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New Camera Stabilizer: Is it a Game Changer?

April 5th, 2013 · No Comments

Firefly Systems has come out with a new rig that is a bit like a steadi-cam but not. MōVI is a handheld 3-axis digital stabilized camera gimbal. In layman’s terms that means you shoothand held, no body mounted vest, no tripod, no nothing. And you can still get smooth, great looking, shots. [...]

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Tags: shooting · television · video

Some Tips for Staying Organized [VQT #54]

March 11th, 2013 · 1 Comment

Cables, tapes, cards, connectors, adapters, clips, keeping it all organized can be a challenge.  Episode 54 of Video QuickTips offers some ideas on how to corral all those little things that can bring a shoot to a standstill if you can’t find them when you need them.

What do you do to stay organized? Let’s share some [...]

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Tags: business · shooting · video

DSLR Shoulder Rig Review [Video QuickTips Episode #52]

January 14th, 2013 · 2 Comments

Camcorders and cameras have gotten smaller. Videographers are always looking at a way to get steadier handheld video. If you use a small camcorder or DSLR you have probably searched for what is commonly called a shoulder rig. Undoubtedly you have come up with a slew of possibilities and one sticks out because of [...]

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Tags: camcorder · review · shooting · video

Happy Holidays from Video QuickTips

December 23rd, 2012 · No Comments

Just a short video to say thanks for another great year. We’ll see you in 2013, may all your videos be great!

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Tags: video · youtube

DIY Product Turntable [VQT #51]

December 17th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year! This is the final episode of Video QuickTips for 2012, and no it has nothing to do with the Mayan Calendar.
If you’re shooting product videos and easy way to add some movement and interest to an otherwise stagnant shot is a turntable. I’m [...]

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Tags: DIY · shooting · video