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Use a light stand with a boom arm to make an easy overhead camera rig

Jan 12, 2018 John Aldred

There are so many different ways to mount a camera for overhead shots. But it always surprises me both how many people don’t know how they…



This lighting setup will save you hours in set-up time

Nov 3, 2017 John Aldred

I love these Frankenstein setups for supporting our gear. Whether it’s for cameras, lights, microphones, whatever. It’s rare that a single commercial option offers us…



How to make a cheap, but stylish DIY shoulder rig out of wood

Aug 10, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you need a shoulder rig, but your budget is super-low, young filmmaker Mike Fink has a cheap, yet totally stylish DIY solution. He made…



Use GoPro parts to build the perfect monitor DSLR mount

Jun 18, 2017 Udi Tirosh

Getting a monitor on a DSLR* can be tricky. Base plates, cages, and magic arms all come to mind. If you want something a little…



A simple DIY method for storing stands and tripods: use two bungee cords

Jun 14, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you’re looking for a neat and simple way for storing light stands, tripods and booms, guys from The Film Look have come up with…



Why photographers are hiding their Leica logo with tape

May 10, 2017 Nicholas Goodden

We live in a terrifying world and the news tell us: just about anything out there is out to get us. Fear is HOT right now….



How to create epic 360 bullet time videos with some wood and a caster

Apr 26, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Recently, we stumbled upon a video that was too good not to share. Made by Luca Amhofer, the video shows a 360-degree rig he made…



Sandbags 101 – types of sandbags and how to use them properly

Mar 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Whenever you are using heavy gear on your set, you risk the stands tipping over and causing damage. This is certainly something you want to…



After a fall in his workshop, this creative builder shows us how he made his own DIY light stands

Mar 6, 2017 John Aldred

The humble three legged light stand is a fantastic thing. But it’s not always best suited to every situation. If, like John Decker, you’re trying…



Watch: How to build the ultimate selfie stick

Jan 12, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Selfie sticks are so 2014. And because of this, Ted Forbes has created the ultimate selfie stick for all the super-narcissistic souls out there. He named…