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Makayama Movie Mount for iPad 2
Any filmmaker who owns an iPad 2 has, like myself, probably wanted to use that built in 720p camera more than they have. But the biggest problem with the thing is that it’s incredibly awkward to use. Unlike shooting video with the iPhone 4, the iPad 2 requires use of both hands, doesn’t respond well in low light, and has
PROfile: Eric Haase turns two iPads into the ultimate interview accessory.
I’ve seen iPads used for storyboarding, iPads used as slates, but I’ve never seen this before… and it’s awesome! Eric Haase, an extremely talented Cinematographer, needed to capture some intimate interviews for a recent fund-raising project called Imagine 300. Since the project had no budget, he had to think outside of the box. I spoke with Eric to learn how
HHH presentation at the DV Expo this Thursday!
The Digital Video Expo is back at the Pasadena Convention Center, and I’ve been asked to give an HHH presentation! I’ll be hitting the stage (a.k.a. slightly raised platform) on Thursday at 2pm, and will be leaving the stage 45 minutes later (or sooner if they get sick of my accidental swearing). As you might expect, I’ll be yapping about
Big Thanks to our Sponsors
Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank the developers that continue to sponsor Hand Held Hollywood. They are absolute rockstars! If you like HHH, and want to support us, than please support our sponsors. They truly keep the hard drives humming. MatchLens is a professional calculator for iPhone that computes equivalent lens focal lengths to produce the same field
How I used my iPhone & iPad on a Disney short (a.k.a. Blatant Self Promotion)
I wanted to share some fun news! A short film I directed for Walt Disney Pictures just hit store shelves! It’s called Last Chance Lloyd, and stars Nicholas Braun and Raini Rodriguez. If you’ve seen Disney’s Prom (in theaters last April), then you’ve already witnessed Lloyd desperately trying to find a date for the big night. My short goes deeper
Learnin’ about TwistedWave Audio Editor
We spend a lot of time talking about apps that help you master the moving image. But, what filmmakers often forget is that good audio is half of good video. No matter how awesome your video may be, if it sounds like poop… it is poop. I’ve got a few good sound apps in my arsenal, but thanks to my
