The details
are where things matter most, and I’ve found that having the correct tools
makes the detail work easier. Unfortunately, there are an abundance of tools
available, not all of them equal. Trying to find the right ones to fit your
particular needs is a daunting task. Also, there’s a budget to consider.
In
preparation for my Kickstarter campaign, I had to look at tools to help make my
video, both on the physical side and the digital side. A tripod, mount,
microphone, lighting, and more had to be considered for the video. I needed to
enlist a friend as a camera man (and co-director since I was in front of the
camera). And then on the digital side, I needed a computer with enough
processing power and the correct software to edit the raw footage into
something presentable.
I don’t
have professional film school hardware or software. I don’t claim that my film
is anywhere near that quality. I wish it was. Not because I think that makes a
video better, but because the right tools make a job and the finished product
better.
I reach for
my tools whenever I have need. The best tool in the world is no good unless it
is used. Moreover, there’s no shame in using tools. That’s what they’re for.