RantMedia Video Equipment

[Desette]

Thanks Cimm, yeah there are lots of good options out there that aren't too pricey either for the Steady Cam idea I just ordered a nice cheap one similar to the second one of the link Cimm posted.

What camera do you have?

[Desette]

Steadycam: Indicator Magic Arm & Vest + Flycam 6000
Cinecity: http://thecinecity.com/tcc/product.php?productid=4&cat=243&page=1

Is this working for you Cimm? is it easy to balance? Does it replace your shoulder mount completley?

[cimmerian]

It is not something that can be mastered easily as it is quite heavy. I definitely need a bunch of practice with it before I put it to use in another film.

It doesn't replace the shoulder mount as they both have their place.

Steadycam: Indicator Magic Arm & Vest + Flycam 6000
Cinecity: http://thecinecity.com/tcc/product.php?productid=4&cat=243&page=1

Is this working for you Cimm? is it easy to balance? Does it replace your shoulder mount completley?

[cimmerian]

Update list with my new HD video + still camera and lens!!

Canon EOS 7D: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos7d/
Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0209/02092906canonef2470l.asp

I'll be getting some sweet gear soon to mount it and make it look more like a video camera so stay tuned.

[Yugosaki]

Update list with my new HD video + still camera and lens!!

7d, nice! I was going to buy one, but I got the Pentax K-7 instead which is pretty much the same thing only 4MP less and $1000 cheaper.

Does this mean Patrolling season 3 is going to be HD or are you sticking with the DVX as your main?

I'll be getting some sweet gear soon to mount it and make it look more like a video camera so stay tuned.

I was going to do that, but other than needing a shotgun mic I actually like going "barebones" with my DSLR. Makes run-and-gun style video way easier.

[cimmerian]

Yes, all future projects will be filmed in HD as I will be selling my DVX100 (interlaced standard def is so... 2000's).

The latest two projects 'Whore' and 'Afternow: Little Rocks' are both in HD.

Does this mean Patrolling season 3 is going to be HD or are you sticking with the DVX as your main?

[cimmerian]

I've updated the list with the older standard definition cameras that we used previous to the DVX100.