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How to Make Your Own Portable DIY Bullet Time Rig

01.11.13 @ 9:00AM Tags : cinematography, diy, dslr, gopro, goprohero3, indymogul, pluraleyes, postproduction, visualeffects

When you hear the term “bullet time,” you probably can’t help but think of The Matrix. And if you’ve taken a gander at the behind the scenes footage from that film or similar productions, then you know that’s it’s an effect usually done in large warehouse studios, with a multitude of cameras on a huge rig, and run by a sizable crew, which all adds up to being quite expensive. Even renting a bullet time rig will more than likely be cost prohibitive, but with some elbow grease you can put together your own portable rig at a more indie friendly price: More »

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Two DIY Projects That Will Help You See Easier: an $8 DSLR Viewfinder + Powerful $86 Video Light

04.11.12 @ 8:01PM Tags : davedugdale, diy, diyproject, indymogul, knoptop, videolight, viewfinder

Tired of squinting at your DSRL’s LCD screen?  Maybe you need some extra lighting oomph for that indoors shoot?  These two projects aim to make your no-budget existence a bit easier.  The  first is a DIY viewfinder from Knoptop and Learning DSLR Video, and the second is a big 800-watt equivalent CFL video light from IndyMogul (accompanied by a goofy short shot with it): More »