Explain what was important in making each decision about all the hardware and external devices and why you settled for the system build you chose.
System Unit
Since this business will involve a lot of video editing, the system’s processing power and storage space are to be taken into consideration. These factors led me to the Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop, Intel Core i7-10700-12GB Memory, 512GD SSD.
One needs a fast CPU and a fast GPU for video editing tasks. Most software used in video editing is CPU-heavy and hence needs a fast processing speed (“Optimizing your system for Premiere Pro and After Effects,” 2020). The selected processor also has more integrated cores and can split tasks, making it more efficient. In addition, it has a larger processor cache, allowing the system to retrieve the files in the processor’s cache quickly.
This device also has a capable power supply of between 800w-1000w, making it able to handle power consumption from both the CPU and GPU. Lastly, looking at its storage, the system can support the 4K video processing during edits.
Top-of-The-Line Video Card
When choosing a graphic card, performance and ray tracing should be put into consideration (Horowitz, 2021). The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3030 Ti has an excellent 1080 performance, and its ray tracing performance is also very impressive.
Minimum 4K 32″ Monitor
In editing, the Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor P322QE is highly recommended since it’s inexpensive compared to similar market-capable monitors. It also has core pixels, creating more workspace (3,840 by 2,160 pixels). Additionally, with this 4K monitor, one can get more accurate ideas of the details and sharpness of a very high-resolution photo/video (Hanson, 2021). Lastly, the monitor has a number of connectivity options offering ports and slots for both HDMI and USB, among others.
External Microphone Plus an Audio Preamp
A poor soundtrack can ruin a quality video. Understanding the importance of sound in filmmaking is an important aspect of being a successful filmmaker (Muncatchy, n.d.). The MIC -01 DV/Camera Stereo Microphone was chosen as it has a higher quality in capturing audio. Its conversion of sound waves into audio signals is more accurate and effective.
External Camera
Cost and functionality are the most essential aspects when choosing a camera. A mirrorless DSLR camera would be the best choice for my low-budget video-making venture. A DSLR strikes a balance between cost and functionality for this application (“How to Choose a Camera for Low-Budget Filmmaking,” 2020). The Canon EOS M50 is a light and compact camera with a very good autofocus performance and an easy-to-use interface. It has a touchscreen display with wireless connectivity capabilities; hence, it’s easy to use and portable during work.
Lighting
Light is the essence of video making; lighting makes video shooting and projections possible. For this reason, lighting is one of the fundamental elements that must be considered in filmmaking (Piazzolla & Gribaudo, 2008). Lighting is essential since I would like to have my viewers get deeper and finer details of my makeup tutorials and get the color contrasts of my fashion materials and outfits. The best option is the FotodioX Selfie Starkite Vlog 18″ Bi-Color Ring light. The light comes with a camera holder kit and also enables one to adjust the warmth, making it easy to balance the light.
Storage Device and Backup
Backup and disaster recovery are important aspects of any business as they ensure continuity in an enterprise in the event of a disaster (Napolitano & Freund, 2016). The Toshiba 500GB USB 3.0 External Hard disk Drive is cost-friendly and also readily available. This setup will be very useful in creating a storage space for my videos, and in case of any data loss, I can still have a backup of my previous videos.
Operating System
Having researched by talking with several YouTubers, I would opt for Adobe Premiere Pro as my editing software installed on a Microsoft Windows operating system. The Microsoft Windows operating system is favorable for this application, given its ease of use, availability, backward capability, plug-and-play capabilities, and ability to support new hardware (BRADLEY, 2009). On the other hand, the Adobe Premiere Pro is favorable as it supports up to 8K resolutions. The importation of raw files from camera devices is also effective due to its numerous features. One can edit any format from any camera on any platform using Premiere Pro. In addition, Premiere Pro works well with other apps, such as Adobe Photoshop.
Explain the value of the choices and how much the system will cost.
Since this is the first step in this business, the cos