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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Production Sound Kit
4:34 - Wireless Lavs
5:54 - Production Tool Pouch
8:30 - RED Komodo
11:33 - Camera Rig Accessories
16:40 - Envato
18:01 - OSEE Production Monitor
20:20 - Best V-Mount Batteries

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🔴 My Sony a7sIII Rig Breakdown:

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[jordanettinger]

Great video, The only area I don't agree with you is on the RED vs Sony setup. You say that the Sony cam doesn't look professional to the client, then a few minutes later you are rigging out that same camera to look indistinguishable to the RED (from a client's perspective).

To those reading this who are trying to get into the industry: Don't buy a RED. Start with something like the A7Siii and rig it out. You will have an amazing camera at a reasonable price. If you manage to land a really big client, then rent a RED for the production days.

[stopthefomo]

YES to tool pouch, good heavens, from spare CFX storage to various cables to mounts/adapters/rails, tape, etc. and of course YES to the smallrig v-mount mini batteries - I have 2 of them too

[KarthiksPictures]

At 9:45 that point that you mentioned, is bang on target. It feels nice to say "oh its not the gear that matters, its the person behind it that matters", " The best camera is the one in your hand" etc, all these feel good to hear, but in the real world if you want to get paid at a certain price point or need to scale up, you have to not only impress with your work but also what you bring to the shoot and the impression you make, gear matters in that. I have seen this happen so many times in my career, I have lost shoots to other people because of gear, appearance, these things that we feel shouldn't matter but they do. Really happy that you brought this point forward.

[aqibx]

I have to disagree with the camera part, we shouldn't care what the client thinks of our equipment nor does the client really bother that much, as long as we can deliver and have an impressive portfolio then the client knows what they are getting regardless and will trust you to do that.

I know dudes with some big ass cameras and they have no idea how to use them properly.

Some of the bigger cameras these days can look quite dated for a client too, so that argument will always exist regardless of what you shoot with, focus should be on the end product and keeping clients satisfied. If you have a higher budget shoot that requires a bigger camera spec then by all means, but don't just get a bigger camera because it looks cooler to clients, its the recipe for disaster!


I use the A7SIII and I can shoot whatever I want, how I want with lots of flexibility, what a client thinks of my gear is the last thing on my mind as they know my portfolio and what they are getting for their money!

[lyndonlabayan]

Commenting before finishing the video but Caleb's vids are so good... His 'kit' videos are perfect for everyone, of all skill levels. As an amateur, I really appreciate his stuff.

[dennismenace]

I've worked in video production for 17 years. Clients have always hired me based on my work. The camera was irrelevant and the client didn't get to see it until after I have been hired and turned up to the gig.
99% of clients don't even know what a RED is or how 'impressed' they should be. I think this is more about your insecurities than an actual issue in the industry.

[BrandonHinojosa]

Ryan's balling now! Keep up the good work, I'm rooting for you!

[brandonpetersen]

Thanks for your kind words about Kondor Blue 🙏🙏🙏 Can't wait to show you what we have up our sleeves at KB over the next couple months. I think you'll be stoked on it as well! Keep up the great work!

[MrMolotov]

Really good ideas and products thank you for highlighting them. I kinda agree about the big cinema camera rig for higher budget productions just for the sake of appearances but unless I was constantly shooting for such clients regularly I don’t think it’s a smart investment. It’s better to own and hone your craft on something like a mirrorless camera and then if you land a big client just rent a cinema camera. Camera lose value pretty quickly so it’s something to consider.

[xrobbond]

Dude I love the way you break down the explanation of client perception as it relates to dslr/mirrorless vs. RED. As an example to reinforce your point...my buddy is a die hard Sony shooter and we shoot events together all the time using his arsenal of Sony cameras (Mostly A7S3's which are incredible). I was hired to shoot photography for a client and they expressed needing video so I got us the opportunity to bid for a job as videographers as well. Our bid was very reasonable but we did not get the job. However, I was still shooting photography for them, saw the video team they hired, and even spoke to the head of their team. He didn't know that my friend and I had pitched for video too so he was candid with me. His words were, literally, "I sold them on RED cameras and how they're used on movies, commercials, etc, and how his team will bring a cinematic commercial element."

[Corruptlol]

I ve seen my previous companies spend an easy 20k for a half day shoot just because there was a full crew standing with gear worth of 100k+ while literally every decent videographer would ve been able to solo shot.
all these people were doing useless stuff and standing around eating food ( that we cooked for the video shot ) all day.

[freelanceknight]

How are you able to afford all of this? Where do you make the most money as a videographer??? Would love to see a video on that, also this was fantastic thank you!!

[anthonypc]

Your video edit flows so nicely.
Unnecessarily well polished for what I thought would just be a simple list video !

[PeterV]

Love ur content man! Seeing ur channel and content grow has been amazing!

[M.A.D.C.J]

We’re getting the lowdown! I love videos like this brother! Thanks for being so awesome and I hope you’re doing well my friend!

[daniellrodriguezs]

When you are talking about the Komodo. If you are able to have a superb customer experience and also you can think out of the box, your clients will come and remember you for that, not for the gear you have. This is also a self reminder as I have also fallen in this trap before.

[TylerHansenVideo]

Need that OSEE...

You should do a video showing what your travel production setup looks like 👀

[manugentoodrums]

Will def go into this kind of setup if I land big clients. Dope rig Ryan!

[piusgyagenda]

I love the production value put into your videos, its amazing and humbling at the same time Glad I am learning alot thus enabling me transfer the knowledge at time to my channel. Great JOB Ryan

[BenjiSelby]

The wireless audio setup is nice! Thanks for breaking down your gear kit, passing the eye test makes a difference in what that check looks like these days!