Video School / Do It Yourself
Lessons
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Black and White BackgroundsSolid color backgrounds, typically white or black, can help give your video a nice polished presentation. Learn the basics of achieving this sleek look.
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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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Weekend Challenge: Seasons Past FeaturedSummer is over for us Northern Hemispherians; what have you been up to?
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Rigbuilding: POV Helmet for DSLRsFasten your camera strap, keeps arms and hands inside the frame at all times, and enjoy the point-of-view! It's time to learn how to make your own POV helmet!
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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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Do-It-Yourself Bicycle Camera Mount FeaturedLearn how to build a bicycle camera mount just in time for the summer!
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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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Building a Snorricam FeaturedLearn how to build and use a snorricam, a funnily named rig that uses a unique perspective to produce fantastic effects.
Tutorial Videos
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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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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 Camera Dolly using RigWheels and $15 in partsRigWheels are a new multi purpose wheel for production that you can configure in many ways. In this demonstration we are constructing a camera dolly using PVC Pipe and some bolts and…
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DIY Motorized Igus Slider - IntroductionThis is just a video showing the Motorized system I build for my Igus Slider. I saw a few different ideas that I liked but I just wanted a super simple version. So I used a string....…
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Modified Hoodman Loupe TutorialIn this tutorial, I explain in detail how to modify your hoodman to mount on your viewfinder without using sticky tape or magnetics. This has worked wonders in the bright sun when shooting…
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Free first person POV mountEpisode 5 of the "Clever uses of a tripod" series. Episodes from the same series: Episode 1: http://vimeo.com/19010440 Episode 2: http://vimeo.com/19270844 Episode 3: http://vimeo.com/19544477 Episode…
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Flip Float (Mini Camera Stabilizer)A brief video explanation of the construction of what I'm calling the Flip Float. It's a mini camera stabilizer inspired by the Steadicam Merlin and other DIY camera projects.…
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Canon PowerShot S95 1920x1080 Time Lapse TutorialA short tutorial on making high definition time lapses using the Canon PowerShot S95 camera, an eraser and a rubber band!
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