October 14 Toolkit: Video Production Basics

Resources featured in slideshow:
Recommended stabilizer to attach to iPhone/Android: https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Stabilizer-integrated-Attachable-Smartphone/dp/B07KVV1W5S

How to storyboard a video:
https://creately.com/blog/diagrams/how-to-make-a-storyboard-for-video/

20 Pre-Production Tips to Create Successful Video Content in 2023

General Video Ideas:

How to Use Video to Boost Engagement with Your Museum Marketing

https://about.smartify.org/blog/5-steps-to-creating-engaging-video-content-for-your-museum
https://www.gearshift.tv/library/a-step-by-step-guide-to-video-production.cfm

Where to spend the most money:
Cameras:
Smartphones:
Best smartphones for filming video: Apple iPhone 12 Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Google Pixel 4a 5G. Sony Xperia I II, Oppo Find X3 Pro
Best smartphone apps for video filming: fiLMiC Pro (iOS and Android), Moment Pro Camera (iOS & Android), MAVIS (iOS)
Camcorders: https://momofilmfest.com/best-entry-level-video-camera-for-2020/
Canon EOS M50
Fujifilm X-T3
Sony ZV-1
Mirrorless cameras: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-mirrorless-camera
Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Nikon Z5
Cinema: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-cinema-cameras
Specialized cameras:
GoPro: https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-gopro-cameras
GoPro Hero10 Black – top of the line
Drone: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/video/hands-on-review/the-7-best-drones-for-filmmakers
Best beginner drones: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-beginner-drones

Lights:
Type and how to light:
https://www.videomaker.com/article/f22/9362-choosing-the-best-video-lighting-kit#:~:text=Halogen%20%E2%80%93%20The%20halogen%20or%20quartz,3200K%20(for%20indoor%20shooting).

Lighting In Film 101. Part 1: Different Types of Light

How to Get the Perfect Video Lighting

Microphones:
Best affordable microphones: https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/10-best-budget-filmmaking-microphones
Lav mics: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/best-lavalier-microphones-for-video-production/
Transmitter/Receiver: ​​https://nofilmschool.com/best-wireless-audio-kits
On-camera mics: https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-dslr-shotgun-microphones/
Shotgun Mics: https://www.soundguys.com/best-shotgun-microphones-35556/
Voiceover mics: https://www.micreviews.com/guides/top-10-best-voice-over-microphones

Software:
Editing software:
Free: https://www.techradar.com/best/free-video-editing-software
More expensive: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-editing-software
Timelapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNy7LvJFTNQ

Think outside the box:
Green screen: https://filmora.wondershare.com/video-editing-tips/best-green-screen-backdrops-kits.html