How to make better videos using socks

Jacob_Sct

Just made this video looking for feedback

tddavis

@JacobSct Well, damnation!  So brutally simple and brilliant.  I do not believe I have ever seen that trick talked about before on youtube.  Good job.  I sure never woukd have thought of it.

DafterThings

I've used a tripod on paper but never a sock. It does make sense on a more slippery surface.

tddavis

I especially like the table top close movement.

Jacob_Sct

Thanks a ton for the feedback, really appreciate it. 

Stargazer54

Holy Frick & Frak, Batman!  What an awesome trick.  Brilliant!

(I'll be stealin' that hack.)

Jacob_Sct

Thanks for the feedback @stargazer54

rutxer

That was great!

I "missed" a shot because I didn't have old tennis balls (in essence to do the same), but I sure had socks!!

FlyingBanana78

Maybe that's why the dryer is stealing my socks. It is putting together a documentary on how people keep stuffing crap in its mouth. Awesome hack though. I knew about the tennis ball trick but never the socks. Will definitely be keeping a bundle of old holy socks in my gear box. Thanks for the awesome tip!

JohnCarewReid

Thats really simple and very clever, 

Triem23

@Stargazer54 I'd not used socks before--which is very clever, since those suckers fit around the tripod legs and will stay put (I'd say add in a rubber band around the top of the socks so if you pick up your tripod the socks stay attached)--but I'd have thought you'd used cardboard or other fabric (t-shirts and towels) before. :-)

@Jacob_Sct you know it's a good hint when you get an experienced field/event video guy like Stargazer excited about it! Me, too! Soon as I read the title I knew where it was going, and I did a facepalm for not thinking of it myself. Those are the best hints. :-D

Jacob_Sct

Thanks a ton @triem23 I really appreciate it 

Andy001z

Good tip, really need that nice surface to glide on. 

RingkunMori

I thought this was that thing where you place a stretched out thin membrane inside the lens to emphasize the bokeh or something. 

Jacob_Sct

Thanks, @andy001z and yes I find it works better on a matte surface compared to a glossy

CleverTagline

Slick trick!  I don't shoot live stuff, but will definitely remember that if it ever comes up.