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How to Avoid Making a Boring Film

How to Avoid Making a Boring Film
Budget, actors, gear, effects... Wondering what is the most important element making a good movie? There is one key component and it won't cost you a thing. Learn how to make your story keep audience's attention and be impossible to forget!

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How to Build a $23 Dolly Track for the Modus Mount

How to Build a $23 Dolly Track for the Modus Mount

I needed a quick solution to mount my new Modus system with the wheel assemblies option. Rather than fabricate something from aluminum, I decided to make it a quick afternoon project out of inexpensive materials I already had. You could easily make a 10 foot track as the PVC comes in 10 ft sections. I made mine 6 ft so that transportation would be easier. If you make it longer, a third center support stand might be helpful, but with these few materials, you can build up to 8 ft. Prices are from my local building supply chain store. 2 x 10...

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DIY Motorized Slider Kit Under $100 for the 48 Inch Slideways

DIY Motorized Slider Kit Under $100 for the 48 Inch Slideways

Ever since the Slideways Slider was released, I've wanted to motorize it. On my first attempt, I hooked up the same motor and joystick combo from our TigerTilt Motorized Head. And while it worked great, I wanted something automatic and easier to install and remove. Of course, I also wanted to make this an inexpensive project. So in this video, you can see all of the components I used as well as footage I captured with my DIY motorized Slideways slider. I go into detail on all the steps necessary to build your own.     I can easily see...

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