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DIY: How To Make The Best Helmetcam Ever

John P. Hess — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:02:07 +0000

The DakaKin team shows you how to create the best Helmetcam ever.

Using a wrench to tighten those nuts would be advisable…

Here’s a link to the Monofroto Head” they used

How to make a Behind-The-Scenes Video

John P. Hess — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:14:53 +0000

A really good behind the scenes video can be a great marketing tool to help engage your audience and make them feel like they’re a deeper part of a production. Riley Hooper breaks down the elements of what makes a great BTS video.

It’s always interesting to hear the story behind the story — the inspiration and motivation that led to the ultimate creation. Often exploring this side of the story can lead to the interesting anecdotes and surprising details that audiences love to hear. Covering the who, what, where, when and how is important, but the “why” is often the most interesting part of the story. A good BTS will cover the motivation behind the project, explain what came before and preview what may happen in the future. This is most often and most easily done by interviewing the project’s creators.

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Off Book – The Art of Film and TV Title Design

John P. Hess — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:20:15 +0000

The credits are often the first thing we see when we watch a great film or TV show, but the complexity and artistry of title design is rarely discussed. Creators of title sequences are tasked to invent concepts that evoke the core story and themes of the production, and to create a powerful visual experience that pulls the viewer into the film’s world.

In this episode of PBS’s Web Series “Off Book” we hear the stories of some of the most inventive people working in the field, including the creators of the iconic Mad Men sequence, the hilarious Zombieland opening and “rules” sequences, and the stirring end credits from Blue Valentine.

Understanding Umbrella Lights

John P. Hess — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:22 +0000

Tom Antos breaks down how to light using relatively inexpensive Umbrella lights to create a fashion look.

Fast Simple DIY iPhone Stabilizer

John P. Hess — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:20 +0000

Are you really going to shell out hundreds for a machined stabilizer rig for your iPhone? Gene Lythgow demonstrates how to assemble a very quick and basic stabilizer using some devices that may already be in your garage.

Paranormal Activity 3: Revenge of the Film Crew

John P. Hess — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:27:55 +0000

Jenny Brownstein and Gabe Olsen become increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence… But these spirits don’t come from the other side, they’re the film crew.

Via RacheDoesStuff

Canon 5d MkII & III Side by Side

John P. Hess — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:13:54 +0000

Nathan Lee Bush from Adorama TV post a side by side comparison of the 5d MkII and MkIII comparing things like Moire, Rolling Shutter, Low Light Capabilities and Dynamic Range.

Can you see much difference?

Rear Window Timelapse

John P. Hess — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:12:19 +0000

By combining the shots from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” Jeff Desom creates a timelapse of what you could see from the titular window.

Documentary of Disney’s Failed Feature – “The Kingdom of the Sun”

John P. Hess — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:47:16 +0000

“The Sweatbox” is a documentary about “The Kingdom of the Sun” – a Disney animated feature that would ultimately be reworked into “The Emperor’s New Groove”. Under the directorial helm of Roger Allers (The Lion King) and Randy Fullmer as producer and with original music by Sting, “The Kingdom of the Sun” saw considerable turmoil in production leading ultimately to Allers walking off the production.

Here is a rarely seen 86 minute documentary on the drama happening under the Mouse:

Via Cartoon Brew

“Kara” – MoCap Rendered in Real Time on Sony PS3

John P. Hess — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:40:13 +0000

Are we crossing the Uncanny Valley?

The French Game Developer Quantic Dream revealed a 5 minute short demonstrating it’s new motion capture and rendering engine for the PS3. The following is rendered in real time on the common household gaming system: