Q. Where can i find a professional video camera like the one they use in movies?? and also i am looking for microphones that they use in movies. they have to be windproof.
Please Please help me, i've been looking for a really good camera for a long time. I really want to make a professional movie :)??? Thank you so much!
Please Please help me, i've been looking for a really good camera for a long time. I really want to make a professional movie :)??? Thank you so much!
A. Start with a budget.
Stay through the credits at the next movie you see at a theater. You will typically see Panavision. Arri is a pretty common *film* camera, too. The moving image is captured to *film*, the film is sent for processing, each frame is digitized & returned to the editor for that phase of the project. The audio system is separate from the *film* camera. The audio is combined with the moving image during editing. Synchronizing uses SMTPE code. These cameras start at about $100,000, Add more for the lenses. Generally, they are leased for the duration of the the project.
RED (Scarlet, Epic, One) & Silicon Imaging ("Slumdog Millionaire") (among a few others) make digital cameras that have been used for theatrical release projects. The cameras start at around $40,000. Add more for lenses and other accessories. Panasonic (Varicam) & Sony (CineAlta) are in this area, too. The audio system is separate from the camera (even though some of these can capture audio) & the audio is combined with the moving image during editing.
Then there's camcorders. At the high end are Sony HDCAM/XDCAM & Panasonic P2 series. They record video along with audio, but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested. These range anywhere from $30,000 to $80,000.
Step down to the mid-range of pro-grade camcorders and that gets us to the Sony PDW area & the higher end of the HVR series. Canon XF300, Panasonic AVCAM & a few others are in this mix. About $10,000 to ~$40,000. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
Step down to the low end of pro-grade camcorders: Sony HVR-Z5, Panasonic AG-HVX200, JVC GY-HM series ~$5,000 to $10,000 range. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
Prosumers in the Sony HDR-FX1000 (the original "Paranormal Activity") & entry-level pro grade (Canon XHA1, XF100) get us below $5,000. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
High end consumer-grade cams are around $1,500. Mid-range consumer-grade cams are around $900. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
And I'll stop with camcorder pricing here.
Mics: Sometimes shotgun mics mounted to a boom pole are used in movies. Sennheiser, ElectroVoice & Audio Technica are my favorites. A mid-range shotgun mic is about $1,000. Use of a "fuzzy" (also called a "dead cat") or a zeppelin will help to create the dead-air space between the mic element & wind.
Sometimes wireless clip-on mics are used. "Lavalier". I prefer them wireless. Sennheiser makes good low-end systems starting at around $600. Sony & others make good (more expensive) systems.
Lots of times the audio is "made". That's what Foley artists do. And there's always dubbing the dialog (in a studio - so different types of condenser mics) after the fact.
Then there's lights, cables, cables, stands, steadying devices (tripod, camera crane, Steadycam vest system, dolly, etc.), power, cases, audio recording equipment & LOTS more. You can rent/hire a grip truck & crew for lots of this.
Add makeup, wardrobe, feeding the talent, permits, all sorts of legal stuff... and your computer being able to deal with the editing...
In the spectrum of consumer cameras through pro-grade camcorders, the visible difference is the lens & imaging chip are small at the consumer level. They cannot do well under poor lighting conditions. As the price increases, the lens & imaging chip get bigger, improving the low-light capture behavior. If all you can afford is a sub-$3,000 camcorder, expect to spend $ on lighting.
Some experienced folks are able to use the convenience feature of dSLRs for movies. This takes a lot more effort because of the characteristics & requirements of video capture using this convenience feature. But they *can* capture great video when used by someone with skill & experience.
If the less expensive cameras could do as good of a job as the more expensive cameras then the professional productions would use them. Since this work is their *job*, they want to spend as little $ as possible on equipment (they can keep more $ in their pocket).
But Step 1 is to set a budget and see what fits.
To answer your question directly: for affordable "really good camera" equipment used by many consumers & professionals, check bhphotovideo.com and adorama.com
Write the concept, the outline, the script, story-board it all & run the project - because that is what lots of films are - a big "project managed" activity... Have fun!
Stay through the credits at the next movie you see at a theater. You will typically see Panavision. Arri is a pretty common *film* camera, too. The moving image is captured to *film*, the film is sent for processing, each frame is digitized & returned to the editor for that phase of the project. The audio system is separate from the *film* camera. The audio is combined with the moving image during editing. Synchronizing uses SMTPE code. These cameras start at about $100,000, Add more for the lenses. Generally, they are leased for the duration of the the project.
RED (Scarlet, Epic, One) & Silicon Imaging ("Slumdog Millionaire") (among a few others) make digital cameras that have been used for theatrical release projects. The cameras start at around $40,000. Add more for lenses and other accessories. Panasonic (Varicam) & Sony (CineAlta) are in this area, too. The audio system is separate from the camera (even though some of these can capture audio) & the audio is combined with the moving image during editing.
Then there's camcorders. At the high end are Sony HDCAM/XDCAM & Panasonic P2 series. They record video along with audio, but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested. These range anywhere from $30,000 to $80,000.
Step down to the mid-range of pro-grade camcorders and that gets us to the Sony PDW area & the higher end of the HVR series. Canon XF300, Panasonic AVCAM & a few others are in this mix. About $10,000 to ~$40,000. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
Step down to the low end of pro-grade camcorders: Sony HVR-Z5, Panasonic AG-HVX200, JVC GY-HM series ~$5,000 to $10,000 range. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
Prosumers in the Sony HDR-FX1000 (the original "Paranormal Activity") & entry-level pro grade (Canon XHA1, XF100) get us below $5,000. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
High end consumer-grade cams are around $1,500. Mid-range consumer-grade cams are around $900. These record audio but use of a separate audio system rather than the audio captured by the camera is *strongly* suggested.
And I'll stop with camcorder pricing here.
Mics: Sometimes shotgun mics mounted to a boom pole are used in movies. Sennheiser, ElectroVoice & Audio Technica are my favorites. A mid-range shotgun mic is about $1,000. Use of a "fuzzy" (also called a "dead cat") or a zeppelin will help to create the dead-air space between the mic element & wind.
Sometimes wireless clip-on mics are used. "Lavalier". I prefer them wireless. Sennheiser makes good low-end systems starting at around $600. Sony & others make good (more expensive) systems.
Lots of times the audio is "made". That's what Foley artists do. And there's always dubbing the dialog (in a studio - so different types of condenser mics) after the fact.
Then there's lights, cables, cables, stands, steadying devices (tripod, camera crane, Steadycam vest system, dolly, etc.), power, cases, audio recording equipment & LOTS more. You can rent/hire a grip truck & crew for lots of this.
Add makeup, wardrobe, feeding the talent, permits, all sorts of legal stuff... and your computer being able to deal with the editing...
In the spectrum of consumer cameras through pro-grade camcorders, the visible difference is the lens & imaging chip are small at the consumer level. They cannot do well under poor lighting conditions. As the price increases, the lens & imaging chip get bigger, improving the low-light capture behavior. If all you can afford is a sub-$3,000 camcorder, expect to spend $ on lighting.
Some experienced folks are able to use the convenience feature of dSLRs for movies. This takes a lot more effort because of the characteristics & requirements of video capture using this convenience feature. But they *can* capture great video when used by someone with skill & experience.
If the less expensive cameras could do as good of a job as the more expensive cameras then the professional productions would use them. Since this work is their *job*, they want to spend as little $ as possible on equipment (they can keep more $ in their pocket).
But Step 1 is to set a budget and see what fits.
To answer your question directly: for affordable "really good camera" equipment used by many consumers & professionals, check bhphotovideo.com and adorama.com
Write the concept, the outline, the script, story-board it all & run the project - because that is what lots of films are - a big "project managed" activity... Have fun!
Can I take my digital camera to a Rammstein concert?
Q. Well I am going to see Rammstein perform at the LA forum tomorrow and on the site it says that professional cameras and audio/video recording devices are not allowed. Does this include my little casio exilim digital camera? I want to take pictures and I don't want to use my phone (it sucks).
Thanks. :D
Thanks. :D
A. Yeah you just can't try to sell the pictures and vidoes you take. As long as you use it just for yourself and not to sell.
Looking for a professional video camcorder for independent film making?
Q. I'm looking for a professional video camera that can be used for an independent feature film. I want image quality that I can be proud of so that I can send my work off to a Film Festival. My budget is between $2000-3000 and don't want to go over $5000. The camera MUST have a place to plug in an external microphone and must come with a lens (hopefully a detachable one). I'd like for the camera to be used on multiple brands of tripods and dolly equipment.
A. My definition of "professional video camcorder includes:
Lens filter diameter 70mm or larger
Imaging chip (preferably 3CCD, though 3CMOS is acceptable)
When you find the camcorder with these attributes, all the other stuff is included:
audio input
manual audio gain control
separate manual focus and zoom rings on the lens barrel
XLR audio connectors
lots of other stuff.
An interchangeable lens system can be found on the low end using dSLR cameras and a few prosumer camcorders... or *really* high end camcorders. Your price range is the low end of pro-grade camcorders and includes the prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000 and pro Canon XHA1. We don't know which tripods or dollys you'll be using, but generally the standard 1/4" thread mount is available and standard.
A person with experience, skill and a compelling story can provide great results. A person with no experience and skill generally won't - it does not matter how good the equipment is.
Tip: You should be recording the audio externally - not depending on the camcorder's audio recording subsection (other than for synching the external audio)...
Depending on the Film Festival you plan to enter, it is very possible your "competition" is using equipment like the Red Epic or something from Silicon Imaging.
Lens filter diameter 70mm or larger
Imaging chip (preferably 3CCD, though 3CMOS is acceptable)
When you find the camcorder with these attributes, all the other stuff is included:
audio input
manual audio gain control
separate manual focus and zoom rings on the lens barrel
XLR audio connectors
lots of other stuff.
An interchangeable lens system can be found on the low end using dSLR cameras and a few prosumer camcorders... or *really* high end camcorders. Your price range is the low end of pro-grade camcorders and includes the prosumer Sony HDR-FX1000 and pro Canon XHA1. We don't know which tripods or dollys you'll be using, but generally the standard 1/4" thread mount is available and standard.
A person with experience, skill and a compelling story can provide great results. A person with no experience and skill generally won't - it does not matter how good the equipment is.
Tip: You should be recording the audio externally - not depending on the camcorder's audio recording subsection (other than for synching the external audio)...
Depending on the Film Festival you plan to enter, it is very possible your "competition" is using equipment like the Red Epic or something from Silicon Imaging.
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