Tip #166: 8 Camera Hacks

Peter McKinnon, writing in DigitalRev, shares eight different tips we can quickly use on set to create a different look or fix a problem:

Belt Sling – Attach and suspend your camera from a belt to produce stabilized camera steady shots
Coffee Hood – Add a coffee cup sleeve to your lens for a cheap hood
Dream Chap – Add chapstick to your lens for an easy blur effect (perhaps apply this to a lens protector instead!)
Cello-lens – Add cellophane over a lens to distort the image
Shade Blend – Snap through a pair of sunglasses for a natural Instagram filter
Knife Blade – Introduce reflections by placing a shiny knife beneath the lens
Flashlight Flare – Shine a light between the camera sensor and the lens to introduce a light leak effect
Smart Flare – You can even use your smartphone to create fancy effects while on the go