I just started doing this late last year, and it's awesome! First, and more obviously, get a pretty good camera. Then, get yourself a camera arm, a lot of people are starting to make them now. I bought a primos gorilla arm last year for about 50 from Bass Pro. Comes with a ratchet strap that hold the main mount on, then you just put the arm in. Set it up to where you feel comfortable, and more importantly where you can still shoot and its not in your way. I've had deer come in and I couldnt get my bow positioned because the arm was in the way. It takes some getting used to, but it's very fun and the best way to capture those memories. Good luck and hope this was helpful.
I justed started doing solo-cam hunts (filming by myself) and they are much more difficult than people make them on TV. As said before, it is important to get a good camera arm, I got a Gorilla cam-arm myself and I like it a lot. In addition to what was said previously, in regards to camera placement I would put it at eye-level and on the side of your "pull-back" arm. So if you're right handed have the camera eye-level but on the side where you can move the camera with your right hand and hold your bow in the other. Then before you shoot, settle the camera on the deer (or in front of him slightly if he is moving), then knock your release, pull-back and let her fly! Any questions let me know because that can be confusing. Goodluck filming!
Ive been trying to film my hunts for the past two years, extremely difficult. I'm slowly figuring it out but I grew a greater appreciation for Hunting shows, even with a buddy filming its hard. I have a lone wolf camera arm, its ok but i think I need an extension. Its a lot of fun and you need to be dedicated, there are days I'd love to leave the extra gear home. Im going to keep trying to improve my gear and believe it will only get easier. Best of luck!
What camera's are you guys using? I looked at the one's offered on Campbell Camera's website and it threw me for a loop. Not only are some expensive but how do you know when you spend that much that you'll be getting the camera you need to do it halfway decent job? I mean without spending a couple grand is there other camera's that will do the job I need for me and my family not to be put on television with studio quality?
I would either look for a used camera or go out and get yourself a HandyCam or similar. This will give you a chance to film and get the bug then you can decide how dedicated you wanna get. Sent from my T8788 using Board Express
hey thank you for all the help. i have a sony handycam but dont have editing software or a camera arm yet.
If you're just starting out I would recommend a light weight, easy to use, portable camera arm like the Pro Bow Cam from Pine Ridge Archery. This way you're not weighing yourself down with one of the bigger pro-style camera arms. If you find that you really enjoy it and want to upgrade to a better camera or camera arm you can do that down the road. As for filming yourself, the key is to take your time. Make sure you are filming more than just the kill shots. Try to film yourself doing some interviews talking about what's going on, filming birds, squirrels, leaves falling off trees, etc. Capturing the entire hunt and not just the kill is the real key to having good video. When it comes to editing software, there's a variety of options out there for around $100. They all work very similar to one another and will get the job done for amateur video editing. I personally like the Sony Vegas products, but that's just me. If you have technical questions about cameras or other gear try giving the guys at CampbellCameras.com a call. They've very helpful. Hope that helps!
