Happy Friday 6/22/18 + Our Video Equipment
Happy Friday! Oh summer, how I love you! The temperatures finally rose here in central Washington, and I'm in my happy place. You too? Who else caught Instagram's new update, IGTV, this week? Basically it's a channel for longer videos (ala YouTube) and we'll be getting ours up and running soon. I'm pretty sure Instagram is trying to take over the world, but I do love the convenience of a single platform where we can share so much. I'm not sure if I've mentioned it here, but Garrett and I have been excited about creating video content ever since filming for our HGTV pilot and Home Love Network episode. We've been working on it behind the scenes for awhile now and our first video makeover is coming out next week. Can't wait to share it with you guys.
In the meantime, I've rounded up the video equipment we're using (and read on for Friday links too).
Camera - Sony's A7 III is the hot new thing in full-frame, digital camera and we jumped onboard. We bought it primarily for video, but it takes stills too. Why we like it: it's full-frame, reasonably priced, and easy to use. It's been back ordered much of the time since it's release (yup, it's that good!), but worth the wait!
Lens - we opted for this f2.8 16-35mm lens because of versatility and price point. It's awesome for interiors since you can capture so much of the room, especially on a full frame camera. If we continue to do video, we'll probably add more lenses, but this is a great basic lens to start with for interiors.
Tripod - this is not the cheapest tripod on the market, but it's sturdy, well-built, and produces the smoothest pans and tilts.
Lavalier Microphone - we bought these microphones after being introduced to them by Andy and Candis. We use them to capture dialog, which records straight onto our iPhones. Super convenient! Tape the microphone inside your shirt (we use athletic tape) and the other end winds underneath your clothes and into your phone.
Camera microphone - this microphone is mounted to our camera for capturing general room audio, construction sound, etc. The Sony already has a built-in microphone, but this is a big upgrade for sound quality. For interviews and general dialog, we use the lavalier mics.
SD Card - we keep a couple of these because video creates big files. Some of the advanced recording capabilities of the camera require a high-speed SD card, so this one fits the bill.
Backup drive - as I mentioned, video creates big files, so we moved all of the files onto this 8tb backup drive. Garrett edits the videos from there.
Editing software - Garrett uses Premiere Pro to edit videos. It's a powerful program that has been relatively easy to get the hang of.
Phew! That's the video equipment we're using. It has definitely been an investment this year, but also a creative and fun new endeavor. I'm excited to show you guys more next week. In the meantime, it's Friday again so I've rounded up lots of great links from around the web. Grab a cup of coffee and dig in!
A friend recently bought a Mosquito Spartan and I'm thinking about picking a few up for the Farmhouse. The reviews are mixed, but I'm curious if anyone has tried one...?
John Derian's home via Cup of Jo // Photos Alpha Smoot // Styling Kate Jordan
This home gives me ALL the feels. It's a former sea captain's home and aged to perfection!
How to make a 5-year plan. Do you guys do formal planning or goal setting?
I could relate to Melissa's post this week on the idea of 'hustling'. May we all find the right balance (Garrett and I are taking steps to achieve that right now!).
This is our kind of summer dinner! Steak salad with charred vegetables. And for dessert...no-churn ice cream!
Lastly, I wanted to share this post about kids being separated from their families at the border and how we can help. My heart is so heavy.
xoxo
-Cathy
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