I plan to put some applications in for funding, effectively requests for an equipment budget for Spinneyhead Presents. It's always good in those situations to know what you're asking for the money for, so it's time to draw up a shopping list. I've asked Alan to look into sound equipment, so I'll consider some video and software requirements.
We really need a better camera. A good high definition camera like the Canon XH A1, for example. I read a neat suggestion in a review about shooting footage in high definition and using the larger image to simulate pans and close ups in the editing for standard definition output.
To get the steady shots necessary to take advantage of HD in this way we'll need a solid tripod. I'd need to do some more research, but Manfrotto is a name that came up in an initial search.
EBay may be a good place to go for lighting equipment. But I'll look into some of the options suggested in this article first.
Software wise I'd like the latest version of Adobe Premiere Pro, or, even better, the full CS3 production bundle.
I shall expand on this list as I think of new stuff I need.
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For tripods, the usual suspects abound. You may find Bogen if you're looking outside of Europe (Manfrotto within the UK).
I'd also consider Gitzo if you can afford them, or a step down in price is Giottos. Velbon do some decent tripods but it depends on what level you want to be at.
Also it's worth bearing in mind that a tripod is not just a set of legs, there's a head attachment as well. Usually these are built-in to the cheaper tripods. The head should provide smooth movement in the axes that it allows. Some only allow for horizontal panning, some have vertical tilt. Ball heads exist but I wouldn't like to put a video camera on one. Would be interesting from an effects point of view, but for smooth panning, a ball head wouldn't work. Then there are the plates that attach the video camera to the head. Quick release plates exist, but are not as essential as they in still photography
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