Q. I'm interested in film making, and I want to create a horror movie and send it out to film festivals. I already created a script and have the actors, however the camcorder I have isn't entry level. I'm only 16, so money is an issue. I have about $800 for a new camcorder that would be good in low light situations and film in HD. What would be a good camcorder for my budget?
A. Before you decide on which camcorder - or we make suggestions - we need to know if that $800 budget includes mics, lighting, cables, power, tripods or other steadying devices, computer upgrade for video editing, editing application and a few other things.
If the $800 is for the camcorder only because the other items are already budgeted elsewhere, then get the largest lens diameter and imaging chip you can afford. Most likely in the Canon HF M series.
If the $800 is for the camcorder plus everything else, then you really need to save more.
The *best* camcorders with good low light behavior are those with LARGE lens diameter (70mm or larger) PLUS large imaging chip (3CCD or 3CMOS). The closest I can get you is the Sony HDR-FX1000 which is about 3x more than your budget.
If you can't increase your camcorder budget, then learn to shoot "day for night".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MaC44MU4iw
This way you will not need a camcorder that has to be good in low light conditions... YOU control the lighting, don't let the camcorder control you.
If the $800 is for the camcorder only because the other items are already budgeted elsewhere, then get the largest lens diameter and imaging chip you can afford. Most likely in the Canon HF M series.
If the $800 is for the camcorder plus everything else, then you really need to save more.
The *best* camcorders with good low light behavior are those with LARGE lens diameter (70mm or larger) PLUS large imaging chip (3CCD or 3CMOS). The closest I can get you is the Sony HDR-FX1000 which is about 3x more than your budget.
If you can't increase your camcorder budget, then learn to shoot "day for night".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MaC44MU4iw
This way you will not need a camcorder that has to be good in low light conditions... YOU control the lighting, don't let the camcorder control you.
What's the best HD camcorder for me to use for shooting my feature length horror movie?
Q. Just finished up my script for my first feature-length horror movie that I hope to get into some of the festivals and need to go ahead and invest in a quality HD camcorder to start production. Any of you experts out there have any suggestions? I'll be using "day for night" so low lighting is not an issue, but there are 3 fight scenes and a car chase that will require a camera that can catch the 'fast paced' action sequences. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
A. my suggestion is you take the script to potential producers/financial backers. you are going to need a pot ful of money. investors are not interested in buying toys for you, what they want is a professionally made program. that means they will foot the cost of renting equipment but not buying same for you to keep. from your script, calculate the number of shooting days needed, that will give you a handle on equipment rental costs.
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