Sméagol

[part 1]

Not much response on that forum, though, there are some tips, and things I can gather from the video you linked.

Another options for audio would be the Rode videomic.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/363083-REG/Rode_VIDEOMIC_VideoMic_Camera_Mounted.html

You can hook this up directly to your camera, so no need for adding in the audio. Personally I’d still go with the Zoom (or similar).

[to be continued]

[part 2]

The video you linked.. The video maker commented on the used lens in the video, which was probably the 18-50mm. If you satisfied with this kind of quality, I’d just go with that kitlens. It has Image stabilisation, which will help in low-light conditions, when using a steady hand (and well, it’s useful in daylight as well ).

Which leads me to another thing, you mentioned “over-the-shoulder” shots. I assume meaning following someone around at a walking pace. This will lead to a “shaky” video look, like Blair Witch and Cloverfield. Perhaps you want that. If you don’t, and prefer a more steady shot while walking, you’ll have to look at steadycams and rigs, which are expensive. That said, your kitlens has image stabilisation, which should already help with that, though I don’t know to what extent. For now I’d forget the steadycams, and use your kitlens as is. If you decide you need better stabilisation you can look into better options.

[the end]

Yo..

Never use this actually (?)..

I'll look for a picture!

Post a pic in the “what have you bought?” thread, so I can lust over someone else’s new hardware .

Oh, just got reminded on what I think could be an disadvantage of DSLRs (and similar cameras): rolling shutter. I’m pretty sure the camcorders won’t have this problem. Go Google it if you don’t know what it is, but it’s pretty noticeable if you’re aware of it. That said, it's nothing I’d be concerned with. Especially if you’re dealing with slow movement.

Still want to post a picture? I'm thinking of letting one of the runners-up have a turn otherwise!

A bit yeah, but that was a few weeks ago. Perhaps I haven’t been posting much, but I have been around. Perhaps you just miss me in the mafia games .

Haha, sorry man, forgot all about it.

I should see the episode myself, it's possible you found a mistake, or perhaps you've understood it wrong. The way that ship works is, they constantly need to refill their resources, food, fuel, and water. They can't store water for several years I think. I think what they meant was they can keep going on for several years with recycling / refilling water with the storage they had. and just for several days with the storage they had after the explosion. But again, I'll have to rewatch the ep for all the details, I can't really anwser your question just from the top of the head .

A winner is you! Regarding the N_E caption contest!

(God, your profile is annoying )

That would be a yes .

I'm glad to hear it! I wish I had the money for her albums, she has quite a few out. But I'm listening her songs on Youtube instead. I heard a few other songs which I love, but I don't know the titles from the top of my head.