music video. Should I use a DSLR or XH-A1s
I will be shooting a music video in club setting, should I use my Sony a35 DSLR, or Canon XHA1s? or Both?
I have been using my DSLR, but have access to a Canon XHA1s any thoughts? |
Re: music video. Should I use a DSLR or XH-A1s
If you're recording a long set, go with the camcorder on a tripod. For audio, try to set up a good mi for ambient and a separate feed from the house sound board
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Re: music video. Should I use a DSLR or XH-A1s
I haven't got a Sony DSLR but I do have a canon DSLR and I love the footage from it. I also have the XH A1 and I actually prefer the footage from the DSLR. I can't speak for your Sony but the canon 550d is excellent in low light conditions. If your going to be in a club I would guess the DSLR would be better. This is a test I found with your camera in low light
Most DSLR you can only film a maximum of 12 min at a time IF you have a really good quality memory card. Sandisk EXTREME HD VIDEO SDHC UHS-I MEMORY CARD - 32 GB - CLASS 10 review cheap prices EXTREME HD VIDEO SDHC UHS-I MEMORY CARD - 32 GB - CLASS 10 Sandisk best buy discount online uk shop This might be OK with a music video because you'll probably shot the entire song straight (3-4min) stop and start and repeat. If your planning on using both cameras I find a vast difference between the footage from the DSLR and XH A1. You would probably have to add effects to the XH A1 footage to mask the difference. But if it’s a music video you'll probably be messing about with effect in post so you could get away with using the two cameras. |
Re: music video. Should I use a DSLR or XH-A1s
Can you give us more information about the shoot? Is it live? Are you lighting it? Can you do multiple takes?
Is it a multicam shoot? Are you going for a specific look? There are too many variables to give you a definitive answer. |
Re: music video. Should I use a DSLR or XH-A1s
As Oren said, we need to know more info. I would suggest you consider what it would take to get through a song without a loss of focus. Easier to do with an XH A1 in available light than a DSLR, but multi-cam work can cover up individual cam problems.
This is an example of a multi cam event, with an XH-A1 as the main camera, tripod mounted on a balcony above the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-8eAyLpy5Y The A1 is very reliable with a useful auto-focus in a club environment. In a studio with lights and a script, I would go DSLR. |
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