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Can I just say right now that I absolutely LOVE and APPRECIATE my readers. OTech reader, Fernando, wrote to me this morning and tipped me off about Video Camera (click here) being a FREE app today (usually $7.99)! Thank you, Fernando! Here’s what you get with the newest Version 2.0.1 1. Ability to overlay snapshots [...]
My friend, Chris from Motorz (an excellent show for all of you gear heads out there), recently told me about Teleprompt+ with Airturn. Teleprompt+ is an app that turns your iPad into a teleprompter. Teleprompt+ aims to cut your expenses by giving you free add-on apps for your iPhone and iPod Touch that turns these [...]
Although it’s going to take a bit of time to balance each of these perfectly and cut together some example footage, I was able to setup all three of the Lensse stabilizers and get an in-depth look at them side by side. The adjustable arc on the DSLR Pro along with the ability to micro [...]
Anyone have this mic as of yet? Just landed in the studio! We’re out today comparing the audio of the RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro to the Canon 5D mk II built-in microphone. I wonder which will render better results? Super excited for RODE’s VideoMic HD to drop! If you don’t already know about this mic, [...]
I’ve received a few questions in regards to how the tripod and camera QR plates are attached to the DIY jib. I’ve taken some photos so you can get a better look at the screws and where they connect. Read the full blog post with details HERE. *The first picture is the tripod QR plate [...]
Here is quick intro to the stabilizers that Lensse sent over. I’ll be getting more in depth with these, covering their differences, build and performance. Shown in the video are the MidX, DSLR Pro and i-Steady. Tweet This Post
I just got these 4 Lensse Video Camera Stabilizers in. I’m about to put them together and test out their differences. Steady Cams like these can run pretty expensive, these weren’t. Tweet This Post
The guys here at the studio mocked up a simple DIY jib that is not only ridiculously inexpensive to piece together, but also very straight forward. The point of this jib was to get a very wide range of motion from top to bottom with only a few feet of 0.75″ square tube, 1″ angled [...]
When I reviewed the Tascam DR-40 a few months back, I felt that one of the main drawbacks to this affordable audio recorder was the absence of independent level control. Now with the new Tascam DR-40 Firmware Update that adds independent level control to its external inputs, this problem has been recognized and addressed. For [...]
