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Originally Posted by rowan
Have you considered a DSLR which also offers (proper) video? eg the Canon 5D Mark II, which does 1080p 30fps. I'm not making any recommendation as I've never used this camera, just putting out an alternative. Perhaps some others who have gone for a hybrid can comment.
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Definitely sounds like something to consider, I have heard many good things about the Canon 5D Mark II.
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Originally Posted by JP513
Ummm, YES! Lighting is THE MOST ESSENTIAL part. Without high quality lighting, you can do nothing. Get a flash to mount on your camera's hot shoe (the bult-in one just isn't good enough) and get strobes when you get good. And learn how to take a custom white balance measurement. Does these things and get shooting.
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Sounds good, thanks for the input.
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Originally Posted by After Shock Media
I also may have some more stuff. Trying to get it all rummaged together. Like I said I have paid for a few peoples sites when they started, some changed mind quickly and sent back equipment to me, others upgraded quickly and I got the stuff back. I then get a tad lazy and mean to sell it and then forget about it.
By the time I get the light info, I will also know if I have any spare SLR's, lenses, strobes, light meters, tri pods, etc.
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Sounds good, I will keep and eye on the thread for sure. Thanks for your time ASM!
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Originally Posted by JP-pornshooter
both ASM and BMB are good connections, have done business with all 3 of you on some level..and all positve experiences
you might consider a sony fx1 used $1500 for your HD video, it shoots well and uses minidv tapes which are easy to work with and reasonable priced used
get sony vegas for your editing needs
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Yeah I have always respected them from their post history also but never actually spoke to either of them 1 on 1. Thanks for the suggestion on Sony, checking it out now.
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Originally Posted by spunky99
use what you already have, dont spend $ until you make $ off the sites, no need to rush out n spend a bunch of $
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Makes sense in most instances, if I only had 4-5k to my name I probably wouldn't be spending it. I just tend to be the type that if I am going to do something, I want to do it big, or at least as big as I can at the time.
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Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy
Generally speaking I will agree with you, but to make money in porn, it is not necessary. Some of the hottest and best converting sites have the shittiest content. Why does it sell? Because it's real and not made in a studio with perfect lighting.
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I have thought about taking the amateur approach also, or mixing them together, with a lot of "self shot" content in the members area also.
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Originally Posted by suesheboy
Love my Nikon D90 but the video at 24 FPS is no good the Canon 5D Mark II is much better for video but honestly for what you are doing, buy a dedicated video camera.
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Thank you for the suggestions!
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Originally Posted by L-Pink
Basically you play the miniDV into your computer so each minute recorded is a minute of loading to your pc.
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Cool, thanks. Does seem like it would be quite a bit more time consuming then. Any advantages to miniDV aside from having the content on tapes?
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Originally Posted by area51
I would suggest a D90 to start like suesheboy did also. Grab ASM's light kit too.
For HD video to start you'd be fine with a Canon S10 or S11, get a few good accessories for them also.
Oh, you'll want a nice pc to use with that video.
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I keep hearing about the D90, might definitely be the way to go. Thanks for the input!
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Originally Posted by Davy
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Haha I don't think I know enough about the equipment yet to be building it on my own. Cool looking stuff though!
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Originally Posted by shimmy2
you can always do like zack and miri and tape flashlights to a broomstick. seriously though, get some torchiere floor lamps with bendable arms. they're like $10 or less at walmart and do a much better job than all the umbrellas and shit i paid big bank for. i would suggest a ringlight like dude said too but i have no clue how to build one
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No kidding? I wouldn't have imagined I would get near the same light from one of the regular lamps. Definitely something to consider if I don't buy ASM's kit. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SilentKnight
Best answer - invest some time and money in a photography/video/audio-media course.
I stopped answering these questions after realizing 99.9% of the advice is already posted 1000x on GFY.
Search is your friend. Use your own time to search rather than ask everyone to spend time rehashing everything.
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Might be something to consider. I imagine I wouldn't find an adult oriented one and not that it matters as they would be teaching me how to use the camera, but I might almost be more willing to just jump in and do my tests on actual people.
GFY search is horrible. I know there are many threads on here for people asking about the best camera, etc. I thought my situation was a little different and wanted to explain my stand (noob) on things and get suggestions based on that.
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Originally Posted by justinsain
Lots of good advice in this thread and two posts stand out for me.
While shimmy2 pointed out it would be nice to have backup equipment, it's not essential and your money could be spent on other more important things. Once you have everything covered THEN you can begin to add backup equipment.
DWB had the best advice. The bottom line is you will have to produce an image that has the desired result on the viewer. That has WAY more to do with style, composition and subject matter than it does with equipment. You can have the best equipment that money can buy and still take unusable pictures or you can have a simple setup and get the job done nicely. It really depends on the person behind the equipment.
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In your opinion do you think it might be best to start the amateur style route with the equipment I already have, then blend in professional stuff as the site ages and the models get "professional help" or something along those lines? I personally like amateur stuff over the professional, I imagine many surfers are the same. As mentioned I do have minimal experience just not in the adult game, so with some time, trial and error, I think I will be fine.
Just really would like to pin down 1 camera and one HD camcorder to start, more than likely also a light kit and a few additional things.