Filmmaking Gear That's ACTUALLY a Good Investment

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Invest in a reliable way to look at your footage
3:38 - Invest in a solid way to power your gear
5:01 - One of the best longterm investments, audio
6:39 - Audiio, the sponsor of today’s video
7:47 - Invest in a good tool kit for filmmakers
9:11 - Lighting, another great longterm investment
11:36 - And please, just invest in a good tripod

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[JonatanCastro]

EDIT: I've clarified with Audiio that my copyright claim was a mistake. That claim, along with the FAQ for Lifetime members and OTT services, sent me in the wrong direction, apologies to anyone for the confusion I created!

My Original message below for reference:
Here an Audiio lifetime member: BE AWARE that Lifetime subscription doesn't cover Youtube content, they nicely hide it away at the bottom of the page. Very shady.

[BriefHorrors]

I like how in the first of these videos you were weary about name dropping bad models and in this one it was a driveby shooting

[BTMovieSecondChannel]

"Remember that a professional kit takes years to build up - so there is no rush." Very great advice, empathetic to put that note in there!

[thisiseric]

The one thing I bring with me on every shoot (almost as much as I bring a camera) is my wind up extension cord reels. They come in SOOOO clutch and have saved my butt on so many occasions when the location doesn't have power nearby and you need to power more powerful lights that don't use Vmount batteries or even for splitting one outlet into many outlets to charge gear during lunch breaks and such. I almost never go to a gig without bringing 2 extension cord reels. They see more use than everything other than my camera.

[TheRonellCross]

This entire video is full of great insights. Mounting the Lav to the battery via Velcro is brilliant. Can't believe I never thought about it.

[RyanBlaske]

Hey, with your upcoming trip to South Africa, I would love to see a video on how you travel with a lot of gear. I'm at the point where this is becoming more and more a part of my work. Knowing how to pack and prepare would be extremely helpful, as well as getting all this heavy equipment through various airports. Thanks! I love the content.

[JJKoester]

RavenEye was in our studio for about 4 hours of testing before we chucked it in a closet. Haven’t thought about in years until you mentioned it.

[thomasfisch]

I appreciate your content. I've been making documentaries for 20 years, specializing in nomadic tribes in West Africa. When shooting, I travel with my backpack and 15 kilos of equipment, plus my tripod. It's hard for me to carry a lighting kit when I'm traveling in the middle of the desert without a 4x4 car and no electricity supply. The only lightweight option is a Westcott-type flexible LED panel and flexible solar panels to recharge the V-Mount batteries.

[SirSeabass]

I have a 100D and a 60d for lighting. It does 90% of what I need. I definitely need something stronger for outside

[matthewwinne]

I have access to a lot of gear, but found myself shooting two full days with just a 24mm on an FX30 body. Not every shoot will allow you be so minimal, but when it happens it's a relief.

[matadormartin]

Appreciate your take on it and very much agree. I love my Sachtler flow tech 😅and use it all the time, but actually I still always think of my Sachtler Ace M I bought about 15 years ago when I think of how important half decent tripod is. It's not the best tripod in the world but I still use it for a second shot regularly, and it cost me £350 all those years ago! Cameras and gadgets have been and gone in that time.

[fernandorestelli]

Hi Luc! I’ve been feeling the last videos a bit alike lately. It’s super useful to hear your thoughts on equipment, just would be great to go back to other topics. Keep up the great work, love the channel and don’t miss an episode

[BryceDearden]

I’ve had bad experiences with andycine/feelworld too but OSEE and Portkeys have been rock solid

[Slicky_Slick]

Hello Luc! Can you make a video on how Cinematographers should charge or how to come to a conclusion on what to charge for a Documentary shoot, it really makes me feel bad to charge a higher rate it kinda makes me feel as if I am asking way too much. Can you please make a video on this topic and how to be bold in pricing and charging them a rate which is rightful.

[avx]

I can vouch for Osee monitors, affordable, super bright and color accurate. Set up is a bit of a PITA since it doesn't have a touchscreen but you really only have to set up your presets once. The Megamon 15" is also the best bang for buck for 1st ACs or Director's monitor.

[nickheger]

love that you are here telling people you dont need the latest and greatest and get what makes sense.

[theowlfromduolingo]

I own a sony a7 IV and own a moman v mount battery plus a patona dummy battery to power the camera. I’ve heard that powering a camera and monitor (ninja v in my case) off the same v mount battery is very risky since it can fry the camera.

[AHMADALKHANEE]

really thank you for all the information that are making our path easier, thank you from someone came from a 3rd world country and trying his best to be part of the documentary filmmaking industry

[ChadMoiMedia]

I wasn't expecting to see the road that I drive on almost every day in this video (Wharf St. @ 1:03 )

[BeierFilms]

My first "prosumer" camera was the Panasonic HVX200 in 2006. I purchased it for $6000 along with a cartoni tripod for $1500. Nearly 18 years later, I'm still using that same Cartoni Tripod.