Production Needs???

[Kevin Olsen]

I am looking to make a list of equipment needed to handle up to three Red Ones, shooting simultaneously. Other than the Red equipment, what other things are needed?

I am working on a project in a related field and have a solution that may cover similar needs to that of a film crew during production and post production. This has has the potential to completely revolutionize this part of the film process but I want to learn more about the process before I jump the gun and spoil the surprise.

My list so far; please add as you see fit:

Tripod (heads, extension tubes, feet)
Lighting (stands, ballasts, bulbs, shields, reflectors, heads)
Computer (display, external storage, redundant storage, cables, K/M)
Monitoring (displays, switching, stands/carts, shields)
Audio (booms, mics, cables, mixing/recording equipment, headphones)
Storage (waterproof cases)
Power (110v/220v)
Misc (ladders, chairs, tables, pads/blankets, dollies, fans)
Tools (all types just in case)
Duct Tape

Any links, books, or even your personal knowledge would be helpful.

[Jeff Deveraux]

I believe that you are not getting replies because your question is too broad. You're going to have to be a bit more specific to get the answers to seek.
That said, here are some good places to start...


http://www.soc.org/magazine.html
http://ascmag.com/store/home.php?cat=258

[michael zaletel]

You will need a reliable monitoring system. The least expensive yet quality solution is Matrox MXO with Apple 23" Cinema Display:

http://matrox.com/video/en/products/mxo/

Here's an excellent article about it.

http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ross_shane/MXO.php

-shooter

P.S. Also, make sure you don't underestimate on the tripod, fluid head and dolly. It is counterintuitive how much even the least expensive setup will cost to support a fully-outfitted Red One.

[donatello b]

" equipment needed for low to mid budget digital films"

DEFINE low & mid budget ...

for me low for a individual would be 250k -500k
mid 500k -1mil
for some low is 1mil -3mil ..while hollywood considers 10mil low ..
and for others low is 20k-50k ...

[Kevin Olsen]

donatello, I knew someone would as me that...crap. Maybe a better way to put it is up to three cameras; what is needed to support this level of production?

Shooter, thanks for the matrox link, I will look into that. The other link doesn't make sense though...

Jeff, thanks as well for the links.


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