Exactly What Remote Video Production Equipment Will I Need?

Video production projects can be a lot of fun, especially for the newbie. If you’re entirely new to the idea of remote video production, you probably have a lot of questions about the process, and the equipment that is required to complete a remote video project.

Likewise, if remote video production is something that you’ve long considered doing and are just now really diving into, you’re probably wondering, “Exactly what remote video production equipment will I need?” and, more importantly, “Why?”

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At Beverly Boy Productions we deliver remote video production equipment to your home or office for ease of use and professional capture of remote video content. Our video production drop kits feature the appropriate lighting, audio, and video capture equipment for a professional quality production in your home or office. Give us a call at 888-462-7808 to learn more.

No Matter the Scale

As a professional video production company, we are often asked about video equipment for business owners seeking to capture their own interviews and associated content from a remote location. Whether you intend to produce large-scale video production projects or basic customer testimonials and interviews, you’re going to need a lot of the same equipment. It really all comes down to your lighting, microphone, and camera.

A look at the remote video production equipment that you really should consider for your project:

Camera vs. Webcam vs. Smartphone for Remote Video Production

First, you’ve got to decide whether you’re going to invest in a camera, use a webcam, or resort to your smartphone for your remote video production. Each has benefits, as follows:

• Camera – is likely to cost more, but will provide the highest quality footage.
• Webcam – has the lowest cost, and the lowest quality.
• Smartphone – you probably already have, and can provide decent footage.

Ultimately, the choice is yours when deciding between various remote video production equipment options. As professionals, we recommend a quality DSLR or better camera. However, many businesses get by using a smartphone which is something that we all already have in our possession. 

Lighting

Next, you’ve got to decide on lighting. If you order a remote video production drop kit from Beverly Boy Productions, you are going to get essential lighting for your project along with the camera and mic that’s suitable for your production. However, if you’re trying to set up a remote video production project without the use of a specialized drop kit, you’re going to need to choose lighting. Consider the following:

• A ring light for smartphone or webcam use.
• Use natural lighting to your advantage. 
• Use cheap clamp lights to add depth and dimmable control.
• Create the illusion of soft light by diffusing light through a sheet or similar material.

Audio

You’re not done with your remote video production equipment list, just yet. You also need audio equipment. A mic is vital to your sound capture. Don’t rely on the camera mic or the mic on your smartphone.

You should be prepared to capture clean, crisp audio through a separate microphone that can be strategically placed close to the speaker. A lapel mic is ideal for interviews, but if you can’t access a lapel, consider a shotgun mic or similar audio capture source.

Additional Remote Video Production Equipment

In addition to the above listed items, your remote video production project isn’t complete without a tripod and some other essential equipment or gear. Some of the most important equipment considerations that we think you should be prepared for include:

• A secondary camera option.
• A backdrop.
• Storage disks.
• Backup batteries.

Call on Team Beverly Boy

To get the most out of your project, make sure that you’re prepared with all of the essential remote video production equipment listed as well as backups in case you have any equipment flaws or problems. To order a video production drop kit that can be delivered right to your home or office fully prepared for your immediate use, give Beverly Boy Productions a call at 888-462-7808!