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A VIDEO IS NOT JUST A CONTENT, IT’S A CULTURE

People are hooked on videos. Whether it’s watching them or creating them- they are all up for it. It all started when two people thought of a platform where everyone could share their home videos with others online. Now YouTube has about 1.7 billion unique monthly visits.

A lot has happened since 2005 and the craze of videos has been woven into the culture across generations. There are many more platforms, some are dedicated to videos and clips, others are dominated by these. People are devouring video contents day and night. So the video professionals or experts obviously can’t fulfil the demand for content. Enters the content creators.

The power of clips is such that anyone can use them, they only need some skills and a bit of motivation. Contents are not limited anymore to dramas, films, or music videos adeptly created by professionals. As long as they are reaching the people through being viral on the internet, people are eager to watch two South-Asian guys digging up the dirt to create a house, a celebrity couple having their honeymoon in Bali, or an old guy cooking traditional foods in his backyard somewhere in Turkey. Just like thousands of people stay up all night to watch a streamer play some game from his house, many people wake up early to work out with a yoga instructor from Naypyidaw all while the military is having a coup in the background!

Many young people worry all day about what they are going to post on their TikTok account today, and so do a lot of the elders now. Everyone wants to follow the latest trends. No one wants to feel left out by not making a video with the newest Snapchat lens. Thanks to the mass availability and accessibility of these video-sharing platforms, people of all age demographics can participate. The feeling of joy that people get through these inclusions doesn’t vary from person to person. It’s the same in a 60-year-old just like in a 16-year old.

It seems like internet videos are not something only to be enjoyed by the young geeks anymore. Youth and elderly alike have delved into this phenomenon involving clips. No one feels the age barrier anymore when they are online. They are all part of the clip culture.

BEST CAMERAS FOR MAKING DOCU FILM IN 2022

One size fits all…in documentary filmmaking, this rule definitely doesn’t apply. It always really depends – are you a beginner planning for your first documentary? Or a professional doing it for the umpteenth time?

1. Canon Vixia HF G40

There is a big difference between digital cameras and digital camcorders. Digital camcorders can record not only to flash memory cards but can also store content internally as well. Camcorders are often designed with more functionality for documentary filmmakers.

2. Panasonic Lumix GH5

A firm favorite amongst documentary filmmakers is the Panasonic Lumix GH5. While some people may argue that the newer edition Panasonic Lumix GH5s is a better camera, the GH5 might remain the better camera for documentary filmmakers.

3. Sony DSC-RX10 IV

Sony DSC-RX10 IV is an all-in-one camera perfect for amateur videographers, casual shooting and travellers. However, with the rough price of $1500, advanced filmmakers might be tempted by its impressive list of specs and features.

4. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k (and 4k)

The BMPCC 6k is a popular camera for filmmakers. Why’s that you may wonder? The footage it produces feels cinematic, all in a compact and lightweight body. The BMPCC 6K features the S35 sensor, EF mount and shoots ProRes 4K or 6K BRAW.

5. Canon EOS C100 MK II

Canon EOS C100 MK II is made for event videographers, documentarians, and independent filmmakers. It’s an 8.3 Megapixel cinema camera with a Super 35mm CMOS Sensor, Full HD, Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Face Detection AF. ISO ranges up to 102400.

6. Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H

Panasonic developed a game-changing technology for its GH5 series cameras. However, Lumix DC-S1H is not too far behind!

7. Sony PXW-FS7 II 4K XDCAM

The Sony PXW-FS7 II 4K XDCAM is marketed towards documentary filmmakers. It is a product of years of conversations with people within the industry.

8. Canon C300 MK II (vs Canon C500 MK II)

Canon C300 MK II is the industry high-end gadget, and one of the brand’s most popular professional video cameras. It is cased in a slightly larger body than a standard mirrorless or DSLR camera.

9. Sony PXW-FX9

Sony PXW-FX9 is a full-frame 6k camcorder with a large format CMOS sensor and first full-frame electronic variable ND filter. It can shoot 4k at 60fps and features 190fps slow motion. It has fast hybrid AF with face detection and prices around $10,000 which makes it one of the more expensive camcorders on the list.