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The Westcott X-Drop Kit (5×7′) Green Screen is just what the Director ordered!


Green screen photography and filming is a very frequent part of in-studio and on-location work. Depending on the shoot, having a portable green screen that can be set up quickly is a great advantage, especially when time and resources can make or break the success of a shoot. While there are tons of green screen options available, I found that I needed something that I could easily carry and set up quickly, and it had to be not too big or not too small so that it would be usable for my one or two-person shoots.

I found just what I was looking for when I purchased the Wescott X–Drop (5×7’) Green Screen kit. This very lightweight kit comes with a very nice machine washable green screen that is 100% polyester, and apart from being wrinkle resistant, it smooths out perfectly once attached to the telescopic legs and arms. A nice carrying case is included, and since it can be assembled and disassembled rather quickly, it is my “go to” green screen.

You can pick one up at B&H Photo Video or Amazon for $119.90.

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Tell time in the sweep of a radar screen with this watch from Tokyoflash Japan

The folks at Tokyoflash Japan are back with another of their animated watches.  The Radar LED watch has the appearance of those sweeping screens on a radar or sonar screen.  The watch has two modes of displaying the time: sweeping mode, which highlights three points in turn to indicate the hour and minutes; and flashing mode, where the  LED light beams display hours and minutes at a glance.

The watch has a stainless steel case and adjustable stainless steel, leather, or nylon strap.  The watch case and strap, regardless of type, are black, and you have your choice of blue or green LEDs.  It’s powered by a rechargeable PL301517 watch battery.  It measures 2″ x 1.6″ x 0.4″ and weighs 2.5 – 4.6 ounces, depending on strap option.

The Radar Screen LED watch is available for $189.00 at Tokyoflash Japan.

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SCOTTeVEST spreads their love of pockets with a Spring sale

SCOTTeVEST wants to celebrate Spring with a 30% off sale that runs from today March 19 through the 23rd. You can save 30% on everything (except for the RFID Travel Vests, SCOTTeVEST Jackets, Travel Underwear, and Outlet items). Some items that you can apply the 30% savings to include SCOTTeVEST’s new products like:

  • The Ozark Shirt for men: a comfortable and stylish long-sleeve button-down shirt that features 5 pockets to hold small and midsize essentials.
  • The Polly Popover Shirt for women: a chic and lightweight button down shirt with 7 pockets.
  • The Homestead Shirt for men: a cool and comfortable short-sleeve button-down shirt featuring 6 pockets for warm weather adventures.

Take advantage of SCOTTeVEST’s Spring sale while supplies last. Just head over to SCOTTeVEST.com and use the coupon code VE2018 save 30% on almost everything.

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Carbon fiber ukulele, Black Panther pocket knife, MAGNO Ti mechanical pencil, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

This week we are bringing you five crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people interested in EDC gear, musical instruments, and photography. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns.

Kylin M: 3-axis stabilizer for lightweight cameras

blurb by: Julian Perry

What is it?
The Kylin M is a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer with a single rotatable handle that can provide a better filming experience.

Why do I like it?
I like the Kylin M 3-axis gimbal stabilizer because it can accommodate several types of cameras and is designed for every level of Videographer from novice to professional. Its design makes it easy to integrate it into several types of film shoots and recording scenarios. Its built-in parallel bus interface provides a great opportunity for use with the optional control cable, that puts several camera control functions in the palm of your hand.

Where can I find more info?
The Kylin M 3-axis gimbal stabilizer campaign ends on 3/28/2018 and they have already met their flexible funding goal of $10,000. You can pre-order a Kylin M 3-axis gimbal stabilizer starting at $249. After the Kylin M 3-axis gimbal stabilizer campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in April 2018. Visit their Indiegogo funding page for all the details.

Super Straps: Relieve Backpack Strain & Improve Posture

What is it?
Super Straps are ergonomic backpack straps that attach to your existing backpack to improve comfort and posture while carrying your pack by lifting the pack to better distribute the weight off your neck and shoulders.

Why do I like it?
I don’t use backpacks but I most people I know do and Super Straps looks like it could be a game changer for anyone who carries their gear around in that type of bag. And the fact that you don’t have to buy a new backpack but can add the Super Straps to your favorite bag makes it even better.

Where can I find more info?
The Super Straps campaign ends on 4/27/2018 and they have already met funding goal of $18,000. You can pre-order a set of Super Straps starting at $49. After the Super Straps campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in October 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade

What is it?
The Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade is a small EDC pocket knife that a superhero from Wakanda would love and so would I.

Why do I like it?
I like the Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade because it’s small but mighty. In addition to a body made out of titanium which will last a lifetime, the hawkbill blade will cut through boxes, cord, etc. There’s even an optional tungsten carbide glass breaker built into the knife for emergency situations.

Where can I find more info?
The Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade campaign ends on 4/7/2018 and they have already met funding goal of $5,000. You can pre-order a Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade starting at $45. After the Black Panther Titanium Micro Blade campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2018. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulele

What is it?
The KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulele is just what you think it is. It’s a ukulele made out of carbon fiber material instead of wood.

Why do I like it?
I like the KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulele because you won’t have to worry about it cracking due things like humidity, dropping it, etc. It’s made a carbon fiber which is tough and durable. It also sounds pretty good. Check out the videos on their campaign page. The instruments have a pleasant ring to them.

Where can I find more info?
The KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulele campaign ends on 4/12/2018 and they have already met funding goal of $20,000. You can pre-order a KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulelestarting at $419. After the KLOS Carbon Fiber Ukulele campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in June 2018. Visit their Indiegogo page for all the details.

MAGNO Ti: World’s First Magnetically Powered Titanium Pencil

What is it?
The MAGNO Ti a uniquely designed mechanical pencil that uses magnets to insert and remove the 2mm lead.

Why do I like it?
I like the MAGNO Ti because magnets! This pencil looks really cool but when you see how the lead can be extended or retracted by moving the collar on the outside of the pencil, it just makes you want to say wow and try one for yourself. Oh, and it’s made of Titanium too!

Where can I find more info?
The MAGNO Ti campaign ends on 4/8/2018 and they have already met funding goal of $8,368. You can pre-order a MAGNO Ti starting at $28. After the MAGNO Ti campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in August 2018. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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The Zoom H6 Handy Recorder gives you the quality audio recordings that you really need


For those of us who are also into filmmaking, audio quality and the ability to capture great audio quality whether in the studio or in the field, is a mandatory prerequisite for any good production. I have tried a few portable recorders and I was not quite satisfied with the balance of audio quality and function until I purchased the Zoom H6.

The Zoom H6 Handy Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System is a great portable recorder with really good preamps that record very clean audio. When comparing quality and cost, it is a winner.

In the box, you will find a 2GB memory card, batteries, XY and Mid-Side microphones, a hard case, Cubase entry level software, a foam windscreen, and a USB cable. The Zoom H6 features 4 XLR/TRS inputs, and records up to 24-bit/96KHz. Its modular interchangeable mic system allows you to use their proprietary shotgun mono or stereo mic or their adapter that adds 2 more XLR/TRS inputs for a total of 6 simultaneous channels. I frequently use their Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Capsule, and it is nothing short of amazing both in quality and its ability to capture clean sound from quite a distance away. The recorder accepts SD cards up to a SDXC 128GB card, which holds an incredible amount of audio in WAV or MP3 format. It provides phantom power for condenser microphones, has a built-in speaker for playback, and 3.5mm line out and headphone jacks. It has a nice 2-inch color display and can be powered by a USB power pack, or 4 AA batteries that will provide approximately 20 hours of continuous recording. It also has a hot shoe mount that makes it easy to add to any rig or recording setup.

Visit Zoom for product details and if you would like to try it and get a great bang for the buck, you can pick one up at Amazon for $349.99.

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