I'm getting into Narrative Directing and realized that having one 4k-6k camera with a bit of rig is useful while I build up content. My plan is to rent for any significant projects. You're describing exactly the kind of strategy I've been debating. Which is helping me hone in on the right setup without "over purchasing". Your lens suggestion is super helpful, thank you.
super legit. i've been shooting for 10yrs and everything u laid out makes perfect sense. additionally, anthony artis' " shut up and shoot" diy filmmaking books are excellent. i believe a new version came out in 2023. and for beginners, bryan peterson's understanding exposure is great for learning the fundamentals of creating images on any camera. u can def lose sight of the mission endlessly buying gear. and buying useless/superfluous gear. def takin the time to learn the equipment is legit. having a rounded kit w reliable camera/lens, sound & lighting. learning storytelling is really helpful too/how to storyboard/visualize stories. website, cpa, marketing, definitely important. building a team to avoid burnout really helpful to be reminded of this
Really appreciate your videos! As a video creator transitioning into a production company, you’re words of wisdom are invaluable. Very interested in your course, thanks for what you’re doing!
I wonder if, especially with camera gear since they're the first things that go obsolete (with all the resolution wars and higher and higher picture quality, etc.), if one should lease those for 3-5 years and just trade it in for the next camera. And yes, while lighting, sound equipment, and even tripods get new technologies over time, the end result of the video's the same, so technically you could hold on to tungsten lights if you wanted to, for example - they're going to give you the same result if you white & black balance your camera right and grade in post. So in essence I would tend to buy things like lighting, mics, and support/grip equipment, as they'll probably have a longer usable lifespan than cameras (and edit hardware/software, for that matter).
I'm getting into Narrative Directing and realized that having one 4k-6k camera with a bit of rig is useful while I build up content.
My plan is to rent for any significant projects.
You're describing exactly the kind of strategy I've been debating. Which is helping me hone in on the right setup without "over purchasing".
Your lens suggestion is super helpful, thank you.
super legit. i've been shooting for 10yrs and everything u laid out makes perfect sense.
additionally, anthony artis' " shut up and shoot" diy filmmaking books are excellent. i believe a new version came out in 2023.
and for beginners, bryan peterson's understanding exposure is great for learning the fundamentals of creating images on any camera.
u can def lose sight of the mission endlessly buying gear. and buying useless/superfluous gear.
def takin the time to learn the equipment is legit.
having a rounded kit w reliable camera/lens, sound & lighting.
learning storytelling is really helpful too/how to storyboard/visualize stories.
website, cpa, marketing, definitely important.
building a team to avoid burnout
really helpful to be reminded of this
Really appreciate your videos! As a video creator transitioning into a production company, you’re words of wisdom are invaluable. Very interested in your course, thanks for what you’re doing!
I appreciate that!
I wonder if, especially with camera gear since they're the first things that go obsolete (with all the resolution wars and higher and higher picture quality, etc.), if one should lease those for 3-5 years and just trade it in for the next camera. And yes, while lighting, sound equipment, and even tripods get new technologies over time, the end result of the video's the same, so technically you could hold on to tungsten lights if you wanted to, for example - they're going to give you the same result if you white & black balance your camera right and grade in post. So in essence I would tend to buy things like lighting, mics, and support/grip equipment, as they'll probably have a longer usable lifespan than cameras (and edit hardware/software, for that matter).
Excellent advice here. Thank you Saj
great advice again !!! thanks
Such a useful information. Thanks for sharing this.
Great content bro!!
I fell for it because UA-cam influencers push gear all the time. I’m still working to pay off my gear.
How many savings do I need to start a production company?
Renting isn’t always an option for those of us in extremely rural areas.
Amazing wow this is golden
I know this sounds lousy, but will a canon 70d make sense at this point of time for a commercial video shoot?
I think as long as you use nice lenses and you light it right, I can work
Amazing! Buy that man a coffee :)
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