(I wasn't sure whether to put this in Cameras or Newbies, but I'm hoping for some insight.)
Right, so I just started getting into filmmaking within the past couple of weeks. In the past, I've dabbled with photography, so all I'm equipped with is a Nikon Coolpix L830. Not DSLR, but the stills are good. The video, however... Not so great - particularly in even the slightest low light. Extremely grainy.
I've done a little reading for my unfortunately low budget of around $300USD, and I think it's down to either:
1. Panasonic HC-V380K (A bit weary on the lack of 23.97fps filming)
2. Canon Vixia HF R800
Is this a good narrowing down? I Hadn't considered looking into DSLR in my price range.
If there is anything that could be recommended more, I would immensely appreciate it! If there's something substantially better within $300-$400 I'd probably be willing to flex/save for it.
If it helps, what I intend to film isn't anything set in stone. I do need something that plays nice with lower lighting situations, however.
As per intended use... Anything from slowly paced nature pans to quick and dirty action scenes. A "jack of all trades/master of none" situation, perhaps?
Software-wise, I feel like I'm set. Have the whole Adobe Suite and am quite familiar with it. Premiere and After Effects seem to be working fine.
I really would appreciate any input or suggestions!
I'm definitely brand new to this hobby and my knowledge is fairly limited.
Thanks! =)
EDIT:
Did a little more reading regarding post-work, and it appears that a very "flat" input would compliment my love for color-grading and hyper-stylizing? LOG is probably way out of my price range, but I am curious about this concept. The Panasonic test footage I've seen appears to be much more vibrant and contrasted when compared to the footage from the Canon, but I'm not sure if that's due to user settings or not.
Right, so I just started getting into filmmaking within the past couple of weeks. In the past, I've dabbled with photography, so all I'm equipped with is a Nikon Coolpix L830. Not DSLR, but the stills are good. The video, however... Not so great - particularly in even the slightest low light. Extremely grainy.
I've done a little reading for my unfortunately low budget of around $300USD, and I think it's down to either:
1. Panasonic HC-V380K (A bit weary on the lack of 23.97fps filming)
2. Canon Vixia HF R800
Is this a good narrowing down? I Hadn't considered looking into DSLR in my price range.
If there is anything that could be recommended more, I would immensely appreciate it! If there's something substantially better within $300-$400 I'd probably be willing to flex/save for it.
If it helps, what I intend to film isn't anything set in stone. I do need something that plays nice with lower lighting situations, however.
As per intended use... Anything from slowly paced nature pans to quick and dirty action scenes. A "jack of all trades/master of none" situation, perhaps?
Software-wise, I feel like I'm set. Have the whole Adobe Suite and am quite familiar with it. Premiere and After Effects seem to be working fine.
I really would appreciate any input or suggestions!
I'm definitely brand new to this hobby and my knowledge is fairly limited.
Thanks! =)
EDIT:
Did a little more reading regarding post-work, and it appears that a very "flat" input would compliment my love for color-grading and hyper-stylizing? LOG is probably way out of my price range, but I am curious about this concept. The Panasonic test footage I've seen appears to be much more vibrant and contrasted when compared to the footage from the Canon, but I'm not sure if that's due to user settings or not.
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