Hello,
I'm a first-time movie maker and I'm considering buying a Sony DCR-VX2100 camcorder. I'm making a sitcom pilot where the scenes take place inside Starbucks or inside an office. My total budget is $5,000, and I'll be editing on my PC.
>> Microphone
1) Should I get a Rode VideoMic (mono, $150) or a Rode Stereo VideoMic ($250)?
>> Lighting
1) Would an on-camera light (10 to 20 watts) work for indoor shooting at close range during the day?
2) Do I need different lights to shoot in Starbucks and an office with fluorescent lighting?
3) Do I need a filter kit (UV, haze, etc.)?
>> Accessory Shoe
1) Can I put both an on-camera light and an on-board microphone on the same accessory shoe or only one at a time?
>> Tripod
1) Do I need to spend $300 on a fluid head tripod or will a $50 tripod work? What's the difference?
Thanks!
Robert
San Diego
