Well, you probably need some ideas on what are the necessary equipment you need to get started.
Camera
This is a given – you should know what kind of camera that would be suitable for your video production process. At times, taking videos with a good smartphone camera is sufficient enough but that’s not the case if you plan on doing this professionally.
The recommended cameras to use would be either DSLRs or mirrorless cameras. Be sure to look out for a camera that offers minimum 1080p output with proper stabilization.
Lenses
In a proper video production setting, there are so many angles, filters and shots to capture. Hence, you will need a set of lenses alongside filters so that you are able to get all those shots in while maintaining the quality.
For instance, if you’re shooting an extreme closeup of something, then you would need lenses which allow you to super zoom (also commonly known as macro lenses).
Camera Lights
Without a question, you will have to purchase camera lights because no matter how bright your environment is, the camera isn’t able to capture without random shadows appearing.
A good rule of thumb is to have a complete lighting set including one that is able to attach to your DSLR or camera. Most of the sets include a reflector (which is a must to make use of ambient light) as it reflects light effectively. Be sure to get the 5-in-1 reflector set as it comes with different surfaces, namely, white, translucent, gold, silver and black.
Microphone
Imagine recording a video but you can barely hear what the person is saying. Yup – we all don’t want that to happen, which is why it’s essential to get an external microphone as the built-in microphone in your camera may not be sufficient enough to deliver quality audio.
One thing to take note of is that not all microphone jacks are compatible with cameras. Hence, you have to make sure that the microphone is compatible with your cameras. Aside from that, you can also consider boom poles which you are able to attach your microphone to so that you can keep it steady all throughout the shooting.
Tripod
A tripod is a must-have when you’re shooting steady shots. If you’re running around and capturing fast-moving scenes, then you don’t really need a tripod. But if it’s a scene that is standstill, you need a good tripod to keep the camera steady and smooth.
Good video editing software
After you manage to shoot all of the videos, you will need a video editing software to compile everything together and create a good final video. You can either use a laptop or a good desktop PC to edit the videos.
However, if your videos are more towards the high-end, then you might need a Mac which offers the best editing capabilities around as it contains impressive, powerful graphic cards. Now, in terms of software, the recommended ones would be Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. You shouldn’t use a free video editing software because not only will there be a watermark, it just wouldn’t be able to produce a quality video as the paid ones.
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