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Anything. Tapes usually aren't a huge deal. You usually get what you pay for, though. I would buy online, at B&H, and read the reviews. Just make sure that once you use a certain brand of tape, you stick with that brand - switching tapes makes the heads dirty.
Tripod first. Throw down 100-200 bucks and you got a dope tripod. I just got a new one and its such an improvement over the one I just had.
Dolly is awesome too. Just made one of those.
I hate fisheyes. You can get a perfectly good shot with a normal wide angle; that way you don't get the distortion/vig that is so common in poopy videos.
Word. Not bad to start with I guess - you'll find that when you get more familiar with what you like/dislike about video (often found in the high quality videos with skills that are hard to repeat/learn) you'll find that a nicer tripod - for those smooth pans and tilts - is necessary. Until then that should suffice though. I know what you're saying about the money thing, and it is an issue.
And it's all about opinion with the fisheye. Personally I think a good videographer shouoldn't need one (look at Jon Hatviet - unless he's just skilled at using it). Also, I feel like it just ruins the quality of videos aka the professionalness (yes I made it up, I'm tired) is decreased when you see that vig or that distortion. Just my opinion, though.
skate. from Steve Nemeth on Vimeo.
well if anyone wants to buy a handle or 2 off of me....message me because i have like 3 or 4 of them just layiing around. ill say 9 bucks for 1 and ill throw in free stickers. the handles are pretty sick and have a good paint job.
i know this is lamee, but i thought i would just throw it out there. pictures upon request, i guess
