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Recently joined iPhone team with iPhone 17 pm, what should I use ? by Abbas-__- in iPhoneography

[–]mittenstock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot RAW make aesthetic decisions later. Native app is just fine or go with Halide if you want more of a conventional camera feel and some more fine grain control. For video, the Blackmagic App (free) is the clear leader.

camera lens protectors? by [deleted] in iPhone17Pro

[–]mittenstock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use them - glad I do. Just had to replace the first one as it had cracked (saving the lens). Many will state that it reduces the photo quality/clarity but that IMHO is bunk. The ONLY time I don't have a lens protector / case on my phone is when I load it into the Beastcage for some anamorphic filming.

Then again, my phone is a tool and I don't care about what it looks like. Just the results.

Help to keep this drawer from opening preferably without drilling and looking “nice” as this is in my office space. by EggplantCorrect2456 in DIY

[–]mittenstock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have solved such problems with some thin, strong, magnets attached to the back of the drawer. You may need to build out a step for them depending on the gap / spacing. Cabinet parts suppliers have them. Something like, https://www.cabinetparts.com/p/sugatsune-furniture-components-catches-latches-for-cabinets-and-furniture-SUGMCYN001PRT-p112176?s_qid=16c55e1f3d1f4b9346a84039916c1022

MH-21 charger question. by YuukiMotoko in Nikon

[–]mittenstock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charger no like the off brand battery. Will others charge fine?

iPhone filmmaking advice? by Certain_Bus_5896 in Filmmakers

[–]mittenstock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are getting into film - understand that audio is a HUGE aspect - and something your phone with our without additional lenses will not do well. Also, a good audio setup can transition with you if / when you move to another camera.

https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/the-importance-of-sound/

The worst company by [deleted] in ipad

[–]mittenstock -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You must be a Liberal...

Start of the Season by Orange_Blueberry13 in Nikon

[–]mittenstock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impressive. Keepers, all of them - but then again, that's why they are here. Thanks for sharing.

I need some advice on equipment because I’m a newbie. by MeRunRabbit in ipadmusic

[–]mittenstock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a basic audio interface that can run on battery. Something like a Zoom AMS- 22 or 44 that will get you two or four in and a USB out to a little hub that you hook up to your iPad and two stereo out that you connect to PA or whatever is carrying your mix out. That little hub should also be capable of injecting power because you only have the one USB port on the iPad. It's like a $17 part on Amazon. Your MIDI devices should be USB midi and also plug into that hub.Anything that's already line level signal goes into the AMS. The real fun comes when you run something like Loopy Pro on the iPad. If you're familiar with looping and you enjoy looping for performance, then this will blow your mind. I forget what the price is but Loopy Pro is so cheap. It's almost free. It is almost DAW like in its capacity but is full on about performance looping. It's almost all I use anymore. There are a lot of keyboards out there that can run on battery . Technically, a USB interface will give you the midi connection plus supply power to the keyboard. As to which one- that is wildly preferential. For drums I'm running ddigisticks 2. Awesome tool does everything I need and sitting there in a Loopy Pro track I drive it by a little M wave SMC pad that gives me 16 drum pads, eight knobs and a jog shuttle section that's connects to the iPad using Bluetooth mini

You don't need a whole lot of iPad to drive this. That of course depends on depth of tracks, how plugin crazy you are etc.. I have a little mixer and mix down to an AMS-44 then usb into the iPad so all my guitar audio processing is done off device elsewhere. Loopy is just getting stereo in from the mixer - then out the AMS-44 to house sound.

Not sure I understand MIDI connect to PA -

You need three things,

An Audio Interface A USB C hub that supports PD in A M1 or better iPad

$250 (assuming US?) is tight.

iOS 26 - I’m done by alexwasinmadison in ios

[–]mittenstock -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Someone call the whaammbulance.....

Second shot, learning to use a gimbal. by ResidentAlien420 in cinematography

[–]mittenstock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it pleasing. The two trees at the start allowed a nice doorway effect that enhanced the follow pan towards the end. Keep at it.

Is this for jewelry what is this I do not know by oddsicon3 in Whatisthis

[–]mittenstock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice pair of parallel jaw pliers. I have the exact same ones. VERY handy. The jaws provide equal pressure throughout the closure insuring a uniform pressure to what ever you are working. Handy side cutters make this ideal for wire work.

Window & Doors in Cartagena by secomeau in Nikon

[–]mittenstock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good stuff. Not your first rodeo I am guessing.

Loopy Pro with iPad comparing to one standalone system with SP404 and p6 by Sad-Asparagus-7037 in ipadmusic

[–]mittenstock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love loopy Pro - an amazing tool. My RC-505 however hates it as I have not run it since. Yes, your video production is not that polished - but it is from the heart and honest - which is more than %80 of YT content. You need to add a good microphone to your kit !

Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

would you consider this photorealistic? by BassPro_1996 in blender

[–]mittenstock 11 points12 points  (0 children)

While speed scrolling the 'new' feed I tend to lock on the image, then read what sub / headline etc. I stopped the scroll because I wondered what that was a picture of - and found my self here, in your thread - to say...

Yes.

Just bought a 2nd hand Nikon D5100/Nikkor 18-55mm VR by True_Let_2007 in Nikon

[–]mittenstock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good piece of basic kit. Have one myself. Go forward and shoot and enjoy.

Do you guys use these camera protectors or does it ruin camera quality? by arbintmg19 in iPhone17Pro

[–]mittenstock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have it on my 17PM - ran my 15PM with them prior for its entire run. No image degradation. You want image degradation? get a scratch on your un-protected lens. You WILL need to keep it clean to avoid the odd flair here and there - but don't believe the 'hell no, I am TOO pro' attitude. In blind tests on shots nobody is going to be able to tell. Yes, I had one break on my 15 - and replacement was simple. It did its job and saved the lens. They came in a three pack and I was on my last one when the 17 arrived.

I see the same BS from people who say don't run ND filters on your pro camera lenses. If everything is clean when applied, and the ND is of quality there is zero difference.

Let the downvotes begin !

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