by msknyc2009 | Jan 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Note: this challenge has passed! However this is still a fun exercise so I’m leaving it up in case it’s useful. Check out this vimeo video challenge. It all starts with twenty steps… Limitations are a great way of stimulating creativity and this is a...
by msknyc2009 | Jul 10, 2012 | Mindfulness, Video Blogging
This morning I read a blurb on a study about mindfulness that intrigued me. Meanwhile, I found out that the new Twitter allows video to be embedded directly in the interface. This is a nice addition that will help people get their videos out to more people and allow...
by msknyc2009 | Jul 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the activities in my book Naked Lens show you how to make a time capsule (on video) for a family member to view in the future. Filmmaker and video blogger Jeremiah McDonald takes this a step further in the video blog below when he “interviews” his...
by msknyc2009 | Jun 12, 2012 | Best camera for vlogging, Camcorders, Uncategorized, Video Blogging, vlogging
The best camera for vlogging may be the one that you already own. Before you run out and purchase a new piece of equipment, look in your own pocket. Do you own an iPhone 4 up through 6? An Android? Most of these phone have two cameras positioned in two directions. The...
by msknyc2009 | Jun 2, 2012 | 3D, 3d Camcorders
What’s the Big Deal about 3D Video? Now is the perfect time to dive into the world of 3D-video recording. The technology is still new, but not so new that there is a lack of camcorder models to choose from. Yet 3D camcorders can appear confusing at first. There...
by msknyc2009 | May 24, 2012 | video diary, Video Journaling
You know how to keep a diary, but do you know how (and why) to keep a video diary? Many find that keeping a diary on video is quicker and more spontaneous than keeping a written journal or diary. There is an immediate outlet for thoughts and feelings with the added...
by msknyc2009 | May 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
The latest video cameras as of the end of May 2012 are two new camcorders now shipping from Samsung: the QF20 and W300. The W300 is a durable pocket cam that can handle whatever you dish out from dust to drops to water. The Q20/QF20 is a handy-cam style camcorder with...
by msknyc2009 | May 3, 2012 | Best Camcorder for Low Light, Uncategorized
Camcorders have become more sensitive in the past five years, but there is still a wide range of low light capability between the various models. Recently Canon released a camcorder series that they should have called the “Canon Owl” due to its stunning...
by msknyc2009 | Apr 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Shooting video in low-light conditions is now much easier thanks to larger and higher quality sensors, but it still presents several challenges. Luckily there are several camera techniques that can improve your video even further. These techniques are arranged in...
by msknyc2009 | Apr 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lens choice is subjective and certainly not a science, but below are some important considerations when considering the best DLSR lens for video purposes. One of the big advantages of shooting with a DSLR instead of a standard prosumer camcorder is the ability to swap...
by msknyc2009 | Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it’s difficult to believe that the first video uploaded to YouTube occurred not all that long ago in 2005. Since then, YouTube has enjoyed exponential and astounding growth. Every month the number of videos added continues to rise. Here are some...
by msknyc2009 | Mar 21, 2012 | self disclosure
It may seem obvious, but let’s start with a simple definition of self disclosure so that we’re on the same page. Self disclosure is more than just sharing information about yourself with others. To self disclose is to share information that people would...
by msknyc2009 | Mar 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
I was recently asked which videos I considered to be the best viral videos of all time. Six months later I had an answer. Below is a list, selected by number of views, number of days to reach 100 million views, and complete arbitrariness (Either because I love them,...
by msknyc2009 | Mar 7, 2012 | Arcade Fire Google Maps Video
In 2010 the Arcade Fire Google Maps Video went viral. The official title of the video is “The Wilderness Downtown”. If you haven’t seen it, this is one video you must check-out. Google matched director Chris Milk with the band to develop an...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 29, 2012 | 3D, Wiggle Stereoscopy
Wiggle stereoscopy has become my new obsession since viewing some of the amazing samples below. Wiggle is a DIY glasses-free 3D format that is simple (at least in concept) to create. If you want to create your own wiggle photo or video, keep reading. If you just want...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 22, 2012 | DSLR
Ask most people which is the best DSLR for video and they are likely to respond “the Canon 5D”. I was one of those people until I dug a bit deeper and talked to folks who actually shoot video with DSLRs. Then I got my hands dirty. I tried the 5D, the 7D,...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 16, 2012 | DSLR Stabilizer
Recently I’ve tested various DSLR stabilizers and at this price point you might find yourself pleasantly surprised at the functionality per dollar spent. In fact I ended up with two, very different stabilizers for way under $200! Here is what worked (and...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 6, 2012 | Best HD Video Camera
Camera buying is never easy. Choosing the best HD video camera from the wide array of options available can be tricky. You want the best camera but don’t want to pay for unnecessary features (or worse) end up with a lemon of a model. You also don’t want to...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 2, 2012 | Panasonic GH2
I’ve been shooting with the GH2 for just over 3 months now. It is a solid DSLR camera that is suitable for projects ranging from video blogs to documentary films to features. In this post, which I will update regularly, I share my discoveries, techniques and...
by msknyc2009 | Feb 1, 2012 | 3D, 3d Camcorders, Stereopsis
Stereopsis refers to our binocular vision. It has a slightly unusual history to its discovery. Around 300 BC, the Greek philosopher Euclid proposed several very foreword thinking notions about how we perceived 3D. However there wasn’t a clear recognition of...