Okay, so after trying to decide on which DV camera to go for, and reading the numerous posts on this board for which is best, I've finally ordered one - the DVX100a, it arrives friday and I cant wait. Now I just have to save up for a shotgun mic of some kind, a tripod, an anamorphic adaptor to shoot true 16:9 and a video editing software. I have a couple of questions though and would appreciate any help.
1) Can anyone recommend a good shotgun/boom mike and its rough price.
2) What is the best video editing programme for a PC (not Mac) that is compatable with the camera.
Any other tips on the camera would be useful to.
Thanks a lot!
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I got the same camera and really like it. My suggestion would be to buy (a) a fig rig if you intend to do a lot of moving camera stuff or (b) a really good tripod if you expect a stable camera with pans and tilts.
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i have the same camera, and bought a fig-rig. i couldn't be happier with the results. you can get some terrific shots, and you'll be amazed at how good it looks once you see your footage on a television.
for a mic, we bought the AT-857, and we're fairly satisfied with it. we hooked it up to a minidisc player to record sound.
as for editing software, i use premier pro 1.5. it's satisfactory, but not fairly intuitive, and i'm wondering about 'VEGAS' and if it would be a suitable replacement. (even though it costs about 1/6 the price)
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Originally posted by Leem0001
Okay, so after trying to decide on which DV camera to go for, and reading the numerous posts on this board for which is best, I've finally ordered one - the DVX100a, it arrives friday and I cant wait. Now I just have to save up for a shotgun mic of some kind, a tripod, an anamorphic adaptor to shoot true 16:9 and a video editing software. I have a couple of questions though and would appreciate any help.1) Can anyone recommend a good shotgun/boom mike and its rough price.
2) What is the best video editing programme for a PC (not Mac) that is compatable with the camera.
Any other tips on the camera would be useful to.
Thanks a lot!
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I have that same raskel and I love it, the only thing I don't like is that it is hard to hold, I made some rigs that help a lot, take a look.
http://www.sticktowhatyouknow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=262
Here is one more, I made quite a fue you can see in the behind the scenes and gallery of my site, if you need something for a shot and can't come up with a rig, let me know I love to make new ones, just for fun.
http://www.sticktowhatyouknow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=454
Thanks for the responses guys, you've given me pleanty to think about.
Can't wait till Friday 🙂
LizaTrainer, those rigs looked great, if (ormore likel when) I need any I know where I'll come.
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