First thing a videographer or budding filmmaker should purchase is a good camera. There are many choices out there. For film, I would suggest getting a good DSLR camera. These cameras are great because they give a great cinematic look to the video. There are many great cameras out there. Here are a few websites that I suggest looking for ideas.
www.cheesycam.com is a great site. It is full of articles blog links and how to videos embedded on the site. This is a great start for the Do it yourselfer who isn’t afraid to attempt to build a dolly, motorized pan tilt head, and steady cams. You can also find articles about in expensive cameras that make it easy to get great footage on a low budget. It is very helpful.
The next site I would suggest is www.videoguys.com. You can research the latest editing software and plugins available today. They have great bundles. The bundled prices are usually lower than if you bought the software directly from the manufacturer. They also offer great information on how to select the right gear for you studio or project. If you are interested in paying a low price for awesome equipment than this is the place to start.
The final website I would like to recommend is www.bhphotovideo.com. They deal with every aspect of production. Whether you are interested in audio production or video production. It is possible to find great deals on this site, but some of the items are pried in the tens of thousands.
Doing the right research is the key to finding the gear that you need to complete your project. This has covered three of the best available.
Jeremy-
ReplyDeleteYour blog post was very informative, especially for people like myself wanting to go into production. I had no idea that there were so many websites that would teach you how to put your own production together. I thought that either you had to know how to do it, or spend a lot of money to learn how to do it. You are right about the economy keeping college graduates from finding jobs. It is really important nowadays, for those wanting to break into the industry, to go out and do their own thing. Have you heard of Issa Rae? Check out her website http://www.issarae.com/, as well as her web series http://awkwardblackgirl.com/. She not only utilizes her own equipment, but she also is the writer, director and producer and also stars in the web series.
Great post, Jeremy! You listed some really solid resources for research. Your post really made me want to learn more. I think it is important to know many aspects of production, even if you do not personally undertake them all. Knowing what production entails and what it costs can help you make wiser decisions and keep you from overspending. It gives you an advantage when it comes time to negotiate. Your post is a great starting place for anyone who wishes to find out more about video production.
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