Part of my interest is doing videos for cooking instruction similar to the typical TV cooking show. I have a particular format that I plan to persue. As I mentioned below in my previous post, I am wondering what equipment would be necessary. We have a great commercial kitchen which is well set up for filming. Lighting it for film/video would be necessary. Can filming be done with one camera effectively or would I need an overhead camera too? This is not for broadcast but for individual dvd distribution. Any info out there on this type of production?
Thanks,
Terry
They do miraculous things with one camera these days but I would suggest two unless you want to cook the meal a dozen times filming different angles each time.
I would suggest some test footage with a rental camera to see if you think you like the results. Either way you might end up cooking the meal two or three times to get all the footage you need.
RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA
RJSchwarz
The typical TV cooking show uses multiple cameras:
Three on the floor, one handheld and up to five or six more for
overhead, oven, sink and prep table shots. As rj says, using one
camera means the cook will have to prepare some aspect of the
dishes several times to get the coverage you need.
Renting is an excellent option.
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Damn, you really do know everything. Very impressive.
RJSchwarz
San Diego, CA
RJSchwarz
Best part is my wife is the chef, so I get to sample the product! Numbers of takes won't be a problem as the format will be easy to follow and film. Lots of practice on the chef's behalf.
Terry
Yeah, I would suggest buying one camera for your own use and rent some more for the day to record different angles. Then you can always shoot inserts if you need them or use the camera for digitising tape into your editing system.
Tape is so cheap these days that you can just leave the other cameras running while you're controlling the main one.
