Cheap Solution... Blimp for "small" mics. at DVinfo.net

Matt Gettemeier · April 4th, 2005, 03:25 PM

Thread title says it all.

This isn't for anyone who already has pro gear. It's for the guys who've run out of cash trying to get what they want... and don't mind a little DIY work.

This first post will be Part One of the windscreen idea... because I don't want any video clips to be much longer then two minutes... and this one takes a little more explaining.

After this thread dies I'll replace the video clips with a couple pictures and a simple description of what you're looking at... but for now I thought it would be better to explain it straight out.

Part ONE of my home-made blimp project... CLICK

Matt Stahley · April 4th, 2005, 05:22 PM

Hey Matt I'm liking this little series of videos.Very cool. Thanks! Not to mention WMV files that I can actually watch on my mac.

Richard Maloney · April 4th, 2005, 10:31 PM

I'll second that! (except for the mac).
Thanks Matt, has me glued to the seat in anticipation of what the heck your going to pull out next :)

Shannon Rawls · April 5th, 2005, 12:24 AM

DUDE!!!

This is GOOD STUFF! You should make a website...DEDICIATED WEBSITE to your series of films. I GA-RUN-TEE a publisher will approach you. Or even setup a PAYPAL donation link. With prices popping up like you have them, and places and part #'s of what to buy like your giving...I'd send you $25 bucks donation just for GP!!

keep it coming.

- Shannon W. Rawls

Matt Gettemeier · April 5th, 2005, 08:31 AM

My roommate told me I was an idiot to compile all this stuff and simply post it... he said I should put something on ebay where you can do a BIN of $5 and get the link...

I dunno'... I've always been kind of a freeware type of guy... but maybe I'll set up a link for Paypal donations. Trust me on this one... the reason that I developed a compulsion for doing things effectively and CHEAP is 'cause I HAD to!

But seriously, thanks for the compliment... it means a lot to me. By the time I get this page full... and it will take a while since my time is limited... I think it will be a lot of fun for struggling filmmakers to see an idea explained... so that they can get busy on a particular shot or problem they're having.

Leo Mandy · December 19th, 2005, 07:56 PM

Hey Matt, did you ever finish this series?

Shea Goodall · December 20th, 2005, 06:06 AM

I can't veiw this on my mac..... Strange. What is it all about?

April 4th, 2005, 03:25 PM	#1
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Cheap Solution... Blimp for "small" mics. Thread title says it all. This isn't for anyone who already has pro gear. It's for the guys who've run out of cash trying to get what they want... and don't mind a little DIY work. This first post will be Part One of the windscreen idea... because I don't want any video clips to be much longer then two minutes... and this one takes a little more explaining. After this thread dies I'll replace the video clips with a couple pictures and a simple description of what you're looking at... but for now I thought it would be better to explain it straight out. Part ONE of my home-made blimp project... CLICK

April 4th, 2005, 05:22 PM	#2
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Hey Matt I'm liking this little series of videos.Very cool. Thanks! Not to mention WMV files that I can actually watch on my mac.

April 4th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#3
Richard Maloney Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 90	I'll second that! (except for the mac). Thanks Matt, has me glued to the seat in anticipation of what the heck your going to pull out next :)

April 5th, 2005, 12:24 AM	#4
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	DUDE!!! This is GOOD STUFF! You should make a website...DEDICIATED WEBSITE to your series of films. I GA-RUN-TEE a publisher will approach you. Or even setup a PAYPAL donation link. With prices popping up like you have them, and places and part #'s of what to buy like your giving...I'd send you $25 bucks donation just for GP!! keep it coming. - Shannon W. Rawls

April 5th, 2005, 08:31 AM	#5
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	My roommate told me I was an idiot to compile all this stuff and simply post it... he said I should put something on ebay where you can do a BIN of $5 and get the link... I dunno'... I've always been kind of a freeware type of guy... but maybe I'll set up a link for Paypal donations. Trust me on this one... the reason that I developed a compulsion for doing things effectively and CHEAP is 'cause I HAD to! But seriously, thanks for the compliment... it means a lot to me. By the time I get this page full... and it will take a while since my time is limited... I think it will be a lot of fun for struggling filmmakers to see an idea explained... so that they can get busy on a particular shot or problem they're having.

December 19th, 2005, 07:56 PM	#6
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Hey Matt, did you ever finish this series?

December 20th, 2005, 06:06 AM	#7
Shea Goodall Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 25	I can't veiw this on my mac..... Strange. What is it all about?