Recent content by Confluence Productions

It looks like you might consider looking toward a dslr. Canon T3i is around $500 and has a mic (with a mic input for better audio as time and money allows); EF lens mount to add lenses as needed (cinematic lenses start around $300 for a prime 85mm from Bower); 3 inch monitor (with external video...

He's right. We use a zoom to get a quality sound to match the great look. A good Lav mic helps the audio level as well for the on-board sound.:yes:

We have the C-100. We got it because it creates amazing video and is MUCH easier to work with in post than the Black Magic. AND the 100 is about half the cost of the 300. We also already had some really nice lenses for EF. The C-100 has a great "Film Look" - we are presently shooting Behind -the...

We needed a cemetery with an open grave for a production. We didn't go to the city facilities; we went to the locations owned by churches. They will usually work with you before a service for a small donation to the church. Buy local when you can. Avoid government involvement when you can.

Chud, We have used the T2i to shoot shorts and had very good results. We now use a Canon C-100 and a T4i as a second camera. Therefore, I'm not overly qualified to talk about either but here's my 2 cents. If they are close in money, get the T5i. I did a lot of research when I bought the 4 as the...

Natalie, IMDb Bad Hurt. It was made for well under one million and had Hollywood stars and produced by the people who produced Wolf of Wall Street and Dos Dudes. We were fortunate enough to do the Behind-the-Scenes on this and it is amazing. so, no, two million is not a lot of money to make a...