Weekly Recap Link List 8-8-11

Setting up DIY studio lighting
http://filmmakeriq.com/2011/08/setting-up-diy-studio-lighting/

If it doesn't spread it's dead
http://workbookproject.com/newbreed/2011/07/31/if-it-doesnt-spread-its-dead/

Tripod tricks
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/110/tripod-tricks

Cowboys & Aliens wrist blaster prop
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/08/cowboys-aliens-wrist-blaster-prop.html

Camera techniques for better filmmaking
http://revision3.com/filmriot/cameratechniques

12 DIY projects for camera assistants
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theblackandblue/~3/im9rx2Bjics/

YouTube releases 'Creator Playbook', guide for building an audience online
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nofilmschool/~3/OClMVLa5a9w/

Backyard FX alternatives
http://lostinschlock.blogspot.com/2011/08/backyard-fx-alternatives.html

The microbudget conversation: script v. story
http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/news/2011/08/the-microbudget-conversation-script-v-story/

David Stembridge's PVC table dolly
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2165113361760&set=a.2165112481738.134704.1064429844&type=1&ref=nf

Trolley dolly (camera slider)
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/08/trolley-dolly-camera-slider.html

Do you really need an EVF for your DSLR?
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/08/do-you-really-need-evf-on-your-dslr.html

Emilio Espinosa's super-compressed table dolly / trolley
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1948843648103&set=o.334368756043&type=1&ref=nf

Our obligation to share
http://blogs.indiewire.com/tedhope/archives/our_obligation_to_share

Best DSLRs for the student filmmaker
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Best-DSLRs-For-the-Student-Filmmaker.htm

Sima Quickonnect back in stock at Amazon
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2011/08/sima-quickonnect-back-in-stock.html

Why you should use your lens' hood
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/why-you-should-use-your-lens-hood