Free lensing / Lens wacking guide

So the technique uses a lens that is not attached to the camera, so you can special effects like getting light leaks through the open gaps, but also getting a tilt shift effect and extra also getting making any lens into a macro, but the bad side of this technique is that your sensor area is open so dust and dirt could get on to your sensor. However the effect is amazing and gives the shot just the extra.

However for what would you use this effect, mostly for getting effect kind of old film looks where all the bad is good. But also for allot of music video mostly showing a very peaceful shot, however also depending what kinds of colour filter you use might also have certain effects for different moods. Mostly adding colour filters makes it less dull than having white like leaks but mostly depends on what kinds of style you are going for and what mood you want to have.

How to setup two wired lavalier to record on your camera

Here is a setup how to directly wire two lavaliers into your camera it doesn't even matter if you lavalier micrphones are either mono or stereo. Just make sure you got enough wire for you to move your camera around or that is enough wires so people can sit comfortably without jerking the mics or cables. But also you can use the same setup for wireless lavaliers.

The cables needed are:
2x 3.5mm Female Jack to RCA Male
3.5mm Male Jack to RCA Female

Here below are link to the cables on amazon if you want to order them.

DIY Cheap Deskdolly / camera slider

Cost is about €6 euro just is made from a simple small cart which is use to move heavy objects and small adapter to be able to screw a quick release plate or a tripod head. To make it roll smoother I use a rubber sheet.

ML Magic Zoom 3-13-2011

Watch the video above to learn how to use the new Magic Zoom function. It is a very nice function to hold you to focus better however using a LCDVF and the zoom at X2 you might find that what you see in the box is slightly pixelated but it should still help you to see what is in focus.

To download this build either go to the Magic Lantern Wikia pages or follow the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/4n86lsz

Get cheaper batteries from Ebay for your DSLR

Just few tips like buy atleast 3 batteries which should be enought to film a whole event or even film set for a whole day. Havent had to change more than 3 times on a film set yet even while filming a whole day. Also I have used 3rd party batteries on different models and have to say I never had any problems with them and they work very well. And now found that you can get them extreme cheap from Hong Kong on ebay and are basically the same as 3rd parties that you can buy in stores but at Ebay it is way cheaper but you have to wait longer for them but its worth the wait and save your self allot of money.

To make it easy for you click here to go to Ebay search for the batteries and should directly show the batteries for the 550d or t2i, so happy shopping!

Vivitar 28mm f2 review

Its a quite nice lens to use on a crop frame cause you can stand much close than using a 50mm only its not as fast as most 50mm but its is one of the faster 28mm lenses. Only con of the lens is that you have to turn the focus ring 270 degrees to go from one end to the other. However I have to say I love the flare of this lens and in combination with Kodachrome picture style it give a look of filming with an old camera which is actually quite nice look or effect.

For more test check link below to test by Lens Bubble who have made excellent test shots of the lens:
Lens Bubble sharpness test of Vivitar 28mm f2
Lens Bubble Vignette en flare test

LED 48 Ring light comparison

I finally got another version and I have to say its like 10 times better while it is just few dollars more. The battery is much better in place and the light is nice white instead of being slightly blueish. Watch the vid of the comparison below.

From the test the conclusion its just better to spend a little bit more and get a much better light. I have to say it does take like 3 weeks to be send from Hong Kong to Europe but its quite worth the wait and it is not an expensive light and it does the job really well.

If you want to buy it off Ebay click here, but be sure to read the specifications that it uses only 3 AA batteries and not 4.