[Olivier Prudhomme]

I am actually planning to record 720 instead of 1080 on a 32gb card.
There will be coffee breaks I assume but i’ll definetlly talk to the organisers so they’re aware.

Thx AL

[Olivier Prudhomme]

Thanks Al!

[Olivier Prudhomme]

to close the thread and in case someone had the same dilemma as I did:

I went for a used 2008 macpro. 256Gb SSD drive, 1Tb 7200rpm and 3Tb 5400.
Dual vid card.

SOld my 2009 mbp for $450
$600
$150 investment

I LOVE it!!!!

[Olivier Prudhomme]

[Al Bergstein] “Yes, a camcorder is the better way to do these”

went for an HMC40 with XLR adapter and rod mic, 55hrs of usage. Not the best but not the worse and I think for the price it’ll do a lot.

[Al Bergstein] “5d that has clean HDMI output and then buy an external recorder like a Ninja “

nice to know… I had no idea…

[Olivier Prudhomme]

[Jeff Breuer] “Figure out what direction you want to take, what are your goals and what kind of timeline you would like those goals to fit in”

Thanks Jeff for an interesting input.
My timeline is…15 years…
I know it seems far but that’s the way I work in life when i make major changes in a career.
I am full time decently paid editor and I love what I do.
I am just planning my “old days” since I want to be able one day to move out of LA.
So I’d like to have a video prod. comp somewhere….
Now I am doing the baby steps to be ready. And it just happened that I booked my first paid gig.
But ways to go….

[Olivier Prudhomme]

alright, I went the “smart” way route: HMC40.
Smart because I know it’s more suited for the paid jobs I am after.
T4i will have to wait.
And I agree about the science fair looking DSLR. Made me laugh actually cause it’s so true…. and so expensive in the end.
BUt I think having to add gear after gear to the DSLR taps into the joy will all have of getting a new toy for our gear. Except that on pro vid cam, all the gear is already on the cam pretty much.

So good deal on the HMC40. 55hrs recording only. Came with a brand new Rode Videomic and the XLR adapter.$550

Alright now I have a couple hundred left… Tripods are a nightmare to choose… and so is sound gear… So/too many choices it’s ridiculous!

[Olivier Prudhomme]

[Mark Suszko] “Might be something lost in translation,”

You’re right! 🙂 English isn’t my first language so I certainly gave the impression I never worked with a camera before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZXCEJaUNjg

What I meant by practicing is that since this is not my main job, I don’t spend enough time shooting. I believe the more time I can spend with a camera in my hands the better. So before getting any other equipment I think I should get a camera.
I have a $300 for camera rental… so this is why I am contemplating the HMC40 for $600. A $300 investment… And it comes with a Rode mic and the XLR adapter.
BUT…. the T3i or T4i are in the $400…. Hence my dilemma.

what do you think Mark?

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[Olivier Prudhomme]

Awesome Mark.
You make total sense.
Reading you made me realize that what I do need first is a camera since I need to practice. None of the other equipment will be useful until I’m comfortable with a camera…
Now… will I ever need/use again the HMC40?… I have no idea.
Will I shoot with it for fun and cool/artsy stuff (that won’t be bring any money anyway :-)… No.

The camera I want is the Canon T4i. I know I could use it for fun and for corporate jobs. But I know the limitations (29.99min, 4gb, overheating, video autofocus… etc).

Both cameras at pretty much the same price…

Thanks for letting me think aloud!

[Olivier Prudhomme]

Thanks guys.
My goal is one day to have my own video prod. company.
I am not crazy about it but that’s where the money seems to be for the moment. Ideally I’d love to shoot/produce commercials, music videos, etc..
I like the idea of the tripod….
Lighting kit as well
but when i start to research it becomes overwhelming…
Maybe I should jump on this HMC40 I found for $600: I wouldn’t have to rent a camera ($300 savings) and no headache with the P2 cards.

[Olivier Prudhomme]

I did some research and you’re right that the T3i might overheat.
And all Canon DSLR have a 29.99 min lim.