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im a beginner filmmaker and need a camera, dont know if i should go for a camera or camcorder. does anybody know any good camera/camcorder that are really good quality, got $1,000 to spend. anyone who knows any good cameras. i would also want to know any cameras that are good in low light as i record at night, thanks
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Basically it's based on your budget. Lots of money and you're good to go with a Canon 1D MkX. or something from the RED or Alexa stable but the reality is you're just starting out, so I'm going to give you a heretical answer.
Nobody cares what your film was shot on, they care that you tell a good story and the acting and editing is handled well. If you can incorporate decent sound design, you are good to go. Image quality is at the back of that list because people will forgive a lot for good story.
Oh and people who give overtly technical answers are usually full of crap. They've never actually done something with a DSLR or a camcorder to actually know what they're talking about. If they had, they'd know there are software workarounds for interpolation. Bigger issues with DSLRs are usually focus and depth of field based.
I've had three features shot. One on Super 16mm, one on a 5DMk2 and one on a 7D. All of them were edited and all of them sold, Were there issues in post? Sure, what film doesn't have them? Regardless on what they were shot.
For a G you can pick up a decent used Canon T2i on Craigslist or Kijiji. It'll probably be the body only and that'll run you between $350 and $450. Spend another $80 on a nifty fifty (50mm F1.8) prime and pick up a 75-300 USM Zoom for about another 150. It won't be stabilized but don't sweat it, only use it on a tripod. I've got a Rotopax LED light I use with Gels for fill stuff. It'll make your low light stuff stand out. Don't shoot in the dark, light for it.
But above all, work on your scripts and the actors giving the best performance possible. Make lots of short films and learn from your mistakes. Make lots of mistakes and don't be afraid to fail. Failure is the best teacher of all.
Lots of people will tell you why it won't work. Don't listen and do it anyway. Then you will know why it did or did not work.
If it was easy, everybody would be doing it... well.
Basically it's based on your budget. Lots of money and you're good to go with a Canon 1D MkX. or something from the RED or Alexa stable but the reality is you're just starting out, so I'm going to give you a heretical answer.
Nobody cares what your film was shot on, they care that you tell a good story and the acting and editing is handled well. If you can incorporate decent sound design, you are good to go. Image quality is at the back of that list because people will forgive a lot for good story.
Oh and people who give overtly technical answers are usually full of crap. They've never actually done something with a DSLR or a camcorder to actually know what they're talking about. If they had, they'd know there are software workarounds for interpolation. Bigger issues with DSLRs are usually focus and depth of field based.
I've had three features shot. One on Super 16mm, one on a 5DMk2 and one on a 7D. All of them were edited and all of them sold, Were there issues in post? Sure, what film doesn't have them? Regardless on what they were shot.
For a G you can pick up a decent used Canon T2i on Craigslist or Kijiji. It'll probably be the body only and that'll run you between $350 and $450. Spend another $80 on a nifty fifty (50mm F1.8) prime and pick up a 75-300 USM Zoom for about another 150. It won't be stabilized but don't sweat it, only use it on a tripod. I've got a Rotopax LED light I use with Gels for fill stuff. It'll make your low light stuff stand out. Don't shoot in the dark, light for it.
But above all, work on your scripts and the actors giving the best performance possible. Make lots of short films and learn from your mistakes. Make lots of mistakes and don't be afraid to fail. Failure is the best teacher of all.
Lots of people will tell you why it won't work. Don't listen and do it anyway. Then you will know why it did or did not work.
If it was easy, everybody would be doing it... well.
Please help me with a camera!?
Jake
I am a 14 year old beginner photographer looking to improve my work. Recently, Costco released a bundle with the camera I've been looking at! Can you look at it and let me know whether it's a good deal or not? If not, please suggest different options please!
You can find the deal here:
http://t.costco.com/Nikon-D5200-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100032348.html
Also, find me on Instagram! My username is hi_im_jake (:
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Hi Jake, i think you should defiantly choose this package! It's a good price, good for beginners, and it's a Nikon!!!! I would recommend getting a backup battery set just in case. Also another, larger memory card would be nice especially if you take lots of pictures! I'm 15, and when i bought me camera and supplies, i got it all used because I'm pretty cheap! kijiji is a good site for used camera items i find! Anyways, keep your eyes open for good deals and do lots of research before you make any finale decisions on your purchase.
my instagram is: mayybbee
Hi Jake, i think you should defiantly choose this package! It's a good price, good for beginners, and it's a Nikon!!!! I would recommend getting a backup battery set just in case. Also another, larger memory card would be nice especially if you take lots of pictures! I'm 15, and when i bought me camera and supplies, i got it all used because I'm pretty cheap! kijiji is a good site for used camera items i find! Anyways, keep your eyes open for good deals and do lots of research before you make any finale decisions on your purchase.
my instagram is: mayybbee
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