Recently, I started working with a new steadicam operator for my video productions in the New York City area, Kyle. Aside from his upbeat positive demeanor, I noticed that every piece of equipment seemed to be customized with velcro for maximized efficiency. Little did I know, he had started a youtube series called "The Efficiency Machine" showcasing his different velcro-inspired inventions such as his "Super Desk." See below for more examples of his velcro madness/genius.
I'll be honest, I never thought of using velcro for such every day applications. I know some may consider things like his velcro skateboard "wacky", but as a New York City resident myself, it actually makes good sense. Check out some of his other videos on his youtube page as well as a few highlights below (semi-warning for language):
Kyle is a fantastic and very talented steadicam operator, a really nice guy, and his crazy ideas definitely have some genius to them. What do you think?
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22 Comments
wow
hes not all there is he?
this is the greatest thing I've seen in months
I envy his energy level.
Me too.
...also, the bottom three vids don't appear to be linked correctly.
Should be good now. Sorry about that.
No worries, I watched the videos on his youtube channel -- just wanted to give you the heads up!
That's entertainment!
Cocaine. He haz it.
I want my 2.5 minutes back....
His closets are like a TARDIS, bigger on the inside!
Kyle is the MAN! He was an awesome guy to work with.
This guy totally reminds me of the Mystery Science Theater 3000: :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa42pxJyq64
I find it hard to believe he actually gets any real work done like that. With the time he wasted velcroing everything, I would have been done with my day's work.
Awesomeeeeee
That's actually a pretty cool desk...looks like it's motorized and even if you stick a chair under it, you won't take out your knees on a crossbar. Who makes it?
Not bad.
One thing I saw, though: the stereo sound switching the channels from left to right when he's talking is annoying. Wrong position of the microphone in relation to the camera. *Mic was on the right of the camera, at his chest level.* bad audio... bad!
His wall video is intense! #velcrooverload
If he can fit everything in the closet then why doesn't he just keep it there? I keep all my camera gear on hooks and in bins in a closet and I use some of it almost every day. When I come home it just goes back in the closet. Why would I want to look at a dozen rolls of tape and a utility belt in my living space?
Efficiency Machine! :D
In ten years, for sure, he will rent everything and somebody will carry it!
Ah, for sure, he is also a little bit crazy! ;D If you know what I mean!
There... I velcroed it
Kyle is awesome!! I worked alongside with him on a short film project in NYC about a year and a half ago, that's why i had to take a second glance when I checked fstoppers and saw him on the front page!