As-salaamu alaikum,
We are trying to keep the budget for the movie under a 1000 bucks. Since the cast and crew will work on a credit-only basis, our main focus is the camera equipment. We plan to get a shotgun mic, clapboard and of course a camcorder.
The hardest part so far is finding what camcorder to get. Since I want a "Blair Witch Project" look, a good camcorder with good picture and an audio jack so that I can hook up a shotgun mic. So if anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to post them in the comment section!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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When it comes to the "look and feel" of the blair witch project, there are a couple things to keep in mind.
They used a hi8 camera which they bought from best buy, and returned it within the 30 day warantee period -- that way camera cost is $0.00
Blairwitch budget was $60,000: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/business
Some technical details as to equipment they used: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/technical
also...although the blair witch project had a 'small' budget...they had a paid cast and crew: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/fullcredits -- you'll notice that there are a lot of 'special thanks' these are the people that helped in the process
techincal equipment I personally would recommend to achieve the 'look'
2 consumer grade cameras (hi8, minidv) -- each equipped with a polarizing filter, and wide angle lens
For shotgun mic:
- camera 1: Sennheiser MKE 300
- camera 2: Audio Technica ATR-55 (good for distance sound)
Asalam alaikum,
for reasonable price, try to get a camcorder that has at least 3CCD chip! Check eBay.
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