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2025 is the perfect time to start a video production company, so if you’re in the middle of setting up yours, congratulations! You’re sure to have a long and prosperous career ahead of you.
Just because your line of work will be lucrative doesn’t mean it’ll be easy, of course. There’s plenty to learn beyond your ability to produce high-quality videos in terms of understanding how to run a business.
Today, though, we’re going back to basics. Here are four of the most important pieces of video production gear.
- Professional Cameras
Starting with the obvious, there are your cameras, and while understanding you need high-quality cameras might be a no-brainer, exactly what to buy is a different story.
Today, the high-end professional cameras on the market offer up to 6k and 8k resolutions and the ability to shoot video across multiple formats. Your cameras should always come with SDI and HDMI connectivity, as these represent the standard, and you’ll also want to consider your frame rate requirements (especially if you’re doing slow motion work). Don’t just buy online – make sure you discuss things properly with your supplier in person and get a demonstration of each camera you’re interested in.
- Wireless Video Transmission Systems
Thankfully, a crew no longer has to be swamped in a mess of wires to transmit video. Wireless video transmission systems are now the norm in 2025, and if you’re doing a lot of live work, you’ll find that this technology is a godsend.
Not only does it streamline video processing, but your crew has the ability to move around freely, meaning they can capture details better and maneuver complicated shots. While the early wireless transmitters had high latency, today’s systems transfer data in an instant, so there’s really no need to consider wired options anymore.
- Modern Lighting Systems
As you’ll know, lighting is an extremely important part of capturing great video footage – it can make the difference between an amateur and professional appearance, no matter what sort of camera you’re using.
Modern film lighting is vastly improved compared to what was available 20 years ago. Most are cool-running and enable a high degree of control over luminosity and color. They’re also much more energy efficient, and with the ability to alter settings via a mobile device, operating them is quick and efficient.
- Post-Production Workflow Tools
There’s a huge amount of work that goes into post-production, so it’s only natural that you want to enhance your abilities as much as possible at this stage.
Thankfully, there are several tools on the market designed to make your life easier. Cloud collaboration is perhaps the most important advancement, as each member of the team can now work together on a project from anywhere in the world. SSD storage has also greatly increased the speed at which editors are able to work, and with reduced failure rates, these jobs are much less of a headache.
Wrapping Up
Video production is an exciting, fast-paced field, and hopefully, you now have a decent place to start as far as what to prioritize in the beginning. Good luck!
