Kit-1

HDV Camcorder

 
£450  
 

The Sony HVR-Z7 is a top-end HDV camcorder with superior low light shooting capabilities to the older Z1. Interchangeable lenses enable extreme telephoto shooting with Nikon lenses up to 2000mm. This camera is the perfect choice for shooting high quality unobtrusive footage in situations where extreme mobility is required or when space is at a premium. The Z7 can record HDV in 1080i, 1080/25p, DVCAM or DV to both tape and CompactFlash simultaneously. It can also be used on a BodyRig which is a body mounted camera support worn by actors. More here

     
 

HDV Shooting kit comprises of:

 
  Sony HVR-Z7 camcorder with rycote windshield  
  Matte box, filters and follow focus rig  
  Wide angle lens that's equivalent to 28mm in photographic terms  
 

Zylight Z-90 camera light

 
  Batteries  
  High Speed CompactFlash cards  
  High Definition 9-inch LCD field monitor with LED backlighting for outdoor use - 1880x768
  Sachtler FSB-8 Fluid Head with Miller Solo carbon fibre tripod  
     
  Extreme Telephoto lens kit (additional)
  4000mm, 2000mm, 1500mm, 600mm lenses
   
My creative lighting kit and sound kit is also included as listed below.
 
Kit-2

DVCAM Camcorder

£450  
Shooting kit comprises of:
DSR 570 Camcorder
J15 Zoom Lens
Wide screen Matte Box
Tiffen Filters: Pro-mists, Coloured Grads, Stars and Polarizer
PAG Batteries and Charger
Zylight Z90 Onboard camera light
Hi definition 9-inch LCD field monitor - 1880x768
Vinten tripod
 
My creative lighting kit and sound kit is also included as listed below.
     
Kit-3
Sony Digital Betacam - DVW 790 WSP
£650  
Shooting kit comprises of:
Digital Betacam Camcorder with Rycote windshield
Film Look Set-up Card
J15 Zoom Lens
Wide screen Matte Box
Tiffen Filters: Pro-mists, Coloured Grads, Stars and Polarizer
PAG Batteries and Charger
Zylight Z90 onboard camera light
7" TFT monitor
Vinten tripod with EFP Studio dolly
 
My creative lighting kit and sound kit is also included as listed below.
   
Kit-4

Canon 5D2 HD Cinema Rig

 
£500  
 
 

The cinema depth-of-field look is probably the most difficult thing to achieve on a video camera until now.

My Canon 5D2 Cinema rig captures beautiful full 1080p High Definition footage at 25fps and is making serious ripples in digital cinema acquisition.

The 5D2 has a twenty-one megapixel sensor that is approximately the same size as a VistaVision 35mm motion picture frame. It's larger than the RED ONE's sensor and it's low-light performance is currently unrivalled, even by the RED ONE.

With the combination of a large sensor, interchangeable 35mm lenses and my experience, I now have full control of depth-of-field and can capture cinematic images that even top-end video cameras can't.

A whole new world of creative potential is now possible with 35mm film lenses. Specialist lenses that can be used on the 5D2 include, Tilt-shift, Extreme macro, LensBaby, Pinhole and Fisheyes. Wide-angle 35mm lenses capture super wider-angle footage that is far wider than any current broadcast wide-angle video lens.

     
 

Shooting kit comprises of:

 
  Canon 5d Mk2 DSLR Camera  
  Canon EF 24-105mm L stabilized lens  
  Nikon 28mm prime film lens  
  Nikon 35mm prime film lens  
  Nikon 50mm prime film lens  
  Nikon 85mm prime film lens  
  Nikon 200mm prime film lens  
  Nikon 300mm prime film lens  
     
  Cinema cage with follow focus and matte box  
  Selection of 4x4 filters  
  CompactFlash cards: 2 x 16GB, 1 x 8GB, 1 x 4GB  
  Shoulder support  
  Sachtler FSB-8 Fluid Head with Miller Solo carbon fibre tripod  
  High Definition 9-inch LCD field monitor with LED backlighting for outdoor use - 1880x768 native.
  Tascam double or single sound system  
     
My creative lighting kit and sound kit is also included as listed below.
     
Creative Lighting Kit inclusive in my day rate
   

 

 

TUNGSTEN

  3 x Dedolights with dimmers
  1 x Soft Light - Riffa-55
  1 x Soft Light - CineBank 120x90cm
  2 x Tota-lights
  1 x Zylight Z90 - RGB LED that outputs any colour without gels
   
  DAYLIGHT
  1 x 575 HMI - Dedolight DLH 400D
  2 x Daylight Soft Lights - 70x50cm
  1 x Zylight Z90
   
  LIGHT CONTROL
  Dedo projection attachment with gobos and iris
40 Degree grid

6 x LightBreak gobo patterns

Reflectors and diffusers

Mini grip kit

 

BACKGROUND

16:9 Blue screen

   
 
 
Sound Kit inclusive in day rate
   

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1 x Sennheiser 416 mic with Rycote windshield & short pole

2 x Sennheiser radio mics

2 x Sony ME2 clip-on mics

1 x TRAM TR50 clip-on mic

4 x Clip-on mic High Wind Covers

1 x Beyer M58 handheld mic with wireless option

1 x Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones

1 x Mic stand with short boom arm

2 x Motorola two-way radios

 
 
 
Grip Gear
   

HDV Jib
The HDV jib will fly cameras such as Sony Z7, Z1, etc. from ground level to 4meters. It has full control of tilt whilst horizontal framing is achieved by moving the jib arm. It's an extremely compact system and takes just 15 minutes to set up. The HDV jib is not intended to replace complex jimmy jib shots, it's meant for quick impressive crane shots.
 

Dolly and Track

This dolly system is highly compact, super smooth and lightweight with 4-meters of fast set-up aluminum track. Please note that it is not rideable or suitable for use on uneven ground or rough terrain.

 

BodyRig

A body mounted camera support worn by actors. More

 

Turntable

Great for product shots - 2.5rpm and a max payload of up to 4Kg

 

Vehicle Mounts

On-board camera mounts to support small HD cameras.

 

MiniJib

 

A compact jib arm with a rise and fall of 1.5m