Equipment
Quick Start Guides
Instruction guides on our equipment can be found on the Level 4 Helpdesk or are available here.
Choosing the right equipment can be difficult, so we've put together our recommendations of what bits of kit you might need when filming different scenarios.
the interview
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Wireless Microphone
the presentation
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Wireless Microphone
the voxpop
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Shotgun Microphone
The Drama
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Shotgun Microphone 1x Boom Pole
The stop motion
1x DSLR Camera 1x Tripod 1x 90 Degree Arm
The 360
1x Nikon KeyMission 1x Monopod
Camera Choice
We have a range of different cameras available suitable for a range of different user types.
Intro Camera:
Panasonic HC-V770K HD Camcorder*; easy to use, point and shoot.
Intermediate Camera:
SONY PXW-X70 Camcorder*; easy to use, settings can be modified or placed in auto.
Canon DSLR 70/80D*; easy to use, settings can be modified or placed in auto, looks more arty/cinematic.
Panasonic AG-AC90/AG-AC30 Camcorder; can modify settings or place in auto.
Special Cameras:
GoPro Hero 4 & 5; Action camera, waterproof, small, timelapse mode.
Nikon KeyMission 360 Camera; capture video and photographs in 360.
*Creative Media Recommendation