Researching a new rig

Some of the videos I watched on youtube to help me find an affordable rig to allow for smoother handheld shots for an upcoming project. There are also a number of DIY options. I ended up buying the Spider Steady. It cost me about $40 and has a few different setups. 

And the video below is just a cool setup that came out of the recent NAB Show. IT had no bearing on what I ended up purchasing because this is expensive... but it looks fun.

Soundworks Collection

I always love watching these sound design videos from SoundWorks Collection. The work they do is incredible and it looks like fun.

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with the Skywalker Sound team behind Captain America: Civil War.

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile Jon Burlingame talks with Composer Henry Jackman about his recent work on the Marvel film, Captain America: Civil War. 

Watching...

JOY POWER is an independent film featuring Joy Assily and her fighting spirit. Produced by www.nganji.be thanks to Francine Dessart, Team Tatou and Art & Kaizen
Based on a YouTube comment by 00WARTHERAPY00: imgur.com/TH7Pr7c ------ Featuring Zac Pullam Directed by John Wikstrom Cinematography by Idan Menin Steadicam Operator - Benjamin Verhulst Gaffer - Jacob Abrams Colorist - Dillon Novak Re-Recording Mixer: Nicole Pettigrew Edited and Produced by John Wikstrom Special Thanks: Luke Ryan, Michelle Pullam, Maureen Pohl, Peter Borrud, Clairmont Camera. Contact: Jtw439@gmail.com

Brand Strategy + Documentary Filmmaking

“A client would never commission that—but I guarantee you that they’ll watch it, and it’ll make them think about their company and the people they’re targeting in a different way.”
— Ian Pierpoint, ‎Founder / Chief Ideas Officer - ‎the sound

Via Fast Company: Why A Brand Strategy Agency Is Using Documentary Films To Help Marketers