In the past, small cameras that you could mount anywhere were pretty darn expensive. A few years ago however, action cameras started popping up. Still in their early days, these low cost water proof cameras were not very awesome. The standard definition quality was horrid and they suffered from terrible rolling shutter. Fortunately, that was all back [...]
Everyone knows that cameras and water don’t mix, so it’s not surprising that there are a range of ways to waterproof your camera. Here’s a rundown of the most common ways to keep your camera dry and how they work. Protection levels range from a holding off a light sprinkle to tsunami proof cast iron vaults. Its important to [...]
You may already be using Google Earth to plan where your next adventure will be, but did you know it can also be handy to plan when it will be. Google Earth has neat feature which shows where the suns light falls at any given time/date. This feature actually follows the position of the sun meaning that it will [...]
I came across this great video on YouTube of a guy who kayaked 530 km the through French Canals. It was certainly a big achievement to go that far, but I think an even bigger achievement is that he filmed it all by himself. Its always a challenge to make a video when your travelling like [...]
It is becoming more and more common these days to capture video with a HDSLR. If you happen to be one of those people then take a look at this kit from ikan. It includes pretty much everything you need to capture great video in any situation. There’s a HD monitor so your not stuck behind [...]
It wouldn’t do much good to write about making adventure videos if I never actually made any of my own. So here is Starship Monkey’s most recent adventure; Cambodian Motorcycle Adventure. We travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on 100cc Scooters to check out some of the most awesome temple ruins on earth. This is a bit of [...]
Take Zero Productions have put together this interesting comparison between the Canon 7D and the Apple iPhone 4. Undoubtedly the 7D (or even a 550D) is still the better camera in regards to quality, etc., but the iPhone 4 is the next best thing to carry around in your back pocket. For the average Starship Monkey, [...]
Sure Gortex is nice, but some times you want that old school safari feeling. Getting that perfect look isn’t always easy though, and that’s when you turn to the Internet. Tag Safari has an interesting range of safari gear including the essential Livingstone Pith Helmet. The gear is made from quality, durable fabrics and comes [...]
Have you been focusing to much on your production skills? Falling behind in your adventurer obligations? Then maybe Expedition School is for you! Just check out the itinerary, it’s awesome: Thursday 19th August 2010 PM Collection from airport (if required) Welcome Brief about weekend – Expedition introduction/discussion Light dinner Friday 20th August 2010 AM Conditioning [...]
Starship Monkey recently went to Cambodia and made a video about it. Totaling in 7 days, we rode 100cc motorbikes from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap checking out temples, markets and a little town we couldn’t find on the map. The video is still in production, but you can catch the teaser right here. UPDATE: You can see the finished video here! Cambodia Adventure [...]