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I’m not talking about software I’m talking about real things you can plug in. I’m lucky, I have a wife that must love me a whole lot because she gave me an iPad for Christmas. I’ve been putting off getting any kind of tablet because I wanted an SD card slot and USB [...]
I found these lights at The Home Depot the other day. Hampton Bay White Under-Cabinet Linkable Fluorescent Lights (3-Pack) We actually used them in a shoot inside a van to add a little warmth to the shot. It also helped boost the glow from the dashboard.
Yes these fluorescent lights are a little on [...]
The band is Big Band Boom! Yeah I’m friends with a sound guy that has a big band. He had been begging me to come down and see his show. So I brought some cameras with me.
The live mix was done by Jeff Powell.
I had 7 cameras there that night with one [...]
Don’t know about you but as an artist I always wonder who draws the pictures on blackboards and signage at your favorite hang outs. Today at Starbucks it was Amanda and she was kind enough to let me set up my Kodak Zi8 and video her while she worked. So here’s a quick [...]
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the kind of stuff I do all day, well when I’m not drawing spaceships or doing a podcasts.
I shot most of this video in-between set up and during the photo shoot. You never know what you’ll get when you’re doing this sort of thing you just [...]
At first I couldn’t figure out what to do with this old shoe rack. No one wanted it on freecycle, so it sat.
After trying to sort though all my cables it dawned on me. Hang them up.
Need some bags to haul your grip tools and film gadgets around on set but would rather spend your money renting lens or a great camera? Check out Harbor Freight Tools for their assortment of tool bags. These bags are perfect for your production needs and at more reasonable prices than what you might find [...]
This was a neat treat while in Key West I spent a few minutes sitting on Ernest Hemingway’s porch and sketching in my Moleskine. Which if you know the lore or read the history that comes with every Moleskine you’ll know why this might be an interesting experience.
On this trip I trying to sketch [...]
So I got the new camera and I want to take pictures of people, places, and things. Places and things are easy, just take the picture. People that’s a different story.
I don’t mind asking for permission but I wanted some way to offer them a copy of it without giving them my regular card. Something less [...]
You’re doing a podcast and the only way to get your guest is on the phone? Well here’s how you do it. This post is just for recording off phones, and just about any phone. You can always use Skype but that’s just a little different so that’s like a whole [...]
Don’t have a shotgun mic but you still need to get a little closer to your source?
Here’s a simple solution for low budget filmmakers or audio podcasters. This is a combo of my video double sound kit and my podcasting kit.
In the image:
Zoom H2
20 foot 1/8 inch headphone cable
Gitzo 3 section Fishpole mic [...]
January 1st I helped launch Midwest Media Now! This is a project I’ve been talking with my friends for a while now. I’d drive them nuts talking about this stuff and to get me off their back, they’d tell me I should start my own show…
So I did!
It’s taken me about 2 years to [...]
If you didn’t know I’m already a fan of J.J. Abrams, didn’t watch “Felicity” but I started paying attention after “Alias” and I’ve seen everything he’s ever had is hands in making. This is a great talk about the what inside the mystery box.
The mystery box can be anything, the fun part is figuring [...]
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