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If you were asked to make a video of a bathroom or kitchen installation, what gear would you use and how would you go about it.

How difficult is it to film a small area like a typical bathroom.

I have visions of a dslr mounted on a tripod in the center of the room panning around the installation with pauses for zooming in and explaining a particular feature or solution.

Would this be possible with a dslr and if so what spec camera and lens plus other kit?

I am on a very tight budget for this, so any suggestions should be for 'best on a budget', but don't bother if you can't stretch 'to this', basis.

Just got/getting my head around photography in general, but a complete nob/noob with video
 
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18-55 zoom lens, and ideally a 10-20mm and a 50mm 1.8 for closeups/details.

If you're doing voiceovers, you will also need a decent mic and a quiet place to record them.

I would suggest that you don't do a 'spinning around the room' type thing, especially if shooting with ultra-wide lenses, as it gives a wierd distortion on pans. Go for shots, cut together and with some closeups of details etc.

Camera, basic lens and a decent fluid head tripod are the KEY things though. You'll also need some basic editing software.

How difficult is it to film a small area like a typical bathroom.
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probably fairly easy. But to make it look any good - well..... that'd take practice ;)
 
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I agree with Dave with the lens selection. You really need a 10-20mm for something like a typical bathroom. Camera wise I would get a Canon 550d, usually one or two going for cheap in the Classifieds.

You also would need to think about lighting, to be able to get the best image quality from the cheaper DSLRs you need tons of light. Cheapest way is to get a couple of work lights from a hardware store.

For Panning I would try Ken's idea, but if you know after effects you can stitch together video like a panorama. I have to admit this has only worked properly on say a 50mm+ lens since the distortion on the edges of the frame on the ultra wide lenses makes it hard to line up.

Good Luck with your Shoot!
 
For Panning I would try Ken's idea, but if you know after effects you can stitch together video like a panorama. I have to admit this has only worked properly on say a 50mm+ lens since the distortion on the edges of the frame on the ultra wide lenses makes it hard to line up.
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I wouldn't. Shoot it in camera. This is why a half decent fluid head tripod, and a lot of practice with it, is important though.

Camera wise I would get a Canon 550d, usually one or two going for cheap in the Classifieds.
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Yep. Check my thread in the bargains forum, one ebay seller is doing refurbs to new for £310 posted. Bargain.
 
itsdavedotnet said:
... and a quiet place to record them...
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in an environment with sound reduction/soft furnishings!!!

Recording voice overs in a quiet bathroom could end up sounding rather interesting! :D
 
Thanks for all that lads, looks like a 550d as per Salmoally and Dave's suggestions plus the other bits.

I have got Premier Elements 8 which came with PS8 but I didn't get on with it and never used it, I found the Canon DPP editor far better.

I probably won't get on with Elements 8 either, so are there any other good fairly simple editors out there you would recommend.

Right, a fluid head tripod.....
 
For the fluid head tripod, if you go on eBay and search for a fancier WF-717 one uk seller has them for £149, these have got great reviews and I am about to buy one myself come payday.
 
DemiLion said:
in an environment with sound reduction/soft furnishings!!!

Recording voice overs in a quiet bathroom could end up sounding rather interesting! :D
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Hah, yes....lol.
 
Stop motion is your friend for this
and as others have said, go W I D E
 
Steve T said:
If you were asked to make a video of a bathroom or kitchen installation, what gear would you use and how would you go about it.
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Timelapse is my first thought. UWA lens tucked away in the corner. But I've assumed it's a general overview to either demonstrate to clients the process, or as a training aid for employees.

It's all speculation unless we know why the video is to be taken (why has this not already been asked?). To know the right tools, you need to know the job. If you're looking for a slick marketing tool demonstrating detail and finish, it would be something completely different.

And what kit do you have available to you now? There are cheaper options than a DSLR and UWA if you don't already own one.
 
Sorry Alastair, missed your reply. It's mainly to show various aspects of our tile installations. Underfloor heating, door threshold features, window reveal finishes, properly finished silicon joints etc. So there would be quite a bit of zooming to close up stuff with voiceover explanations.

Also we sometimes do swimming pool refurbs and eventualy, I would like to make a documentary style log of the process/project from start to finish as a keepsake for the customer,a progress and method record for us, and a future sales aid.

This is all to be planned for a little later on in the year,I hope my son will take most of it on as I'm up to my eyeballs and skint at the moment. I think I will get a 550 or a 600d though, from what I have read they can both do photo and video to well acceptable standards for internet presentation.

Just got to win the lottery for all the other gubbins now:)
 
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