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I want to take a few short videos of my writing. The problem I have so far is just how to get the right angle without interfering with my ability to write! I've seen mirror setups, but that ain't happening. I'm looking for the perspective of the writer, or just over my shoulder.

 

Anyone want to share?

 

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I can use a DSLR, an iPad Air, or an Olympus point and shoot.

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. 

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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At least with the DSLR and Olympus you could probably use a tripod like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XSJZL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qoFAxbRCCQ1EG

 

There are a few similar options on Amazon but you get the gist. I bought one of these a few years back and love it. It should be able to get any angle you would want while writing. You can also get this thing to latch on to just about anything.

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Thanks, Mulrich. I have one of those and I've tried it out sitting between me and the paper. It works ok, but I can't really see the paper. I am currently thinking a taller tripod sitting on the floor between me and the edge of the desk, and sitting higher. My main issues with the shorter tripod is seeing the paper, and the tripod getting in the way of proper writing stance. (I'm trying to video me attempting pointed-pen calligraphy)

 

I'll see how that works.

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. 

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

-Montaigne

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A good photography tripod has a center post that adjusts up and down. On Better units this post can be removed and placed in the top section horizontally giving you precise placement over your writing surface. Tricky to get an angle that shows your hand at work, leaving the ink, and seeing how your fingers work. Your camera should be set to manual exposure to prevent focus shifts as the f-stop adjusts. You will need compensate for the camera's light meter trying to make your white paper into 18% gray. If you shoot with the SLR, try the larger HD image format, 1080, so you can crop to720 in your video editing application.

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Very helpful. Thanks!

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. 

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iPad Air on a shelf behind you looking over your shoulder?

Don't know if that would give you the control you need, but it seems like it might give you the angle.

 

Best Regards, greg

Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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