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Operate a steadicam

How to operate a steadicam

I love Indy Mogul. Here they give us an inside on how to use a steadicam. If you've ever seen a steadicam on set you know it is one of the most arduous operations in filmmaking. This tutorial certainly will ...

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Create a camera tripod with a rubber band

How to create a camera tripod with a rubber band

By now we've all heard Christian Bale's total freakout on the DP of Terminator Salvation... This little nugget of DIY steadycam goes out to all you aspiring cinematographers & filmmakers. With nothing but a ...

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Make a shoebox lens for your camera

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Try your hand at some camera special effects with a cool shoebox lens. This is a cool picture effect that can add life to your movie. It involves a magnifying glass, paint, and some plastic.

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Make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

How to make a $15 flashlight camera protective housing

And by protective, they mean fireball explosion proof. And the $15 price tag could be easily avoided by just using a flashlight you already have. That's free, right? Very cool trick for keeping that camera ...

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Assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

How to assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight shooting. This is one of many incredible tutorials on the RED CAM we at WonderHowTo shot on location.

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How to configure the Redrock microShouldermount

Configure the Redrock microShouldermount

Watch this cinematography tutorial on how to use the microShouldermount, which can be attached onto a tripod or used in its typical ...more

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How to install a light weight rod support system for the Red

Install a light weight rod support system for the Red

Lightweight rod support bracket from Long Valley Equipment mounts ...more

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How to install and set up a Red Camera DSLR Gunstock Shooter

Install and set up a Red Camera DSLR Gunstock Shooter

Scott Lynch from Zacuto goes through a complete installation and setup ...more

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How to install and use the Zacuto Flippable Z-focus

Install and use the Zacuto Flippable Z-focus

Z-focus Install Zacuto Tutorial Zacuto's Z-focus is an extremely accurate follow focus that allows the operator or assistant to pull ...more

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How to install the Nikon mount on a RED ONE camera

Install the Nikon mount on a RED ONE camera

Check out this instructional cinematography video to learn how to install the Nikon mount on a professional RED ONE camera. This is not an ...more

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How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Make a shoebox lens for your camera

You can make a great picture effect with just an ordinary shoe box, some paint, a magnifying glass, and a piece of plastic. Try this for a ...more

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How to make a time-lapse video with a DSLR and Intervalometer

Make a time-lapse video with a DSLR and Intervalometer

See how to shoot a time-lapse video using a DSLR and intervalometer ...more

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How to make curved moves on the Technik Skater

Make curved moves on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to make curved moves to better utilize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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How to make linear tracks on the Technik Skater

Make linear tracks on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to make linear tracks on the P+S Technik SKATER Mini dolly to better utilize and ...more

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How to make your own track dolly

Make your own track dolly

Build a track dolly for about £80. This is great for getting professional dolly shots when making your own films. Total dolly size = 2ft ...more

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How to obtain accuracy on the Technik Skater

Obtain accuracy on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to obtain perfect accuracy to maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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How to operate a steadicam

Operate a steadicam

Kyle Fasanella, steadicam operator, and curator of the famous VileKyle.com gives us a rare glimpse at how a steadicam works.

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How to operate the HD digital Canon XH-A1 camera

Operate the HD digital Canon XH-A1 camera

Watch this extensive guide to using the Canon XH-A1, providing a thorough explanation for film aficionados on how to manually adjust the ...more

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How to pan and Lock on the Technik Skater

Pan and Lock on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to pan and lock to enhance and maximize the performance of the P+S Technik SKATER ...more

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How to simulate a dolly shot with just a camera tripod

Simulate a dolly shot with just a camera tripod

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this ...more

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How to understand depth of field while focusing a camcorder

Understand depth of field while focusing a camcorder

Depth of Field (DoF) is easy to understand, but it is often extremely ...more

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How to understand the features on the Technik Skater

Understand the features on the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to understand the various ...more

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How to use camera angles for more than just a cool shot

Use camera angles for more than just a cool shot

Camera angles can be expressed in both physical and psychological ...more

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How to use periscopes & borescopes with the Technik Skater

Use periscopes & borescopes with the Technik Skater

Watch this instructional video to learn how to use periscopes and ...more

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How to use Redrock microMattebox and microFilters

Use Redrock microMattebox and microFilters

Watch this digital filmmaking instructional video on filter management with the Redrock micro mattebox and micro filters. This ...more

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Tattoo Yourself (or Your Girlfriend)

Henna. Beautiful, fun, exotic... and best of all... Do-It-Yourself (with a little practice). Also, unlike tattoos, it's temporary. Henna generally lasts for 1-3 weeks. An ancient tradition, henna is ...

The Mother of all Ping Pong Guns - LETHAL

The lethal pneumatic ping pong gun. This thing isn't exactly wife approved. Creator Ron Kessinger built this mighty powerful ping pong launcher - "a variation on a potato cannon, built to run on ...

Old Bumper Cars Go Street Legal

Flickr user MR38 has posted a set of photos of bumper cars made street legal, as displayed at the annual Cruisin’ Grand festival in Escondido, California. This mini cars were retrofitted with 750 cc ...

Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

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