So the other day I was chatting on Twitter with Christopher Hopper (@find_ch) and he asked me what my thoughts on a DIY shoulder mount for his newly purchased Canon T2i. This reminded me of my own attempt at a DIY shoulder mount a couple months ago. Below is a picture of my end result.

Not too bad for less then $10 in PVC, metal, and a little ingenuity.From my own experience, heres what I learned. Measure twice, check three times, cut once (twice if needed). The biggest step I didn’t do as well as I should have was check three times. I would quickly “try it on” and then cut. Which wasn’t the best idea. My shoulder mount works, but the spot where I mount my camera isn’t necessarily where I would like it. Below I’ve compiled a list of links to my personal favorites I’ve seen. Post a comment below if you have any you’d like to add to the list.http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=15621http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=14078http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12777http://cheesycam.com/?p=782http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2DY36eMxo&feature=relatedhttp://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=10863http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=9820

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Posted by Ethan - 30/05/10 - 0 comments

 

So a couple weeks ago I created a “fan” page for myself on Facebook.Now I know that sounds conceited, but thats not why I created it. My goal is to market myself. Sounds kind of weird but its worked for other people, so I thought I would give it a shot. Since I enjoy hosting podcasts, videos,etc. I’m going to try and market my personality. So anything and everything I create thats not specifically done for JPT Media will be marketed as eg: Producedby Ethan Thompson. So if people enjoy what I do, or at least are interested I may be able to create a “following”. Which could then be used to market other peoples material, or my own, and at some point God-willing make me some cash. SO, become a fan of me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter!

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Posted by Ethan - 26/05/10 - 0 comments

 

Most people probably wouldn’t know what song I’m referencing in my post title. But my friend Tyler and I love it so we decided to sing it on our way home from a softball game. Anyways!I’ve had an awesome last couple of days. On Saturday my friends and family had a surprise birthday party for me. Afterwards two of my friends came and spent the night. We stayed up late taking photos, playing around with long exposures, and chatting about our spiritual lives and convictions. It was great hearing and talking about all these pertinent topics with some of my closest friends. I really got to see and hear what was on their hearts and what they felt about a lot of stuff. I can’t wait to do it again.Then yesterday my friend Tyler and I went to see a softball game where I was hoping to get some photos, but because of a tall fence (well tall for me) I didn’t have the chance. After the game we went out for pizza and then headed home. Thats it for now!

Posted by Ethan - 04/05/10 - 1 comment