2 Clips are Dandy

Shot these 2 clips while I was on a walk the other day.  The entire walk, I didn't see much that sparked my interest, and these buggers were growing about 10 feet away from where my car was parked.  I really hate these weeds, but nothing signifies spring like dandelions.

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro Lens

1 Clip Needs You To Blow In It

I made this clip the other day for a small project I am toying with.  It was meant to recreate the trippy side effect of a dirty 80's video game cartridge's display when you tried to boot it.  If anyone here isn't old enough to remember, the remedy was blowing into the cartridge to get the dust and junk off of it.

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1 Clip is Just a Phase

I had my first chance to get another time lapse of the moon.  My first one I did was with a 200mm Canon EOS lens I had borrowed from a friend.  This one I did with my old Tokina Minolta mount 200mm lens, and the MD to EOS adapter.

If you compare the two, you can see how much I have learned over the past few months.  Here's to better quality videos for everyone!!!  You will also notice I am testing my ability to upload different file formats to Archive.org.  You have a selection below between H.264, Quicktime PhotoJPEG or Avid DNXHD (almost 1GB in size!)

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Tokina AT-X 35-200mm Minolta Lens using the Fotodiox MD-EOS Lens Mount Adapter for Canon DSLR

2 Clips are First Responders

I was fighting with my conscience on shooting this footoage.  There was a traffic accident near my house that was drawing a crowd.  I mentioned to my wife that I had always thought that offering footage of emergency vehicles would be a good idea since the footage is used in PSAs and other well meaning media. My idea was to stop by fire halls or police stations and ask for close-ups of some of the vehicles, or ride-along on trainings, not poach real accidents.  I decided that if I shoot with a focus not so much on the detail, but the feel of the scene, I would be able to sleep at night.  This would make a great background for informational text in videos, or to set the mood for more serious projects.  I have included a clean shot, and well as one that is a little more "voyeuristic".

This was also the test run for my old 35mm MD mount lens using my new adapter for my T2i.  I think it looks pretty good!

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Tokina AT-X 35-200mm Minolta Lens using the Fotodiox MD-EOS Lens Mount Adapter for Canon DSLR

1 Clip is Watching the Tide Roll Away

I found this dock and a few next to it on a walk to other day.  I love at how rusty the rails are and the clouds were just perfect. 

I did this HDR shot a little differen by processing the images twice.  The second pass with the original files, I offset the whole series by 1.  This gave me twice as many frames to work with.  I will try to detail this process in another post, but it has gotten me excited about doing more.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

Small Equipment Update for Everybody

Hey Everybody,

Work has been busy for me lately, but I have a few clips I'm going to be uploading very soon.  I also just ordered a Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Minolta MD to Canon EOS Camera Adapter for shooting. This will hopefully give me even more flexibility. I have plenty of 35mm MD lenses that I would love to try out on my T2i (When is the T4i coming out anyways?!?!?!).

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED!!!!!! 

Every donation improves the quality of the footage offered, and the speed that I am able to get it to you.  This adapter will also be added to my Gear I Use page to keep you guys updated on what I use to do what I do.

1 Clips is Prismatic

Made this looping background after I had the idea of layering primary colors using different blending effects in After Effects.  I thought it turned out pretty cool.  Enjoy!
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Great Deal today on SDHC and SDXC memory Cards (4/2/12)

Hey Everyone,

I have posted this deal on the Facebook Fan page as well, but wanted to make sure everyone is aware of it.  Today (April 2, 2012) Amazon has for their Gold Box Deal Sandisk Ultra Class 10 Memory Cards.  These are perfect for DSLR shooting.  Personally, I have my eye on the 64gb SDXC.  I don't have anything right now over 16GB and I fill those up with my time  lapses quickly.  I think if I get the 64gb SDXC Card, I can try my hand at RAW HDR Time Lapses. (LOTS OF PICTURES).  Now if only my computer can handle processing them ...

You can get your here: Amazon Gold Box Deals: SanDisc Ultra Class 10 Memory Cards

Let me know if you end up getting some!  And Friend us on Facebook!

1 Clip is Burning For You

Ventured into the world of effects the other day and came up with this pretty cool film burn.  Normally you would overlay this on whatever video you are working on to give it that old, torn look.  Past the break I also have a preview video I created using this burn effect and one of my stock video clips with a little motion blur applied to it.

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We have finally made a Facebook Fan Page!

Hey everyone!  After 7 months and 80+ clips, I have finally gotten around to making a Facebook Fan page. 
Please, Please, Please take the time to go visit it at www.facebook.com/BeachfrontBRoll and give it a "like". I don't like not having any "friends" : ( 

I will be doing my best to populate the page with goodies.

It's just another way we can keep in contact and you can socialize with not only myself, but other stock video users. 

Please also do me a favor and pass this page around to others by suggesting it to any of your "friends" who would be interested in not only utilizing stock video footage or looping backgrounds, but who might also just be interested in watching a good video. 

You can also post and share your work with me!

Thanks a lot and I'll see you somewhere, whether it is on FB, Blogger or Youtube!

3 Clips Turn The Tables

Got my hands on a turntable the other day and wanted to offer up a few shots.  You can get a loopable background of the vinyl spinning, a close up of the needle on the disc, and a time lapse of an entire play through.  Personally I like the close-up background.  What is cool is you could apply a little blur effect and it could possibly double as an ultrasound.  HA!

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These videos were shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro Lens

1 Clip Needs To Focus

Had access to a camera with a remote control and thought that this clip would work well for some people.  I love the shallow depth of field the sigma lens gets me. 

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 Clip Tries To Read And Write

I had an old external DVD writer that always failed when burning a disc.  I thought that I could finally get some good use out of it, and open it up.  What I didn't expect, was how tricky it is to get to the laser and actually have it on and trying to read something.  Well, for a macro shot, I think it turned out all right.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 Clip Struggles to Stay Within the Lines

I was playing with my daughter today and thought it may be a good time to turn the camera on and offer up my first "person/actor" related stock video.  I'm not sure if I will ever offer up a video of her where she is in focus, but who knows.  This clip might be a great background for anyone doing a piece that involved children, art or family.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

Another GREAT deal today

Hey All,

Wanted to post real quick to let you know that Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the day is for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.

Although not 100% video related, this is THE program for photographers and digital imagers.  I will be venturing into the RAW format for my timelapses and HDR shots, and I think I will be picking this program up today.  I just wanted to give everyone a heads up if they are interested in photo processing, organization and editing of digital images.  I am really interested in the noise reduction features, I hear that they are AMAZING!

Once again, just wanted to pass it along if you haven't seen the deal today.  It is just today only, so check it out!

HAPPY LEAP YEAR DAY!!!!

If you use Lightroom, feel free to drop me some hints or tips in the comment section below.

1 Clip is Clouded more than it is Cloudy

There were some wonderful clouds moving through the sky the other day and I thought I would try something a little different.  It didn't work out that great, and it turns out the clouds were moving much faster than I had anticipated.  This is what the final product ended up being, and actually I am suprised at how nice it looks.  It definitely is more abstract, but may make a nice background for someone or overlay.

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

Great Deal Today

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to pass along this great deal if you haven't seen it. It is Amazon.com's "gold box deal of the day" (2/17/12) which offers Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements for 69.99 (Usually the price for just one or the other).

If you are using Windows Movie Maker or iMovie, this will be a VERY powerful step up for you. Photoshop Elements alone is worth it at this price. Very Powerful stuff. Plus HD editing in Premiere is simple and I can almost guarantee compatibility with my clips. (since I use Premiere Pro CS5 )

Anyways, stay tuned for some more clips and information regarding this blog.

I'll keep you posted if I come across any other great deals as well. (Only ones I endorse though!)

1 Clip is Heading for Home

There were some amazing storm clouds moving through the sky the other day, and I managed to catch this great HDR time lapse over our local baseball field.  This is Frontier Field, and it is the home of the Rochester Red Wings, farm team to the Minnesota Twins.  I love the way the color temperature changes as the sun sets. Again, I understand that this clip may be a little too specific for some, but I thought ... If I shoot it, I should post it.  No sense holding anything back right?

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

This HDR image sequence was batch processed using Photomatix Pro and assembled using Adobe Production Premium CS5

1 Clip is Blinding

Shot this clip in my home a little while ago.  I've been wanting to get some clips up that have some sort of motion or action in them for people to use.  Right now, this is what I can give.  You will see me walk into the background and pull up the shades and open the window.  EXCITING RIGHT? Hey, you may need it someday.
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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 Clip needs a Frog

This clip is just fun!  I can think of some fun uses for you, but ultimately it is up to you.  It reminded me of the old arcade game frogger.  Now I just need to find a highway next to a river that has plenty of logs floating down it.  Level 2 here I come! The best part is, this is loopable!

(I do want to note, the nat. sound is pretty bad with the wind, but I wanted to include it.  It is easier to take it out than it is to put something in.)

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This video was shot using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i and a Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens

1 Clip Wipes

Took advantage of one of the "mild" days this winter and was able to record some of my drive in to work.  A bonus with this clip that you sometimes don't get is the nat. sound.  Be sure to keep your speakers on when previewing.
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Time to revisit a topical Clip (Kodak)

With Kodak making so much news today announcing their bankruptcy, I have decided to re-post my clip of Kodak Tower. Remember, this is free to use for any project. Feel free to download it and add it to your production.


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Pre-emtive Posting!

Just wanted to give everyone out there in my community a heads up.  Please don't open any shortcuts or links or hyperlinks or anything that you think MAY come from my blog.  I don't have a mass e-mail list, and Google trustingly will e-mail you when my blog is updated.  Looking at the statistics for recent visits has shown me that there are a few "SPAMBOT" sites out there repeatedly hitting this blog.  My guess is that they might be trying to sign in or do something. (Comment maybe?)  but so far I have gotten traffic from googlecorrection.com (not real), justforlaughsgags.tv (not real), 777seo.com (not real), and domar.ru (not real).

So please be careful when browsing and opening e-mails.  I would go so far as to say, if you see a comment on this site that carries a hyperlink, don't click on it.  I will do my best to stay vigilant.  All of the postings though are safe, safe, safe.  I will keep you updated if I ever need to change the linking, but they will always to be Uploadstation, Wupload, Youtube or Archive.org.  Unless it is a post detailing or promoting another site like viddb.com which I did yesterday.

Thanks!

A New File Hosting Option Has Come Our Way

Working and talking with Mark over at Viddb.com, he as steered me in the direction of Archive.org as a file hosting option.  I will be slowly uploading and using it for the stock files I create. At the moment my first batch was with my first post here.  The Archive.org files are simply "Right Click Save"

Mark has been very helpful, and it is thanks to people like him that this site has been doing very well.  I hope to showcase more people like in a new section I will be creating showcasing other people in the Free Stock Video world.  Hopefully together we can create a nice network.  When you get time, please go visit Mark over at Viddb.com and check out the clips he has available.  He has been VERY busy populating his site, you will even see clips from Beachfront there!

You can help too!  Please bookmark, facebook, tweet and share Viddb.com as well at this site.

1 Clip is Working for a Living

Did an Industrial Night HDR (High Dynamic Range) Time Lapse shot the other day. What I love is I mistakenly balanced a night shot with daylight settings and got the orange tungsten glow you see here.  It made the smoke look like the building was on fire.  Neat litte look ... unintentionally. 

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New year, New Things

Happy New Year everyone!  Hope 2012 is a good one for you!  I am working on organizing things here to better accommodate the 70+ clips that are here already.  Look in the coming days for a search function as well as better browsing.

Some of the hurdles and goals for 2012?  Check them out by clicking "read more".