True.
T dont know why everyone is so preoccupied with equipment and not with film making.
Thinking about all this,
I could either go with "
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or
I could go with "
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Its a slow learning curve for us, new kids
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I have a friend who really wanted to learn how to play drums. Instead of getting two drum sticks, and couple of plastic plates to learn the basics, he went to the guitar center and purchased $2k electronic drum set lol. Of course, the drum set was collecting dust 2 months later..
I still give him crap for it..
Thats how I think a new person approaches something like a filmmaking.
Us, the new kids (i assume its not just me, according to many technical questions in "newbie" forum), think that in order to make a good and watchable film, we need to get the most awesome, most expensive gear (including 50 dollar camera lens tissue).
I've already learned that way is WRONG, and think I was fortunate enough to learn that prior to purchasing ANY equipment. In fact, if it wasn't for this forum, I would save up a heavy roll of cash, find , and buy Canon XL-H1sP as my first camera lol. Of course, thats a route to disaster..
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Anyways, I was just looking at different options and possibilities. My current camera is hitachi miniDVD. Spent the last month playing with DIY lights, different shot compositions, sound recording etc. Now, i was lucky enough to get my itchy hands on some extra cash (damn mandatory over time on my job lol) to get something more or less serious video equipment..
My first choice was t2i, but, as i've learned, its not good for what intent to use it for (dark area shots, fast paces action). My next choice is XL1.. its goes for 1k on amazon.
Yay or Nay?