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Re: Lighting recommendations for the rookie photographer/videographer
Sorry if I assumed wrong, but when you say "a new owner" I take it it is your first dslr? Just a heads up, doing videography and photography at the same time can be VERY heavy duty especially if you are new to both. Be sure to let your client know of your current skill level, as it's not something you can achieve perfection over night. If the end product is not up to par for the paying client, it can get you in a very sticky situation. Overestimating your current skill set without having previous experience to back it up can be disastrous. I only say that because I've been in that situation before. Was not pretty. So BE CAREFUL!!
Make sure you consider the time you spend editing you photos and film into the amount you are getting paid as well (if you are doing the editing). Editing time spend on film isn't even comparable to the amount you spent editing images.
So all in all, before you take this job I would suggest you give it a test run first. To get a better idea of how much work goes into it (and to see how well you can pull it off) I would suggest taking your t2i and film/photograph your friends or family for a couple hours at an event or gathering. Try creating a simple 2-3min documentary sequence that tells a clear story and summarizes the event. It'll give you a better idea of what you can achieve at the moment, and hopefully you'll use that self-evaluation to decide whether or not to take on the gig.
I don't want to sound too negative, but I just wanted to give a fair warning from someone that's been there, not to take on these gigs light heartedly without considering EVERYTHING that is asked of you when you do. [
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*EDIT* - I just wanted to emphasize that I'm not trying to put you down at all. Everyone needs to start somewhere. But from your description of the gig it sounded as if it was business related (even international?) They may have higher expectations and the hurdle may be too high as a first gig with relatively fresh set of gears...
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