Equipment (wish-)list for the next (guerilla) film
The current film that we are completing under Breach Candy Group banner is a highly visual narrative (details to be revealed soon). Our focus from the start had been to use guerilla film equipment as much as possible, and yet achieve the visual look that the complex narrative warrants.
We have already started discussing the next one — and while the concept is still emerging, the plan is for shoot during early next year, and the goal is to focus on heavily on sound from start, and also continue to stretch the boundaries of visual and the narrative.
So, while chalking out a basic budget, here’s a growing initial list of equipments we are planning to use. (To be updated as new gadgets emerge.)
Footage
- Canon 60D / 600D/ 7D / 550D (x2) — OR — Canon 5D MkII + Canon 7D - for crisp HD/24p footage - go with what you have, or buy the latest
- Canon 50mm fixed lens
- Canon L-series 24-105
- Canon 16-35mm L-series f/2.8 (ideally), cheaper option is - Canon 17-55 f/2.8 EFS Zoom.
- GoPro HD - always handy in places where Canon cannot reach (cheaply). Underwater is an example.
Audio
- Zoom H4N (x2)
- Shure Lapel Mic (many available, pick according to budget and needs).
- Rode NTG-3 Pro Shotgun Mic
- Portable 4-channel mixer
Rigs
- Zacuto DSLR Kit - according to the needs of the project
- Portable DSLR Dolly - like Kessler one here.
Editing/Backup
- 500GB Portable USB 2.0 / Firewire for on-location backup (x 2+)
- 2TB MyBook Studio Firewire 800 Drives (x 3) - two for editing, one for backup
- Macbook PRO
- iMac or Mac Pro
