What Are Web Video Equipment Essentials?

This speaker deck gives you the web video equipment essentials in shooting you videos. David Jenyns talks about the basics like camera, audio, mics and lighting. It is also pointed out that it does not need to be expensive since modern technology like iPhones can be used.

This presentation was taken from the Light Camera Profits! Workshop. To learn more about web videos, visit http://www.melbournevideoproduction.com.au/video-seo/web-video-tutorials/

Transcript

1. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON The right gear to give you the edge.
2. DECISIONS, DECISIONS • Huge range to choose from • Only get what you need • Grow with it • Avoid technology paranoia • Don't blame it on the equipment
3. CAMERAS • What do you really need? • iPhone • Flip, Kodak Zi8 • Handycam • Prosumer • DSLR
4. TRIPODS • Must be able to take your camera’s weight • Easy to set up and pack down • A bubble level is important • Height is too. 100 - 150cm high • Prices range from $40 - $10,000. Choose one around the $100 mark
5. AUDIO • www.vimeo.com/733174 • More important than your camera • Know your purpose • Three main types: camera-mounted, stand-alone and wireless
6. TYPES OF MICROPHONES • Bluetooth • Sony ECMHW2 - made for Sony, versatile • Sony ECMAW3 - not Sony specific, made for cameras that allow a mic plug-in, omni-directional • Camera-mounted • Rode video mic, plug-in, directional • USB • Snowball, ideal for desktops, podcasts, omni-directional
7. LET THERE BE LIGHT! • Make a big difference to professionalism • Image quality improves • Classic set-up is to use 3 lights, but can get away with 2
8. TYPES OF LIGHTS • Redheads: 650 - 800w, professional, hot • Fluoros: less power consumption, cooler • LED: low power consumption, versatile
9. I GOT YOUR BACK • Simple is good • Black is best • Hang a sheet or thicker fabric • Need a set of stands
10. GOING GREEN • Green screens are more complicated • All about consistent lighting • Chromakeying can be done in iMovie
11. OUR SET UP
12. QUESTIONS