BogdanS

got a dell r620 so problem solved ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

with 2 intel octa core xeon e5-2660 2.2ghz

128gb ddr3 ecc reg

4 x 1.2 TB hdd sas

raid controler

Just now, mineblaster said:

1000w powersupply for good measure and may be an 1080ti if you can or an rtx 2080.

Thank you. I will take it in consideration!

21 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

how much storage?

 

What program do you use for video rendering?

 

Do you want tower or rack? Does noise and power usage matter to you?

 

 

 

 

1. i dont know, a lot, the bigger is better, i can probably trow some of my personal money into it too, but not that many

2. Something that works with black magic design cameras (aka i dont know yet, i am waiting recommendations )

3. Dosent matter yet / And Noise yes, power usage not really. For noise i will probably build a separate room for the server and soundproof it. As i will record my videos in 1 room.

18 hours ago, Pixel5 said:

beside what has been asked, do you have a connection that is able to handle this kind of files transfers?

depending on what kind of video you want to upload and how many people should access it at the same time even 100mbit/s upload might not be enough.

I will have 850 / 400 Mbps connection. And probably later will sign for a 1gbs one.

17 hours ago, mineblaster said:

2011-3 dual xeons and motherboards are pretty affordable and have nvme boot support. video rendering is mostly multicore loads to my knowledge.

 

maybe a pair of 2699v3?

Alright, do i need video cards? What PSU i need?

24 minutes ago, DeaconFrost said:

Depending on the bandwidth, your ISP might not like this idea very much.  My suggestion would be the build a rendering machine and then get a hosting plan at something like Hostinger, that will run the site and host the videos.  Or, if you are just sharing videos, go with a rendering machine, a simple hosting plan, and have your website link to the videos on Youtube.

I dont want that. I will have 850 / 400 Mbps (that costs 10$ a month with unlimited traffic) , and later sign for a 1gbs connection with my ISP. I dont want to host my videos to you tube even tho i can unlist the videos they can be shared by the users. So is a nono. And the videos will be interactive. More or less, as i build my own player already. 

//Solved

got a dell r620

with 2 intel octa core xeon e5-2660 2.2ghz

128gb ddr3 ecc reg

4 x 1.2 TB hdd sas

raid controler

Hello fellow tipsters,

I want to get a new server, my budget is 2500 USD, maximum 2800 USD. I literally dont know what i need, as i am out of touch with parts from servers.

The main things i will do on it is to host my website, host my videos that i will shoot with the BM camera, and upload those videos to my own website, where people will access it.

Also what is the best to, "render" the videos on the server or on the pc ? 

thank you 

11 minutes ago, LaFemmeEnVert said:

 

or another option for you:

1. dslr or mirrorless camera with lens that supports minimum 1080p60, like you need

2. Zoom F4 or Tascam DR 701D/70D/60Dmk II for audio recorder for connecting microphones via XLR input.  do not attach any microphone to the camera, use the internal mic of the dslr or mirrorless for recording rough audio that you will use to sync with cleaner better quality audio recorded by the zoom or tascam audio recorders.

2 minutes ago, LaFemmeEnVert said:

i forgot to mention, with the studio camera (the one that is listed as $1495 for FHD version and $1695 for 4K version on their website) it doesn't come with memory card slot for recording.  you need to also buy external recording device.  they designed this for studio use where the camera sends signal to control room with all the recorders and broadcast devices.  it is the same with the micro studio camera, no internal recording.

 

you need to buy something like an atomos or odyssey external monitor/recorder or blackmagic video assist monitor/recorder or hyperdeck recording devices or send the video signal to a computer that has a capture device like their decklink cards or ultrastudio systems.

1. How can i search for the lenses support minimum?

2. For audio recorder i am getting this ? Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 USB

Sorry if i dont make any sense, but i dont have any ideea on what is better for my company as i live in a small city and everybody who i asked, wanted to rip me off at prices (300% more )

3. I am getting a web presenter (Blackmagic Web Presenter)

4. And ofc 2 servers 

Do you have discord or something like that so we can chat there ?

8 minutes ago, LaFemmeEnVert said:

BM cameras are good cameras, but for your work you can even use a professional camcorder like a panasonix AG UX90 or Sony pxw X70 or other models.  these cameras will already include many accessories you might need to buy separate if you choose a blackmagic camera.

if you can find a used blackmagic ursa mini 4k kit on sale for under $3000, that can also be option.

 

brand new for your work, the Blackmagic Studio camera could be a choice.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicstudiocamera

 

Reasons why a camera like the Studio Camera or maybe professional camera with similar inputs and outputs would be suitable for you

1. dual XLR inputs for audio that would let you plug in high quality microphones of various types: shotgun, wireless lavalier, cabled mics of different types

2. SDI outputs if you want to monitor the shoot using a professional or semi-professional monitor.  and SDI to HDMI converters are not expensive if you want to use hdmi monitor.

 

With the studio camera it already comes with a large monitor that should help you frame and focus the shot easily, but don't rely too much on the display for judging color.  my experience with monitors from blackmagic is their color is always tinted.

you need to buy at least one lens for the camera, but professional camcorders have lenses integrated.

 

a professional camcorder is more flexible if you want to take the camera out to different locations to shoot.  i'm not certain about quality of audio preamps inside blackmagic cameras, some people have told me it's not fantastic, but sony and panasonic professional cameras come with very good audio preamps.

 

you certainly need to buy a good tripod and smooth fluid head for video.  this can use up between 300-1000 of your budget depending on type and brand.  you want a good system here.  look at a brand called varizoom for budget tripods, I field tested one of them and was surprised at the quality.

 

lights is where you can be a bit more flexible with price.  this year at NAB, some chinese brands that produce affordable lights showed off new models that work well enough for indie filmmakers who do not have the budget to buy or rent something like an arri system.  the number of lights and sizes of each light head or panel and power of each unit depends on your choice for lighting the film set.  but i suggest you buy a few extra units more than you need.  for lights you may also need to buy light stands or mounting systems and clamps for hanging lights from ceiling or to trusses in your filming "studio"

Alright so,

I am going with the studio camera 4k (the 12G-SDI) and for the lenses i got Olympus 12mm F2 ED Mirrorless

And the microphones Audio-Technica AT875R - XLR  and Saramonic UWMIC9 (TX9+RX9) XLR and jack

And at tripods i just got something cheep ish, because if it dosent work, i will refund it and just use some boxes as a tripod for the camera as it wont move anywhere anytime soon 

And from the lights i got some softboxes with continuous lights 105W the light (4 soft boxes)

16 hours ago, LaFemmeEnVert said:

Which studio camera exactly?  Better describe your business use for a camera:

are you using the camera only in 1 location like a studio all the time or do you need a camera you can easy carry around because you may go to different locations to shoot?

My experience iwth blackmagic cameras is that they do not always include all the accessories you need for the camera in the box unlike Sony or Panasonic that typically includes at least 1 basic battery, battery charger, ac power cable, various minor parts to mount accessories like mics, handle grips..  with BM cameras you can end up having to buy accessories and parts as extras.

1 location, i wont carry it around; Just to record 1 person speaking at all times. So a bulky one is alright. In the business plan i wrote 4k studio camera, so if you can find me something better for those money from sony or panasonic it would be great

Hello fellow tipsters,

Probably this post isn't in the right sub thread, so excuse me on that and if the mods can move it where it belongs as i couldn't find the right spot

I got a tricky question for ya all

I want to buy a Studio Camera from black magic designs; I have looked over all of their products but couldn't manage to find the right one for my business.

I wont film 4k right now, but in the future will. So 1920x1080 is a must. at 60fps. I film/tape one person explaining some things, nothing moving in the background, maybe if the explainer writes something on the white board.

My budget is around 2800 - 3300 USD (2500 - 3000 euro) 

Also i need lenses for it, and what extra accessories do you think i would need besides lights and the tripod?

Cheers

Hello fellow tipsters,

Probably this post isn't in the right sub thread, so excuse me on that and if the mods can move it where it belongs as i couldn't find the right spot

I got a tricky question for ya all

I want to buy a Studio Camera from black magic designs; I have looked over all of their products but couldn't manage to find the right one for my business.

I wont film 4k right now, but in the future will. So 1920x1080 is a must. at 60fps. I film/tape one person explaining some things, nothing moving in the background, maybe if the explainer writes something on the white board.

My budget is around 2800 - 3300 USD (2500 - 3000 euro) 

Also i need lenses for it, and what extra accessories do you think i would need besides lights and the tripod?

Cheers