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Camera pricing is a small fraction of the cost. For example I was on a set today where we had a cheap RED camera (~$18k) and it was among the cheapest pieces of
by Keyframe 15y ago
Camera pricing is a small fraction of the cost. For example I was on a set today where we had a cheap RED camera (~$18k) and it was among the cheapest pieces of equipment we had on the set. Set wasn't even a movie set, but an interview set. Imagine that.
- Jun8 15y agoOf course, true for professional production. But for a perosn who is starting out, e.g. a film school student, camera and Final Cut is what'll get you started.
- Keyframe 15y agoI agree. But, FCP7 :) Also, good lens and light is better to have than a good camera. People often forget that. I'd rather have a good, rock solid tripod, good light and lens than a great camera.
- kingofspain 15y agoAnd good sound. You can get way with DV quality blown out crappy footage if your sound is top notch. Decent sound recording gear is fairly cheap and will last for a million years, so there's really no excuse.