#top 4 list

[nightsoulvixen]

Top 4 shows/series seasons of 2019 that I’m looking forward too

4. Long Gone Gulch

3. Aggretsuko season 2

2. Mao Mao Heroes of pure heart

And 1. Hazbin Hotel

[thefilmmakersplaybook-blog]

So Many Cameras...

So, you’re just getting into the filmmaking scene. The first thing you probably want to know is “what kind of camera should I buy?” With all the video cameras and DSLR cameras out there, choosing a starting camera can be a daunting task. Lucky for you, I’m here. 

Below I’ve compiled a top 4 camera list in no particular order for the (relatively) low-budget consumer. 

Canon Rebel T2i (or newer model) - the most affordable

This entry-level DSLR was one of THE cameras that spawned DSLR filmmaking. Despite being 6 years old, it remains one of the best bargains for a camera with great video capabilities. The camera records full-HD at 24 fps--often for as low as $250 on sites like eBay and Craigslist. Plus, Canon has a HUGE amount of lenses available. You cannot find a better deal if you’re wanting to dip your toes into the field.

Sony A7s - the low-light genie

With a body around the size of a chunky smart phone, it’s one of the most non-assuming cameras on here. I was lucky enough to get to use one of these $2,000+ cameras on my documentary shoot. The camera’s maximum ISO setting is above 400,000. Four Hundred Thousand. It can practically see in the dark--no, seriously, cinematographer Phillip Bloom has a test showing off its abilities here: https://vimeo.com/102448889. I wish I could say more about this truly stellar camera, but I’ll let Bloom do the talking.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera - the best image for the money

If I could add another camera as a B-cam to my setup, this would be it. Man, does this thing produce some GORGEOUS film. For a price of only $1,000, you'll find it near impossible to beat in a battle of images. It packs 13 stops of dynamic range in its small frame. The camera does have some drawbacks; it doesn’t handle low-light situations well. So, it doesn’t work best for the run-and-gun type shooter. Blackmagic sells other, more full-featured cameras, but this is the “cheap” little gem of their lineup.

Canon C100 - the videographer’s workhorse 

The C100 is such an all-around solid camera that it had to make my list. I use it for all of my shoots because it has everything I need: professional audio inputs and levels, great image quality compared to Canon’s DSLRs, and controls catered specifically toward video--all inside an ergonomic package. The camera is the most expensive listed at $2,500.

All this being said, the best camera you have, is the one that’s with you. Use what’s at your disposal to tell your story, and when you have money and learned what you can, then upgrade.

[litt-skeiv]

My TOP 4 movie list!

1. Titanic (1997) 2. Hunger Games (2011) 3. A Walk to Remember (2002) 4. Moulin Rouge (2001)