Bryan Oldenburg

One last set of questions re my camera set-up folks: Does a Panasonic GH4 as the A camera and a G7 as the B make good quality and economic sense, as another option for a low budget doc? Could I, as director, learn either one of these, realistically, in order to pose as an additional cameraman? I have had a fair amount of still camera experience, though very little cinematography. Thanks all of you camera geniuses! PS: I probably don't have the time to wait for the release of the GH5, though it looks wonderful, in many ways.

I was merely trying to get in touch with you re the BMPC and your tutorial. Hopefully, the brief message I sent on FB got through. Thanks!

Thanks again David, Robin and Macks for all your fantastic expertise and insight (not to mention, your graciousness in answering a newcomer)!

Thanks Tyler. I just watched your video(s) on Vimeo. I attempted to leave you a message there. Please let me know if you got it. Your work is excellent!

PS: Tyler, would you recommend a directional mic with the BMPCC (say, for protest scenes)? Perhaps I could quickly learn how to use the BMPCC and get good B-Roll myself; I'm principally the director, but have had a fair amount of still camera experience. And one last query: would the BMPCC blend in well with most A cameras? Thanks a million!

Thanks Tyler and Macks! If I cannot get the last crew (who brought their own equip), I may need to find an A (principle) camera myself. What do you suggest is the best quality camera for this low budget doc coming up-- i.e., one with good quality, but relatively inexpensive?

Thanks again you two! I may not be able to get the film crew I had before, meaning I may have to look for a principle (or A) camera on my own this time (they brought their own equipment last documentary). What would you recommend as the most bang for the buck for this low budget doc-- i.e., what is the least expensive A with good quality? I could always rent equipment your recommendations as well.

Thank you David and Robin-- I'm glad I didn't buy one over Christmas. A friend has a Go Pro drone ( a new Phantom, I believe). Would your advice be the same re getting aerial footage of campuses, etc. (i.e., the footage might not blend in well, and we'd have to shoot on a bright day?) Happy New Year, and thanks again for everything!

As a new director, who has had still camera experience in the past (and a limited amount of using motion picture cameras), I'd like to incorporate a third camera into my documentary mix. Would you folks think a Go Pro Hero 5 could supply ample quality for b-roll, or indeed, alternate angles for interviews?

As a new director, who has had still camera experience in the past (and a limited amount of using motion picture cameras), I'd like to incorporate a third camera into my documentary mix. Would you folks think a Go Pro Hero 5 could supply ample quality for b-roll, or indeed, alternate angles for interviews?