Posted by William Davis on 01/12/13 11:53

In article <1153494875.009621.146160@s13g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
riclanders@gmail.com 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?
>
> Canon has it's own recommend xlr box for the GL2 that sells for $170.
> Should I get it or opt for a beachtek?
>
> As to lighting, I want a lighting kit that sets up easy, comes with a
> rolling case, and renders professional results.
>
> 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.
>
> ric


Not to be excessively grumpy but�

There's no lighting kit on the planet that �renders professional
results."

PEOPLE render professional results. Or not.

Give someone who truly understands lighting a few hundred bucks and send
them into any large home center and they'll light the socks off any
scene you like.

Give someone who doesn't understand lighting - access to a 5 ton grip
truck and you'll get a disaster.

That said, ANYTHING you can read about the craft, including Graff's book
will start you on the road to getting what you need. (a brain that
�thinks good lighting)

So it's good advice to buy whatever you can afford and then get out and
start lighting stuff ASAP - which is exactly what your post indicates
you want to do.

Excellent plan.

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