This is an oldie I filmed back in 2003, in Lot 8 at Woodward Camp. Tech Skills from the guy
who just one his 6th Mello Yello cup!
I had this idea a while back, and it was so damn simple to make I don't know
why I didn't do it sooner. Having used some other options, I thought
something simpler like this would work better for me, so I whipped up a
tester. It gives you a few options in one. Grips down, grips up, and you can
also turn the camera 90-degrees and tuck one grip into your armpit for
stability on the quick. Using this rig with a Zacuto style eye-piece makes
things remarkably stable.
Once I get it figured out cost wise, we may put a few in the YoBeat store,
as well as the low-angle handle I posted in a previous post, for people
who want something simple, cheap, but functional. Though to avoid patent
issues we may call them back scratchers, or specialty shoe horns.
Fashioned a low angle filming handle for DSLR video out of some old Kink BMX handlebars, some 1/8" steel bar, a bicycle grip and a bar end. Some quick bending, welding, and spraypainting, and it was done. And the design allows for the use of the screen (many go around the back). Simple. And about $4.
Just downloaded the new "ReelDirector" iPhone app, which allows users of the 3Gs iPhone to edit video clips. I've been waiting for something like this, joking about how amazing it would be, and how it couldn't be too far off. But this is it. You can splice together clips, add fades in and out, transitions, titles and soon you'll be able to add music and voiceover (coming with the next release according to the app store).
I through together this test edit in about a minute, literally, with some clips of Ronnie Napolitan I already had on my phone. I didn't really clean them, up trimming wise, just wanted to throw something quick together and try it out. I utilitized some titling options as well as a fade in and out.
Bare in mind the footage never entered a computer until it was uploaded from the phone to Posterous. The app is super easy to use, and while it's not Final Cut Pro, it's a cell phone damn it. Being able to just cut a few clips together is all I was hoping for, and this delivers even more. This has some amazing fun potential.
Be on the lookout for some amazing real footage from Levi's and Will Stroud soon.
