Can anyone give advice on cameras and lighting?
 

I want to make youtube blog videos and this guy has nice clear videos I like this style a lot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCDuBaGXZsw
He says he uses a Canon 60D and thats like $700 without any special lens.

I went to BestBuy and they told me I should only use a camera like that if I'm taking still pictures, if Im taking videos then I should get a camcorder with a higher resolution
so Im thinking of buying this http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDRCX240-.../dp/B00HNJWWK2
which is way way cheaper.

Do you think with the cheaper camera I could get nice clear results like the video above?
Also any advice on lighting? He must use great lighting to be clear like that. I want to buy everything on amazon to get it going.
thanks for any advice. :helpme

Especially with non-pro equipment, the MORE light you have, the better.
If you need video only, that may be a good way to go, if that's all your budget will allow.
If you need photos...scratch and claw and save up, and get tthe still camera, also...or later.

you can use the 60d for video for youtube - u don't have to buy a separate video camera - the audio is important - be sure to research what you need for best audio using a 60d. as far as lighting goes you can buy photo flood tungsten practical bulbs that are 3200 Kelvin (white) at a pro camera store that will screw in a clip on lamp until you can afford a pro level light like a kino-flo - bounce the light off a piece of white poster board or white styrofoam insulation sheet to get a nicer look similar to what the guy in the link is doing.

thanks very much. I dont need photos at all just clear video. Appreciate the tips.


thanks a lot. I just looked for tungsten and found this, do you like this for a beginner? http://www.amazon.com/Interfit-INT16...dp/B0024NKJZ2/

the 6D will be better than a home use end camcorder with higher res. At that end of the DSLR market the lens and the lighting is more important than the camera body. The exact light, lens and set up will depend on the end look desired, space you're shooting in, quality of the light already available, and available funds.

For anything in that price range ("non-pro") always go for a camcorder with the highest resolution. With cameras and ligting you really gotta know what you are doing. If you are not a Pro then use all the new technology to your advantage and get hi res, auto focus, this and that to make it easier for you. That's why it's there, to 'mimic' how the Pros shoot.

Lighting is everything. But you can achieve that effect with simple umbrellas and lights if placed correctly and depending on where you are filming (the space).

I am NOT a Pro so, unlike the pro tips here (you should listen to every one) it's clueless bastards like me that can be the most helpful. With video, pick something you feel most comfortable holding and moving around with that has the highest rez possible (cause in like 8 months that high res will be ho hum lol).

Good luck and post your vids when done! :)

You can really use any modern video camera or DSLR, but as it was already said above, lighting and audio is what will make the real difference. These will make or break you.

You will also want a tri-pod and learn how to frame a shot properly, as well as how to edit your clip so it's not boring. For example, you see how many Youtube videos have quick edits, or jump cuts, to keep it moving and fresh looking.

You don't need to spend a lot of money to make great looking videos. With the right lighting and audio you can even shoot it on your smart phone if your cam is good enough. Not ideal, but it will get you started.

Look around here, Youtube has a lot of info and there is a TON of videos out there showing you how to create good Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/yt/creators/

Good luck!