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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…

    New GorillaPod “octopus” lets you mount all you need for “pro smartphone videos”
    Dec 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    GorillaPod has a new member of their family of flexible tripods. JOBY has announced GorillaPod Mobile Rig, aimed particularly at smartphone filmmakers. This rig has…

    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…

    This custom DIY shoulder rig will turn your camera into a video making monster for $200
    Sep 20, 2017 John Aldred

    If you shoot video with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and you want to get serious, you really should consider a shoulder rig. They basically turn…

    How to make a cheap, but stylish DIY shoulder rig out of wood
    Aug 10, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    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

    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…

    StandDaddy offers a sturdier alternative to sand bags
    Jun 11, 2017 Udi Tirosh

    If you are a long time reader of the blog, you know that we love sand bags. I mean, what can ruin a shoot better…

    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

    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…