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The YouTuber’s Guide to Filming at Maker Faire

The YouTuber’s Guide to Filming at Maker Faire

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

May 16th, 2017May 15th, 2017

For visiting YouTubers, there are a few things, like basic etiquette and tips, to consider before you start filming at Maker Faire Bay Area.

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Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects

Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

December 13th, 2016December 12th, 2016

In a throwback to 80s cyber punk, “Attack of the Cyber Octopuses” features cool 3D printed practical effects.

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Quick Tip: Balance Your Overhead Camera Rig with Counterweights

Quick Tip: Balance Your Overhead Camera Rig with Counterweights

By Josh Charles

Josh Charles

Josh loves creating simple solutions to everyday problems. When he’s not building things and sharing them with the world, Josh is either working as an energy researcher, hanging out with his beautiful wife, or riding his bike.

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October 14th, 2016October 13th, 2016

How one YouTuber uses a tripod and a homebrewed camera rig to get overhead camera shots.

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Fan-Made Transformers Movie Celebrates Cosplay and Practical Effects

Fan-Made Transformers Movie Celebrates Cosplay and Practical Effects

By Lior Molcho

Lior Molcho

Lior Molcho is a Sci Fi freak, practical FX nut and CGI debunker who has directed music videos for Sia, Elle King and Enrique Iglesias

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September 22nd, 2016September 21st, 2016

When Lior Molcho, saw that the Arizona Autobots group had over 20 members with costumes, he just knew he needed to film this.

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Control Your Camera Rig with the Blackmagic SDI Arduino Shield

Control Your Camera Rig with the Blackmagic SDI Arduino Shield

By Tyler Winegarner

Tyler Winegarner

Video producer for Make:, also tinkerer, motorcyclist, gamer. Reads the comments. Uses tools, tells stories. Probably a human. Tweets @photoresistor

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April 19th, 2016April 19th, 2016

Blackmagic’s new 3G-SDI Arduino shield will make automating your camera and photography rig easier than ever with SDI input and output.

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Watch This DIY Star Wars Trailer made with Cardboard and Straws

Watch This DIY Star Wars Trailer made with Cardboard and Straws

By Craig Couden

Craig Couden

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November 30th, 2015November 25th, 2015

Watch this shot-for-shot DIY remake of the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Snap Pictures with a Pinhole Camera from a Baking Sheet

Snap Pictures with a Pinhole Camera from a Baking Sheet

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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July 14th, 2015July 14th, 2015

Piekarski built a 35mm pinhole camera from a baking sheet. A pinhole camera uses a hole to allow light to shine onto film without a lens.

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