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Stop Motion Animation	Film Business
Introduction to Stop Motion Animation Animation Exposure and Lighting Animated Fireplace Avalanches Avoiding Film Mistakes Beam Splitter Big Board Meeting Blue Screen Camera Support Constant Voltage Control D-100 Procedures Diopters and Lens Shades Dollies for Stop Motion Drywall Screws Fake Traveling and Go-Motion Handy Machinery Lenses for Animation Lighting Units Magnets and Stop Motion Nodal Camera Moves Problem Solving Puppet Flying Shots Suppliers for Lights	Easy Shoot - Bad Film What is Good Enough? Experts Learning on the Job Library and Other Useful Information Glossary of Terms Lighting Definitions Library Introduction Book Reviews A Great Book on Teaching Image Formation for Different Imaging Systems Review: The Photographic Eye Film vs. Video Formats and Focal Lengths Retrofocus and Tele Lenses Donated Equipment Agreement Selecting, Buying and Selling Equipment Canon Optura Manual Addenda Sony VX-1000 Manual Addenda Perspective and the Normal Lens
Cranes and Dollies	Film School
DV Cranes and Dollies Preface Camera Support Selection Introduction to DV Dollies DV Crane Hype Crane Supports Using Skate Board Dollies Why Use a Crane Crane Terms and Technologies Operating a Camera on Cranes and Dollies How to Make a Skate Board Dolly Crane and Dolly Sources Recommended Site: www.DVMoves.com	Who is Ron Dexter? Introduction to Film School Opportunities in Film and Video The Digital Myth and Driving School for Camera Film School Opinions There's a Reason for All Those People Why Are We Still Teaching 3-Point Portrait Lighting? Where Does Ron Get His Funny Ideas About Composition? Different Film and Video Job Skills How to Make Video Look More Like Film It's All Basic Photography in the Digital Age
Intermediate Equipment Advice	Intermediate Production Techiques
The Bowl Camcorder Hints Focus Pattern Follow Spot Alternative Headphone Monitors Using Tripods on Rugs Viewfinder Image Size Intermediate Pre-Production Techniques Casting Tips Commercial Story Boards Location Scouting Permits Etc. Travel Health and Comfort Wardrobe for Real People	Confusing Numbers Directing Non-Actors Editing Cut-a-Ways Interview Techniques Jungle and Forest Shooting Lighting on Location Location Frustration Location Logistics Set Etiquette Shooting Group Discussion with Multiple Cameras Shooting in Public Places Shooting Music Events Video for Stage Productions Wedding Photography
Professional Production Techniques	Professional Pre-Production Techniques
Caravanning Communications Over Seas Directing Babies Directing Kids Keep Location Available Location Problems More "Lack of Control" Examples More Safety in Production Motion Picture Efficiency Picture Car Prep Precision Drivers Radio Communication Shooting in the Far East Shooting in High Places Shooting in Sand Shooting in Snow Shooting on Bridges Shooting on Rivers Shooting on the Water Shooting Sports and Action Shooting with Animals Some Camera Car Considerations Traffic Control	Cheating Locations Consensus Building Equipment Packing and Shipping Estimation for Motion Pictures How to Run a Casting Session Travel Tips Wardrobe for Kids Professional Rigging Techniques Definition of a Rig Rigging Introduction Rigging Principles Interfacing Pipe to the Real World Inertial Tripod Head Isolating Vehicle Motions Pipe, Tube and Conduit Telescoping Pipe and Tube Rain Deflector Matte Box Rig Materials Rigging Camera Checklist Rope, Strap and Knots Scaffolding Shoot out of Small Planes Shoot out Small Windows Smooth Moving Rigs etc. Speed Rail Bearings Steady Effects Stand/Grip Elminator Tools for Rigging Unique Grip Equipment
Professional Equipment Advice	Professional Operating Techniques
About Blimps Adjusting Back Focus of Video Lenses Arri 35 Viewfinder Low Budget Modifications Battery Information Bending Dimension Schedule for Dexter Track The BodyCam Camera Maintainence Camera Measuring Tools Camera Modifications Camera Registerstration Check Collimators and Auto Collimators Common Numbers Compound Head The Crank Dolly Dolly Modifications Equipment Truck Ideas Electricity for Camera People Focus Pattern General Equipment Tips Home-Made Zoom Motors Image Sharpness Intercom System Lens Adapters Lens Mounts and Adapters for Motion Picture Cameras Lens Mount Conversion Lens Mount Dimensions Lens Work Machine Shop Tips Making Dolly Track Nesting Apple Boxes Putting a Nikon Mount on Rack-Over Mitchells Setting up a Stop Motion Studio Skate Wheel Dollies Through the Lens Light Meter Thoughts about Equipment Design Tripod Head Theory Tripod Theory Video Door for Arri IIc Video Helmet Design Considerations Viewfinder Tricks	Shooting Air to Air Camera Car Tricks Deflection Focus Framing Tricks Ground to Air Shooting Ground to Air Checklist Helicopter Shooting High Speed Photography Operating a Camera on Cranes and Dollies Operating a Studio Camera Operating for Kids Operating Tricks Homemade Practice Gear Head Product Photography Radio Focus Pulling Vision for Photography What Viewfinders Tell Us Zoom Lens Tricks Professional Special Effects The Ball Canon Close-Up Exposure Guide Copying Slides Donut Lenses Dust Effects Effects Fake High Speed Photography Feeling of Motion Infinity Mirror Trick Selective Blur in Camera Shooting Beer Shooting Bugs Shooting Diamonds Shooting Sunrise and Sunset Shooting the Moon Shooting Time Lapse Slow-Speed Blur Slow Speed Exposure Calculator Sun Balls on Stage Zoom Lens Tricks
Professional Lighting	Zone System for Motion Picture Photography
Car Rig Lighting Exposure Language Filter Introduction Learning Lighting Lighting for Kids and Others Lighting Tricks Photographing Black Scotchlite Tricks	Zone System for Motion Pictures Zone System Definitions Fine Tuning in the Real World Graves, Page by Page Light Meter Check
Sun Position for Motion Picture Photography	Map Reading
Introduction to Sun Position Sunrise and Sunset Positioning for Production Sun Position Glossary General Sun Information Computer Print-out Lessons Home-Made Clinometer Home-Made Transit Make a Sun Position Monograph Measuring Sun Direction Measuring Sun Elevation A Monograpn for Sun Position Monograph Numbers No-Instrument Sun Locating A Simple Sun Dial Sun and Map Instrument Suppliers Sun Rise and Sun Set Angle Demo Compass Chart	Introduction to Map Reading Automobile Compases Computerized Map Sources Map Reading Basics Map Reading Books The Map Table
Inertial Camera Stabilization	Gyroscopic Camera Stabilizations
Introduction to Intertial Camera Stabiliztion Beta Cam/Arri BL Rig Center of Gravity (CG)Test Rig Definitions and Principles of Inertial Camera Stabilization Heavy Camera Horizontal Rig Inverted Wye Cam Low POV Rig Shaki Cam History The Horse Collar	Kenyon Gyro Basics Kenyon Information Advantages and Disadvantages of Gyro Stabilizers Arri 35 Gyro Assisted Rigs Gyro Betacam Type Rig Gyro Operating Issues Gyro Safety and Moving Rigs Gyro Stabilized Camera Guidance Issues Gyro Sound Issues Kenyon Gyros and Still Lenses Kenyon Gyro for Lightweight Cameras Kenyon Gyro Mounting Issues Kenyon Wiring Overhead Gyro Support Issues Viewfinders for Inertial Stabilization

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