I'm use to see examples with green or blue screens. This demo was very interesting. Japanese technology always impressing in NABshow 2008

I've seen tons of plans for these things. Here's mine! This project can be done for under $100 (if you don't screw it up like I did). The audio is horrid, I know. Don't care though! Below is a list of parts you will need, you can figure out what tools to use. I include some footage at the end, using this dolly. If you have a slow computer, or you don't have the most recent copy of flash installed, panning and side motions (hell, any motion) will look like crap! Viewed this video on a computer other than mine & I couldn't watch it. Too damn jerky! And YES, this is "No Budget" compared to what you would pay for a pro setup.

PARTS:
(1) 32" square x 3/4" thick piece of plywood
(8) Soft inline skate wheels
(2) 32" pieces of 1 1/2" angle aluminum (1/8" wall thickness)
(8) 1/4" / 20x2" hex bolts
(8) 1/4" flat washers
(28) 1/4" nuts
(16) 1 1/4" fender washers
(4) 1/4"x2 1/2" carriage bolts
(2) 10' pieces of 1" sch. 40 PVC pipe
(1) 5/16" drill bit
(1) Medium size drill bit (smaller then your 5/16" bit)
(1) Small drill bit (I used a 9/32" bit for my starter holes)

More no budget tutorials here: vimeo.com/album/11663

The HV20 comes with a manual focus roller, which is a good thing. However, it is a bit awkward to operate.

Others here and in HV20.com have come up with clever ways to get around this problem. They usually involve larger wheels that are mounted on some assembly. The wheels are designed to touch the roller and turn it by way of friction.

Here is a minimalist friction tool that can be used to accomplish the same task (well, perhaps with enough practice). It is small, portable, cheap, and light-weight.

Enjoy!


See more DOF sample videos using the stick:
vimeo.com/997180
vimeo.com/978922
vimeo.com/2798059

First, Props to Remyyy (The shoebox MASTER). Just a short vid on how I made my shoebox. I chose to paint the inside of mine with a flat black paint. I used a square magnifying glass instead of a round one. I also used a matte or flat finish piece of plastic instead of the paper. My shoebox video will be coming soon, hopefully. Watch Remyyy's shoebox how-to video & other works of FREAKIN' art @ vimeo.com/remyyy.

vimeo.com/theshoeboxworld

More no budget tutorials here: vimeo.com/album/11663

Peace & Love,
Jay Boy

Full review of the brand new PMW EX3. Announced in Las Vegas, just before NAB.

Bringing many new features.

Please have a look at my short "3 Days in April" shot with it and the Letus Extreme.

You can see more pictures and read my written review at philipbloom.net