2010Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Budget monitoring solutions for wireless camera shoots without dedicated video assist
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Portable television sets from consumer electronics retailers can serve as adequate director's monitors for wireless camera work at a fraction of professional monitor costs.
- Small handheld recording devices and customized portable recorders can be loaned between operators to provide backup recording capability when a dedicated video assist technician is unavailable.
- Budget-conscious productions may need to improvise monitoring and recording solutions when professional video assist personnel are cut from the crew due to cost constraints.
Depends on
- The suggested consumer TV monitors were available in 2010 and may no longer be stocked at retailers.
- Feasibility depends on geographic proximity to other operators who can loan equipment on short notice.
- Compatibility with specific wireless camera systems was not fully detailed in the discussion.
- This addresses only emergency solutions for shoots without dedicated video assist support.