Cinematic Set - Alqubit Content Creation - Business Restart - 1Q24 & 4Q24
Alqubit: IT as an Expression of Art
Introduction: Alqubit's Cinematic Video Set Research
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 first quarter of 2024, we've meticulously explored every facet of video production equipment. Our goal was clear: achieve stunning 4K video quality 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 accessible price point. From the selection as our primary, and secondary 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 LED panels and softboxes, ensures that we can create the perfect ambiance for any shoot. We've also invested in video acquisition and monitoring equipment 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 - Cinematic Video Set - Completion Parts 1, 2, 3 - 4Q24
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:
1x HPE DL380G9 96G RAM
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
Software:
OBS v30.2.3 - free
DaVinci Resolve v19.02 - free
Bandicut 2024 - 24€/y
Adobe Premier Pro 2025 - 13€/mo
Canva Pro - 12€/mo
Livestream, Music, SFX & Footage Copyright Platforms:
1x Restream Pro - €423/Year - Update 11.09.2024
1x Artlist Max Pro - €479/Year - Update 15.09.2024
1x Epidemic Sound Commercial - €239.88/Year - Update 19.10.2024 - in Standby
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 - €902/Year
Camera:
2x Camera Sony ZV-E10 - 1200€ - Update 06.09.2024
2x SIRUI ZV-E10 Cage - 100€ - Update 06.09.2024
2x Tripod and 2x Dummy Batt - 110€ - Update 06.09.2024
1x NEEWER Rig - 65€
2x NEEWER M.Follow Focus - 130€ - Update 07.10.2024
2x Samsung Evo plus 128GB microSD SDXC U3 Class 10 A2 memory card 130MB/S - 30€ - Update 16.10.2024
tot Investment in Cameras - 1635€
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
tot Investment in Pro Audio - new upgrade - 827€
Cinematic Lenses:
Viltrox Lense 23mm f1.4 - 320€
7artisans Cine 50mm t1.05 - 315€
7artisans Cine 35mm t1.05 - 350€
tot Investment in Cine Lenses - 985€
Cinematic Lighting:
2x ULANZI VL49 2x30€ - 60€
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 - 1439€
Video Acquisition & Monitor & Management:
1x Elgato 4K60ProMK.2 PCI-E - 220€
1x Elgato Cam Link 4K HDMI to USB 4K30 - 100€ - Update 06.09.2024
1x Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - 130€
1x LG 27UL500P 27" UHD 4K - 250€
1x Blackmagic Atem mini Pro - 375€ - Update 14.10.2024
1x VILTROX DC-X2 2000 Nit Camera Field Monitor - 205€ - Update 09.10.2024
different x HDMI & USB & Audio Cables - 200€
tot Investment in Video Acquisition - 1480€
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tot Investment Cinematic Set Production - 7268€ - Update 19.10.2024
