Video School / Do It Yourself
Lessons
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Fix it in Post: Removing the boom (or other unwanted elements) from your shotBoom in the shot? DP's reflection in the window? Before you scrap the footage, try this neat trick to remove unwanted elements from your shot!
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Tripod Tricks FeaturedWant to polish up your video productions but can't spare the cash for new equipment? Check out these cheap and easy tripod based tricks to give your video a professional look.
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Scary Special Effects: Part Boo! FeaturedWe're back with more spooky effects that will leave you shaking in your boots!
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Directing 101 FeaturedBeing a director is no simple task, but with a bit of expert advice you'll be donning a beret and yelling action in no time.
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Do-It-Yourself Dolly and Shoulder RigLearn how to build a dolly and a shoulder rig without spending all of your lunch money.
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McLaren's Workshop App FeaturedBring animation ideas to life with the National Film Board of Canada's awesome iPad app.
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Spice up Your Stills with PhotoscapesIn this Video School lesson, we encourage you to use fresh and interesting ways to present still photos and archival material in your films.
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10 Second Challenge: Holiday VideoWe know it's hard to capture video over the holidays, so we've come up with a project to help you film those moments in a quick, unique way.
Tutorial Videos
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DSLR Episode #8: How to Get Macro Shots With Any LensIn this episode we look at how to turn any lens into a macro lens using affordable Diopters. Find links and show notes on DSLRVideoShooter.com -- Website: http://dslrvideoshooter.com Twitter:…
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The "Sphere Arm" tripod arm for filming Insects (DIY)I just started to film insects and i don't like the way tripods work. On a tripod your camera describes a circle and "looks" from the inside out. What i want is that…
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DIY $20.00 Dollar Shoulder Rig Camera SupportI was asked if I had any ideas for a cheap DIY shoulder mount rig that was easy to put together and cheap. If you're not a DIY'er check out this neat $24.00 dollar Shoulder…
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DIY Variable-ND filterI'm certainly not the first to do this, but most are just picture tutorials. I thought it would be helpful to watch someone complete the process. Cheap circular polarization…
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DIY bokehHow to make that cardboard hood to assist you in making your own custom bokeh when shooting images. More info here: http://eirikso.com/2008/01/08/an-impressive-yet-simple-photographic-effect/
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Quick Tüt: LISHave you ever had the need to take a tripod on a trip but lacked the necessary space? Here's one for you! It's nothing original, really. I've seen it in use a few times…
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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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DIY Viewfinder for Canon 5DmkIIWho needs LCDVF or Zacuto viewfinder? 2x magnification poorman's viewfinder... I think this solution is better ( abstractedly from price) because it's not as deep as LCDVF…
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