Now this is a cool kickstarter story. Follow focus devices are great for helping filmmakers achieve critical focus pulls, but even the DSLR-targeted ones have been a bit out of the range of beginning filmmakers. Enter Wiley Davis.
Wiley, a fellow video artist, was smart enough to see a target market and immediately began a Kickstarter campaign to create a low-cost follow focus device for aspiring filmmakers on a budget. And his plan succeeded wildly.
How wildly, you ask?
The fundraising target was $10,000. With 16 days left for the project he's already recieved "pledges" of $71,000+. And the quality looks to be top-notch. Way to go man.
Check out this video of the 50-Dollar Follow Focus in action -
Very cool. Do you know any other cool stories like this in the DSLR/filmmaking world? Leave a COMMENT below and let me know about them...
What do you think about using kick-starter for our little project? Maybe after the first concept video? Maybe before? Just a thought.
Posted by: Dan Hinz | January 27, 2012 at 02:50 PM
that's not a bad idea. I know other people have funded film projects through kickstarter. we should look into that...
Posted by: Alex Schwindt | January 27, 2012 at 07:13 PM
Cine Ultima is a DV/Cine equipment store run for film-makers by film-makers. With over 15 years of experience to back us up, this company was started to give you unique products and outstanding service so that you will receive cost effective solutions to meet all of your individualized filming needs.
Posted by: follow focus | February 10, 2012 at 05:36 AM
don't know 'em, don't endorse 'em.
Posted by: Alex Schwindt | February 10, 2012 at 01:50 PM