What are must-have items for getting big into videography and video editing? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:06:58 -0400 What are must-have items for getting big into videography and video editing? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:06:58 -0400 2016-07-23T22:06:58-04:00 Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Jul 23 at 2016 10:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing?n=1744435&urlhash=1744435 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A top of the line computer ( of course ) and Final Cut, which is currently the best software for video editing....<br />....I'm sure others will say something else is better but I'm an Apple guy and their products work for me SSG Michael Hartsfield Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:38:49 -0400 2016-07-23T22:38:49-04:00 Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 11:28 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing?n=1744540&urlhash=1744540 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just need an iPad with both iMovie and Flimora apps installed. Don't need those big rigs nor those costly video editing softwares. 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 23 Jul 2016 23:28:30 -0400 2016-07-23T23:28:30-04:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 9:04 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing?n=1745100&urlhash=1745100 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Adobe after effects for effects and priemer pro for editing. On the physical side; tripod, small dolly(easy DIY), and a good computer especially if you plan on working in 1080 or 4K, and finally a really good investment is an external mic. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 24 Jul 2016 09:04:17 -0400 2016-07-24T09:04:17-04:00 Response by PO1 Richard Cormier made Aug 31 at 2016 11:09 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing?n=1851733&urlhash=1851733 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SGT Spratley: Depending on your budget and what your target audience is, will determine a lot of items. The main items, broken down by the two options you asked about are (IMHO):<br /><br />Videography:<br /> A) Good Pro-sumer or Pro camera. (Based in &quot;big in Videography..&quot;) with XLR inputs.<br /> B) Fluid head tri-pod. Good sturdy Pro model. Not lightweight flimsy<br /> C) Various lights (for indoor shoots) with/without hoods, barn doors, ...<br /> D) Reflectors (for outdoor and special lighting requirements) [these are fairly inexpensive]<br /> E) High quality microphones. <br /> 1) Standard Mikes (handheld)<br /> 2) Lavalier microphones (for hidden mike walk around).<br /> 3) Shotgun Microphone for indoor (microphone out of frame) recording (with boom)<br /> F) Good quality noise cancelling headset (so you can hear the audio from recorder without excess <br /> noise)<br /> G) Production monitor (this is so that you can see what is being recorded on a larger screen than <br /> the one on the camera.<br />That is for the going BIG in Video. There are a LOT more but this is the basics.<br /><br />Video Editing:<br /><br /> A) Video editing software that you are comfortable with. Adobe is the leader and the most <br /> expensive (yearly fee and monthly fee) if you want all the bells and whistles. There are others <br /> but if you are planning BIG ...<br /> B) High quality (fast with lots of RAM) computer. This will be your choice as to what you want to <br /> work with/on. You may find you want both for different customers but I would start with the <br /> one you plan on using most.<br /> C) Very high quality video monitor. There is no skimping on this. You can &quot;make due&quot; with a <br /> good monitor until your &quot;BIG&quot; customer ask why the color is off because he uses a High <br /> Quality one.<br /> D) FAST, Redundant, disk storage. You do not want to wait forever for the disk to store/upload <br /> your video so you can continue editing.<br /><br />That is just the beginning. Depending on your target customer, you can upgrade or downgrade (film/documentaries versus Quinceaneras/Weddings).<br /><br />Good luck and keep in touch. PO1 Richard Cormier Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:09:50 -0400 2016-08-31T11:09:50-04:00 Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Mar 31 at 2025 11:27 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-must-have-items-for-getting-big-into-videography-and-video-editing?n=8966085&urlhash=8966085 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I started out with a cheap camcorder and free editing software, thinking it’d be enough, but once I began taking on bigger projects it became clear I needed better gear fast. Switched to a Canon cam with XLR inputs, invested in a Rode shotgun mic and a reliable fluid head tripod. The thing I underestimated at first was lighting, even basic videos look 10x better with a couple softboxes. Also, yeah, audio is everything. A bad mic can make even a 4K video feel low-budget.<br /><br />I still freelance on the side, but for bigger contracts I’ve worked with a local crew that handles full-service Edmonton video production. Their setup&#39;s light-years ahead of mine, and I picked up a few tricks just being on set with them. You can check their website on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thirdbornentertainment.com/">http://www.thirdbornentertainment.com/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/901/557/qrc/open-uri20250403-45291-w2v1cm"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.thirdbornentertainment.com/">Edmonton Videographer &amp;amp; Video Production - Third Born Entertainment</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Third Born Entertainment is an Edmonton Video Production company, specializing in marketing, training and corporate communications.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SSG Robert Perrotto Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:27:18 -0400 2025-03-31T11:27:18-04:00 2016-07-23T22:06:58-04:00