2006-12-01 21:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jordanian 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
The Canon GL2 is highly underrated. A lot of film school students will probably recommend the Canon XL2 but the GL2 is cheaper by nearly $1,500 (making it well below your budget at $2,000 on Amazon) and has a better picture quality. It captures skin tones and overall picture a lot less like a hidden camera show and more like film. The reason the XL2 is more often recommended is because it has an interchangeable lens system, has been used on many popular independent films, and is bulkier making it feel more professional. Also, you can even get a whole package with wide angle lens adapter, tripods, filters etc. and still be $300 below budget http://tinyurl.com/yluquc . In the end, go with the GL2. It can't be beat with less than $10,000.
2006-12-02 03:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by argh.pirate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's more to making a movie than just a camera. Have you factored in other equipment and software that you may need such as:
- a video tripod and/or monopod
- a steadicam setup
- sound equipment
- lighting equipment
- portable power equipment
- editing software
- a big, big PC with lots of disk
- etc.
Some of this you may well be able to do without. However you will need a big PC. DV takes up 10Gb of disk per 10 minutes. This does not include work space.
You can never go wrong with Sony. A 1CCD camera will give you good results, even though the purists will tell you that you need a 3CCD camera. Many of today's reality TV shows use a lot of footage shot with 1CCD cams. Can you tell the difference? I didn't think so.
The critical decision will be whether or not to go HD. I don't think the market penetration for HD is high enough to take on the added expense.
2006-12-02 03:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-02 17:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Gina J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet you could make the most money from of an amateur porn film. Otherwise create your ultimate vision. After watching pulp fiction, I can tell that Tarantino simply took elements from other movies he loved and merged them into one movie.
I admire your efforts. You must be serious to invest that kind of money. I imagine you love watching movies too. Which one are your favorites?
2006-12-01 21:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by kmm4864990 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Sony PD-170 is a good choice...unless you want a HD Cam.
2006-12-01 21:17:27 · answer #5 · answered by sayanesh_2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check what they are using on Amazing Race - Asia.
from the website - I heard it was excellent, cheap and used for the TV show so the quality must be good
2006-12-03 19:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋