Video School / Gear
Lessons
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Image Sensors FeaturedLearn what an image sensor is and what it does! Why is it important to know about when you're buying your camera?
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Tripods, an Exposè!Are your shots shakier than the San Andreas fault line? Do your attempts at smooth panning end up giving your viewers a case of vertigo? Well help is on the way! Let's learn about tripods!
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Preparing your gear for a shoot FeaturedThe night before your shoot is more important than you might think. Planning and preparation can make or break a video production. Here are some tips and tools filmmakers use to ensure they have what they need when they're on the set or out in the field.
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Building a Snorricam FeaturedLearn how to build and use a snorricam, a funnily named rig that uses a unique perspective to produce fantastic effects.
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DSLR AccessoriesAccessories are important as you start shooting. Learn about what you definitely need and things that you'll want for awesome looking videos.
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Display Tech: LCD vs. PlasmaLet us guide you through the haze of marketing and tech terms to understand how LCD and Plasma displays compare.
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The Year in Tech: Reflections & PredictionsJoin some of Vimeo's foremost gear experts as they look back on the year's technology and what's in store for the new year.
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Slow Motion on a BudgetSo you want to shoot a slow motion scene but don't have the funds for a high end slow motion camera? Here are a couple of techniques for achieving that slow-mo look without breaking the bank.
Tutorial Videos
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Vincent Laforet - DSLR Rig Custom Configuration IntroGo to http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/mygear/configurations/ for DETAILED information on this kit - including details on every single piece in this configuration.
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How to: Use a superclamp and articulated arm for supportWanted to share the use I've found for a super clamp and articulated arm combination. It will fasten on anything it can grip and makes a nice steady hand hold. It will not replace…
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Flip Ultra HD DIY Lens HackA couple of people have asked me how I get the wide-angle interior car shots in some of my videos. Here's a very quickly thrown together (and admittedly very long) video that…
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35mm Lens Adapters35mm lens adapters cost thousands to buy, hundreds to build, degrade the objective technical quality of your video and make your camcorder an entire magnitude more difficult to use.…
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5Dmk2/7D lens comparison testThis is a short test with the tripod in the same spot switching between prime lenses to show how the crop affects the 7D. The subject, ace stand in Chris Clement, was roughly five…
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Shoot video UNDERWATER for less than $19!!!I recently made this fantastic underwater video camera housing for only $19, and have used it to capture some great underwater footage. 2013 update:- Ian Usher - Traveller, Adventurer,…
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Tech Tip - C-standsThe most common and useful tool in all gripology is the C-Stand. Scott Spears talks about its many uses for this tech tip for beginners. FRAMELINES (http://www.framelines.tv) is…
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