Being a high school senior, it can be challenging to get my hands on somewhat professional equipment to shoot on. Luckily, I have a few resources others may not be as fortunate to obtain. As for the camera I will be filming on, I will be using a Canon T5i. The Canon T5i is a DSLR, making it good for both photography as well as filming. While this camera can struggle in low light scenarios, it does very well otherwise. I also plan to shoot in mainly daytime settings making it easier to avoid film grain and obtain the most professional looking footage.
While having a good camera is a huge plus, having good stabilization is on a whole other level. Shooting handheld only goes so far and it is important to get some nice steady camera movements if the scene calls for it. For many shots I will be using a basic Manfrotto Compact Tripod. Tripods offer great stabilization for little money and are relatively easy to use. It can also help stabilize certain camera movements such as a dolly or a pan, which are possible handheld but come out much smoother with the use of a tripod.
Sound is another large component of movie making. While this is a trailer and not a complete film, there is still some audio to go with the music. Whether it be voiceovers or a-synchronous sounds, a good mic is definitely a large help. For audio, I plan to use a Rode VideoMic shotgun microphone. This mic mounts easily to the top of the T5i and the audio that is produces is a large improvement over the T5i's built in microphone. While shotgun microphone's are not necessarily the best for voiceovers or dialogue, it will get the job done for my purposes.
As for editing hardware and software, I plan to edit using Adobe Premiere Pro as well as a little bit of Adobe After Effects on my MacBook Pro. I have used these programs for many years and enjoy editing on them. Premiere Pro is a great software for a newer filmmaker to get into the world of editing as it offers a lot of advanced techniques while not being too complicated to use. After Effects will mainly be used for building simple animated text. Whether it be the film title itself or the studios in charge of the creation of the film, After Effects is a great advanced tool to get a professional looking animation.
While having a good camera is a huge plus, having good stabilization is on a whole other level. Shooting handheld only goes so far and it is important to get some nice steady camera movements if the scene calls for it. For many shots I will be using a basic Manfrotto Compact Tripod. Tripods offer great stabilization for little money and are relatively easy to use. It can also help stabilize certain camera movements such as a dolly or a pan, which are possible handheld but come out much smoother with the use of a tripod.
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