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The Hoodi Sunshade for iPad comes to Kickstarter

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I’ve got three questions for you…

  • 1. Do you remember this year’s MacWorld/iWorld? Sure you do!
  • 2. Do you remember the Hoodi magnetic sunshade? I hope so, because it was one of the coolest things I found on the show floor (even though it wasn’t officially being exhibited). In a nutshell, the Hoodi blocks the sun from reflecting on your iPad’s screen — making it an ideal accessory for outdoor shoots. Naturally, it can block indoor lights as well.

Ok, last question…

  • 3. Would you like a Hoodi of your very own?

If you answered yes to these questions (especially that last one), it’s time to head over to the Hoodi page on Kickstarter.com to become an official backer!

Like any Kickstarter campaign, you can pledge whatever amount floats your boat, but for a minimum of $30 (a few bucks off the eventual retail price) you’ll get one of the first Hoodis (is that the proper plural form of Hoodi?) off the line. And, yup, they’ve got ‘em for the iPad Mini as well. Go get yours!

Fun Facts: the Hoodi Kickstarter video (seen below) was shot on an iPhone 4 mounted in a GLIF tripod mount, and an iPad 3 mounted in a Padcaster. Both devices were running the Almost DSLR camera app. The whole thing is very meta, don’t you think?

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GIVEAWAY: Close-Up Film Language Glossary hits 2.0

Close-Up Film Language Glossary ($2.99) (one of our favorite reference apps) just got a nifty 2.0 update, and we’re giving away 10 copies (more on that in a moment)! Along with several new glossary entries, iPhone 5 support, and some bug fixes, the app now offers an optional set of 17 intriguing film analysis tools (available via a $0.99 in-app purchase). These tools require a little additional explanation.

Sometimes the best way to learn filmmaking technique is to study the work of others. For example, after watching a particularly effective scene, I’ll re-watch the scene multiple times (usually with the sound off so I don’t get sucked back into the story). During the repeated viewings, I’ll ask myself questions such as, “What camera angles worked best? How did the dominant colors affect the scene’s emotional impact? Was the footage contrasty or saturated?” and so on. The optional film analysis tools in the new version of Close-Up Film Language Glossary is essentially asking those questions, and providing a way to record your answers. It’s a great way to pick apart a scene, and analyze how it was constructed.

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ArchMount gives your iPad a secure, portable tripod mount

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Once again, Kickstarter.com is proving itself to be a mobile filmmaker’s best friend. This time around, SerialKickers is pitching the ArchMount, a sturdy, lightweight, portable tripod mount for your iPad.
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Turn your Android into a director’s viewfinder with Cadrage

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Tony Myers of smartmoviemaking.com has posted a succinct write-up of Cadrage, a new Android-only app that turns your smartphone into a director’s viewfinder (a tool used by directors and cinematographers to line up shots without having to lug heavy camera equipment all over the place).

Cadrage isn’t the first Android app to offer this functionality, but at $10.99, it’s nearly one third the cost of Artemis Director’s Viewfinder (an HHH favorite available for Android and iOS).

If you’re an Android owner, make sure to check out Tony’s post!  If you’d like to be notified when Cadrage hits the iOS platform, you can sign up for updates on the developer’s website.

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Oscar nominated doc partially shot on iPhone!

Update: Searching for Sugar Man has WON the Oscar!

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Are you one of those people who still doubt an iPhone can be used to shoot a “real” production? Well then, perhaps this will change your mind…

When filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul ran out of money to continue shooting and processing film for his new documentary, Searching for Sugar Man, he turned to his iPhone and a $1.99 vintage video camera app called 8mm.

Sure, that’s awesome, but you know what’s even more awesome? Searching for Sugar Man is now nominated for an Academy award!

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Setting up a field monitor when shooting on an iPhone

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I recently came across a great question on Facebook’s iPhone Filmmaking Community page. Jonny Cates asked, “Does anyone know of a way to adapt a monitor to an iPhone?” In other words, Jonny is looking for a way to shoot with his iPhone while watching the output on a separate monitor. In other other words, he wants a remote field monitor for his iPhone’s camera.

I was preparing a reply when it occurred to me that this might be a good Q&A to share on HHH. So, I’m sharing! There are several ways to accomplish this feat.

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