What tools do I need to make my video?
Shooting video can be very expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. The price of some of these tools has gotten so low that anyone can make good looking video for their company. There are also some simple hacks that can be used to make cheap gear feel expensive.
If you want any advice on some more advanced tools or want to know what we own send us a message. For now, her is a list of the basics to make sure you can get a good product.
Tools
VIDEO
Here are some cameras to consider.
- DSLR – low, medium, high
- Black magic – an affordable pro-level camera
- Get a tripod!!! – If your camera is moving around any tripod will do. Just make sure to use one.
AUDIO
We said it before and we’ll say it again. Audio is just as important as video. You can choose from two paths. Buying a mic that records into your camera, or buying a separate audio recorder. The separate recorder is going to give you a better result but it adds another step in the editing process.
- On camera mic
- Clip on mic – for phone, for camera or phone
- Shotgun mic – low, high
- Mic stand – to hold the shotgun mic
- Audio recorder
- XLR Mic cable – if using an audio recorder
LIGHTING
Most people don’t think about lights, but this can make the biggest difference in the quality of your image. You don’t have to break the bank either. Simple LED work lights from Home Depot may work just fine. But if you want diffuse, or spread out the light, make sure you use a light non-flammable material to cover the light panels.
- Work Lights
- Photography Lights
- LED lights
- Light defuser – Don’t laugh but these actually work well – shower liner, Bed Sheet, Or go all professional with a photo disk
SOFTWARE
- Editing –
Filmora , Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro - Animation – Go Animate, Powtoon
- Broll
- Audio/Music
Tomorrow is the big day. We will be walking through how to actually set up and shoot a great looking video!
If at any point you have questions or want some advice on how to get your message across please contact me at p3lothian@outlook.com.
See you soon!
“The sheer cost of video production has come down to a point where there are no barriers to entry. Buyers have devices that can play videos with them at all times… [and] are engaging in 100% more information year-over-year before they make a buying decision.”
Joe Pulizzi
How can we help you?
info@trueeastmedia.com
847.372.6507
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