Video School / Gear
Lessons
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Do More With Your DSLR II: Building a Rig FeaturedWhen it comes to DSLRs, rigs are all the rage. Find out what they are, how to use one, and other great tips for keeping your shots stable from the Bui brothers!
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Behind the Glass Part 1: An Introduction to Lenses FeaturedJoin Blake as Vincent Laforet explains the world of lenses. Learn how to distinguish a prime from a zoom lens and more!
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Exploring Hard DrivesHard drives are essential to improve the workflow of any editor, and to preserve projects. We know the thought of hard drives may not ignite your creative passions, so we took the liberty of researching the tech specs behind those expensive little boxes for you.
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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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How to Set Up Your Canon 7D FeaturedSo you have a Canon 7D. Awesome! Now it's time to set that baby up with the correct settings. Here's how.
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Jibs and Cranes
Jibs and cranes can help you capture smooth tracking shots and add visual interest to your videos. Find out how they work and when to use them.
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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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The Basics of Underwater VideoAre you an aquatic explorer who wants to share your H2O adventures via video? Learn the basics of shooting underwater in this handy guide to mastering the seven seas of video.
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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