Project LIVE Equipment Recommendations
For the iPad:
Tripods adapters:
Grifiti Nootle Stand Phone / Tablet Bundle - This bundle comes with a light stand set-up, but the mount can be removed and used with a standard tripod.
Microphones
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Kit for Smartphones
Boom Kit:
Rode SC1 3.5mm TRRS Microphone Extension Cable for Smartphones (20')
A whole studio option: Padcaster Studio $1,599
Lights:
Great Small but Dynamic 3 LED light kit - $350.
Brighter Bigger/Studio:
1200D 3 - LED light Studio Kit $700
Green Screen Kit: Westcott LED Green Screen Photo Lighting Kit . $300
Camcorder & Studio Kits
This is a good basic Kit for about $1,600
Or searchB&H Video and Photo
The Past Project LIVE Purchase (2016) may still be a good starting point if you're looking for good, affordable equipment.
Manufacturer | Model | B&H Number | Unit Cost |
Canon | CAHFR60 | $349.99 | |
G-Technology | GT0G03040 | $189.95 | |
Magnus | MAVT3000 | $129.99 | |
SanDisk | SAUSD32GB | $15.98 | |
Ruggard | RUPSB125B | $20.00 | |
Watson | WABP727 | $39.00 | |
Rode | ROVMR | $111.99 | |
Vello | VECB510 | $14.95 |
Other suggested items to consider when purchasing video equipment (not all items may still be available):
Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
Camera-related
Regular Camcorder
Suggested Camcorder ($449): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909789-REG/Canon_8152b005_32GB_VIXIA_HF_R42.html
Suggested Camcorder Kit (SD Card, battery, bag; $559): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/966624-REG/canon_hf_r42_hd_flash.html
16 GB SD Card for Canon Cameras ($16): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=SanDisk+SDHC+Memory+Card+Ultra+Class+10&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
NOTE: the cameras above are last year's models, but still currently available on B&H and are somewhat less expensive but still fine; current models are:
HF-R 52 (32 GB built-in memory plus SD card slot; $499)
HF-R 50 (8 GB built-in memory plus SD card slot; $399)
HF-R 500 (No built-in memory; only SD card slot; $299)
iPad/iPad Mini
The iKross - Tablet Tripod Mount Adapter good option for our iPads enclosed in the Logitech Rugged Combo cases. And at $7.00, what a deal!
Grifiti Stand Phone / Tablet Bundle - not a tripod but great for quick access in a classroom.
Cases for iPads not from 1-1 Deployment -NO NOT REMOVE LOGITECH RUGGED CASE)
Makayama Tripod Mount for iPad 2, 3, 4 ($70): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898671-REG/Makayama_mm3_Movie_Mount_For_iPad.html
Makayama Tripod Mount for iPad Mini ($70): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/974350-REG/makayama_mmmini_movie_mount_for_ipad.html
Possible lenses for Makayama mounts (don't need them, though): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=37+mm+lens&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
iOgrapher—another tripod mount developed for school use by a teacher
Padcaster—Great, but pricey [$160]. This is the only thing I could find that takes the iPad Air: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1025357-REG/the_padcaster_pclca001_padcaster_air_kit.html
Universal Tripod Mount ($50): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/985491-REG/dot_line_pho_tb_3001_smart_bracket_for_ipad.html
Another Universal Mount for most tablets ($68): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/927398-REG/the_joy_factory_mnu101_unite_tripod_mic_stand_mount.html
Available at Amazon, this will fit the iPad Air and it's cheap ($40): http://www.amazon.com/iShot-Pro®-Retina-Generation-Tripod/dp/B00G8TIRMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389826140&sr=8-1&keywords=ipad+tripod+mount+g7+pro
iPod Touch/iPhone
This isn't available from B&H, so we can't order from this pot of money, but this tripod mount can be used with any version (it's adjustable).
Studio Neat Glif ($30): http://www.studioneat.com/products/glif
GoPro Camera and Accessories (a few examples of why a GoPro; or here)
GoPro Hero 3+ ($300): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003322-REG/gopro_chdhn_302_hero3_silver_edition_camera.html
Tripod mount for GoPro ($10): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999130-REG/gopro_abqrt_001_tripod_mounts.html
32 GB Micro SDHC card for GoPro ($30): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/886009-REG/SanDisk_sdsdqui_032g_a11_32GB_microSDHC_Memory_Card.html
LCD BacPac for GoPro ($80): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1013738-REG/gopro_alcdb_303_lcd_touch_bacpac_limited.html
Steadicam Curve Stabilizer for GoPro Hero, Hero 2, Hero 3 [need old housing for + models]; needs LCD BacPac($99): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1014502-REG/steadicam_curve_bk_curve_for_gopro_hero.html
Steadicam Smoothee for GoPro Hero, Hero 2, Hero 3, Hero 3+, iPhone ($150); needs LCD BacPac: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/908945-REG/steadicam_smoothee_gpip4_smoothee_gopro_hero_mount_iphone_4.html
Multi Media Card Reader (($13): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735289-REG/Delkin_Devices_DDREADER_41_Universal_Card_Reader.html; to see more choices, search "media card reader" on B&Hs site.
Sound-related
iOS
Great Mic for iPad and Phone: Video Mic Me - B&H $59.00
Rode Videomicro—small (but quality microphone); needs no power. Comes with cord to plug in to camcorder or DSLR. For iOS, you need the cable below.
Rode SC7—Use this cable with Rode Videomicro microphone (above) for iOS devices.
Rode SmartLav for iOS devices ($60): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/922914-REG/rode_smartlav_smart_lav_lav_mic_for.html
Rode SmartLav for iOS devices 2-person interview kit ($180): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1024109-REG/rode_iphone_mobile_2.html
Rode Audio Adapter for iOS devices (if microphone has TRS plug, needs TRRS) ($20; 2 input, 1 headphone): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1020630-REG/rode_sc6_dual_trrs_input_and.html
Lightning to USB Adapter, Snowball and Such: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD821AM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter
Rode Video Mic Boom Kit ($170): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/937185-REG/rode_videomic_booming_kit.html
Rode Video Mic ($150): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917425-REG/rode_videomic_r_videomic_with_rycote_lyre.html
Rode VideoMic Go ($99; not for iPad, I think): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012003-REG/rode_videomic_go_videomic_go_on_camera_shotgun.html
Rode NTG-2 Boom Mic ($270): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/367747-REG/Rode_NTG_2_NTG_2_Battery_or_Phantom.html
AudioTechnica AT803B Wired Lav mic ($135): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68272-REG/Audio_Technica_AT803_AT803B_Mini_Clip_On.html
Sennheiser G3 Wireless Lav ($630): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618739-REG/Sennheiser_EW_112P_G3_A_EW112_p_G3_Camera_Mount.html
Accessories
Better Tripod ($150): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/349250-REG/Davis_Sanford_PROVISTAIR18_ProVista_Airlift_Tripod_with.html
Cheaper Tripod ($80): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842090-REG/magnus_vt_300_video_tripod_w_2_way.html
Card Reader (for SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards; GoPro or Canon camcorder; $10): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/857188-REG/Kingston_FCR_MLG3_MobileLite_G3_Multi_Card.html