I plan on buying a quot;Music Videoquot; quality camcorder (I want to go to college for video editing, I LOVE making music videos)Right now I'm only working with a $300 JVC camcorder and Sony Vegas Pro 8.0Anyway to the point, when I watch quot;behind the scenesquot; of music videos, they always have some type of rails under the huge camera that help push it back and forth, side to side, etcWhat are those called and how much do they cost?Extra question: Do I have to take two different classes in college to shoot and edit a music video? Do I have to take a director's class also?
likea dolly track? Sometimes called railsThey are very handy when large heavy cameras are usedThey can also be used with small camerasThere are smaller and larger systems - and their cost is in line with the materials used to make them, the wheels and amount of weight they need to supportand their workmanship and qualityThey can smooth out any surfaceanother option for short runs is using a tripod with inflatable wheels (but not totally inflated - being a little soft works)or using a larger flatbed handtruck that uses inflatable wheelsAgain, not totally hard-inflated - a little underinflated is goodThe reason underinflated is good is that helps smooth the small bumpsAnother cheap work-around is to use a wheelchair - but that assumes a smooth surface (their wheels are not tyically inflatable - but bicycle wheels are)It is always handy to have a truck or minivan where the side doors can open - you can use those, too, if the scene is outside and allows for it - but SAFETY FIRSTDriver, camera person director and SAFETY PERSON ONLY in the vehicleI invested in a Kessler camera crane and the Kessler tripod systemThey also have optional inflatable wheels for the tripod or hard wheels and a track system availableAnd yes, the Kessler tripod is REALLY that strongI can jump on it and it does not budge - so adding a seat (another option they provide) is a no-brainer - someone else pushes - even betterYou can make your own rail systems if you are handy with tools and the camera is no a big onebut this should get you startedTake as many classes as you canI wish I could take one! Remember - the class has several purposes - one is to learn - the other is to make contactsYou will likely be working with each other for the rest of your lives - presuming everyone stays in the businessLook out for the good ones.
