Hi everybody,
Researching audio options for a while and Im still not clear how I should approach it. Here is my situation. Planning on shooting a documentary in Beijing (if anybody will be there soon, still looking for help). Im doing this without any funding so I can't afford the best option.
Im planning on shooting the thing on a Sony HXR NX30 or a Canon AX10 (depends on the best used one i can buy). I chose these two because they are small (filming in China without a permit) and have XLR inputs. Solid choice?
I know sound is the most important thing and looking for available options. I will be doing this alone, maybe somebody to assist me for translation purposes. Cant use a boom, because its in China and don't want to attract a crowd. Most of the talking comes from one main character who I will follow around (inside and outside)
So I was thinking of using a camera mounted shotgun mic and give the main character a wireless lav. For inside interviews I was thinking of using a Marantz recorder too I can borrow.
Im especially worried about shooting outside. What will you guys recommend for the best available sound? the combination of mounted shotgun and wireless lav connected to receiver on my camera by xlr? Will this be ok for acceptable audio? Also I don't have the money for the more expensive lav sets, so I was thinking between 200-300 dollar range.
What do you guys think of this and what would you recommend?
Thanks!
Researching audio options for a while and Im still not clear how I should approach it. Here is my situation. Planning on shooting a documentary in Beijing (if anybody will be there soon, still looking for help). Im doing this without any funding so I can't afford the best option.
Im planning on shooting the thing on a Sony HXR NX30 or a Canon AX10 (depends on the best used one i can buy). I chose these two because they are small (filming in China without a permit) and have XLR inputs. Solid choice?
I know sound is the most important thing and looking for available options. I will be doing this alone, maybe somebody to assist me for translation purposes. Cant use a boom, because its in China and don't want to attract a crowd. Most of the talking comes from one main character who I will follow around (inside and outside)
So I was thinking of using a camera mounted shotgun mic and give the main character a wireless lav. For inside interviews I was thinking of using a Marantz recorder too I can borrow.
Im especially worried about shooting outside. What will you guys recommend for the best available sound? the combination of mounted shotgun and wireless lav connected to receiver on my camera by xlr? Will this be ok for acceptable audio? Also I don't have the money for the more expensive lav sets, so I was thinking between 200-300 dollar range.
What do you guys think of this and what would you recommend?
Thanks!