Need kit we can own, cuz we'll likely destroy it, and that doesn't go over well with the rental cos.
Blackmagic Design: anybody have things to say recommendation wise about their cameras? Also looking for recommendations for cinema quality 4K and above camera gear. What is industry-standard through high-end in the purchase or consumer end of these cameras?
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Look up Gareth Edwards on what camera he used on The Creator. He knows his gear.
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I read about Black Magic's new camera on NFS recently and it looks like they added a full-frame sensor and an L-mount. https://nofilmschool.com/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k
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Thanks, Amanda Toney and the price is excellent. I never thought about the pocket cinema cams because they weren't full frame. These are! Glad you pointed this one out.
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Looks like a Canon SLR body but it goes in an L-mount. Yup, a couple of these Blackmagic BMCC 6Ks are going in my Black Friday shopping cart. They may even be Netflix approved. Jurry's still out on that one, though, unless someone has heard different?
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Morgan, I'd suggest just getting a mirrorless camera (any brand should do). Most are 4k, 10 bit. Canon, Fuji, Sony, Nikon, all are good / have pros and cons. While I love Blackmagic, they are not practical cameras as the battery life is poor and require to much rigging up to make it work. On a bigger crew, great, smaller one / solo shooting, forget it. And the color science doesn't look that much better once it's color graded.
Keep in mind, Netflix approved is only relevant if you are one of the handful of production companies regularly hired to make content for Netflix.
Best wishes to you!!
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you can get the black magic 12k for a decent price
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Lance Patrick 12k BMD clocks in at about 6.5 grand. Decent for 12k, but ouch in the wallet for crash-cams. 6k at 2.5 grand is doable. And there's nothing in that range (or cheaper) that doesn't give off that GoPro vibe. But yeah, Blackmagic Design is definitely bringing the industry into the realm of indies and 99%ers. I love it.