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best camera for professional quality video?
by Meistro1 - 3/14/07 8:27 AMHello everyone, I've been reading this forum the last few days and have been enjoying everyone.
My budget for everything is around $2000. Basically what I want to do is make my own (very low budget :P) T.V. show. Think talk show, I'm going to have 3 people sitting in chairs talking. What exactly do I need to film this? I've already got the video editting software and I can make one of those steady cams. What sort of camera will I need to have rather high quality video (comparable to say the movie clerks?) What else will I need? Thank you! Will $2000 be enough?
I don't think you are even close. I would forget about
by Kiddpeat - 3/14/07 11:40 AM In reply to: best camera for professional quality video? by Meistro1buying cameras, and get some training. A pro quality camera will start about $3,000 and go up fairly quickly. Add sound, lights, tripod, etc., and the knowledge to set up the camera, sound, lights, etc. plus the knowledge needed to edit the results when you are done.
$2,000 simply will not do it.
luckily
by Meistro1 - 3/15/07 2:37 AM In reply to: I don't think you are even close. I would forget about by KiddpeatKnowledge is free, I am confident I can learn to operate the camera through extensive research into the subject. How much am I looking at?
Dude, no need for $10,000 lights
by ihenrickson - 3/18/07 9:12 AM In reply to: You clearly didn't understand what I said. It's far more by KiddpeatI beg to differ.
I could do that easily under $500.
I'm sure he is not speaking of a broadway production, hence the "low budget."
For a "low budget" production, you can get by with a lot more stuff.
Like duck tape.
Though I do agree that for a more "professional" camera, he'll be looking at a price tag off a bit more than $2000.
(originator of thread)
Are you thinking high definition or standard def?
Or are you just going to keep saving...
Who said anything about $10,000 lights?
by Kiddpeat - 3/18/07 1:22 PM In reply to: Dude, no need for $10,000 lights by ihenricksonAre people having an increasing problem with reading comprehension these days? Sometimes it's better to read and understand before speaking.
Difference between home and pro...
by Papa Echo - 9/27/08 1:05 AM In reply to: luckily by Meistro1What kind of differences are you look for ? For your purpose of filming a talk show, what is wrong with a home movie cam ? Why won't a simple SONY DV cam (or the hogher end HD models) do the job ?
There are good cheap pro cameras out there
by techie12345 - 4/25/07 12:57 PM In reply to: best camera for professional quality video? by Meistro1I Would Recomend ebay for a good rig. i bought a Canon gl2 in almost new condition with a canon Wide angle lense, Azden xlr shotgun mic, xlr adapter, three batteries, all the cables and accesories, and a lowepro backpack case for 1850, everything in pristine shape. then there is a nice davis and sanford fluid head tripod at BH for only 200 bucks. unless you are doing a narrative film or super low light a lighting kit is not needed and a waste of money. also i am confused because clerks is shot on black and white so how can you compare quality to a pro cam? what kind of quality do you need?
Professional video is a very loose term
by g4guy333 - 9/26/08 2:08 PM In reply to: best camera for professional quality video? by Meistro1You never told us where your video would be shown, if it was to be shot in high def or standard def. Many projects can be done cheaper by planning and executing them to a precise time table.
Making rental of the equipment a cheaper way to go without the hassles of maintience. Weekend and off time rentals of equipment can give you a great bargain.
I have also used makeshift lighting kits from standard home lighting florescent tubes attached to floor mike stands. As long as all the lighting comes form the same type of light the camera can be adjusted for optimal color. Be creative and save.
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