So, what are you waiting for?  Go get the app and claim your case!

The demo footage looks pretty swell.  It's certainly not a replacement for a multi-function grip like the Owle, and it might not be as smooth as the Steadicam Smoothie.  Rather, it looks like a terrific (and inexpensive) addition to your camera kit.  Totally worth the $30 Spencer spent to build it.

If you construct one, share your experiences and video links in the comments.

How to make an iPhone 4 Steadicam

Some sample footage

Vintage Video Maker 1.5 - This great app for adding a old-time look to any video is now iPhone 4 friendly.

ProPrompter 1.5 - Some BIG imprvements here.  When using the app on your iPad, you can now feed live prompter video to any VGA monitor using the iPad VGA connector!  Also in this update comes the ability to edit your prompter scripts in a WYSIWYG editor mode.  This means you can edit your scripts while knowing exactly what it will look like for your talent.  That's awesome if you want to add very specific line breaks, etc. They've also addressed some bugs.  Here's a look at ProPrompter (and some related hardware) in action.

mRelease 1.0.3 - They've made it iPhone 4 friendly, and added an optional 'Witness field.  Useful, I suppose, but I'm really looking forward to editable releases.  You can read our review here.

Toland ASC Digital Assistant 1.1 - Yup, there's already update!  This new version adds high-res graphics for the iPhone Retina display.  It also squashes a few bugs and such.  You can watch an interview with the developers right here.

Calling all DP's!

Unlike many other film calculators, Toland takes your entire shooting system (camera, format, lens, film stock, filters, etc.) into account when crunching your numbers.  It's not just a "how much is in focus" gizmo. No way. This thing goes WAY deeper.  So deep, in fact, that I have no clue what these guys were talking about half the time.  But then again, I'm not a DP.  But if you're a DP, you need to check out our interview with the makers of Toland.  They give a little background, and a very deep tour of the app.

Of course I'm speaking of RunPee Mobile, the app that tells you when it's safe to go to the bathroom while at your local cineplex. No, I'm not kidding, and yes, it's awesome. Best of all, it's free (but I would have paid for this one).

Simply launch the app before the lights go down, pick the movie your about to watch from a list of current releases, and start the built-in timer when the film begins. Then, based on your settings, RunPee Mobile will notify you when you should head to the restroom. Naturally, these alerts come during the less important moments in the film.

As founder of Hand Held Hollywood, I've tried to keep the site chock full of useful news, reviews, and tutorials. However, since our launch late last year, there have been times I've wanted to post other stuff...the sort of stuff that doesn't easily fit into a Latest News category.

For instance, I'd love to share my thoughts on HHH's future, and hopefully get some constructive feedback. I want to describe the projects I'm directing, and how I use my tech on set.  I've wanted to share some emails I've received from HHH readers.  And I've wanted to bitch... a lot... like how AT&T couldn't keep a call connected with vice grips and crazy glue.

For these reasons, and several others, I've added the Director's Chair.  A new area for all the other stuff.  You can find it under the News menu item, or just click here.

I'd love to hear from you, so please feel free to comment.  And thanks for being an HHH reader!

-Taz

What happens when you're shooting on location, and you suddenly remember that you left all your blank release forms at home.  Don't fret.  Thanks to mRelease from being MEdia, you'll always have four of the most common production releases (appearance, property, location, and crew) right on your iPhone.  Here's how it works:

Full details will be posted on the Giveaway Page, but here's a tease...

We're giving away Apple's new iPHONE 4, along with an OWLE BUBO, a MIKEY from Blue Microphones, a ProPrompter Wing, and a whole bunch of absolutely awesome apps! This is the ultimate rig for mobile media-makers, and we're giving it all away!

Spread the word, and we'll see you on Monday! 

Here's what Cliff had to say.