For static/slow-moving shots such as inserts, introductory sequences and interviews, we will be using the Canon EOS 7D, due to its strong rendition of colour, shallow DOF and HD quality.
When shooting skateboarders in action, we will primarily use the PD170, due to its versatility, quickly-adjustable controls and capacity for long recording (DV tapes allowing much more footage than the 7D can handle at once). The lower quality will reflect the "skate video" aesthetic and add energy and excitement to the footage. Its handheld stability is also a strength due to its larger size, and due to the CCD sensor it does not suffer from rolling shutter like Canon's CMOS DSLRs.
Thirdly, we will be using a GoPro. As a highly portable and stable, sturdy HD format it will be perfect for high-quality action shots up close with the skaters; we plan to mount in onto a boom pole to extend our reach. Its lens also gives a fish-eye perspective, which is a popular convention of skate videos and allows for a second purpose: high-angle wide shots of the skate park.
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