Switching up film gear for airline travel - Vlog 170

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Sony Wireless Lavalier Mic

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- LIGHTING -
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Led Panel - V Mount powered for field work

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Rolling Cart

Doctor Bag with Wheels

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VCT Plate

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Light Stands

Boom Stand

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[lazorkophotography]

Im a big fan of the matthews reverse stands. 22.8” collapsed and well built. I have three now and use them all the time.

[jbf]

Pelican air 1615 is your friend. Maybe even 2. I fit a Sachtler fsb6 head, legs, amaran f22c, amaran T2c, 3 x nano stands, mini boom pole, boom adapter, cables, clamps, reflector etc all in the 1 case. Then camera things come onboard with me

[matthewkent]

Hey mate.

I’m working as a news cam op in a bureau in Europe. We’re travelling quite regularly all over the place. Here’s a list of cases I travel with to give you some ideas

-Orca medium Tripod bag (fits lightstands, tripod, orca water bag weights for stands plus umbrellas)
-pelican storm IM12750 case Accesories, chargers, main audio backpack
- think tank logistics manager 30
2 kinoteknik light panels + softboxes
Dejero, spare stands and more (love this bag)
-Think tank airport navigator
Carry on for all V lock batteries and others. Fits laptop and isn’t so big to raise suspicion about weight.

We will then also carry our Eng cameras on board. They look official and no one seems to say anything. I’ve also done this with fx6’s and they don’t seem to mind.

Hope this helps in some way

[cinnabun]

I use a SKB roto-molded tripod case with wheels and pelican 1615 cases for airline travel and it’s been fantastic. I’ve fit tripod, stands, and a softbox in the SKB. Also the top loading design gives you a little bit of wiggle room if you need to put something a little too long in the case. And the pelican 1615 is just so versatile. Ive used it for lighting, camera, rigging, even just a regular large suitcase for when I’ve needed to bring a ton of clothes.

Invest in the larger cases and you’ll have them for the rest of your career. It’s also easier to get media rates with these types of cases.

[framewavemedia]

We use mostly all SKB cases. I would highly recommend them. Look into some of their options that they market to drummers for their stands. Their customer support is great and they will replace your wheels and handles for free for life. We use some of the large coffin style cases and they can fit A LOT of gear in them but they will get heavy when you max them out. I'm on a plane right now and our largest case weighed in at 99 lbs.

[EndlessSummerMedia]

Thanks for sharing! I’m actually flying into Orlando in 20, 😅. Just watching your video now on the plane. 🤙

I typically travel as a full single OP production and roll with 2 cameras, 4 light kit, 2 Tripods, Automated Slider, 4 stands, Production monitor, 3 cases, and a multi-cart. Always looking to get a “media baggage” rate when possible too.

My luck has been with Nanuk hard cases, backpack (camera gear), OSEE monitor which also holds all my batteries, and a cheap Neewer rolling bag for all the sticks.

[seansims]

Pelican 1650nf for checked gear. Matthew’s reverse stands for light stands. I’ll often take a grip head and a boom arm. For modifiers I bring cinefoil, and some unbleached muslin. For lights I’ve taken all kinds of stuff. I kind of like the amaran p60c three light kit. You can throw the whole bag in the pelican case.

[leedonohue]

i just came back from an overseas job and i definitely needed and wanted and strong keylight, i bought myself the Zhiyun Molus g300. Did not want to comprimise on power! Its and excellent light for travel! very very compact and super powerful!

[stuartswindellcampoy]

Hey not sure if you're still looking, but good lighting bags, I think cb06 or 04 they're called there's other brands but those are big enough for stands when I travel. 😊

[jamesandcamera]

Go lower power for lights, because you also have limited batteries you can reasonably carry as a solo person.

I have shot thousands of prime time interviews with only a 42w key and 20w pocket light for back light. It's easy enough.
I often use an ancient 1x1 panel with a medium 5in1 flecky as diffusion or bounce. Doesn't have to be anything new or fancy if what's in shot looks good.

Some sort of stand case is important. I hate faffing around with compact light stands, they are so flimsy and not capable of holding a light boom/rod for a mic or backlight.

Good luck, it takes a bit to find a travel setup that works for you 😊🤙

[Fstahp]

Regarding the Freewell filter, They aren't designed to be used underwater or during water activities It's stated so in the FAQ's on their website and the amazon page (it's actually the only thing mentioned in the FAQ)

[bubbakneipp]

The problem with using luggage is an airline employee might consider it personal and try to deny the media rate. Last Oct. when I returning out of Reagan in D.C. I had to go through 3 layers of supervisors before one agreed. I had a letter from my boss on company letterhead, business cards, media ID and the camera hanging off my shoulder before a supervisor of the supervisor approved it... I now have a Pelican 1650 that I got off FB Marketplace for $150.

[richiecabral]

You obviously are not familiar with the MarkusPix channel. He has lots of videos about different budget minded gear, but specifically has at least a handful about light stands that you might find helpful.

[scottjohnson]

I use instrument cases from SKB. Solid quality and you're not paying a premium because photography or videography isn't in the branding of the case.

[lukerng]

Seems so tricky. Sizing up and sizing down both have their pros and cons. I feel like it would just come down to price for me. And I feel like if you buy bigger traveling gear, you aren’t going to be adding more gear which could get pricey and annoying.

[robinprobyn]

Godox travel series domes are shorter, My 90cm, basically minimum size for an interview key, is about 63cm in the bag, G300 by far the smallest / powerful light around, doesn't need a big stand even with 90cm dome, and an X60 just incase, pop out neg fill / white bounce. Hair light, nah, very out of fashion now, only need one decent size key light for interviews, couple of Sigma f1.4 primes and your zoom of choice. Ive done interviews for Netflix/ Apple TV / Hulu / BBC, 60 minutes, and many corporate video, s , all with one large key light, and neg or bounce.

[Brian-Hansen]

I would shrink down your kit. Don’t bring those heavy stands go to 60 D route and just go back to the fundamentals with light.

[AcastroAX]

Never rent something you can buy with one equipment fee! Buy a LD Mini