 | HOW TO Improve Video Quality The Cheap Way VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Here is a list of video equipment that will help improve your production quality: I'll be doing a live chat next week: http://www.stickam.com/profile/smpfilms -LIGHTING- Clip Lamp (Cheap) http://www.lightbulbemporium.com/proddetail.asp?prod=60-836 Bulb For Clip Lamp (Cheap): http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_lighting/products/reveal_main.htm Work Light (Slightly Cheap): http://www.lightinguniverse.com/products/view.aspx?sku=266966 Pro Soft Box (Not so cheap): http://www.amazon.com/Nova-Video-Soft-Box-36/dp/B000GFOG18/ref=sr_1_12/102-4243580-9012931?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1176960057&sr=1-12 -CAMERAS- If your going to shop, look at all the camcorders in your price range on cnet.com because they give the best reviews in my opinion. Just remember, sometimes cheaper isn't always better. Starters: Use a cheaper camcorder to learn with between the prices of $150 - $400. MiniDVs are the best because you may need the tapes for future TV opportunities. Stay away from SVHS, DVD, and Digital8. If your buying your first camcorder, but you don't have much money then buy the Canon ZR500: http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_ZR500/4505-6500_7-31660615.html?tag=prod.txt.1 Pros: You have 2 choices here... realistic or film-like. For a realistic look, I would recommend the Sony DCR-VX2100 (that's what I use): http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_DCR_VX2100/4505-6500_7-30567263.html?tag=prod.txt.1 If your making videos to be shown on TV, then go with the film-like camcorder. For this, I recommened the Panasonic AG-VX100B (nearly every major TV network is using this for mobile projects): http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_AG_DVX100B/4505-6500_7-31568573.html?tag=prod.txt.3 If your going to buy a camera, shop around. Think about the types of videos you plan on making and focus on finding the features that suit you. For example, if you want to shoot at night, then get a camera that is better in low light. If you plan on shooting more day time, then get a camera that has good color (the bigger the lens, the better the color). Ebay isn't always the best place to purchase cameras though because there are people who will scam you there. Trust me, I learned from experience. -WHITE BALANCING- Normally you should adjust the white balance your camcorder before filming, but not all cameras can give you the right settings. So for this tutorial, I added a little bit of brown to my video in editing to show you an example of what white balancing does. -GREEN SCREENS- Here's a good site I found on how to make a portable one. However, I just baught some cheap bright green fabric and tacked it to my wall, lol... Hey, if it works! http://www.stormforcepictures.com/howto-buildamobilegreenscreen.php SIDE NOTE: In this video, there is a shadow around me when the background is white... I put it there myself as an effect because I used a lot of shadow effects in this video, so no, it wasn't a green screen or editing problem. -PANNING STABLIZERS- I've always recommended the Pan Pilot, but I've also got a cheaper alternative method for keeping your camera steady while you walk. You can always buy a tripod with a handle on it and open the legs up. The legs will act as weights that will steady your camera as you walk, yet it's not as smooth as the Pan Pilot http://www.PanPilot.com -SOUND PROOFING- Definately look into this if you plan on recording indoors a lot: http://www.knoxfoam.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/soundproofing/sound.htm?E+scstore -MICROPHONES- WIRED: If your camera picks up too much other noice (like echos or unwanted environmental sounds), then consider getting a directional mic. I have this one, but I didn't use it for this video so you could hear the echos. Otherwise, it would have been clearer. http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_ECM_MSD1_microphone/4505-6469_7-30456347.html?tag=also WIRELESS: First off I'd like to say that Sony's wireless mics suck, here's what I'm talking about: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=WCS999 Do not buy that! STARTERS: If you're going to spend that kind of money on wireless microphones to do candid camera stuff, try this... buy a smaller camcorder (for example, that Canon) and put it in a place that is out of view of your candid cam, but within range of your audio. The Canon is very small so you can hide it in a bag or a large pocket. You could then film with one camera from a distance and at the same time, use the Canon to record your sound. When you go to edit, just take the sound from the Canon and add it to your candid video footage. Wala! Plus, you'll own 2 cameras in case you ever want 2 camera angles. PROS: If your camera doesn't have any XLR ports (for better wireless or boom mics), then consider getting an XLR adapter: http://beachtek.com/cgi-bin/online/store.php |
 | Camera Dolly for Cheap : BFX Shooting hand held is great, but sometimes you need the smooth motion of a camera dolly. We've made a dolly in the past, but this week we are making one with a track! Plus an original Steve Nelson Test Film! The last song in the test film is by Mike Bruno, check out his music here: http://www.myspace.com/mikebruno |
 | HOW TO MAKE A WIFI EXTENDER This is a quick and easy way to get more range for pennies. To download the Diagram go here http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html Goto www.dl.tv for more great ideas!!! |
 | HOW TO MAKE A £9.50 STEADICAM! ~ LOW-BUDGET FIMMAKING (UK) I wanted to build a poor mans steadicam (the $14 steadi cam) but over here in the UK, you can't seem to get all of the necessary parts. So here's my solution..... |
 | How to make a BristleBot - Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories See http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/bristlebot |
 | How to Build Hover Shoes In this episode we show you how to create your own pair of Hover shoes which will allow you to "float" over any predominantly metal base. In the video we use the garage since it has metal beams embedded in the concrete but you could do this wherever you find a strong metal flooring. You need: 1. Soldering Iron 2. Solder 3. Wire 4. Shoes 5. 50 lb lift magnets 6. 2 9v batteries 7. Glue Gun The 9v battery will turn the standard magnet into an electro-magnet giving it more lift for a small duration of time. Enjoy! Disclaimer: As with this experiment and all other HouseHold Hacker videos. We cannot be held responsible for damage or mistakes made if attempting the experiments. These projects are for demonstration purposes only and should not be attempted at home. |
 | How to make fire without matches or a lighter http://www.5min.com/Category/Life_Tips How to easily make fire with no matches or... (Less) lighter, really cool! |
 | Learn How To Make A Power Tool Drag Racer This week, Bre Pettis takes you to the power tool drag races in Seattle. Learn how to make a racer! |
 | How to make an RC plane in Mr. Herbert's Science class. In just under 4 hours, leftover parts were used to make a neat RC airplane as demonstrated in Mr. Herbert's Science Class. It's called "The Junkyard Dog". Using mostly COX airplane parts from models gone by the wayside, I'll show you how I made mine with no plans or a kit. Tired of the noise and mess of my full size airplanes, and since electrics have come a long way, I've become intrigued by them. So needing a break from all the muss and fuss of the full size, gas RC planes, I decided to try to make my own electric plane, with what I learned the hard way over the years. Let's see if I learned anything, and hopefully, if you decide to make one too, you will get some insight from this video. Thanks a lot for watching. |
 | How to Make a Cheap Multitouch Pad - MTmini -Software and Getting Started Guide- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * MTmini Software (Touchlib) and Updates: http://ssandler.wordpress.com/MTmini -MTmini Help and Discussion- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * MTmini Hardware Help: http://nuigroup.com/forums/viewthread/1731/ * MTmini Software Help: http://nuigroup.com/forums/viewthread/1825/ -What's a MTmini?- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't have a Multitouch Table yet? Have one, but need something smaller for testing? Building a small portable multitouch pad will allow you to test software and experiment on a smaller scale while building your full table or when away from your multitouch screen. Have fun and make a MTmini! This uses Front Diffused Illumination, with normal ambient light (infrared not required or needed) and a normal off-the-shelf webcam (IR filter can still be in place). -How's it Work?- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For this to work, all you need is a room with (at least) some light. The results will be best when the room lighting is even (no bright lights shinning from one direction onto the multitouch pad). When you place you fingers on the surface, shadows are created where your fingers are. The webcam sees these shadows and sends the image to the tracking software which tracks the shadows as they -Want to Build a Multitouch Pad with Projection?- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *DIY Multitouch Community: http://www.NUIGroup.com Thanks to: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -David Wallen -Christian Moore -Laurence Muller -NUIgroup Community *NUIGroup.com For all your multitouch needs* http://www.nuigroup.com/forum -.- |
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