThere 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... -
DIY Homemade Light Stands – Photography Filmmaking
Posted on July 19, 2011 | 1 CommentToday 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... -
Chroma Key with Flip UltraHD – DOF
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsHere’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... -
Homemade Table Dolly – Filmmaking Flip
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsThis 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... -
Face Morph Effect – Practical FX Filmmaking
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsHere’s another simple trick! A fun and easy ‘in camera’ effect that will allow you to create a morphing or warp effect without a computer!! This tutorial was... -
Steadicam Effect – NO Steadicam Needed!
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsCheck out this simple and effective tutorial to learn how to shoot a tracking shot of a running scene with just your camera and a tripod! This camera trick will...
