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Picosteady: the NEW Steadicam-like Stabilizer for iPhone
Shaky shots got you down? Sounds like you need a stabilizer! Since the iPhone line added its own digital stabilization, we’ve enjoyed a general reduction in jittery videos, but there’s just no way to get smooth footage without the addition of a stabilizing accessory. We’ve covered many on HHH, and are working with a few more for the upcoming book,
BIG NEWS: Introducing Hand Held Hollywood’s First BOOK!
I love today! Why? Because, today I get to tell the world about the book I’m currently writing for Peachpit Press titled, Hand Held Hollywood’s Filmmaking with the iPad & iPhone! As a result of the HHH’s success (thanks to you, my awesome readers!), Peachpit Press contacted me last year, and asked me to write a book on the same subject
New on Kickstarter: Daylight Viewfinder for iPhone!
It seems like every 30 seconds, there’s another iPhone accessory launching on Kickstarter. Most are insanely silly, but every once in a while, a unique idea catches fire (the Glif is a great example). Now, Milwaukie’s Paul Anderson has introduced a Kickstarer campaign to fund his new iPhone accessory called the Daylight Viewfinder. The device attaches to your iPhones display, and allows
Live HHH Presentation at LAPPG this Wednesday!
Calling all iPad and iPhone owning filmmakers in L.A.! Come join me this Wednesday night (the 13th) for a live Hand Held Hollywood presentation at the Los Angeles Post Production Group (LAPPG). I’ll be showing off the latest and greatest filmmaking apps and accessories. If you’ve been using your iDevice simply to check email, and play Angry Birds, it’s time to learn about
Vertical Video Syndrome – a new threat to iPhone filmmakers
Just because you CAN shoot vertical video with your iPhone, doesn’t mean you should. I have to admit, I cringe every time I see a tall skinny video on YouTube and Facebook. Just watching a minute or two makes me want to take a shower. Thankfully, it appears I’m not alone. To combat the epidemic of improperly formatted smartphone videos,
Gizmon releases clip-on lenses for all your iDevices
AppAdvice has a great post about three new clip-on lenses from Gizmon, including a fisheye lens ($35), a circular polarizer ($25), and something called a Three image Mirage ($25) – but should perhaps be called the Acid tab mirage. If you’re looking to add a little whiz-bang to your iFilms, check out their post!
