Jason Goldman
Member
I have seen a lot of discussions regarding what camera is best for backstage monitors, but they tend to be of lower quality. This is just fine and dandy if the video is being used by a stage manager to call the show, or if it's for the cast to view from the dressing rooms, but I need more functionality than that.
I work at a theatre where our mainstage is often too small to accommodate the crowds. We have a second space (black box) which we offer as overflow. We project the performance onto a large (20') screen. The current problem is picture quality (my projector is great, it's the camera that's the problem).
I'm looking to invest in a high quality fixed camera with the following capabilities:
-HDMI or better
-Able to handle low light as well as full light without the obnoxious 15-20 second refocus that often comes with cheaper cameras
Since our patrons pay to see the show, it's not fair to them that they are currently watching a blurry screen.
I'm more of a rigger/electrician/carpenter, so I'm a bit out of my league when it comes to video. I'm hoping to get suggestions on make/model and feedback from those who have cameras that work well for this.
Thanks!
I work at a theatre where our mainstage is often too small to accommodate the crowds. We have a second space (black box) which we offer as overflow. We project the performance onto a large (20') screen. The current problem is picture quality (my projector is great, it's the camera that's the problem).
I'm looking to invest in a high quality fixed camera with the following capabilities:
-HDMI or better
-Able to handle low light as well as full light without the obnoxious 15-20 second refocus that often comes with cheaper cameras
Since our patrons pay to see the show, it's not fair to them that they are currently watching a blurry screen.
I'm more of a rigger/electrician/carpenter, so I'm a bit out of my league when it comes to video. I'm hoping to get suggestions on make/model and feedback from those who have cameras that work well for this.
Thanks!