I recently conducted a workshop titled “The Hatchback Production Kit†at the Camera Company Pro Video Show in Dedham, Massachusetts. During the workshop I promised to post an inventory of the items I discussed in workshop. In the workshop I described the kit I’ve assembled for shooting formal interviews. I prefer shooting hand-held and travelling with a single camera bag, however, sometimes I need more gear to achieve specific results.[Read more...] about The Hatchback Production Kit
Basic Documentary Video Starter Kit (consumer level gear)
You do not need fancy gear to start making documentaries, but choosing the right gear is important. This post presents a list of good gear to consider when starting out making documentary videos. This post is based on a handout originally provided with my Documentary Video Boot Camp course offered through Massachusetts College of Art and Design.[Read more...] about Basic Documentary Video Starter Kit (consumer level gear)
Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance
Canon HG20I recently taught a class at MassArt, Documentary Video Boot Camp, and one of my students, Adam Weiss, used his new Canon VIXIA …
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Sony PMW-EX1 Camcorder (BOSFCPUG Presentation)
The Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX camcorder represents an important milestone in the evolution of digital video camera design. This is the first …
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Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX camcorder: first impressions
A friend recently loaned me his Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX camcorder for a few days so I had a chance to take this fascinating new camera for a …
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Suggested DVX100 settings and information links
The DVX100 offers a wide range of options and settings. Here are my suggestions based on my experience shooting with the camera in my own …
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