Frugal Filmmaker FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Have you ever thought of filming an episode with a go pro w/external mic?

cool

Have you ever thought of filming an episode completely with a go pro w/external mic?

yea

word up

I had one of those radio shack mics, I never used it because i always used my shotgun mic for filming things, then the day I need to use my lav it doesn't work!!! it is disappointing, especially because i never got to see how well it worked.

i use my wife for random things all the time too, lol

when you build your rigs, do you do it twice or just take them apart to show us? Great videos, lots of knowledge! :)

really like question from someone then response over the film running..thanks a lot.

holy balls your 2 meters tall

Is that a wide angle lens on your Vixia? And if so, what make and model?

Yep! It's a Raynox HD 6600 with a 58mm thread.

Thanks.

I build it, make sure it works, then disassemble and rebuild on camera. It's why I never glue anything.

"6 feet seven inches tall, baby." I died.

Who is that creepy lady

sounds like a voice synth, or narrator program for the visually impaired.

where are your actual films posted?

Something about this guy's demeanor is just cool and laid back.

Your audio is recorded from a radioshack lapel mic? Who would've thought?

I think your wasting your time on this faq thing. People are always gonna ask the same irrelevant questions.

Your car has better acoustics, or your wife gets tired of you recording videos in your house. Just build a big plywood box in your garage, like they use on Letterman, cover it with some egg foam and walla, acoustic studio, haha.

To execute your plan, I'd need a garage first...

This is the worst suggestion ever. Let the man be. Also, egg foam as a sound absorber is the worst myth that ever got started. He has his way and it works. I would prefer though that he use a Lav mic in the car, but hey, I'm just being picky.

Wow, people cant make a simple comment without some jerk turning it totally upside down. You should watch Letterman, his sound voice over guy works inside of a plywood box big enough for a chair to sit in covered in foam inside. Try not always hitting respond to everything you read.

Oh I thought you were living in a house rolling in dough haha. Yeah, a garage is nice. Or just use a bedroom.

@TGITechday He talks about it alot

Can you make a waterproof camera case?

Where can we see your other final movie productions?

I enjoyed this segment, even if I knew mostly everything

So I'm the jerk, even though you result to name calling? Nice. I've watched Letterman. They don't use 'cheap' egg foam. When you can tell me what the RT60 of Scott's car is, call me. Until then, I'd keep your acoustic advice private.

Youve never saw Lettermans sound guy inside of a box on stage. Apparently you don't watch American tv.

Someone else mentioned this, and I think it's a good idea: How about a waterproof rig for a camera!!

Hi there, I am trying to do a table top, demonstration like you do. But I am struggling to get something decent. I was wondering how far you put your cam away from your hands and how far you stand away from the camera. I am new to all this. I use a Canon HF21 camcorder. Any hints tips or ideas would be great if you would kindly spare the time. Thanks Kevin

The camera is probably up about 8' in the air, tilted down (tripod at full height). I also use an external monitor so I can see what I am doing and stay within the frame.

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. I will try that idea and see I get along. May I suggest an idea for a video, would be a behind the scenes set up, to see how you prepare and present a video from start to finish. I think many would find that useful and information. KEEP up the GREAT WORK.