Introduction
Filmmaking has been around for a long time, and it’s an art that can take years to master. It’s also a very expensive hobby, which is why many aspiring filmmakers start out with lower-end equipment and then upgrade as their funds allow them to do so. However, there are some basic tools that all filmmakers need regardless of budget level: high-end digital cameras (with at least two lenses), lighting equipment, audio equipment, tripods and crane/jib support. In creating a tv storyboard you don’t need to have a high end cameras all you need is an creative imagination.
High-end digital cameras
You may have heard that high-end digital cameras are necessary to make a movie, but that’s not entirely true. These cameras are used to shoot blockbuster films like The Avengers and Jurassic World, but you don’t need one in order to create your own movie.
You can also use a smartphone or camera with a flip screen (like the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS) or even an older model that records onto memory cards (such as the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100).
Lighting equipment
Lighting is the most important part of creating a film. It’s what brings your story to life, creating mood and setting the tone for what you want to convey. But lighting can be difficult to master, so it’s best to know as much about it before you start shooting.
There are three types of lighting: natural light, artificial light (also known as “hot lights”), and strobe lights. Natural light comes from lamps or windows; artificial lights are powered by electricity and include floodlights, spotlights, and tungsten bulbs in various wattages; strobe lights flash very fast when turned on—like those used at concerts or parties.
All three types of lighting can be used together in one scene depending on the effect you want; however, it’s important that each type has its own place on set so they don’t interfere with each other (i.e., don’t put an open window behind a hot lamp).
Lighting also comes in different colors: white (or daylight) which produces no color casts like blues or reds; tungsten which gives off more yellow-orange tones than white does; fluorescent which shows more green hues; LED bulbs that have a combination of red/green/blue LEDs inside them (this gives them their name) but are expensive compared with other options!
Audio equipment
You’ll need a variety of audio equipment to record sound. If you have the budget, you can rent a professional recording studio with an engineer or editor who can help get the best possible audio quality for your film.
If you’re on a tight budget and/or are planning on doing most of the work yourself, then investing in some good recording gear is probably going to be necessary. The following items will help ensure that your film has excellent sound:
- Microphones (to pick up dialogue)
- Audio mixers (to manage multiple microphones)
- Audio recorders (to capture sound)
Tripods and crane/jib support
The tripod is a stand with a head that can be raised and lowered. The crane/jib support is similar, but it has an arm that extends out to control camera movement. The jib support is used when you want to move the camera in any direction; this is different from how tripods are used because they can only move vertically.
Tripods are typically used during live-action shoots, while crane supports are generally equipped with video cameras or other types of cameras that don’t need to be mobile (think documentary work). Both of these tools allow filmmakers to get great shots without having to manually move the camera themselves, which saves time and energy for everyone involved!
Filmmaking can be very expensive, but if you can borrow some items, you can make a movie for very little money.
If you’re wondering what tools you need to make a film, it’s not as expensive as it seems. A lot of the items you need can be borrowed from friends or family members. In the video below, we show how one filmmaker made his first film with only $100!
It’s also possible to make your own DIY camera rig for less than $100 using an old DSLR camera and some PVC pipe. If you want to buy everything needed for this particular setup, however, it will cost around $200-$300 total—but if your budget is tight and you don’t mind doing some rigging yourself or finding free resources online (like shooting on location), then there are ways to keep costs low while still giving yourself options later down the line when it comes time start shooting more professionally-looking content!
Conclusion
If you have a smartphone or tablet, then you can make a film. Digital cameras are now so cheap that anyone can afford one. And if you don’t want to buy one, it’s easy enough to borrow one from someone else for free! Lighting equipment is also affordable now, thanks to LED lights which are bright and energy efficient at the same time. Audio equipment is another area where prices have come down over time; nowadays there are many different kinds of microphones available at low prices which will suit any budget level. Inquire here for tools that we can suggest for film making.