Download - Choosing Your Video Equipment Essentials
CHOOSE YOUR WEAPONThe right gear to give you the edge.
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
• Huge range to choose from
• Only get what you need
• Grow with it
• Avoid technology paranoia
• Don't blame it on the equipment
CAMERAS
• What do you really need?
• iPhone
• Flip, Kodak Zi8
• Handycam
• Prosumer
• DSLR
TRIPODS
• Must be able to take your camera’s weight
• Easy to set up and pack down
• A bubble level is important
• Height is too. 100 - 150cm high
• Prices range from $40 - $10,000. Choose one around the $100 mark
AUDIO
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• More important than your camera
• Know your purpose
• Three main types: camera-mounted, stand-alone and wireless
TYPES OF MICROPHONES
• Bluetooth
• Sony ECMHW2 - made for Sony, versatile
• Sony ECMAW3 - not Sony specific, made for cameras that allow a mic plug-in, omni-directional
• Camera-mounted
• Rode video mic, plug-in, directional
• USB
• Snowball, ideal for desktops, podcasts, omni-directional
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
• Make a big difference to professionalism
• Image quality improves
• Classic set-up is to use 3 lights, but can get away with 2
TYPES OF LIGHTS
• Redheads: 650 - 800w, professional, hot
• Fluoros: less power consumption, cooler
• LED: low power consumption, versatile
I GOT YOUR BACK
• Simple is good
• Black is best
• Hang a sheet or thicker fabric
• Need a set of stands
GOING GREEN
• Green screens are more complicated
• All about consistent lighting
• Chromakeying can be done in iMovie
OUR SET UP
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