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Cinematic Set - Alqubit Content Creation - Business Restart - 1Q24 & 3Q24 & 4Q24 & 1Q25


Alqubit: IT as an Expression of Art

Introduction: Alqubit's Cinematic Video Set Evolution

At Alqubit, we believe that IT is an Expression of Art. As the Founder of this Boutique IT Consultancy, Advisory and Marketing Strategy firm, I'm excited to share our journey into the world of high-quality video content creation.

Our marketing strategy demands excellence, and we've embarked on an extensive research project to build a cinematic video set that maximizes quality while minimizing costs.

Throughout the entire 2024, we've meticulously explored every facet of video production equipment and we had 4 waves of evolution of our Video Set. Our goal was clear: achieve stunning 4K Video Quality, High Quality 1080p Video Streamlining Capability, and developing in Video Production skills without breaking the bank. This research is a cornerstone of Alqubit's Business Restart initiative, reflecting our commitment to innovation and visual storytelling.

We've curated a comprehensive set of tools, each chosen for its ability to deliver professional-grade results at an budget accessible price point. From the selection as our first, second and third camera, the Sony ZV-E10, to the array of cinematic lenses that bring our vision to life, every piece of equipment has been carefully considered.

Our lighting setup, a blend of versatile Pro RGB LED panels, Pro bi-colors and softboxes, ensures that we can create the perfect ambiance for any shoot. We've also invested in professional video acquisition, monitoring equipment, Pro Audio, and Pro switchers, in order to guarantee that the quality we capture is the quality our audience sees.

This document outlines our findings, detailing each component of our cinematic set. It represents not just an investment in equipment, but in the future of Alqubit's visual communication. By balancing quality with cost-effectiveness, we've created a setup that will allow us to produce compelling content that resonates with our clients and showcases our expertise in the IT landscape.

Join me as we explore the elements that will elevate Alqubit's content creation to cinematic heights, all while maintaining the financial prudence that our clients have come to expect from our consultancy.

Check out also our videos, with the details of the research and the evolution of the entire process.

Video Part 1

Video Part 2

Video - Cinematic Video Set - Completion Parts 1, 2, 3 - 4Q24

Video - Cinematic Video Set - Development & Evolution - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th - Waves of Evolution - Showcase - 1Q25

[PS: the audio player file of the blog post is not updated due to license]

Guideline - Maximizing Video Quality with Ultra Minimized Budget

This is the result of the extensive research and work during the 1Q2024 of The Alqubit Business Restart - ON

Content Creation Server - old 10K investment & New Jan 2025 Updates:

1x HPE DL380G9 96G RAM - plus New Investment 1Q25 in 256G Ram, Second Processor, Second PCIe Gen 3 Riser with 2 PCIex16 and 1 PCIex8

1x NVIDIA P4000 Quadro

1x MZPLL1T6HEHP - Samsung 1.6TB PM1725A PCI-E 3.0 X8 NVMe Enterprise SSD

2x MZILS480HEGR/007 - Samsung 480GB SAS 12G Enterprise SSD

6x HPE 600G SAS HD

1x Windows Server 2022 - Data Center

1x ProCurve 1810-8G - Fan-less Network Switch

tot Investment in Content Creation Server in 2025 for Video Editing Production - €320 - Update Wave 01.2025

Software:

OBS v31.0.1 - free

DaVinci Resolve Studio v19.1.3 - 1x30€/mo - Cloud License - 17.01.2025 - Test Pilot

DaVinci Resolve Studio v19.1.3 SW & BM HW Speed Editor - 375€ - Permanent License - 24.01.2025

Bandicut 2025 - 24€/1y till 08.2025

Adobe Premier Pro 2025 - 256€/Y - Cancelled 01.2025

Canva Pro - 144€/Y - Cancelled 01.2025

tot Investment in SW&HW Video Editing Production - €829

Livestream, Music, SFX & Footage Copyright Platforms:

1x Restream Pro - €423/Year - Update 11.09.2024 -Valid till 09.2025

1x Artlist Max Pro - €479/Year - Update 15.09.2024 - Valid till 11.2025

1x Epidemic Sound Commercial - €102/FirstYear50% - 10.01.2025

1x Soundstripe Pro - (€215/Year) - Update 12.09.2024 - Dis-invested on 12.10.2024 for Soundsripe misbehavior

tot Investment in Streaming Video Production with Pro Full Commercial Copyright - €1004/Year

Camera:

3x Camera Sony ZV-E10 - 1800€ - Update 16.12.2024

3x SIRUI ZV-E10 Cage - 134€ - Update 16.12.2024

3x Tripod and 3x Dummy Batt - 180€ - Update 16.12.2024

1x NEEWER Rig - 65€

2x NEEWER M.Follow Focus - 130€ - Update 07.10.2024

2x TILTA M.Follow Focus - 60€ - Update 16.12.2024

2x Samsung Evo plus 128GB microSD SDXC U3 Class 10 A2 memory card 130MB/S - 30€ - Update 16.10.2024

1x Samsung Endurance 128GB microSD SDXC U3 Class 10 A2 memory card 130MB/S - 20€ - Update 16.12.2024

1x Samsung Memory MB-MY512SA PRO Ultimate MicroSD Card 512GB, UHS-I U3, Up to 200MB/s - 75€ - Update 29.12.2024

tot Investment in Cameras - 2494€

Pro Audio Acquisition:

1x Sony MDR-7506 Professional Dynamic Stereo Headphones - 99€ - Update 30.09.2024

1x Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Podcast Microphone - 169€ - Update 27.09.2024

1x Sennheiser ME 4 - Professional Lavalier Condenser Cardioid Microphone - 122€ - Update 02.10.2024

1x RØDE VXLR Pro Balanced TRS 3.5mm to XLR Adapter - 46€ - Update 23.09.2024

1x RØDE Lavalier II Microphone - (95€) - Update 23.09.2024 - Returned 02.10.2024 after performance validation vs Sennhaiser ME 4

1x Zoom - F1-LP - field recorder + Lavalier microphone - (117€) - Update 08.09.2024 - Returned 25.09.2024 for Zoom F3 32-bit float specs

1x Zoom - BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter for Zoom F3 Field Recorder - 39€ - Update 23.09.2024

1x Zoom F3 - field recorder 2 XLR channels - 32bit float  - 295€ - Update 23.09.2024

1x Samsung Memory Endurance 32G - MB-MJ32KA/EU - 13€ - Update 08.09.2024

2x SLDXIAN Balanced XLR Cable - 10m - 44€ - Update 27.09.2024

1x SLDXIAN Balanced XLR Cable - 2m - 20€ - Update 17.01.2025

tot Investment in Pro Audio - new upgrade - 847€

Cinematic Lenses:

Viltrox Lense APS-C Sony E 23mm f1.4 - 320€

7artisans Vision Cine APS-C Sony E 50mm T.1.05 - 315€

7artisans Vision Cine APS-C Sony E 35mm T.1.05 - 350€

SIRUI NightWalker Cine APS-C Sony E - All 5 Lense Kit (16mm,24mm,35mm,55mm,75mm T.1.2) - 1300€ - Update 16.12.2024

tot Investment in Cine Lenses - 2285€

Cinematic Lighting:

2x ULANZI VL49 2x30€ - 60€

2x NEEWER LED RGB62 - 74€ - Update 27.11.2024

2x NEEWER FS150B 205€ - 410€

1x NEEWER CB60B 70W - 150€

2x NEEWER LED RGB 530PRO - 222€ - 2x Tripod 2m H Included - Update 01.09.2024

2x NEEWER S.box RGB660PRO - 95€ - Update 01.09.2024

3x NEEWER Tripod 3x50€ - 150€

1x NEEWER 55cm Softbox - 70€

1x Triopo - Softbox- 65cm - 66€

1x DF DIGITALFOTO GoBo - 180€

1x DF DIGITALFOTO GoBo - 14 Stainless Steel Gobo Graphics Cards  - 36€ - Update 11.10.2024

tot Investment in Cinematic Lighting - 1513€

Video Acquisition & Monitor & Management:

1x Elgato 4K60ProMK.2 PCI-e HDMI - 220€ - Update 17.01.2024

1x Elgato Cam Link 4K HDMI to USB 4K30 - 100€ - Update 06.09.2024

1x Blackmagic Intensity Pro 4K PCI-e HDMI in/out - 160€ - Update 25.01.2025

1x Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio HD mini SDI 6G in/ HDMI out - 599€ - 17.11.2024 - Returned 25.11.2024 for Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus

1x Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus SDI A + B 6G & in/out & HDMI in/out - 799€ - 24.11.2024 - Returned 12.01.2025 for Hyperdeck Shuttle HD

1x Blackmagic Hyperdeck Suttle HD HDMI in/out - 599€ - Update 17.01.2025 - - Returned 28.01.2025 for Hyperdeck Malfunction

1x Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - 130€

1x Elgato Stream Deck XL - 250€ - Update 10.01.2025

1x LG 27UL500P 27" UHD 4K - 250€

1x Blackmagic Atem mini Pro - 375€ - Update 14.10.2024

1x Blackmagic Atem mini Extreme - 700€ - Update 09.01.2025

1x Behringer X-Touch Compact - Control Surface - 245€ - Update 09.01.2025

1x VILTROX DC-X2 2000 Nit Camera Field Monitor - 205€ - Update 09.10.2024

different x HDMI & USB & Audio Cables - 300€

tot Investment in Video Acquisition - 2935€

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tot Investment Cinematic Video Set Production - 12627€ - Update 03.02.2025