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Video Production Equipment /
Filmmaking Gear (Check-List)

Below is a video production equipment list for the beginner filmmaker. This is simply a starter guide in your search for some basic filmmaking gear. Each item is linked to a specific piece of equipment which may or may not work for your project. They are simply representative of the type of equipment you MAY want to use.

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Basic Documentary Video Camera Package:



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What Camcorder To Buy For Documentary Filmmaking

It can be a major process deciding what filmmaking equipment to buy. There is not a "one size fits all" equipment package for everyone since there are so many variables (budget, type of project, locations, pro vs amateur, etc). But there are some clues you can follow.

A visitor to Desktop Documentaries posted this question and there's an interesting discussion with some specific camcorder recommendations.

Visitor Question - Nov. 24, 2011:
What Camcorder Should I Buy For Documentary Filmmaking?

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My basic gear  Sony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut Studio
MacBook laptop




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