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Day Two

OK, so we have the talent to do this, but our equipment is on the light side. Where shall we start? 

We'll first of all, what are we making? According to LeRoy, we're making an INTRO for the reality show, to pitch to network television, or even an internet streaming company. 

After much discussion I've learned that an INTRO is the clip at the beginning of a show where you hear the Gillian's Island music, see the boat rolling on the waves, later sitting on the beach with a hole in the side. It's basically a narrative of what the show is about that drums up excitement to start watching the show. 

Most intros range from 30 to 60 seconds--but because we are trying to sell the idea, this maybe more like a 90 second to 3:00 minute trailer. 

OK, let's determine a core list of equipment that we can't do without. We need two cameras, a boom / mic, tripods, and lighting. 

7 hours later...

After discussing with several video professionals I have determined its impossible. 

Kidding. 

I now know that I want to shoot with a combination of a DSLR camera ($2000) and a GoPro Hero ($500), boom and mic ($2000), a fluid tripod ($500), Lowel light kit ($1000). 

$6000. Oh man. 

OK let's rethink this. What equipment do I have? Sony DV cam ($800) and iPhone HD cam ($400), iRig mic ($100), MacBook Pro for video and graphics production ($1500), three Reveal ® light bulbs with shiney clip-on construction bowls ($25), and...

...my new pair of rare Sony black and white headphones ($80 imported from the Far East).

$2900 but we'll pay dearly for quality. 

I have to keep in mind that THIS is not an HD shoot. We are just trying to get a clip to evaluate, and if it ends up high enough quality to pitch, then we're there.