Brent Dunn
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It depends on what kind of shooting you do. Canon has a new camera, XJ100 HD for 3 grand. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/733533-REG/Canon_4888B001_XF100_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html
It records in 4:2:2 color space. I don’t know a lot about it, but it looks interesting. Records onto Compact Flash cards.
You could also buy a DSLR, like the canon 60 D for your 2nd camera and some lenses to get the shallow depth cinema look that we all love. Your money is in the lenses for these cameras.
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Rent a Sony EX-1r for your shoot. If you can us a DSLR, it won’t take you long to learn the settings, plus you’ll have audio.
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Typically I don’t us IS when I’m on a tripod, but I always have it on otherwise.
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Joel:
Those of us to shoot weddings, many have gone to full DSLR because of the film look you get. It can be done with no issues, but if you are a novice, it’s more challenging. We use an external recorder that actually records better audio than a traditional video camera.
I also use a Sony EX-1 on shoots to capture and monitor audio, but most of my shooting is on the 7D and 5D Mk II. You learn and adapt. The results are worth the extra effort.
That being said, as mentioned in the last post, at this time I won’t purchase another DSLR. I’d go with one of the hybrids, Panasonic AF 100 being no. 1 for many reasons. The new Canon is great, but not cost effective for event videographers.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
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Canon 7D
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
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Yes, the downside of DSLR is the time limit, around 12 minutes per clip. So you have to find that spot or break and be looking to hit stop and record again. It can be worked around.
I personally would by the Panasonic AF 100 if you have the budget.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
I do a lot of sports recruiting video. I have it in my contract that I can sell copies to other clients. I charge these clients accordingly, which is more than if they would have paid splitting the cost among each other.
Cost is based on, number of games, highlight reel, hosting a recruiting web page that we will update when needed.
Some parents don’t want to pay, so I let them know, you can pay me now and possible get a scholarship that will save you $25,000 or more, or do nothing. I even tell them how to do it themselves, which most never do because it’s too much work.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
Demand is what your client is expecting. You can pitch it anyway you like. It comes down to your work and client expectations.
7D shoots about 1 hr. 45 minutes on a 32 Gig card for reference.
If you shoot with 2 or 3 cameras, adjust accordingly.You can go to WEVA for more info on shooting / editing styles as well as In Focus. I would suggest attending one of their seminars….both have ended. Also, find a local association you can join to get the feel for your market.
Turn around on the better end would be 30 days. I’ve known some companies to take as long as 6 months, which is not a good way to run a business.
A Cinematic style requires additional equipment for a mixture of shots. Glidetrack.com Glidecam.com
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
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Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
ditto, use clip browser, but do not delete the files off of the card if not necessary.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
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Canon 7D
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
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istock.com, but I don’t know if they have historical footage. Library of congress footage is used for most biography, wwII type doc’s. Just add sound effects and music and your good to go.
You can also use some of their old photos and animate them or use some after effects to create that high end look.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
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Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
There was another forum in the EX-1 section with the same issue. Try doing a test shoot while turning the GAMMA setting down or off. Your image will be flat, but you can tweak it in post. This may or may not help.
The blue LED’s, especially the cheap DJ lights are an issue. If you have any control over lighting ask them not to use Blue or RED. I hate RED lighting in concert settings.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite