If you work for any major video production company, you’re already familiar with the most basic video equipment tools. However, all video production companies have to start somewhere. And all video editors and enthusiasts have to learn about the industry at a basic level first. There are certain pieces of equipment that all video production companies use, even if they use different models and versions of it.
Obviously, you’ll need a professional video camera. The camera that you have on your phone won’t work for this purpose. Professionals can teach you how to create relatively good videos on your phone, but these cannot replace those created with a professional video camera.
You will also need a shotgun microphone. People care about the visual quality of professional videos, but the audio quality is just as important these days. Almost every video production company uses a shotgun microphone to enhance the audio quality of a production.
If you’ve been around video production companies at all, you have probably seen a tripod. You’ve also no doubt looked at professional videos and wondered how the camera people managed to keep the camera so steady. It definitely wasn’t because the filmmakers in question had very steady hands. Tripods provide the stability videos require, making it easier for video producers to get really good results.
You may already have one of the most important pieces of video editing equipment: headphones. With headphones, you can listen for absolutely everything during a shoot.
All video production companies use lights of some kind. Professional lighting is extremely important. It can eliminate a lot of disruptive shadows. A camera light can also make everything much more visible than it would be otherwise.
Gather all these pieces of equipment before you start, and you’ll be well on your way to making quality videos.
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