Turkey Hunting Set Up #3- 3rd Arm Crooked Stick

Turkey Hunting Set Up #3 - 3rd Arm Crooked Stick




Mark Scroggins and Dean Scott are spot and stalk hunting turkeys. For their second camera angle set up they used the 3rd Arm Crooked Stick.

The 3rd Arm Crooked Stick is specifically designed for shooting rock-steady video on the ground. The Crooked Stick is a fold up unit only 19" long, allowing for easy packing. The Crooked Sticks unique design allows for videoing from as low a 12" to a full 40" off the ground. It comes equipped with a point and video design called the Joy Stick, simply grab point and video-Its that easy! The Crooked Stick is rated for a maximum camera weight of 2 pounds.







For more information on the 3rd Arm Crooked Stick go HERE

Turkey Hunting Set Up #2 - Tripod & Cameraman Concealment Cover

Turkey Hunting Set Up #2- Tripod & Cameraman Concealment Cover



Jeff Ensor, Non Stop Hunting TV, and partner have set up a ground filming setup. This setup includes a Tripod, the Cameraman Concealment Cover, Camera, and a GoPro as a second camera angle.

The Cameraman Concealment Cover is a great option for concealing the camera and the tripod for ground hunters as well as Spot & Stalk Hunters. For more info go to HERE

To find the right tripod for your camera weight go HERE

Turkey Hunting Set Up #1 - 3rd Arm Outback Series Stand Mount

Turkey Hunting Set Up #1 - 3rd Arm Outback Series Stand Mount

Video from the 2010 Campbell Outdoor Challenge

Jeremy and Heather Huntley from the Campbell Outdoor Challenge, have set up a 3rd Arm Outback Series Stand Mount on their chair in their ground blind. They have two camera setups. Their main camera is the Canon XHA1s and their secondary camera is the GoPro HD Hero.

Bring Out The Colors of Your Gobblers- add a Polarizer Filter to a GoPro

Add a Polarizer Filter to a GoPro or GoPro2

This filter simply goes between the HD Hero camera lens and the underwater housing lens.  It is a polarizing filter that makes the sky deeper blue, grass more vibrant, reds more bright and removing water reflections and giving more vibrant colors all around.

While filming with GoPro cameras outdoors, many users may notice their HD video looking washed out and overexposed. The GoPro Camera has a fixed aperture which means it lets in too much light in bright situations. GoPro overexposure most often takes place while in the snow, near water, or shooting scenes in partly cloudy to sunny conditions.

Polar Pro Polarized Filters block only the wavelength of light most commonly associated with reflection, which means all other light enters the camera unfiltered (still produces vibrant colors, unlike a pure neutral density filter.) With our filter you will be able to capture the production quality video you were promised when you purchased a GoPro HERO.

The Polar Pro Polarizer Filter is made Specifically for GoPro HD HERO and HERO2 cameras. The small polarizer filter fits in between the GoPro camera and the waterproof housing and prevents this "reflected light' from entering the camera. When using the polarizer filter it extracts the bad light and still allows great coloration to pass thorough, something a Neutral Density filter will not do. You will only want to use these filters in partly cloudy to sunny conditions because when there is no light out the slight tint will make it even darker.

Key Features:
• Reduces Glare
• Increase Color Saturation
• Eliminates Overexposure
• Easy to Install/Remove

Mic Up A Turkey Decoy

Mic Up A Turkey Decoy

Tascam DR-40 and Joby Gorrilapod Hybrid Pictured

Why not take your audio to the next level by placing a Handheld Audio Recorder by your decoys to really pick up them gobblers! 

How to do this:

1) Choose which Handheld Audio Recorder is right for you. (Comparison chart below)

2) The Handheld Audio Recorder's have a tripod adapter where you can screw it right into a Joby Gorillapod Hybrid 

3) Place it out by your decoy 

It's as simple as that! the audio will be captured through the handheld audio recorder via an SD card. This gives you a separate audio track for you to mix in while editing your turkey hunt. You can really make the turkey's come to life to the viewer with this audio!

Comparison Chart for the Handheld Audio Recorders

Device	Recording Media	# of Chanels	Frequency	Connections	Battery Type	Weight	Price
Zoom H1	Micro SD/SDHC (2gb Included)	2	WAV: 44.1, 48, and 96kHz MP3: 44.1/48kHz	(1) 3.5mm mic/line input (1) 3.5mm headphone/line output (1) High-speed USB 2.0 port, mini-B type	1 x AA or LR6 battery Up to 10 hours MP3, 9.5 hours WAV	2.1 oz w/o battery	$86.14
Tascam DR-05	Micro SD/SDHC	2	20Hz - 20kHz +1/-3dB 20Hz - 22kHz +1/-3dB 20Hz - 40kHz +1/-3dB	(1) 3.5mm Mic/Line Stereo Input (1) 3.5mm Headphone/Line Out Jack (1) USB 2.0 Mini Port	(2) AA Batteries USB Bus Power	4.1 oz w/o battery	$99.00
Tascam DR-07 mkII	Micro SD/SDHC	2	20Hz - 20kHz	(1) Power Input (1) 3.5mm Mic/Line Input (1) 3.5mm Headphone/Line Out (1) Mini USB Port	(2) AA Up to 17.5 Hours	4.4 oz w/o battery	$149.00
Zoom H2N	SD/ SDHC Card	2 or 4, depending on mode	WAV: 44.1, 48, and 96kHz MP3: 44.1/48kHz	1 x 3.5mm mic/line stereo input 1 x 3.5mm headphone/line stereo output 1 x Remote jack 1 x High-speed USB 2.0 port, mini-B type	(2) AA or LR6 Batteries (Up to 20 hours operation)	4.6 oz w/o battery	$178.59
Tascam DR-40	Micro SD/SDHC	4 (2 stereo)	20Hz~20kHz +1/-3dB 20Hz~22kHz +1/-3dB 20Hz~40kHz +1/-3dB	(2) XLR/TRS Combo Inputs (1) 3.5mm Headphone/Line Out (1) High-Speed Mini-B USB 2.0 Port (1) Remote Jack	3 x AA (Alkaline or NiMH) Up to 15 Hours of Continuous Operation	7.5 oz w/o battery	$199.99
Zoom H4N	SD/SDHC Card	2 or 4, depending on mode	WAV: 44.1, 48, and 96kHz MP3: 44.1/48kHz	(2) XLR/TRS combo inputs (balanced, unbalanced) (1) 3.5mm mic input (2) Built-in condenser microphones (1) USB 2.0 port	(2) AA or LR6 batteries AC wall power USB bus power Approx 6 hours (normal) or 11 hours (stamina mode)	9.9 oz w/o battery	$279.99
Tascam DR100 mkII	SD/SDHC Card	2	WAV: 44.1 to 96kHz MP3: 44.1 and 48kHz	(1) External Power Input (1) 3.5mm Line Input (1) 3.5mm Line Output (2) XLR Microphone/Line Inputs (1) 3.5mm Headphone (1) 3.5mm Remote Jack (1) Mini USB	Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (TASCAM BP-L2, included) (2) AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries) AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P520, sold separately) External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)	10.2 oz w/o battery	$329.99

Turkey Hunting

Why not set up a GoPro on a Gorillapod by your turkey decoys? It will be a great second angle shot to capture!

Used:

Second Angle for a Ground Blind

To create more "film" like videos and dvds it is important to get those second angle shots. I know you are thinking Ground Blinds are already crowded enough to have one camera in there, how in the world are you going to fit two? One way to do this is by attaching the GoPro HD HERO to your bow stabilizer.
Watch the video of David from CamoLife showing you how to mount the GoPro onto the stabilizer of your bow.
These items are needed:

GoPro HELMET HERO or GoPro Motorsports HERO (different mounts included with each PRICE: $299.99) or the GoPro HD HERO NAKED (no mounts PRICE: $259.99)

GoPro Handlebar/Seat Post Clamp
PRICE: $19.99

Turkey Ground Blind Filming Tips-Stabilize

Ground Blind Filming Stabilization Tips
As turkey season approaches it is important that you have everything you need to film your turkey hunts from a ground blind. Ground blinds don't give the hunter or the cameraman a lot of room to more around or to even film. Depending on your ground blind here are some stabilizing options:

Tripods
Tripods do require more room then the other options but do offer the most stabilization.
Some things that you need to consider when is how much weight you want to carry in your pack. Tripods are going to weigh the most. One way to cut off some pounds is to look for a tripod that is "Carbon Fiber" because those are going to be the ones that weigh the least.
I would suggest going with the Manfrotto Carbon Fiber 190cx 3-Section Tripod

The 3-section 190CX3 combines great performance with essential and functional design. 100% carbon fiber tubes and aluminium die castings guarantee great rigidity and extremely light weight. The aluminium center column includes a low angle adapter at the bottom which can be used as a short column.
Specifications
Max Height w/extended column 57.5 inches / 146cm 
Max Height w/closed column 46.9 inches / 119cm 
Minimum Height 2.36 inches / 6cm 
Closed Length 21.7 inches / 55cm 
Leg Sections 3 
Max Load Capacity 11 lbs / 5 kg 
Weight 2.9 lbs. / 1.32 kg 
Notes Leg Angles: 25°,46°,66°,89° 
Column Tube diameter 25mm 
Legs Tube diameter 24,8 , 20,4 , 16 mm 
Attachment (top) 3/8" screw
Price: $259.99
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Monopods
Monopods are similar to Tripods but they utilize 1 leg instead of the 3 legs of a tripod. Monopods are going to take up less room both in your pack and in the ground blind. Monopods are also a great solution for uneven terrain and areas where tripods can not or are hard to use. I would suggest going with the Manfrotto Carbon Fiber/Magnesium Monopod 694cx:

Four section, lightweight carbon fibre and magnesium locking collars monopod. The best solution for spot & stalk hunting, it allows videographers to shoot on various conditions. The monopod has a rapid action extension locks, a wrist strap and a camera platform wit dual 1/4'' and 3/8'' camera fixing screw. Section diameters in mm: 29.2, 24.8, 20.4, 16.
Specifications
21.3 in. Minimum height
65 In. Maximum height
Weighs 1.3 lbs
Max weight is 13.9 lbs
PRICE: $199.99
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3rd Arm Crooked Stick
The Crooked Stick is specifically designed for shooting rock-steady video on the ground. The Crooked Stick is a fold up unit only 19” long, allowing for easy packing. The Crooked Sticks unique design allows for videoing from as low a 12” to a full 40” off the ground. It comes equipped with a point and video design called the Joy Stick, simply grab point and video-Its that easy! The Crooked Stick is rated for a maximum camera weight of 2 pounds. 
PRICE: $79.00
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3rd arm crooked stick demo from The 3rd Arm on Vimeo.

Ground Blind Mount
Revolutionary…that is the best way to describe the all new Ground Blind Camera Mount. Nothing on the market allows a hunter to film a hunt from inside a blind (hub style or box blind) as easily as this innovative mount.
The base mounts easily to the blind hub and the arm mounts directly to the base. Dual swivel points allow 180 degree motion. The adjustable support leg (for use with larger cameras) adjusts from 20" to 34".The mount includes a pan and tilt head and holds up to 6lbs. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. 
PRICE: $69.95
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Fluid Heads
Fluid Heads are important when you use any kind of stabilizing equipment. A fluid head is going to do just what its name suggest– give you fluid movements up and down and when panning left and right.
Fluid Heads are choose by the weight of the camera. Remember to take into count the weight of all the accessories that you have on your video camera.

Manfrotto 700 RC2 Fluid Head
Weight Capacity: 5.5 lbs
PRICE: $85.99
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Manfrotto 701 HDV Fluid Head
Weight Capacity: 9.5lbs
Price: $157.99
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Manfrotto 501 HDV Fluid Head
Weight Capacity: 13.2lbs
Price: $189.99
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Another great product for Turkey Hunting (if not using a ground blind) is the Cameraman Concealment Cover. The cover is designed to cover you, the camera and tripod. Your body is the framework that keeps the cover in place. A large camo window screen allows for adequate viewing, yet the birds (or any wildlife for that matter) can't see through it. The cover allows you to move your hands making adjustments with the camera and/or lens without spooking your subject.

Anyone wanting to view wildlife who would like to get closer without being seen, this is the product for you. If your into taking pictures, using binoculars (the camo screen can be opened for this purpose) or want to use a video camera. you will find this to be a very useful tool to add to your bag of tricks. It's portable and lightweight so you can carry it with you where ever you go.

Comes in Real Tree APG. Other camo styles available by special order.

PRICE: $119.99

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