The Perfect Set

ok so I been on the http://www.bhphotovideo.com store for a few days now. And searching across the internet for a best tripod. There are so many selections wich has caused me to become confused. What do you guys recommend as a good heavy duty tripod with a manfrotto head??
 
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horrorshockpictures said:
Sounds great, but I need to buy two of them, I checked B&H they are all listed over $1,000 US. That would kill my budget. Anything more in the $400 range, lol.:)
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You only pay for quality ONCE.
 
It was already mentioned,

But you really need to go the rental route for your first few gigs. This is always passed alone to the client anyway. In this case you are the client, but you need to learn from some of the pros that you need to hire.

Hire a good mixer (sound person) and they will provide the tools to get your particular shoot done. Talk to them, understand why they use one mic over another. How, when and why to use a boom instead of a lav.

The same holds true for your DP, grips, gaffers etc. Each person brings alone tools, opinions and styles of workflow.

Heck, maybe you can buy some of the stuff they recommend, or buy their stuff used from them. Everyone in this business is constantly upgrading so it worth a conversation at the very least.

I just worry that your trying to buy a bunch of expensive stuff without trying it for your particular purpose. You could run up many expensive mistakes this way, not to mention shipping charges that are never refundable.

Making a movie, or being in the production business, should be fulfilling (I will not say fun) both emotionally and monetarily. So if your budget is already being compromised by $1,000 sticks then I think you really need to start off by renting. Because your sticks are pretty much foundation pieces of a studio.

Good luck,

Rob
 
dvInsight said:
It was already mentioned,

But you really need to go the rental route for your first few gigs. This is always passed alone to the client anyway. In this case you are the client, but you need to learn from some of the pros that you need to hire.

Hire a good mixer (sound person) and they will provide the tools to get your particular shoot done. Talk to them, understand why they use one mic over another. How, when and why to use a boom instead of a lav.

The same holds true for your DP, grips, gaffers etc. Each person brings alone tools, opinions and styles of workflow.

Heck, maybe you can buy some of the stuff they recommend, or buy their stuff used from them. Everyone in this business is constantly upgrading so it worth a conversation at the very least.

I just worry that your trying to buy a bunch of expensive stuff without trying it for your particular purpose. You could run up many expensive mistakes this way, not to mention shipping charges that are never refundable.

Making a movie, or being in the production business, should be fulfilling (I will not say fun) both emotionally and monetarily. So if your budget is already being compromised by $1,000 sticks then I think you really need to start off by renting. Because your sticks are pretty much foundation pieces of a studio.

Good luck,

Rob
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I understand what you are saying, but I need this equipment, the reason why I want to buy all this expensice equipment is because i plan to open a online film equipment rental place after finishing my first feature film. The reason why I want to buy this stuff under my budget is because I want to own the items. I have two investors but the thing is, if I ask them for money in the end those pieces of equipment are going to belong to them.

I plan to buy the equipment and use the money from my inverstors to hire pro sound people, camera people, actors ect. :dankk2:
 
dvInsight said:
It was already mentioned,

But you really need to go the rental route for your first few gigs. This is always passed alone to the client anyway. In this case you are the client, but you need to learn from some of the pros that you need to hire.

Hire a good mixer (sound person) and they will provide the tools to get your particular shoot done. Talk to them, understand why they use one mic over another. How, when and why to use a boom instead of a lav.

The same holds true for your DP, grips, gaffers etc. Each person brings alone tools, opinions and styles of workflow.

Heck, maybe you can buy some of the stuff they recommend, or buy their stuff used from them. Everyone in this business is constantly upgrading so it worth a conversation at the very least.

I just worry that your trying to buy a bunch of expensive stuff without trying it for your particular purpose. You could run up many expensive mistakes this way, not to mention shipping charges that are never refundable.

Making a movie, or being in the production business, should be fulfilling (I will not say fun) both emotionally and monetarily. So if your budget is already being compromised by $1,000 sticks then I think you really need to start off by renting. Because your sticks are pretty much foundation pieces of a studio.

Good luck,

Rob
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I understand what you are saying, but I need this equipment, the reason why I want to buy all this expensice equipment is because i plan to open a online film equipment rental place after finishing my first feature film. The reason why I want to buy this stuff under my budget is because I want to own the items. I have two investors but the thing is, if I ask them for money in the end those pieces of equipment are going to be mine.

I plan to buy the equipment and use the money from my inverstors to hire pro sound people, camera people, actors ect. :dankk2:
 
I understand wanting to own all of the equipment at the end of the shoot to kick start your rental business, I was simply saying that the pros you hire can probably give you an incredible equipment list based on what the script requires.

They tend to produce better results with equipment they know and trust instead of being asked to create a film with the equipment at hand.

Not to belabor the sticks in this, but until you have seen an HVX, Marshal monitor, PS Technik Mini 35, Cook lens, and an assortment of other costly goodies all perched upon a $400 set of sticks, you have not known fear, nor had your insurance agents phone number close enough.

In essence, something as seemingly simple as a set of sticks either makes all things possible, or incredibly limiting.

Anyway, you wouldn't let another rental company limit your production, so try not to do that to your self.

Anyway, enough for tonight.

--
Rob
 
horrorshockpictures said:
Sounds great, but I need to buy two of them, I checked B&H they are all listed over $1,000 US. That would kill my budget. Anything more in the $400 range, lol.:)
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I have the bogen 516 head that works nicely and many recommend it for the hvx as a less expensive option.
 
Well so far you guys have helped me tons, these forums are great. I love this community so far. Now for my question. which do you recommend? movieTUBE, Red Rock Micro or Cinevate's Brevis35?

:dankk2:
 
didn't you mention you purchased the m2 in your initial post??? If you do a brief search you will see that most people recommend using the Nikon slr lenses with it and you can find the specific speed lenses that are prefered given the loss of light.
 
bosindy said:
didn't you mention you purchased the m2 in your initial post??? If you do a brief search you will see that most people recommend using the Nikon slr lenses with it and you can find the specific speed lenses that are prefered given the loss of light.
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I am sorry I made a mistake, I have not bought any. Sorry, it was a typing mistake. I made that post real late & sometimes i say things I don't mean because I am so tierd. Anyhow, I have not bought the M2, i am looking for a lens, and a adaptor that works great for: movieTUBE, Red Rock Micro or Cinevate's Brevis35. I need to know which one of these 3 is best to use for a feature. I plan to do private screenings by renting my local theater.

regards,

:dankk2:
 
plz plz help me on this one, thanks guys. Also can anyone help me by linking me to the HVX200 DVXUSER long lasting life batterie?
 
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smelni said:
horrors - have you tried the search feature in this forum - its wonderful
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If i am asking questions, obviously not. I am not familar with the internet period. I think i have stated that more then once in here.
 
horrorshockpictures said:
If i am asking questions, obviously not. I am not familar with the internet period. I think i have stated that more then once in here.
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You might want to start using the search. Some people here have answered questions so many times they are just exhusted from it. They might also find your answer to the previous question to be a bit glib. Also at the head of each of the forums there is usually a sticky at the top, which contains some of the most useful information you will find. Here is a direct link to DVXUSER'S powerful search engine. Have a great day. :thumbsup:
 
Be nice horrorshockpictures...

Here's some help. At the top of each HVX forum page you will see the word "search"... click on that word. A screen will come up give you the option of searching for a word or selecting advanced search which allows you to search using several key words. Let's say you are looking for a tripod for the HVX. Under advanced search... type in "HVX" and "tripod" than hit the "search now" button. You will see several posts listed addressing your request. You can search again 40 seconds after you hit "search now." You can adjust this for each topic you are interested in... whether it's wireless microphones, tripods, M2 adaptors, P2 stores, etc.

I hope this helps.
Jim
 
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