Do it Yourself High End Video Blogging
Want a professional video production set up in your conference room or office ready to go whenever you’re inspired?
Below are our picks for reasonably priced high-end consumer level gear. We didn’t want to break the bank (since they’re already broken), but we want you to look and sound pro.
Remember, you can send us your SDHC Memory Card we’ll add great sound, your branded logo, music, color correction, all around sheen and upload your production to YouTube. We can even create a blogging site where you can upload it yourself.
Let us help you set up your gear. We can talk you through it, or come to you and help shoot your first round of videos, train your people and lay a foundation. Online video is different than television and there are a lot of mistakes you can make if you don’t know the ropes (especially if you’ve done television).
Here’s the link to our “Wishlist” at B & H Video so if you want all of the gear below, just click the pictures and go to our Wishlist, remember we only made the wishlist so you could find it all in one place, feel free to look around at B & H they’re a reputable New York City superstore and if you buy from out of state I’m pretty sure there’s no sales tax on the items.
Our Recommendations:
The Camera:
Canon VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
The VIXIA HF M30 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder from Canon is a mid-range HD camcorder that provides you with numerous features and functions. The camera gives you 1920 x 1080 HD video recording, 3.3MP still image capture, and an 8GB internal flash memory. The HF M30 can also store video and still images to SD/SDHC memory cards, including Eye-Fi memory cards.
The heart of the HF M30 is the 3.89MP Full HD CMOS image sensor. This sensor works with Canon’s DIGIC DV III Image Processor to capture detailed footage in 24Mbps AVCHD. Other tools that help you record include the Canon 15x HD Video Lens, 18x Advanced Zoom, Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2.7″ LCD display.
When it comes to user-friendly options, the HF M30 gives you many to choose from. The camera offers Touch & Track for tracking of focus and exposure in your footage, Face Detection for clear exposures on the faces in the frame, and helpful functions like Smart Auto and Instant AF. Other useful and practical applications include Advanced Video Snapshot and PictBridge. And let’s not forget the built-in flash and video light which help you capture video and still images in low-light settings, 24p and 30p frame modes, and microphone and headphone connections.
The Lights:
The Smith Victor K84 Photo Flood Kit is a 4 light kit, with a combination of 2 basic models of flood lights. The A80 is a combination of bright, smooth light, cool operation and an easy-to-use design. It features an 8″ reflector, durable porcelain socket, and uses medium screw based photoflood bulbs. It emits a flat, 100° beam spread. The A5 Adapta-Light is a small, accent or fill flood light with a 5″ reflector.
This kit includes an umbrella, diffuser, Mini Boom Arm, light stands, bulbs, and a wheeled light cart.
Smith-Victor 1000 Watt Heat Resistant Square Softbox Light – 36″ (120V AC)
The Smith Victor 1000 Watt Heat Resistant 36″ Square Softbox Light provides soft, even bright light. The SBQ1 Fixture for Softbox Light is the heart of the professional level continuous light source for photographers and videographers. It features a heavy duty ceramic mogul socket. The optional tungsten halogen linear bulb produces a non-directional beam with optimum softness.
The 3200° Kelvin bulbs are available as 500 or 1000 watts, for 120 or 230 AC voltage.
The stand mount bracket accepts any 5/8″ Baby top stud. The tilt mechanism has an insulated handle and ratchet locking device.
The Sound:
Audio-Technica Pro 88W – Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System – Includes: Body-Pack …
The Audio-Technica Pro 88W is a cost effective VHF wireless microphone system intended for video application. The system includes a belt-pack transmitter, camera mountable receiver and MT830mW omni-directional lavalier microphone. The receiver features 2 user selectable VHF frequencies for added flexibility when experiencing RF interference.
Provisions for headphone monitoring are provided, ear-phones are included. The belt-pack transmitter features a 1/8″ mini microphone input, the optional CP8306 cable will adapt balanced XLR terminated microphones to the transmitter. Both transmitter and receiver feature a durable metal housing and will operate up to 8 hours on 9 Volt alkaline batteries.
The Tripod:
Celestron Photographic/Video Tripod w/ Quick Release 3-Way Head
This Celestron 3-leg section tripod features a 3-way panhead with quick release plate, and a geared center column with adjustable tension. A sturdy tripod ideal to support the Celestron line of binoculars (except 20×80 and 25×100 SkyMaster), or the Ultima 65 and 80mm spotting scopes.
• Horizontal and vertical bubble levels
• Built-in carrying handle
• Hook at the bottom of the center column
Let us help you set up your gear. We can talk you through it or come to you and help you shoot your first round of videos to help give you a foundation.
Remember, depending on your budget, we can scale you up or down from here! This page is geared toward a high end do-it-yourself production. Most of our clients need to present a high quality production but don’t want a team of expensive videographers coming out every time. Of course we love doing that too! This page is geared toward those who want a way to begin to get that look. Sure it will take some effort to set up, but once you’re rolling, it will be well worth it to have it all in-house.
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