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

Assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Here we assemble the RED ONE camera into a 22 lbs ultra light ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
Views 18,296

How to assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera

Assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera

This tutorial builds the RED ONE camera from scratch into a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 13
Views 27,937

How to connect the Red Drive to the RED ONE camera

Connect the Red Drive to the RED ONE camera

Learn the hard drive basics of the Red One camera. Mount and boot up the Red Drive. Thanks to Indie Rentals - http://indierentals.com/

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
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How to learn RED ONE monitor menu differences

Learn RED ONE monitor menu differences

What is the difference between the menu on the back of the RED ONE camera and that on the RED MONITOR? This quick lesson will show you the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 4
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How to navigate the RED ONE video submenu

Navigate the RED ONE video submenu

The Red One Camera has loads of menu and sub menus to explore. In this video, we dive into the video menu button on the back of the Red ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to power up your RED ONE camera

Power up your RED ONE camera

Learn the basics about power supply to your Red One Camera, including the battery charger and AC power. Thanks to Indie Rentals - ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 2
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How to setup your RED ONE project settings & format media

Setup your RED ONE project settings & format media

Before you do any shooting on the Red One Camera, you must set up your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 9,534

How to turn the RED ONE camera on

Turn the RED ONE camera on

This is the most basic thing, but you gotta learn it. How do I turn the Red One camera on? There is only 1 on/off button and its on the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to use the RED ONE camera - basics

Use the RED ONE camera - basics

There are some essentials you need to know when shooting with the Red One camera, here we go over start/stop, SD card, AV connector board ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 15
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How to use the RED ONE CAMERA program buttons

Use the RED ONE CAMERA program buttons

The Red One Camera has three buttons labeled A B and C on the back of the camera. Each of these buttons have a specific feature that is the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 9,173

How to use the RED ONE compact flash cards

Use the RED ONE compact flash cards

Learn the Red One Camera basics. Installing, removing, and formating the compact flash cards. Thanks to Indie Rentals - ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 14,791

How to achieve smoother pans on a camera with a rubber band

Achieve smoother pans on a camera with a rubber band

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

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Curated 2 months ago by signalred | Comments 0
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How to adjust camera heights using the Technik Skater

Adjust camera heights using the Technik Skater

Watch this professional cinematography video to learn how to adjust ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to adjust your Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF

Adjust your Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF

Zacuto Letus35 Elite Backfocus DOF Tutorial Upgrade your Letus35 ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to build a $25 camera crane

Build a $25 camera crane

The guys at Indy Mogul show you the Camera Crane (turbo mini jib) that ANYONE can afford! Attach it to your tripod and that good looking ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rhei222 | Comments 0
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How to build a Britek Softbox

Build a Britek Softbox

How to assemble a Britek Softbox Number 3428, including reflector and diffussion.

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Curated 11 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to build a cheap Red One EVF mount

Build a cheap Red One EVF mount

Alternate version of a Red EVF mount made with Zacuto parts.

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Curated 11 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 2,769

How to build a guerilla-style camera dolly

Build a guerilla-style camera dolly

MatttChapman shows you how to build a guerilla-style camera dolly to add to your filmmaking bag of tricks. This guerilla dolly is so simple ...more

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Curated 4 weeks ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to build a snorricam for a cool camera effect

Build a snorricam for a cool camera effect

If you've seen Requiem for a Dream, you've seen the snorricam effect - the camera is worn around the actor's waist and as the actor moves it ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 2
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How to build your own DIY camera dolly

Build your own DIY camera dolly

Does your production need the smooth graceful movement of a dolly, but lack the $1,800 it would cost to buy one? Welcome the DIY Dolly ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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Obama! Are You Eating that Chicken Wing Correctly?

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to eat a chicken wing. And yes, Obama likes chicken wings just like everybody else does. Here's how you do it, courtesy of Food Wishes (also, here's several ...

SPLAT! Art Made from Everyday Household Items

Tom Friedman. One of my very favorite contemporary artists. Friedman injects the wonder into the humdrum. He creates magic from the unsuspected with his incredible sculptures assembled from simple ...

Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)

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Knit Your Food

Knitted delectable delights from Ed Bing Lee. Inspired? Gotta start somewhere. Previously, Crocheters Like to Party, Too. English Ladies Knit Entire Village.

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