Stuff We Use

“Stuff We Use”  showcases hardware, apps, and informational resources that the MobileMovieMaking team members use in their own productions. When you scroll down, you’ll see that we’ve organized the stuff into the following categories: Battery Chargers Camera Apps Lenses Microphones Stabilizers (dollies, steadicams, and tripods) Books Video Training Most of the items can be used effectively even by novices. If we…

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Stuff We Use

Stuff We Use

“Stuff We Use”  showcases hardware and apps that the MobileMovieMaking team members use in their own productions. We welcome your recommendations and comments. In most cases, we have an affiliate relationship with the company that makes or distributes the item. If you click the link and purchase the item, MobileMovieMaking will receive a small fee. Nothing is added to the price…

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OlloClip lenses

olloclip is a family of easy-to-use, clip-on lens systems for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & Samsung Galaxy S. Includes fisheye, wide-angle, macro and telephoto lenses. A typical set includes four lenses: a fisheye, a wide-angle, a macro, and a telephoto. Prices are in the $60 range.  The recently released version for the iPhone 6 and…

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Apple’s new iOS 8 adds key camera functions

Historically, third-party apps like Filmic Pro have turned the iPhone and iPad into world-class cameras. While those apps are still significant, iOS 8  builds some of that add-on functionality into the devices. For a quick rundown, here’s an article  by Maya Sugarman of radio station 89.3 KPCC. You might also wish to check out MMM’s 10-second tip on the…

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Ripple Training for iMovie is a Winner

I’ve been a fan and user of Ripple Training products for many years.   So, I’m predisposed to expect clear, concise, and informative tutorials.   And that’s what I got with Ripple Training’s Lessons for iMovie (Apple’s version 10).  The training, which can be purchased at the Mac App Store for $4.99, is an amazing bargain, especially…

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Videoblocks: stock media to use in video projects

Almost every filmmaker encounters situations where it is not possible—or feasible—to get original footage needed for a project. For example, maybe your shooting a music video and you absolutely, positively need a shot of a rocket blasting off or a volcano spewing lava or a rainbow that frames a large city. Your best bet in…

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