Filmmaking has leaned on a variety of prior traditions, including oral storytelling, literature, theatre, and visual arts. As a Filmmaker, you’ll need to have knowledge about the equipment that you must carry while filming. In this article, we’ll outline 5 must-have equipment for independent filmmakers. Without these, it will be difficult to even begin making your film. We’d even go so far as to argue that you shouldn’t start watching your movie until you’ve checked off every item on the to-do list. The sole exception is if you’re filming a silent picture, in which case you’ll just want three of the six essentials. Are you able to figure out what they are? There’s no reason to.
Continue reading to find out.
That’s pretty obvious. You’re going to need a camera! All you’d have without it is sound. That’s how radio works. A camera is required and should be carefully picked to match the needs of your film as well as your budget. DSLR cameras have relieved filmmakers of the hassle of renting cameras for hundreds of dollars per day from equipment houses. It’s not an easy decision, but if you’ve decided to buy a digital camera, we recommend doing some research online. So, you choose the camera that perfectly fits your needs.
This is unnecessary unless your camera records to one of your cloud accounts. However, we still think it’s a good idea. Prepare yourself. Backup your photos to your memory card, the cloud, and a hard disc or two. It’s also crucial to consider how much memory your card has. You don’t want to be shooting and not have enough memory to finish your shoot or have your camera turn off in the middle of a shot because your card is full.
A tripod will help your photographs look professional rather than unprofessional unless you’re looking for that effect. Okay, we admit it: hand-held pictures are the best when done correctly. However, many directors are unaware of when handheld shots are appropriate. It’s not breaking the rules when you don’t know the rules, as the phrase goes. The smoothness of ball joints (for pan shots, tilting shots, etc), maximum camera weight it can handle, tripod weight (for stability), and how high and/or low it can be adjusted are all important factors to consider when selecting a tripod.
Although your camera has a sound recorder, it is insufficient. Don’t put yourself down by not getting a sound recorder now that you have the camera and tripod. It’ll be like eating spaghetti with a knife if you have great pictures but horrible sounds.
Again, your camera has an internal microphone, but as we’ve already explained, it’s ineffective if you want professional results. That’s not a problem; if you have the correct microphone/lavalier mic and know how to use it, you can achieve great sound results. It’s possible that a shotgun mic or a lavaliere will suffice. You might need both, depending on the needs of your shot. Evaluate and consider your options based on your requirements and budget.
We hope you found this blog on the 5 Essential Must-Have Equipment For Independent Filmmakers useful. We urge that you look over our suggestions, but you should conduct extra research until you are confident with your decision. Invest in a proportionate manner. Keep in mind that pricing does not always imply high or low quality. It’s all about your requirements and your ability to operate the equipment you buy appropriately.
(0) Comment