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February 6, 2013 at 1:18 am #981711Up::0
So I decided to make videos a bit more professional and I purchased a white backdrop, flood lights, etc.
Excited!
Now, I need some tips about camera and wireless micro…
anyone making videos here in a semi-pro way?
A bit lost what type of camera to buy that is not going to cost me 2K
February 6, 2013 at 1:42 am #1132357Up::0Hi Gab. Some thoughts:
What output for destination? eg Youtube 720p
Do you already have a Camera or other device capable of HD Video?
Don’t forget a wired microphone could potentially provide much better value for money.I would test every bit of equipment you already have, film a scene with all pointed at you speaking and see what the end result looks like when encoded out to H.264 to get a good idea how it might look on YouTube (assuming this is your final destination)
We have a pro-sumer still-Camera that also records HD video, a little HD Video recorder ‘FLIP’ and 2 smart-phones. The Panasonic still camera bears the others by miles, but I can still use the others to provide different camera angles of the same interview.
But this was for my basic need of doing tutorials. If I wanted more polished results I’d doing some research like you are.
Oh and I had the luxury of being able to tweak the lower-quality video in Adobe After Effects, which makes a massive difference.
February 6, 2013 at 1:45 am #1132358Up::0Awesome mate.
Thanks….I’m a newbiew in this arena.
I just read that Pat Flynn from SmartPassiveIncome uses a Flip NANO HD ….
but other big boys use SLR camerasSo a bit lost…
February 6, 2013 at 2:43 am #1132359Up::0Hey seocourse
Well done, very exciting times indeed.
Just a bit of info, I went semi commercial quality and so I had ability to do real quality web vid as well as video clips for music etc. Also looked at the learning curve and so went an auto focus but with ability to switch to manual once I have got the skills up.
I went with;
NEXFS100PK SONY CAMCORDER NXCAM SUPER 35MM MOTION PICTUREGreat contacts at videopro.com.au, they have a showroom in Brisbane (not sure where you are). Speak with Robert Dew. Even if you wanted to call and speak regards getting info on what would suit you best.
Good luck!
February 6, 2013 at 10:03 am #1132360Up::0seocourse, post: 150242 wrote:Awesome mate.
Thanks….I’m a newbiew in this arena.
I just read that Pat Flynn from SmartPassiveIncome uses a Flip NANO HD ….
but other big boys use SLR camerasSo a bit lost…
Don’t bog down on this Gab
It’s all about recency and frequency… not perfection… and you may not be carrying a SLR with you.
In contrast, my iPhone 5 has an excellent video camera and I usually have it with me?
February 7, 2013 at 1:01 am #1132361Up::0Same here. I take more photos and video shots with my iPhone 5 than my DSLR. Having said that a DSLR with a fast lens can produce fantastic result in a studio setting and give your more control. Although iPhone 5 video is high quality, it can’t beat (yet) a pro-amateur DSLR, for instance I find footages lack in sharpness even in full HD mode.
Depending on your overall budget for lighting, tripod, microphone, post-editing, software, hardware, etc. and time you might want to compromise for a camera that produces good footages yet easy to set up and operate.
February 8, 2013 at 7:11 am #1132362Up::0If you go the DSLR route, you could pick up run out stock of a full frame Canon 5DMk2 fairly cheap now the MK3 has replaced it. (there is also a new 6D consumer level full frame which could also be worth investigating). Definately look for external mic options as the built in mic is not real good.
Here is a good resource to compare prices from most of the Grey market suppliers:
http://spot.lofico.com.au/Don’t buy it with a kit lens included as they are generally fairly average quality.
To get started you could get something like a Canon 50mm F1.4 for low $300’s which might be adequate for a home studio setup and the image quality is great for the price.Here are a few sample still images taken recently at night in the Coffee Club Norwest using a 5D2 and 50mm F1.4 at evening/night without using any external lighting:
https://adoriaphotography.com.au/wp1/wp-content/gallery/060_the_coffee_club_norwest/img_9606.jpg
https://adoriaphotography.com.au/wp1/wp-content/gallery/060_the_coffee_club_norwest/img_0177.jpg
https://adoriaphotography.com.au/wp1/wp-content/gallery/060_the_coffee_club_norwest/img_0290.jpg
https://adoriaphotography.com.au/wp1/wp-content/gallery/060_the_coffee_club_norwest/img_0260.jpg
Video would be the same quality, actually better with external lighting…
March 8, 2013 at 4:28 am #1132363Up::0Hi Seocourse,
It all falls down to what kind of video you’re looking to make.
I work at a prominent camera rental house and deal both with sales and rentals (from solo videographers to high end production companies) – so let’s just say I’ve got a rather good grasp on the market.
$2k does limit your recording ability a fair bit though. And in this industry, ‘you get what you pay for’ is a mantra that rings fairly true.
Touch base if you’d like. Would love to help.
seocourse, post: 150234 wrote:So I decided to make videos a bit more professional and I purchased a white backdrop, flood lights, etc.Excited!
Now, I need some tips about camera and wireless micro…
anyone making videos here in a semi-pro way?
A bit lost what type of camera to buy that is not going to cost me 2K
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