Flip HD for Shooting Music Videos

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sinister0101

Hello to everyone on in Indietalk,

well long story short, i decided to get into film making, Such as Music Videos and some Scene Reenactments after some research I will be using the Flip HD Ultra (720p) and performed the Wide Angle Lenses Mod.

Could This camera Suffice Until i save money from the Shoots to purchase a Full 1080p Cam such as a Sony FS100.
 
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sinister0101 said:
Could This camera Suffice Until i save money from the Shoots to purchase a Full 1080p Cam such as a Sony FS100.
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Yes.

Look at the other option: you do not make any movies at all until
you can afford a better camera. What would you rather do? Shoot
a few projects and learn as you go, or wait and shoot nothing?
 
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directorik said:
Yes.

Look at the other option: you do not make any movies at all until
you can afford a better camera. What would you rather do? Shoot
a few projects and learn as you go, or wait and shoot nothing?
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Yes i agree, however with the Camera only shooting (720) and having poor night time lightning.
Could i tinker with the settings Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere to improve the lighting issue?
 
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sinister0101 said:
Yes I just started Film School (online) they are sending me the (Westcott uLite 3 Light kit )
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So you're on your way.

More important than lighting is going to be audio. The main issue you
will face using the mic on any camera - even the Sony FS100 - capturing
clean audio tracks. When making music videos this isn't an issue. To get
good audio you will need a mic on a boom pole. And since you cannot
attach a mic to the Flip you will need a separate audio recorder.

But for now, you can shoot music videos with your current camera and
light kit. I look forward to seeing your work!

What on-line film school did you just start?
 
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directorik said:
So you're on your way.

More important than lighting is going to be audio. The main issue you
will face using the mic on any camera - even the Sony FS100 - capturing
clean audio tracks. When making music videos this isn't an issue. To get
good audio you will need a mic on a boom pole. And since you cannot
attach a mic to the Flip you will need a separate audio recorder.

But for now, you can shoot music videos with your current camera and
light kit. I look forward to seeing your work!

What on-line film school did you just start?
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Full Sail University (Digital Cinematography)
 
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What do they tell you about camera choice?

Do they suggest you shoot with what you have or to wait until
you have a Full 1080p Cam?
 
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In my 10th month of the course they will be sending me the Sony NEX FS100. So i guess ill use what i have to make teaser films and a little short film until i have the right equipment to further my projects
 
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I think if you could make something on a flip video than you could do anything. In truth, I bet if you put enough planning into it with lighting/sound/editing and all no one would know you used a flip camera.
 
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kari said:
I think if you could make something on a flip video than you could do anything. In truth, I bet if you put enough planning into it with lighting/sound/editing and all no one would know you used a flip camera.
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Yes i agree, however with shooting a quick racing teaser video, i dont have access to the necessary equipment such as stabilizers, dolly's etc...im still in the planning out stages as to how i want it to turn out
 
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sinister0101 said:
Yes i agree, however with shooting a quick racing teaser video, i dont have access to the necessary equipment such as stabilizers, dolly's etc...im still in the planning out stages as to how i want it to turn out
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You do need any of those things. They are nice to have, but not
necessary.

What I see here on the boards is too many beginners holding back
because they do not yet have all the "right" equipment. I never
even saw a dolly until I had been making films for 8 years. I used
a skateboard and a wheelchair. When I got started the Steadicam
had not even been invented - I learned to get smooth shots hand
held.

I know, I know, I'm that old guy you just ignore - "When I was
your age..." - but it kind of bothers me to hear beginners holding
back because they don't have the necessary equipment. When I
was your age I made films using what I had and never for one second
slowed down because I didn't the necessary equipment.

I just don't quite understand why anyone today; with so much
available for so little money, is not making a short film every month.
I envy you.
 
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