ok, so i am basically buying most of my equipment and starting with nothing. Im planning on getting a camera(s)?, editing software, and a boom mic, as these seem to be the basics and neccesities. I've done god knows how many hours of research and asked a million people at stores. I have an idea of what I want to get, but there's the final problem: budget. The main thing that's on my mind now that I can't seem to find help with is the camera. I know that I want a tape camcorder so I can easily edit (and it seems best for filmmaking, right?) I found that most dvs are very inexpensive, but picture quality is important to me. Then I found the canon hv30 and it has never been the same. It seems perfect for me, not to mention the price is extremely reasonable for its capabilities.(its high definition, btw) The problem is its still pretty expensive with all the other stuff i want to get, and i cant help but keep thinking if its just better to get a regualr dv for much cheaper. Would i be able to enhance the quality of the video with software? I'm thinking of getting the sony vegas pro (like $500). Is this a good software? Can it enhance it to make a difference? or does a regular dv look fine anyway for filmmaking? I also have an issue of whether to buy 1 or more camcorders. I think 2 would be plenty, but im thinking i may need that many to get various angles in 1 scene. Can u get good cinemetography with just 1? is it worth it to get 2 and edit later on? Also, I could use some suggestions for a good microphone. I've seen a million online, but i need to know which ones deliver the best quality. (yes ive heard of the rode videomic. is it extraordinary? cause thats wat i want) I keep hearing good reviews of cheaper ones than the videomic, and i see some that go from 250 to 1000. is it worth it to get these much more expensive ones? I want really good audio. And what bout software? I'm guessing to have more options like complete scene editing etc. i need something like the sony pro for $500. If someone could at least help me with one of these questions that would be great. srry its so long. Ill post other threads on each issue seperatly, too. Much appreciated!
P.S. Heres my situation. I'm in high school and have made videos in past, but want to make good-looking MOVIES now. like feature length. I have many willing friends to cast and help, but i feel i need to be in charge of all the behind the scenes type of stuff. I love suspense and action, and of course, great films witha a great story. I dont really plan on spending money for filming. Ive got friends homes and land, etc. Thats just crazy for me to do that, in my opinion. Ill probably be spending enough on equipment as it is. Thank you friends!
P.S. Heres my situation. I'm in high school and have made videos in past, but want to make good-looking MOVIES now. like feature length. I have many willing friends to cast and help, but i feel i need to be in charge of all the behind the scenes type of stuff. I love suspense and action, and of course, great films witha a great story. I dont really plan on spending money for filming. Ive got friends homes and land, etc. Thats just crazy for me to do that, in my opinion. Ill probably be spending enough on equipment as it is. Thank you friends!
), but if the cost can be justified by the better image quality, then go there.