Gear – Adventure Film School

Instamic – The GoPro of Microphones?

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Instamic is microphone set to change the way you record audio. As adventure filmmakers, we can take our cameras into almost any environment, but it can be challenging to capture audio. Instamic aims to do for audio what GoPro did for cameras: + Small and portable?…
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How to Setup a 3-axis Move With Second Shooter

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Recently on a scouting trip to Canyonlands National Park, we shot a quick tutorial with Preston Kanak to show how we setup the Kessler Crane Second Shooter to capture 3-axis day-to-night timelapses. Coupled with the Shuttlepod Mini, we’ve found the system to be incredibly compact, flexible, and reliable in backcountry conditions.…
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Rhino Slider EVO + Rhino Motion

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As an adventure filmmaker, it is always a challenge to find gear that is durable, stable and lightweight while still withstanding tough conditions and continue working on the side of the mountain. We had the chance to test out Rhino Camera Gear’s new motorized camera slider – the Rhino Slider Evo – and were extremely impressed with how durable and stable it was despite its feather weight.…
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GoPro’s Adventure Drone: The Hexocopter

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One more reason to join Adventure Film School at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado; the new GoPro Hextopter Drone! As if you really needed another reason right? Well, I’m giving you a sneak preview to the grand release of GoPro’s newest “accessory.”…
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The Raw Timelapse Tutorial Series

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Like most things, mastering timelapse photography requires practice. While there is no formula for a great shot, there is a lot that you can do to maximize your chances for success. The following videos are part of an extensive raw timelapse tutorial to provide some useful tools for shooting timelapses.…
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Luggage Reinvented: Trunkster with GPS + Battery + Scale

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As a frequent traveler, I’m always looking for the perfect bag. So it wasn’t surprising when the kickstart project “Trunkster” caught my eye. Ability to power my devices? See if I’ve gone over bag limits? Track my bag at all times?…
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Gift Giving That Gives Back: 6 Outdoor Gear Gifts You Can Feel Good About

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Everyone loves giving gifts this time of year but not everyone likes figuring out what to give. Nor do they want to end up digging through the DVD bargain bin on Christmas Eve. Here are 6 gifts that give to two places at once.…
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BeeWorks 5 Lightweight Gimbal Innovates Kinetic Remote

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Seattle-based tech company BeeWorks is developing the next generation of camera stabilizers. Aimed at lightweight camera setups, the BW05 can support a camera + lens up to 5 lbs. Launching their new product on Kickstarter, they need to raise 75K to move their prototypes into full production.…
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How to Protect Your Camera When Traveling

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One of the challenges you need to deal with when you are traveling is how to protect your camera. In this post, you will find out a few different ways in which you can approach keeping them safe from both damage and theft.…
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Mindshift 180 Panorama Pack Review

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I have to say that Mindshift’s rotation 180° Panorama pack was a great addition to my long list of camera gear during a couple of my recent shoots. Firstly, I have to say that this pack was the perfect carry-on for stuffing my camera bodies, lenses and an assortment of accessories to have them close and safe, either under the seat or up above.…
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