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Can I shoot a decent quality video if I have professional lights and have an cheap miniDV video camera?

Can I shoot a decent quality video if I have profesional lights and have an cheap miniDV video camera? What is the technical difference significence? Thanks guys!

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1. Depends on how cheap the camera is. Some consumer grade DV cameras produce remarkably good results when used properly and with good lighting. Rule number 2, the key to good video is good audio. Use a tripod for steady shots. Practice, watch your framing and headroom.
2. Lighting and filters are the most important gears in producing good videos. You must know how to control lights of different sources, which will affect the colour production. Control white balance wisely. You must have an exposure meter to control the incoming light. You must know to put in the position for which is key light, fill light and backlight. You must have filters too, blue gell, sugar paper, tracing paper, diffuser, and at least C clamp.