{"id":86639,"date":"2017-02-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=86639"},"modified":"2017-02-14T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T17:45:05","slug":"coolest-kickstarters-for-video-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/coolest-kickstarters-for-video-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Coolest Kickstarters for Video Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Catch up on the latest video tech with these seven innovative Kickstarter campaigns.<\/h2>\n

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As any video professional will tell you, filmmaking technology<\/strong> is advancing at an incredible rate<\/strong>. Digital video technology is becoming\u00a0smaller, faster, and more innovative<\/strong>\u00a0so quickly that it can be\u00a0hard to keep up. Fear not: if you want to stay\u00a0ahead of the curve<\/strong>\u00a0on the latest gear, get in on these\u00a0innovative Kickstarter campaigns<\/strong>\u00a0while the getting’s good.<\/p>\n

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LitleCane<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Take Cinematic Videos with Your Phone<\/h3>\n

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The LitleCane<\/strong>\u00a0is a smartphone gimbal<\/strong> that offers\u00a0a full range of\u00a0smooth motion to your video projects. It has\u00a0handheld joystick controls<\/strong> for filming on the go, and it offers both front and rear filming<\/strong>.\u00a0Live streaming is a breeze, as is\u00a0pretty much any other smartphone video shoot.<\/p>\n

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With available\u00a0auto-tracking, panorama, and time-lapse modes<\/strong>, this gimbal’s Kickstarter is off to a hot start.\u00a0Accessories\u00a0like a charging gimbal option and GoPro adapter <\/strong>will make you\u00a0want to get in on some of the best investment options<\/strong> now.<\/p>\n

You can check the\u00a0full LitleCane Kickstarter page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Starslider<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Smart and Modular Camera Gears<\/h3>\n

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The Starslider<\/strong> is more than your average camera slider<\/strong>. It’s an entire ecosystem of professional video equipment<\/strong>\u00a0that offers a full array of control, moves, and motorization<\/strong>. It’s sleek and easy, combining\u00a0pans and tilts with pushes and pulls \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0giving you full control of\u00a0time-lapse settings from your smartphone. Just look at this range of motion!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Starslider features three\u00a0full axes of motion,<\/strong> and you can control it entirely via the intuitive smartphone app.<\/strong>\u00a0The app allows you to program movements as complex as B\u00e9zier curves and bulb ramping<\/strong>. It’s well on its way to reach\u00a0its $65,000 goal<\/strong> and then some.<\/p>\n

Check out the\u00a0full Starslider Kickstarter here<\/a> for a greater breakdown of its capabilities.<\/p>\n

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MSE Rover<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 The Professional Smartphone Camera Cage<\/h3>\n

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If the majority of film and video Kickstarters in 2017 is any sign, smartphone filmmaking is definitely the way of the future<\/strong>. The MSE Rover<\/strong>\u00a0is another great example of innovative adaptation of\u00a0traditional filmmaking equipment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The MSE Rover is a smartphone mounting cage<\/strong> designed to give you complete motion freedom<\/strong> along with unparalleled protection and stability<\/strong>. It’s as tough and sturdy as it is light and steady \u2014\u00a0plus no batteries!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The MSE Rover is also unique in that\u00a0its adjustable frame gives you 360-degrees of rotation<\/strong> with customizable tension. The parts are interchangeable,<\/strong> and they can connect to\u00a0tripods, sliders or whatever else you’d like<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 including the accessories offered by MSE.<\/p>\n

You can check out the full MSE Rover Kickstarter page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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DirectorsApp<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Perfectly Cut Movies in Seconds<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Unless you speak German, you better check out this Kickstarter in\u00a0a browser with a translate function<\/strong>. This German-engineered<\/strong>\u00a0smartphone software gives\u00a0directors the\u00a0power to view their shots together through an app<\/strong> that automatically edits everything together. It’s like working with an intuitive storyboard<\/strong>\u00a0that brings your ideas to life.<\/p>\n

While the app is\u00a0free to download and use,<\/strong>\u00a0backing\u00a0the Kickstarter early gets you in\u00a0on the ground floor<\/strong> (and some\u00a0free video templates<\/strong> to boot).<\/p>\n

You can check out the full DirectorsApp Kickstarter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MicRig<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Universal Video Grip Handle with Built-in Stereo Mic<\/h3>\n

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The MicRig<\/strong> is a Kickstarter for “the world’s first universal video handle with an integrated microphone<\/strong>.” It offers a steady hand-held mount<\/strong> for your DSLR or GoPro<\/strong>\u00a0and solves poor audio recording problems<\/strong>. It’s perfect for DIY enthusiasts<\/strong> looking to film on the run.<\/p>\n