Posted by Richard Crowley on 01/12/36 11:53

riclanders wrote ...
> I've got $1500 to spend on sound and lights and would like some advice.
> I now own a brand new Canon GL-2 (waiting for it to be delivered this
> morning)
>
> for a mike I'm thinking --RODE NT3-HYPER CARDIOID
>
> What fish pole boom would work well?

I thought this was a good deal...
http://www.trewaudio.com/specials/rode_boomkit.htm

Good package, good price, reputable dealer (likely provides
equipment to the sound people who do most the the feature
film and network TV you see).

I'm thinking about buying one of those packages myself.

> Canon has it's own recommend xlr box for the GL2 that
> sells for $170. Should I get it or opt for a beachtek?

Beachtek's primary advantages are likely the mechanical
construction (pretty rugged), and name-brand recognition
(for resale value). I would suspect that you could get
equivalent functionality without spending so much. There
are lower-priced equivalents.

Or if you want to make your own....
http://www.rcrowley.com/CamAdapt.htm

> As to lighting, I want a lighting kit that sets up easy, comes with a
> rolling case, and renders professional results.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED....
"Build a Compact Lighting Kit" by Walter Graff (who shoots
video for many shows you have likely seen on TV).
http://www.dv.com/features/features_item.jhtml?category=Archive&articleId=18901484
I wish I had read that article before going out and buying a
commercial lighting kit.

The DV website requires registration, but it is well worth it for
access to some great articles available online. I have *never*
been spammed from these people. Even when my magazine
subscription expired, they have never sent me a single email.

> I'll be using my equipment for events, weddings, interviews and
> whatever.
>
> All advice appreciated.
>
> Also, would like to squeeze in a wide angle lens and a high capacity
> battery.

Get a few months of experience in to discover what you really need
before going out and buying a bunch of accessories.

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