Video Gear: Cowa Bungee!

Just what do I mean by Cowa Bungee? I have no clue, but it’s not about me bungee jumping although I’m going zip lining in Costa Rick this week. Just watch my REALLY short little snippet on video gear you’ll want to pack with you when you go on a shoot and you’ll see what I mean.

It’s a simple tip but having these on hand will help in many circumstances. Sometimes it is the low tech stuff that will trip you up on a shoot and a low tech solution may be just what you need. I’ve written about the value of gaffers tape, clips and baseball caps. Here’s another simple item that can save the day.

Recommendations:

Bungee Cords

 

 

Video Gear: Show Some Light On The Subject

Video light is an often overlooked and confounding aspect to video production to a lot of people. That’s why having a really good low light camera is important.

But in many shooting situations, adding light is what you need to do and you can do it in a pinch fairly inexpensively.

In this video I talk about:

• Why you need to bring some extra light on a shoot;
• One inexpensive portable lighting option and where I found it;
• And why it comes in handy.

Our Video Light Recommendations

Sima Light – Lightweight, inexpensive LED light that is less than $30.

Rotolight RL48-A Interview Kit - A more expensive option, but we saw first hand how nice this light was from Rod Gammons of Rotolight when we were at NAB earlier this year.

What type of portable lighting options have you found? Please share below!

 

How To Make Great Christmas Videos Revisited

Christmas videos are a great way to capture the day…make sure you’re doing a good job so you’ll enjoy them for years to come.

Last year we made this short 10 minute video on some of our tips and ideas for making your Christmas videos that much better … and watchable! The big event is close at hand again! Maybe you are already with your family or have a houseful of guests today.

If you want to make sure you come away with some great footage that your family and you will enjoy in the years to come, be sure to watch our short video and make the most of your Christmas video opportunities.

 

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