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Create a DIY Z-Finder for Your T2i

Posted in News on April 20, 2011 at 12:18 pm

As independent filmmakers, it is often easy to be swept away by the costs involved in getting the right hardware for the job. I’ve always enjoyed the DIY approach to re-purposing things (even more so when it relates to video production), so when I saw this video, it got me pretty pumped.

In this tip, The Frugal Filmmaker shares how to create a DIY z-finder for your T2i from household items, which will help significantly in cutting out reflections on your LCD screen, and focusing on what is really important – your final video.

It’s no Zacuto, but it also doesn’t cost $300+, so you can bet I’ll be trying this one out soon.

DIY Z-finder from the frugal filmmaker.

 
 
 

2 Comments

  1. Scott Eggleston says:
    July 23, 2011 at 1:09 am

    As much as I’d like to take credit for this, it’s actually the handiwork of Knoptop on his very informative Quick FX show.

  2. Pierre says:
    July 24, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Great video! Very funny and fun to watch. You’re talented keep them coming

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