Equipment List for noobs and others

Brian Boyko · October 7th, 2008, 09:36 PM

That's definitely a good list for "prosumer" noobs, but I think that "true" noobs can go down a little bit.

Here's my lists:

Equipment List for Noobs, based by Noob Level

The High School Student SD Package:

Computer & Software: (likely a sunken cost, otherwise around $700.)
At least Pentium 4 or AMD 3200+ on the PC side with Sony Vegas Studio w/at least 300 GB HD.
Intel-based Mac with Final Cut Express

Camera: $200
Canon ZR800 or similar model (check to see that it has a microphone-in port.)

UV Filter: $20

Wireless Microphone: $130
Azden WM-100 Pro

Shotgun Microphone: $50
Audio Technica ATR55

Shockmount for Shotgun: $30
Azden SMH-1

Head Cleaner Tape: $5
Panasonic DV Head Cleaner

5 MiniDV Tapes: $15
Panasonic Consumer

Tripod: $80
Velbon Videomate 607

Headphone: $15
Panasonic Gumy Headphones

Bag: $40
Backpack

Reflector: $7 for four
Go to Home Depot, pick up some stryofoam insulation with the silvery-back. Cut it into four pieces. Voila.

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The Hobbyist HD Package:

Computer & Software: $3000
At least Quad-Core PC or Dual-Core Mac + Final Cut Pro or Sony Vegas

Camera: $800
Canon HV30, Sony SR-11 or similar model

UV Filter: $20

Wireless Microphone: $500
Sennheiser SW/EW100

Shotgun Microphone: $130
Rode VideoMic

Head Cleaner Tape: $5
Panasonic DV Head Cleaner

20 MiniDV Tapes: $80
Panasonic Prosumer

Tripod: $80
Velbon Videomate 607

Headphone: $80
Noise Isolating Headphones

Bag: $40
Backpack

Reflector: $30

Janson Williams · October 11th, 2008, 10:13 PM

Paul~
when mounted on the tripod, what is attached under the camera in the rear? lavaliere?

Paul Podraza · October 12th, 2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janson Williams

Paul~
when mounted on the tripod, what is attached under the camera in the rear? lavaliere?

Yes, it's the Receiver of Sennheiser lav set. I have velcro on the bottom of the camera and the back of the receiver.

I took off the stock shock mount as I was afraid that my camera would not fit in my bag with it on, so I bought another shockmount to put in the hot shoe, thereby leaving me to find another place to have to mount the receiver.

I probably will reattach the shock mount at some time, and if so, I my get a j-rod for it! thej-rod.com

Janson Williams · October 13th, 2008, 08:00 AM

after just learning about a j-rod yesterday, i am desiring to purchase one asap, but does it seem simple enough to make one? can hotshoes be purchased seperately?

October 7th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#16
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	That's definitely a good list for "prosumer" noobs, but I think that "true" noobs can go down a little bit. Here's my lists: Equipment List for Noobs, based by Noob Level The High School Student SD Package: Computer & Software: (likely a sunken cost, otherwise around $700.) At least Pentium 4 or AMD 3200+ on the PC side with Sony Vegas Studio w/at least 300 GB HD. Intel-based Mac with Final Cut Express Camera: $200 Canon ZR800 or similar model (check to see that it has a microphone-in port.) UV Filter: $20 Wireless Microphone: $130 Azden WM-100 Pro Shotgun Microphone: $50 Audio Technica ATR55 Shockmount for Shotgun: $30 Azden SMH-1 Head Cleaner Tape: $5 Panasonic DV Head Cleaner 5 MiniDV Tapes: $15 Panasonic Consumer Tripod: $80 Velbon Videomate 607 Headphone: $15 Panasonic Gumy Headphones Bag: $40 Backpack Reflector: $7 for four Go to Home Depot, pick up some stryofoam insulation with the silvery-back. Cut it into four pieces. Voila. -------------------------------- The Hobbyist HD Package: Computer & Software: $3000 At least Quad-Core PC or Dual-Core Mac + Final Cut Pro or Sony Vegas Camera: $800 Canon HV30, Sony SR-11 or similar model UV Filter: $20 Wireless Microphone: $500 Sennheiser SW/EW100 Shotgun Microphone: $130 Rode VideoMic Head Cleaner Tape: $5 Panasonic DV Head Cleaner 20 MiniDV Tapes: $80 Panasonic Prosumer Tripod: $80 Velbon Videomate 607 Headphone: $80 Noise Isolating Headphones Bag: $40 Backpack Reflector: $30 __________________ Equip: Panny GH1, Canon HG20, Juicedlink, AT897, Sennh. EW/GW100, Zoom H2, Vegas 8.1

October 11th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#17
Janson Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 101	Paul~ when mounted on the tripod, what is attached under the camera in the rear? lavaliere?

October 13th, 2008, 08:00 AM	#19
Janson Williams Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 101	after just learning about a j-rod yesterday, i am desiring to purchase one asap, but does it seem simple enough to make one? can hotshoes be purchased seperately?