I am developing a video series to use in my E-Learning courses. I was looking for some input in what cameras and microphones people would recommend. I am looking for something professional grade and am leaning toward a camcorder vs a DSLR. However, I am open to hearing from both sides. Most of the filming will be done indoors in a room without natural light.
Depending on your video scenario, whether its someone stationary, talking to the camera. Or a scene where something is played out with actors, makes a difference.
In any scenario where the subject is stationary and talking to the camera, or in a narration scenario, i will use my Blue Yeti. I have had so much success with it, the quality is great. I dont do much scenario filming, and when i do, it has narration. I've done mostly industrial videos, so i have no suggestion for that.
I used a camcorder for all of my filming and have had no issues. I have not had an opportunity to compare other options so my view is a bit one sided, but, i do not have any problems or complaints from using a camcorder.
A lot of small details can always be handled in the edit.
Hi, Cristina -- Thanks so much for your question! In addition to the resources and information David shared, I wanted to provide the following links to posts of similar topics:
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Depending on your video scenario, whether its someone stationary, talking to the camera. Or a scene where something is played out with actors, makes a difference.
In any scenario where the subject is stationary and talking to the camera, or in a narration scenario, i will use my Blue Yeti. I have had so much success with it, the quality is great. I dont do much scenario filming, and when i do, it has narration. I've done mostly industrial videos, so i have no suggestion for that.
I used a camcorder for all of my filming and have had no issues. I have not had an opportunity to compare other options so my view is a bit one sided, but, i do not have any problems or complaints from using a camcorder.
A lot of small details can always be handled in the edit.
Here is a great forum post on DSLR vs Camcorder along with some insights into mic use with each.
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3818193
(Sorry if I am breaking any rule about linking to an outside page, I know some forums frown on that.)
Hi, Cristina -- Thanks so much for your question! In addition to the resources and information David shared, I wanted to provide the following links to posts of similar topics:
Video and sound equipment recommendations for filming scenes
Camera and Sound Equipment Recommendations
Audio equipment recommendations required please
Video camera recommendations needed
Hope that helps! :)
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