SteveinNorwood Videos

New lighting - single source

I fired up the new lights and shot some close footage. This is with a single lamp using a white umbrella to reflect back some of the light. So some light is direct from the source bulb and some is reflected.

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Readability test with macro mode on Zi8.

This is a test of the readability if text shot in 720p on the Zi8 after being uploaded and processed on youtube.

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Camera dolly test - Slow movement

This is the second video shot with the homemade camera dolly.

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Test video using the homemade camera dolly

This is test of the camera dolly I built (see other video) using parts from Home Depot and some kid's roller skates. It's a little jittery because some gunk built up on the wheels in a ridge in the center. I simply used some Lysol wipes and cleaned them back to new and wiped down the rails. That seemed to fix it in later videos.

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Another steadycam video

This is another video taken with the homemade steadycam. Compare to the one without the steadycam.

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Homemade video camera dolly (shot with a homemade steadycam)

Used a set of boys rollerskates for the wheels and the rest of the parts from Home Depot. Used 3/4" birch plywood for the base and 1.5" aluminum 90 degree stock. Added the pvc caps to hold the legs and added the bungee cords for stability. The added weights makes for smoother runs. The handle is an old Swiffer handle I found in the basement. I just drilled the end and screwed it to the base.

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