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              Contest Entry: Rydell Belles (Who Needs Video Gear?)

              Nathan Smith and Chris David had a shoot lined up with the Rydell Belles, a local roller Derby team. Nathan didn’t have a video camera or professional editing software but he managed to create a BTS video anyway. The final images may not blow your mind but the video should be a huge inspiration because Nathan created this with his iPhone 3gs and iMovie. Half way through this thing I realized that I was captivated by a totally informative video with no audio and terrible video quality. This is a great example of how good editing can make up for a lack of gear. Great job guys.

              July 20, 2010
              Lee Morris
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              • http://www.ipbrian.com/ IPBrian

                I totally agree Lee…you can make some very informative stuff with an iPhone and the free editing software included with your computer. Darn you Apple for making such great products!

              • http://www.donniebelldesign.com Donnie Bell Design

                What digital photography did to make everyone a photographer, I think the iPhone and smart phones are doing to make everyone videographers. Technology is removing the education barriers by giving the tools to experience it first hand.

              • http://www.andreatphotography.blogspot.com Andreae

                I came over here from the Strobist and this was awesome!! I loved the video, and I too was enthralled with the learning that I really didn’t look at the poor video quality. Plus those roller derby girls are awesome! What a fun shoot!

              • http://www.ghislainleduc.com Ghislain

                SUPER COOL ONE!! GREAT JOB! I really like the setup, great video and good luck for the contest!!! :) Cheers

              • http://www.taylorverde.com Taylor Verde

                Great video!
                Had informative content and the editing was superb!

              • http://www.smithfineart.com Nathan Smith

                Thanks everyone! I LOVE BTS videos.. its one of the easiest ways to learn things, I feel. The reason that people like the BTS videos is because the learn things from them. So in an attempt to teach (to the best of my ability) I made the video that I did. It was a blast to make and I can’t wait to make another.. plus the music KICKS ASS… just had to do something with it ;) LOL

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