Category Archives: Gear
Airbag Helmet
Pretty crazy, though I think I’d rather wear an actual helmet. Using the accelerometer technology, this thing would probably inflate if you hopped a small gap.
Diy Ringflash over at Unplggd.com
I am a huge DIY enthusiast and I have made a lot of light modifiers over the years. About a month ago i made my own DIY ringflash. I was wanting to document it but i got distracted. Low and behold over at http://www.unplggd.com there is a post with some instructions on how to make one. Its not the same way i made mine but it is still another very effective set up. Mine is also a lot bigger which would soften the light a wee bit more.
Follow this link and go check it out.
new Canon T2i/550d firmware from Magic Lantern
“Initial port of the Magic Lantern firmware to the Canon 550D / T2i camera. This version only adds on-screen audio meters, but shows that it is possible to add the film making features that users need.
magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/550D”
Anyone else using or considering this camera should check out the Vimeo forums at some point for some good info.
Timeslice Films 52 Camera Surf Shoot
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of a Rip Curl surf commercial made using 52 cameras. Timeslice seems to have the bullet-time technique down to a science.
Handy Base.x
Here’s a pretty wild little teaser for a very modular rig for D-SLR filmmaking. Made by Handy Film Tools.
The video cameras of choice for BMX filmers
Nuno at Defgrip made an article where the more popular BMX filmers of this era describe the video cameras they use and why. I found it rather informative, maybe you will too.
GoPro Tester Vid
from Stranger. A couple of clips from using a GoPro camera, the Helmet model I think. The picture looks great, and it has a 170 degree field of view. They seem to be a worthy opponent of the more popular pocket-sized video cameras.
Sony and Panasonic HD DSLR-inspired Video Cameras
Sony and Panasonic have been busy trying to catch up to the recent hysteria created by Canon’s DSLR series capable of awesome cinema-like HD video, bigger image sensors, and interchangeable lenses. Sony has recently introduced the NEX-VG10, and Panasonic will introduce the AG-AF100 by the end of 2010.
Both companies took a more traditional approach to camera design, much to BMX and skateboarding’s benefit, with handles, proper audio inputs and mics, autofocus, and the ability to record and store long video clips . Anyone that has shot video with a 5D, or similar, has dealt with the shakiness of the footage. Shoulder-mounts and other stabilizers aren’t always the cheapest or most convenient. These two new cameras really open the door for more filming possibilities, like long lines.
Check out some of the specs for both:
I’m seriously considering making the trip to B&H to see if I can press all of the buttons on the Sony. It is definitely the more affordable of the two. Recently my VX-2000 needed some much-needed CCD and head repair, and I’ve been looking at the many options for an upgrade. Looks like I’ll be scrounging together all of my loose change.
Push It A Stop 