Getting great cinematic footage isn't something that needs to bust the bank. Thanks to the digital filmmaking revolution, there are a lot of great cameras on the market, offering high end features that aren't going to leave deep burning holes in your bank account. As a beginner it can be a little overwhelming looking at all your options, so here are a couple of cameras that I recommended you check out!
The Lumix G7 is small, lightweight and gives you great 4k video for an incredibly low price. The micro four thirds sensor means there are a lot of fantastic and cheap lenses on the market that are compatible with this camera meaning buying a decent set of lenses isn't going to break the bank either. The Lumix G7 is rammed with features that exceed a lot of other cameras at this price point. For less than $500 with 14-42mm lens, the Lumix G7 is without a doubt, one of the best cameras on the market for beginner filmmakers.
The big stand out features are UHD 4K, 120 fps and S-Log shooting. It has great features, looks awesome and is at an easy entry-level price point. It checks just about every box for the masses.
If you’re looking for your first camera, on a tight budget and want to have resolution, log shooting and high frame rates, then the a6300 is for you. If you’re looking for a second camera to act as your B camera that has lots of options and shoots beautiful video, then the it’s for you too.
The M40 is Canon's answer to the affordable mirrorless camera market. The Canon M50 is a powerful and affordable little entry-level camera for people who want an interchangeable lens camera without having to schlepp around a huge amount of kit. The video function is incredibly good mainly because of the fantastic Dual Pixel Autofocus, and crisp 4k resolution. Canon is known for it's brilliant colour science and it's really showcased here. For $599 with a 15-45mm lens, this camera is an absolute steal for the money, and great piece of kit of any filmmaker.
No matter what stage you're at in your filmmaking career, there's still a wealth of information that can be learned from picking up and flicking through a book, whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned set veteran, a passionate cinema-goer or anything else in-between. Here's 20 books that should be added to your essential reading list if you want to get serious about perfecting your craft. 20. The Filmmaker's Handbook An absolutely essential read for any filmmaker at any stage in your career whether you're just starting out or a seasoned veteran with a camera, I promise this books has a shed of information you can learn from. A well researched and authoritative guide to the process of filmmaking, all the way from funding to distribution and covering absolutely every aspect of filmmaking in between BUY IT HERE NOW 19. Shot by Shot Now that you've got a couple of shorts under your belt, why not get a little more ana
Denis Villeneuve and Roger Deakins have become a pairing that dreams are made of, and before the first trailer had even dropped for Blade Runner 2049, everyone already knew they were in for a visual spectacle that would be appreciated for years to come. Bagging Roger Deakins his 14th Oscar Nomination and well overdue win, it's not too far fetched to say that Blade Runner 2049 is one of the most beautiful films ever made, with director Denis Villeneuve calling it "the most expensive art house film ever made". So let us all appreciate and gaze in awe at some of the stunning work put into Blade Runner 2049. It's well documented that the camera that made Roger Deakins start shooting digital rather than film was the Arri Alexa. Deakins had shot all of his work on film up until 2011 where he used the Alexa for the first time on Andrew Niccol's "In Time". So it's no surprise that Blade Runner 2049 was shot on the Alexa. In fact it was shot on 3, the Arr
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