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12: What documentary film equipment do you need?

12/21/2020

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End of pre-production workshop PODCAST
Music: MAX HORWOOD

2021: PRODUCTION


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Ideas to get you started with choosing film equipment

GOPRO


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Big thanks to: Arun Anoop on "Unsplash."

  • GoProBlack 7 - easy to use - dynamic images - approx 400$
  • David Hoffman, filmmaker, explains why he uses a
  • GoPro to shoot documentaries 
  • Air photography presents a YouTube GoPro GUIDE​​
CELLPHONE ​

  • Cellphone + filmic Pro application - Can give cinematic edge to images. Easy to carry, lightweight: 800 - 1000$
  • A beginner's guide to taking great video on your phone
  • The StudioDaily writes about using the filmic pro
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Thanks to Patrick Tomasso on "Unsplash."

​DSLR, CAMCORDERS and MORE
There are so many different cameras to chose from, with many variants and possibilities. It depends on your budget and your expectations. Below is a YouTube presentation and an article which can help you make decisions on which would be best for you. 
  • DSLR camera V Camcorder by Camcorder
  • ​Equipment for low budget documentary filmmaking
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Big thanks to Anthony Adu on "Unsplash."
AUDIO
  • UDEMY SOUND WORKSHOP
  • Sound Workshop - by VUC libraries - Research Guides
  • Recording sound on set with Zoom H - by Justin Arbabi
  • Different tests:  Zoom H5. H6 and the Tascam - https://tomantosfilms.com
  • Using Only Zoom  - Bhpvideophoto
  • Zoom recorder H6 - Touch Technology Review
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Big thanks to Free to Use Sounds on "Unsplash."
Thank you for coming and spending some time. I hope you enjoyed this final workshop on pre-production.

It is a very tough time for so many of us around the world.

The only thing we have, as the year moves into 2021, is to be kind to ourselves, be patient with others, and not give up on our dreams - they are always there. To learn, to share, to create, and to believe that things will eventually return to something better.



THANK YOU - PLEASE SHARE IF YOU ENJOY THIS.

Jeanne 

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Christine B link
10/30/2023 07:24:35 am

Loved reading thiis thank you

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