Tag Archives: video

Videographer Darya.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

I will be doing more work with her, and she’s probably going to take over most video editing for me. She’s pretty competent with small arms. She also kicks ass with melee weapons.

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Interview with me from SHOT Show 2016

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All4Shooters just posted the video of my interview from SHOT range day. The accompanying article is also available in Italian.

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Microphone advice needed

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for two microphones for use with Canon XA20 video camera. One would be an on-camera mike (something like Audio-Technica AT8022), the other a remote (something like Sennheiser AVX). Knowing entirely too little about audio recording, I need advice on what’s … Continue reading →

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Subcompact camera update

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Sony RX100 IV proved a disappointment. Image quality is well below my expectations with poor colors, and the usability for video is poor with focus problems. My eyeglasses push the pop-up viewfinder out of alignment, so that’s only marginally helpful. … Continue reading →

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Drones in Nashville, success!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Earlier, I asked how to learn all about drones. Today, I met with Snap Roll Media and it was a very friendly event. Looks like we will be striving to be mutually helpful. And my cat might gain airborne overwatch for his … Continue reading →

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Slow-motion video in HD?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Now that even some cell phones offer decent quality 240fps slow motion, I’d like to see if slow-mo is available in HD resolution…for my purposes, even 720×1280 (Youtube HD) might work, though full 1920×1080 would be preferable. I tried little … Continue reading →

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Short-notice casting call in Austin, TX

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I need a male actor for a short video, someone who would look authoritative and confident speaking about rifles and accessories. The person who was going to work for us is suddenly unavailable.

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Loaner video camera needed.

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

If anyone in Nashville has a current prosumer video camera and would be willing to let me try it out, please let me know. I’d like to figure out if the ergonomic advantages of a dedicated video camera would be … Continue reading →

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Kel-Tec SU16D short-barreled rifle in action

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The boring reliability is why an SU16 is my go-to rifle.

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44Mag in long guns

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Hickok45 just posted an informative video about muzzle differences from 3″ revolver to 8″ revolver to 20″ carbine. He got minimal difference between 3″ and 8″ but 33% to 50% increase from revolvers to the carbine! For the fans of … Continue reading →

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New toy: GSG522

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading →

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Brown Bess, the movie

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Dmitri aka FPSRussia

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This guy makes whimsical and humorous firearm videos with a mix of common and exotic small arms, from a common Mossberg 500 to Ultramax 100 LMG to mortars.

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