How to Start Investing in Film Equipment | 2020 Edition
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2024
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You can find endless advice about what camera or lenses you should buy. It's easy to get caught up in the moment, but DP Casey McBeath tells us what he thinks you should buy that will last the longest in your filmmaking career. We also cover the reasons you should start investing in high-level items and strategies on how to rent your gear out.
The gear we talked about:
E-Image Two-Stage Tripod - adorama.rfvk.net/gdNG2
Neewer Dimmable 5600K USB LED Video Light - amzn.to/2ylLc9L
Deity D3 Pro - amzn.to/2Jq6ohh
Rode VideoMic Pro+ - amzn.to/2xGqfWB
Boya BY-MM1 - amzn.to/39DFzkt
Saramonic Cammic+ - amzn.to/3axgNnj
Zoom H4N - adorama.rfvk.net/odb0n
SmallHD Focus 7" - amzn.to/33YzAW5
SmallHD Focus 5" - amzn.to/2ypiNzN
Deity Connect - amzn.to/3ay5US9
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Camera Kits
3:13 - Lenses
4:20 - Tripods
6:00 - Lighting
7:26 - Audio
8:50 - Extra Accessories
9:40 - Investment Options
10:50 - Renting
16:06 - Outro
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Wow, according to this advice, I've made a ton of really smart purchases. That's some nice validation.
We tell ourselves that
According to this im stupid😂
Lol same
Wow, according to this advice, I shouldn't have spent all my money on hookers and booze 😔
*consume* *obey* *sleep* 😜
I need someone to look at me the way Ted looks at all his guests lmao
Charlie Abrams HMU for a cameo $50 I gotchu 😉
taylor martin wdym
Charlie Abrams I mean I will look at you for that price LOL
@@SacredMusicTribe LOL
Lmaoo I was gonna say 😂
Americans have this privilege of cheap film making stuff, i
am a bolivian film maker and here there is no online shoping or even
funccional mail, i manage to direct 2 ads for companies, edit a bunch of
music videos and directed 1, and i still have my first camera ever a
nikon D3200, gear here is EXTREMenly Expensive because economy is
complicated so we usully have to come out with creative solucions , i am not complaining i am just saying, never put excuses, tools
may make your image looks better but the most important thing is
passion, so if you cant affort expensive gear dont let that stop you...
and also be greatful with what you have.
man that's so true. Kind of was thinking of ways to get some stuff from Bolivia like mercadolibre which is an online shopping website that runs in south-american countries but stuff is just ridiculously expensive
you should make videos of creative solutions you have came up with. in both spanish and english.
Herzog made his first two films with a stolen camera
Same here in Madagascar... man i wish i have those opportunity like the American, but you're true, make no excuse and try to make the best with my own gear
Merica
I'm starting off COMPLETELY independently and it's not easy, but I'm making it work. I do the writing, directing, cinematography(not pursuing that profession but it's fun and very helpful), grip(again, just helpful), acting, editing and so on. I'm pursuing acting, directing, writing, and producing, but when you're starting off and all alone, it DEFINITELY helps to have your own equipment and know how to use said equipment.
After buying my first real audio recorder, a Sound devices mixpre, and a blimp for wind protection, i fell in love with good sound. It makes such a huuge difference. Its a relief knowing that you will have good sound even in bad weather. I also recently bought the rode filmmaking kit, with the wireless lav mic. Really impressed, and the ease of use makes it a joy for clients on set as well.
I appreciate how realistic this video is. You're not just like "OH BUY IT! FIND THE MONEY AND DO IT," which isn't reasonable for a lot of us who have super limited budgets.
Man I love this so much! I also love how you're giving subtle nods to other youtube filmmaking channels too. You guys rock!
All good advice, all lessons I learned the hard way! What do I get most excited about buying these days? Things like c-stands or tripods, or audio cables. 😀
Zip ties for me!
@@BeatsWithKev Even better!
Clamps/clips always seem to make my day. Or a good scrap of duvetyn
Decent light stands and tripods just make life so much more easy.
I bought those 10$ light stands when i started out and theyre just so bad and break when you use them in the field.. from 50$ onward you get a decent Light stand and they are sooo much better and sturdier. Havent broken one yet.
Its my dream to buy my own set of good Cstands.
Even when you rent, everytime i go through 30 stands to find some good ones.
A nice, Well maintained Cstand just brings me joy when i use it.
One time i couldnt be there when they rented my lighting package, and all the Cstands where terrible, i almost lost my mind on Set.
Love Indy Mogul. Having Ted on really resurrected the show. One of the best decisions.
Haven't watched yet but I do love the fact that you added the BMPCC to the thumbnail!
Both that and the BMMCC is what i'm using and still my favorite to date!!!
The Fairchild sensor from older Blackmagic cameras is equipped with Dual Gain technology (do not confuse it with DualISO), it is the same technology as DualGain from Arri (e.g. Arri Alexa). Just search for "Dual Gain" on the Arri homepage.... ;) vimeo.com/112820539
Same here! This sensor is amazing. I'm still using it for broadcast and products adv with vintage lenses
Thank you, loads of invaluable information even for someone who already owns some gear. I liked the advise to think about what can pay back in a year time. Keep up these video series.
This was a great interview and excellent advice, especially on renting stuff, to and from.
Love your channel! Very informative. I'm a neophyte, I just stumbled onto your material and sooo grateful! Thank you!
This video was fantastic, tons of great pointers.
Awesome video! Got excited when i saw the original Bmpcc in the thumbnail, got even more excited when i saw that my video on the camera was featured. Love it! :D
Dang, this guy is gold. I mentally liked this video something like 5 times.
adventurepromo 😭 thank you!
me too...he is the one inspiring me although m broke right now
Another amazing video from this channel.
This video was amazing!! Super helpful and inspiring, definitely subscribing 😁
Some of the points really hit home! Thank you both!
Perfect! I can watch videos on investing and reminders in buying gear all day every day. Even if it's just a reminder I don't need to buy the next "best" thing. Another, please!
This is my favorite channel right now. Everything you guys upload is super helpful to know and become a better filmmaker or just start filming from any level. Keep up the great work!
Guy you are doin a gr8 job...u talkin abt things that really matters to an artist who is just initiating ....thx for being generous to us with ur experience
Mannn, this was SO HELPFUL and eye opener!!! Thanks so much
I started with an T3i and magic lantern. Now I've settled on the Fuji X-T3 and a bunch of primes and I'm very happy with this setup so far since I do both Pictures and Video.
This was a great episode!
awesome to see the follow up to the other gear needs
You guys are the best. So much value
Thank you very much for this video! Very informative
Wonderful advice and entertaining, too. Indy Mogul is a discovery. Thanks, guys.
Thank you for the equipment suggestions!! Awesome!! :)
I love how honest he is
Thank you so much for the help, awesome video :D
This is a really helpful video! Loved it 🎉
Best video have seen on the Internet for while. I stay in Nigeria, am an amateur filmmaker and in a fix of what to buy.
This was so informative. Thank youuu
Excellent timing guys, way to read the room....
Very good stuff!! Thank you guys!
This is so valuable thank you!
This was such a great episode! Love Casey’s advice.
What is this a crossover episode? 😁
Thank you! Excellent insight
Lot more power to this channel
Beware - the original 5D does NOT do video - bad recommendation
Sky Valley That’s my fault. I always say original meaning the mark two because it’s the original one that was useful to filmmakers. I literally forget that there was a mark 1
all good. i do the same. as soon as i saw 'mk 1' in the ad alarm bells went off in my head
Casey McBeath The Mark 1 is a great photography camera, it just has this special look which later cameras don't have. But it has no video!
Nikon Vintage glass, honestly the biggest steal for the superb quality
The tripod section hit home and I have advice for anyone starting out. Check local yard sales in your area. My first real tripod I got for $11 at a yard sale (it was old but going for $50-$100 on eBay at the time) and it served me well until I upgraded to a modern tripod in 2019 with quick release. Moral of the story: Yard sales are your friend at times
doope video guys ❤️ I'm amazed
You finnally lowered the microphones. Good job! :D
Casey! It's Muncatchy! This is awesome!
One overlooked item in this video - phone cameras. Phone camera + lighting + boomed diety d3pro could yield some awesome results.
Loved this video. I might move up the audio to #2 or even #1 though
looking forward to the podcast episode!
I mostly do still photography and it's less of a video camera than a photo camera, but when I bought my Nikon D7500 (because my D3300 broke, RIP) I started out looking at used gear, and was just about to buy a barely-used camera of the same make and model, when I saw a well-rated seller on eBay who was selling of a batch of them for below even what the used ones were going for. I think I saved about €500 in that deal. Shows the importance of keeping your eyes peeled!
For the last 3+ years, a majority of my work was for a production company that had their own gear. However, because I didn't own much of my own gear, I rarely found work outside of what they provided me. Been slowly investing in lighting equipment and just dropped a few grand on a GH5s package. Great camera with a lot of great and relevant features that can be used on a variety of different projects. I think it'll be a worthwhile investment to get me more of my own jobs and to upgrade to the next thing in a few years.
Great advice as people focus too much on getting the latest and best. I have FS7, A7ii and a few Rokinon primes and that covers most of my needs
This is the best video i've seen about cameras for beginners! Im a student and i got 0 dollars/kronoR (SWEDEN). Im personally going to look for a canon camera! And this video gave me more confident to just look for some actors who just wanna make movies like me and just start shooting! Thanks again!
I needed this video. Recently bought a bmpcc and this validated my purchases.
😂😆
@@meirchaimo6960 yeah man. I needed to figure out what i needed and why I needed it.
@@rinusworldzm oh I thought you bought a bmpcc already, and seeing this video it validated it.
It's a great camera, you chose well
@@meirchaimo6960 yes I already bought one and some accessories for it. I just needed to be validated. I had buyers remores thinking I had made a mistake with a monitor purchase.
This is gold 🤘
Helpful...thank you!
This video was so so helpful
I just bought the Panasonic GH4 and its tremendous, absolute recomendation. 400€ 4k, 1080p 96fps, V-log, fenomenal controls, super lighweight, fully articulated screen and more
wow i really learn alot from Indy Mogul
Keep inspiring us and making more videos for us
am taking all the lessons to build a good quality to my TH-cam videos
thanks Ted
Very useful video!
I love Indy mogul and ted so ima watch later
great video, thank you!
On the last one of these, you mentioned the Benro tripod. We actually went and bought it and it's fantastic.
Extremely sturdy and not nearly as bulky and heavy as most of the other big tripods.
Yes 2 Life Show lots of great cheap options. I’ve bought 4 of the E-Image tripods because I’ve been blown away by the quality and price. But plenty of other good options out there
@@CaseyMcBeath1 Thanks for your reply Casey :) And thanks for sharing your tips. Super helpful
Yes 2 Life Show my pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Cheers for this
Would love a follow up video and maybe links to Casey's rental store/profile. That's a whole new avenue for lowering the $$ barrier for some gear.
I actually bought the A6000 two days ago in a bundle for 500$ second hand (mainly photography, but video too of course!) 1080p downsampled from 4k is a beauty lol
I love my canon FD lens. I adapted it to my GH5 as well as shooting 35mm stills
watch out for the e-image "sprinter" version tripod legs. Sometimes the leg locks aren't very tight making the legs unstable.
I started out shooting on the gh4. Truly, a highly underrated camera!
It can do anything!
If you have sub $500 and wanna start videographic thing.. i think Canon SL2 would fit so much. The AF is reliable (tho some people struggling with MF) and there are so many cheap lens regarding to EF mount. I bought it last year and get me done the client job so well.. It's been thru wedding, commercials, company profile, and many more. The only problem I have was only about shaky footage, but with some practice, I'm better now...
A Ronin-s or Zhiyun crane would be a great addition to your package!
@@indymogul Haha sure.. any kind of "stabilisation" especially gimbal could made me more "creative".. but I consider to get a better lens for now..
Hi found this really interesting and helpful
I was legit searching for this kind of video and boom and indy mogul uploaded a video
I'm still rockin' two GH4's for all my TH-cam videos and I really don't think I need to upgrade anytime soon. A solid 4k camera and they are soooo cheap now. I'll probably pick up another one soon.
They're still ~$1K in Australia, used 😭
I've probably saved myself a lot of money in the last year or more by trying my hardest to repurpose other things to use for my kit. Stuff like the wireless link for the computer monitor.
I've been trying to make things like backup cam/gps/etc monitors, and it's a pain in the ass!
Get a good tripod! I used to have a scrappy tripod just like he explained, but then i bought the manfrotto befree live travel tripod and im in love with it. It's lightweight, but sturdy and has a fluid head. I also ordered a lens and to be honest i was more impressed with the tripod than the lens when they came in the mail.
Hey bro do u know the model number
Of your tripod
@@masterv6679 should be MVKBFR-LIVE mine is version 1
Asiatique Media 阿西亞提克 媒體 thanks for the reply I’m actually looking for a good tripod or monopod like coman kx3232 or the Yunteng video head yt 950
TAny advice for me bro
@@masterv6679 I don't know man, I'm not an expert on this, I'm just really happy with my tripod
THAAAANKS FOR VERY HELPFUL INFO! very interesting that a stabilizer, like ronin or zhiyun is not a top 5 product
Dope !
I got a OMD EM10III with kit lens for $120!! Buying used is the way to go for beginners no doubt.
Very helpful Video 😀😍
Banding together is a pretty good idea.
feelsbad that my country has no renting options ;s good info tho love the video
Bravo! Beautiful! Homages! 🎼🎼🎼 JAR
At 10:58 playing producer role lol which works too, were you do not have to touch any gear but put together a team.....Nice.
Griffin in the intro!!!
Thanks for this video, really reminds you of what is important! P.s. your Spotify Podcast Link on the website is broken :-)
Erik Schiller I had issues with the Spotify link yesterday, but if I clicked it a second time, it went through 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you Indy, how about Post-Production!!!!!
it's super counter intuitive :D you wouldn't think you can massively cheap out on a camera and lenses but then you have to pay extra for a good tripod xD but it is definitely true. i've been there as well ^^
I have the same exact cage for the blackmagic pocket cinema camera that is there on the thumbnail.
The old zoom h4 has a slight hiss when non phantom power mic is in, I got one, I wish I knew⚠ but I use it as a interface ☺ I hope the new one is better.
Cant beat getting a bmpcc4/6k if you want to shoot films on the best budget
Cheapest and a great option which in the last few years has been phenomenal ..
After watching this now I feel like you guys should make a vid on some of the handful of jobs you could work like post grad or someone starting out as and indie filmmaker like the independent stuff he mentioned
One of their last videos touched on that,. While it was about Director myths, the pointed out ways to start in the industry, as well as the many paths you can take.
Great Video, thank you. Where can i buy the 8$ sound blanket that you use so often?
oliver mannherz Hoping to post a video about that pretty soon
I found the best solution is to team up with other people and rent what you need for the shoot. That way you can get your hands on quality stuff from the get go, and if you're prepared you can get great results without compromising as much as you would have to if you bought the stuff
One of the ideas mentioned here. Super common when you're starting out
“I have a mic on the camera, its going to be fine” lol xD
Turned into mario for a sec
used fs700r with an external recorder is an amazing value at 2k
Love this vid man thanks! I just started a TH-cam last week cause of quarantine lol and am just learning.
Nice broll
I've never liked used media equipments, even from a university grad at the time. My Mac, softwares, cine cams, gimbals, I bought all brand new and they work fine for years. The key is be patient and save.
Used doesn't mean the capabilities of the device is reduced. But each with his preferences.
Great video.
Im new & will be doing photography & video: travel vlogging. What would you reccomend budget option in 2020? I love canon & rf lens based on reviews....id love your thoughts cheers :)
I am I guess an intermediate beginner if that makes sense and have bought most of my beginner gear. What this guy says is all pretty true, but here’s a simple list of what you need:
- camera (I got a Sony a6300 and have not regretted it once, still use it after dropping it in a river too.😬)
- Lens - if you’re shooting travel films or even films get a versitile lens (mine is 18-135)
BUT! If you’re doing like an actual narrative film or documentary get a lens with a low aperture and a wider shot. - 30mm lens - (I regret not getting one of these lenses)
- Tripod, good quality is nice but not essential. Unless you can’t be bothered dealing with a crap tripod.
- LIGHTS key for cinematic looks, spend your money on this. Get two or three. You need it. They will never not be useful
- Mic - spend your money on this you won’t regret it!!! On camera for versatility boom or something for set up
- Laptop - get a good laptop stop dealing with lag.