Monday, January 6, 2014

What video camera can I buy to shoot music videos?

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Jay


I have a production company and I would like to start shooting music videos on a more advanced camera. I am looking for a camera that can shoot HD in the day and night, but with quality that stands out like a professional music video. I heard that color correction is a must in any camera, and I think that's true. So if you guys and gals can help me to find a great camcorder, I would really appreciate it.

Budget- 2000 dollars



Answer
I got three choices for you down here:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XA10-Professional-Camcorder-Internal/dp/B004HW7DY8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739360&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-G30-Camcorder-CMOS/dp/B00C3R14J4/ref=sr_1_8?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739300&sr=1-8&keywords=HD+camcorders

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-Camcorder-Internal-Memory/dp/B00AWZFHG0/ref=sr_1_15?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739300&sr=1-15&keywords=HD+camcorders

These canons are really good, and give all the settings you need to make a good quality video.

And to go along with your setup, this are really important:

http://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-Follow-Shoulder-COUNTER-Camcorder/dp/B00CJHX70M/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739583&sr=1-3&keywords=camcorder+rig

http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Heavy-Video-Camcorder-Tripod/dp/B003UOMWOK/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376739524&sr=1-11&keywords=professional+camcorder+accessories

This is a little over budget:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761581-REG/Sony_HXR_NX70U_HXR_NX70_Compact_Dust_and.html


Research on these cameras, and see which one suites you more.

What HD Camcorder is the best price and quality for music videos?




k_minougha


The microphone doesnt have to be the absolute best but im wondering what hd camcorder is the best for shooting music videos for under 200$


Answer
"the best price and quality for music videos?" I like the Sony HDR-FX1000.

For your budget? We get to pick mostly from Point and shoot cameras that can capture video as a convenience feature. I like the Canon PowerShot line.

Tips:

1) Be sure the lighting is REALLY good. Outside on a sunny day - bright fog-filtered is really good.

2) Use some sort of steadying device... tripod, chair, shelf, rock - anything, but not handheld.

3) Use pre-recorded audio. The mics in the point and shoots are not so good.

4) Be very careful with editing.

5) Capture in highest quality.

6) Have a compelling subject and story line.

If you learn the limitations of the camera and figure out how to use them to your advantage, you can do good work with inexpensive equipment... For example, this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJIPVkboWc
was recorded using a 6 year old cell phone (not a smart phone - check the post date) in less than standard definition video quality and edited with consumer grade, free (bundled with Macintosh operating system), iMovie, on a 8 year-old Mac.




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