Hi Ryan,
From my experience, and you have said. We must create a workflow, appropriate to the requirements of each project. In my experience, different types of camera are used, - Sony HDC cameras chains (avor Triax), for competitions between teams in a game setup: beach (style: Survivor). - Cameras independent (Sony XDCAM-EX) for independent pursuits. (You know, daily tasks) - Obviously options to increase the value of production (GoPro or similar , underwater cameras,) and supports, cranes, steadicam, drones
- Ligths, batteries,
- Audio: Soundman - Not forgetting the technical quality requirements (color sampling, Mb/s, etc.). - Critical aspects ambient humidity, heat, etc. All this is only a part, the part of postproduction, is equally important, editing systems/Platforms (Avid, Premiere, FinalCut), supported Codecs, storage, data management, backups, color correction, etc.
You know, facilities to POST: Speed and Quality.
Also, your position DOP, you want ARTISTIC aspects and results too. (color, looks, etc). For comment only some aspects, for these projects, you must plan every detail testing.
Sure, we could talk much about it. For now my 2 cents, I hope to help a bit.