$50 DIY DSLR Cage
Posted on September 1, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
This video tutorial describes how you can build a DIY DSLR cage for about $50.00.
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VirtualDub DeShaker Image Stabilizer Tutorial
Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing | No Comments
This is a tutorial on how to eliminate the shakiness in videos. The programs and files used are VirtualDub, ffdshow, and DeShaker v2.4 Image Stabilizer.
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Build a DIY Fig Rig
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
Have you ever wanted to have a sweet steady cam rig, but don’t want to spend up to $300? This video teaches you how to build a crazy cheap Fig Rig!
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DIY Tripod Steadicam
Posted on August 25, 2010 in Cinematography | 2 Comments
This video will show you a technique for converting a tripod to a “steadicam”, or MerriCam using only a screwdriver. The Sunpak Platinum Plus 7500 Pro tripod was used for this video, along with the Canon HV20. This technique is not meant for very large or heavy cameras, but is ideal for consumer-sized camcorders like the HV20.
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$25 DIY Spider Trax Dolly
Posted on July 31, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 1 Comment
This is a video describes how you can build a cool little do it yourself “Spider Trax Dolly” for only $25.
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DIY DSLR Wooden Shoulder Rig
Posted on July 11, 2010 in Cinematography | 4 Comments
A wooden shoulder rig for a DSLR videographer. Two handlebars, one can change the focus.
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Build a DIY Slider for $20
Posted on July 6, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
In this video DIY tutorial BFX shows you how to make a super effective and compact camera slider! This awesome filmmaking tool attaches to the top of any tripod and lets you get super smooth professional looking shots!
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DIY DSLR Camera Jib for Under $200
Posted on June 15, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
This video tutorial demonstrates how to build a Do it Yourself (DIY) DSLR Camera Jib for under $200.
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Steadicam Merlin – IQ Exclusive Review
Posted on June 8, 2010 in Cinematography | 3 Comments
Camera movement has always added that extra bit of production value and those steady flying shots are no exception. As some one who has spent countless hours making an modifying my own camera stabilizing rig, I was interested in giving the Steadicam Merlin (courtesty of B&H Photo) a try out – [...]
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DIY ZazaSlider
Posted on March 11, 2010 in Cinematography | 3 Comments
The DIY ZazaSlider allows you to add dolly and slider shots to your cinematography in a highly portable and efficient way and you can save you hundreds by building it yourself.
For more info on making a ZaZaSlider, go here:
ZaZaSlider.com
or here:
dvxuser.com
or here:
ZaZaSlider Vimeo Group
$13 DIY Camera Dolly
Posted on December 6, 2009 in Cinematography | 1 Comment
Learn how to get camera dolly shots for under $13.
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Stepping Up to a Professional Tripod
Posted on December 6, 2009 in Cinematography | 1 Comment
If you take your camera work seriously, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of a tripod. Quality tripod kits do more than just hold your camera rig up. These supports improve composition, force perspective, and provide smooth pan and tilt movements. While taking a look at some fine options from Sachtler and Vinten, we’ll examine [...]
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Evil Dead Shaky Cam Effect
Posted on October 20, 2009 in Cinematography | No Comments
This video tutorial pays homage to the Evil Dead series by showing you how to recreate the ‘Shaky-Cam’ effect made popular by the cult-classic horror film.
VIA: indymogul
Make Your Own Cheap Camera Dolly
Posted on September 9, 2009 in Cinematography | No Comments
How to build a DIY track dolly to create smooth motion, pans and actor tracks. Don’t spend thousands, this cheap solution is easy to do. Also a simple audio secret from the pros that will make any video sound better.
VIA: filmriot
Friction-Free Camera Stabilizing
Posted on July 30, 2009 in Cinematography | No Comments
By Jack Fettman
Audiences can feel they’re riding sidecar with the videographer in every scene when special attention is given to camcorder supports and stabilization systems. In keeping pace with the action, a handheld camera stabilizing system integrates the camera’s movement with the operator’s ergonomics in a graceful transfer of inertia. Camcorder supports and stabilization systems [...]
