While working on filmsets I notice we often have an issue where the Cinesaddle is too tall and often rely on putting down a sandbag to prop up the camera. However the main issue is that sandbag are quite heavy and not every furniture could handle the weight and also a heavy camera on top. […]
Read moreHey Filmmakers Chung Dha here, this here is my clapperboard that I DIY modded it to have a lot of improvements so it can be used on set avoiding a lot of issues, but also make certain things faster. Under here is just a very basic and affordable clapperboard you can easily buy from Amazon […]
Read moreI recently built this DIY 180 orbit rig from available camera accessories. To make shots like this. You might think why not just use a turntable, well I don’t like the look of only the product spinning while the background is static. While moving the camera around the subject gives a much more dynamic look […]
Read moreHey Filmmakers Chung Dha here! In this video I am going to show you how to make a DIY Deakinizer lens, but first for those who don’t know what a Deakinizer is. The Deakinizer is a special modified lens commissioned by Roger Deakins. Main look of this lens is a spot focus with zoom blur […]
Read moreFor our first DIY Wednesday we are making something with a 3d Pen just to show how versatile a 3D pen could be. We are making a mount so you can attach either a Rode Wireless Go or a Saramonic Blink500 under the Zhiyun Weebill-S gimbal so it would not interfere with the handling of […]
Read moreMonitoring sound often is quite annoying using a normal headphone as you can get entangled with the cable or it accidentally hook on something. This video we are going to tackle this issue by building our own DIY wireless headphone with zero lag. As many wireless headphone on the market have a lag due to […]
Read moreHave you ever wanted to capture a wide shot for your vlog or just capture a wide selfie of your self in a busy location, but often afraid to do so because someone might steal your camera. Here is a great tip to secure your camera making it more difficult to steal. Flexible Tripod – […]
Read moreIn this video tutorial I am teaching how to achieve an Anamorphic Lens Flare on your Phone for Free without any use of an Anamorphic lens nor any accessories needed. An added bonus also is that it does not squeeze your image nor lessen the quality of your footage and not add any weight to […]
Read moreIn this video we are going to explain why you should at least have one rubber lens hood in you camera bag. It’s mainly not using it as a plain lens hood, but for taking photos or videos through windows. As often you would get reflections on the glass and to avoid that you can […]
Read moreIn this video we are going to show to how to make an affordable Cine Shade Lens Flag for around $25 USD. This is great to flag of light from hitting your lens from a certain angle to avoid lens flare or haze. Also be a much smaller setup as its mounted via the hotshoe […]
Read moreIn this video we are going to look at the different file storage mediums we can use with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k, as there are many option available from SDXC, CFast cards and record onto an external SSD via the USB-C port. As each media have a different price point we are going […]
Read moreIn this video I am showing you how to attach a power bank to your Sony mirrorless camera like the7rii, a7ii, a7sii, a7iii, a7riii a6300 and a6500. But also talk about the Good and the Bad of using such a setup. This video is sponsored by: http://www.productioncrate.com Gear needed to build this setup: Phone clamp […]
Read moreParts list: $14 -SONY F970 Battery Plate adapter $20 – Sony NP-F970 battery 6600mAh $49.90 – Baseplate Rail Support $4.99 – 1/4 Thumbscrew $37 – FW50 DC Coupler I wanted to build something like this a while ago, as allot of the solutions didn’t made sense for the battery placement as they will imbalance the […]
Read moreParts: $15 – Spring Balancer 1-3kg $18 – V-Slot 1m rail $16 – Backpack V-Slot parts seller (UK & Europe) V-Slot parts seller ( US) So I bought the Feiyu Tech MG and its a great gimbal and the dual handle setup makes it much nicer to go around corners, however its heavier on your arms, […]
Read moreSo after Canon Magic Lanter, Panasonic and Nikon camera hacks, Sony cameras have been hacked to open up new features for cameras that got Play memories, like A7, A7s, A7R, A7ii, A7Rii, A7Sii, A5100, A6000 and A6300. So now they made it possible to record longer than 30minutes and extend the language package. However for […]
Read moreThis is something I am busy with but also testing what the effect is if its even possible to make lenses to give an anamorphic look through adding a filter between the lens and the sensor. Busy testing and prototyping anamorphic filters to fit into Commlite adapter for my A7s hopefully have 3d print the […]
Read moreSo this is the progress we have put it fully together there are few screws that are not really included like screws to really put the Controller onto the gimbal and the gyro sensor but was not that hard to McGuyver few simple fixed for those. Also only things you need to solder is the […]
Read moreParts list: $9 – 50cm LED tube light $11.50 – 1m 18w LED strip $1 – Female DC plug $1 – Female DC plug (need soldering) $24 – Sony NP-F970 12v plate (contact seller for Sony NPF version when buying) $3 – 12v AC DC adaptor $15 – 12v 4000mah battery $2,5 – hotshoe adapter The […]
Read moreIn this video I am showing you how to build an affordable DSLR shoulder rig, from a simple base of parts you can buy on the internet. And from this base you can upgrade it further as you need, making it easier and also enable to build it out over time, instead having to invest […]
Read moreThis is quite a trade secret as there are companies that you often need to pay a load of cash just to have them print your logo onto a microphone windshield while in reality if would only cost you few bucks and just moment of your time. All you need for this instructable is: Logo […]
Read moreThis setup just give you a versatility of enable to have a small and perfect package to put on a tripod but also very mobile to quickly move the setup to your shoulder super fast. Parts list: $24 – Handsfree shoulder support (Gearbest) $30 – hands free shoulder support (Ebay) $25 – 15mm rail base $6.44 […]
Read moreFilming events a videopod is quite recommended as you can quickly move from one spot to the other and quickly adjust the height to get the correct framing. And because of the 3 legs on the base its able to get a more steadier shot than using a normal monopod. And compared to a shoulder […]
Read moreMost of the time to get great audio at event you need to use a hand mic to get cleaner audio by putting the mic closer to the subject but just a mic is quite boring. But following the new trend there are digital flags, which are more interesting than just a logo on the […]
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