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What should I do if my only camera is my Contour?

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callmeteo
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I've been making POV edits for a long time but they've really started to get old and I've lost almost all of my interest in them unless they're really creative. I've got a Contour Roam and Contour Roam 2 at my disposal and buying another dslr probably isn't gonna happen for a while. So what would you guys do in this situation? What kind of shots, how should I record, etc? Thanks
Dec 22 2013 10:57PM
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8797 - Karma: 6,290
keep finding new ways to shoot with what you have, try editing in different ways, experiment with some new mounts?
Dec 22 2013 11:46PM
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Lou.
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Well if a better camera isnt an option then be morw creative with what ya got. Another option would to be to rent some nicer equipment and make an edit with that stuff. Only problem is that it gives you little time to stack shots
Dec 23 2013 11:04AM
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Casey
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I want to get one of those mini steadicams for my contour. They are all the rage for gopros for like 100 bucks in looking into it
Dec 23 2013 2:47PM
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Lou.
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Ya the iglide
Dec 23 2013 5:23PM
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Jiberfish
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you could always sell them and buy an entry-level dslr. If you could bring yourself to do that
Dec 23 2013 10:05PM
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raymondcabral
Posts: 747 - Karma: 1,094
T3i kit lens and a cam caddie boom! plus all that shits on sale right now

Dec 23 2013 10:19PM
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Lou.
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Boom! Listen to this guy... hes got your answer op... t3i, kit lens, cam caddie and you are pretty much level 1
Dec 23 2013 10:25PM
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Tikayt
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See how in edits done with "pocket cameras" the difference lies in the stabilization effort done to make the video. Another important aspect is the color grading.
I believe that as long as you have a device with a sensor that captures light and transforms into electrical information that gives you an image, you can produce a lot.
Tools are just tools, they're are heplful but won't disable you to have fun and be happy with your shots.
Dec 24 2013 3:47PM
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