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How I Record Overhead Sketching Videos

June 7, 2018

SETUP 1 ( $$$ )

  • 1. Camera - Canon 70D + Canon 6DMKII

  • 2. Lenses - Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II + Canon 16-35mm f4L

  • 3. Tripod - Manfrotto 055

  • 4. Video Head - Manfrotto MVH502AH

  • 5. Light - Aputure 120D + Light Dome

  • 6. Bungee cord x1 (or) Sandbags


SETUP 2  ( $ )

  • 7. Friction Arm - Neewer 11"

  • 8. Phone Mount

  • 9. Boom Stand

  • 10. Threaded Brass Insert (1/4"-20)

  • 11. Smartphone (by you)


  • 12. BLANK Sketchbook

  • 13. White Gel Pen

  • 14. Cutting Mat: 12" x 18" or 18" x 24"

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