Getting Started

Hello friends,

I'm looking to get started on a project! I am an avid urban/nature hiker/explorer and I know some pretty cool spots/trails in my area, so I want to start a channel of the hikes and explorations! I assume the recording equipment could also be put to more artsy uses as well. I would like for the videos to include decent audio and not too much shakiness. I'll also be speeding them up in posted videos, obviously, as I can hike nonstop (except water and bathroom) for about 8 hours straight in good conditions. I don't expect to record a full 8 hours but a girl can dream.

Anyways, I don't have a lot in the way of startup cash and since I'm a newbie investing in the most professional equipment isn't wise. I'm looking for suggestions and reccomendations for:

A) the equipment I need for the kind of thing I want to film. Just basic information. Example: "You need a camera with at least xxxxp, a mic with X amount of capabilities, a body mount that rests in x area, X product capable of bluetooth, etc." B) If you care to share, recommendations for the best budget items for a beginner who wants to put out at least averagely decent quality content. Links, names- anything.

I hope I worded this well, and I'd be super appreciative. I have a friend who wants to help me get some of the equipment but I need to crunch the numbers before I feel comfortable accepting any gifts- and they are persistent about it so I dont want them going out and just buying stuff and possibly getting the wrong items or items that cost more than they're worth. I hate inconveniencing people.

Much Thanks, P.N.