Film Gear that SUCKS to Buy.. But ACTUALLY NEED
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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Not all film gear is fun to buy but some of it we actually NEED to improve our workflow and elevate our production. Below are links to all the gear mentioned in this video.
Freewell Pro card reader: amzn.to/4bDfXon
PGYtech CHEAPER VERSION: amzn.to/3RjnkJE
Tentacle audio sync: amzn.to/3V1f7L9
Boom pole: amzn.to/3V0Wze6
Boom Holder: amzn.to/3V0WDKS
Rode NTG3 amzn.to/42KGkDx
Cheaper Lav System amzn.to/3Q1eYD1
Better Lav System amzn.to/3e0bcwd
Aputure Infini Bar: amzn.to/452MSQO
Aputure Light bulb: amzn.to/4bWoYss
Aputure MC mini: amzn.to/4bEPgzQ
Zoom Recorder amzn.to/3CHmC2q
Pelican case 1610 BIG: amzn.to/3VlqIpS
Vault Case: amzn.to/4aBuzU9
T7 SSD: amzn.to/4dYnQ9D
Synology NAS: amzn.to/3R7k97M
Ugreen NAS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
BTW the footage of the tentacle at is not min its this dudes video: • These Will Save You HO...
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My favorite lens: amzn.to/3CCR7X1
My Favorite Light: amzn.to/44kYvke
My Camera Bodies
Ursa 12K amzn.to/3AyXpnT
Bmpcc 6K Pro amzn.to/3TuW7Do
My Lenses
Sigma lens 24-70mm amzn.to/4433N4a
Sigma lens 50mm amzn.to/3CCR7X1
Sigma lens 24mm amzn.to/3RmYl5R
Sigma lens 50-100mm amzn.to/3PTUpIF
My Drone
Mavic Pro 3 amzn.to/3AyXpnT
My Audio Gear
Rode NTG3 amzn.to/42KGkDx
Cheaper Lav System amzn.to/3Q1eYD1
Better Lav System amzn.to/3e0bcwd
Zoom Recorder amzn.to/3CHmC2q
Patch Cable amzn.to/3R4a1uy
Get this for Rodelink lav set amzn.to/3pSyO8H
Boom Pole amzn.to/3wFwoy8
My Monitor
Feelworld Cut6 Monitor amzn.to/3n9qmnj
Feelworld Monitor amzn.to/3PZLa9C
SDI Cable amzn.to/3R16cWV
HDMI Cable amzn.to/3pVpzoo
My Lights
GVM 650B: amzn.to/44kYvke
FEELWORLD: 225B amzn.to/3GSPxlKFeelworld
FEELWORLD FL 125B amzn.to/3Gu2MI9
Amaran 300C amzn.to/4ax1Gtq
Aputure 300D II amzn.to/3RfaXeY
Aputure Mini Lights amzn.to/3RlUDte
Nanlite Projector mount amzn.to/44BAxTd
Aputure light dome amzn.to/3cxC3zs
Aputure light dome Mini amzn.to/3ATJIl1
Tripods and C-stands
Tripod Small rig amzn.to/3Nbf5MJ
Tripod amzn.to/3AtMRXn
Cheap C-stand amzn.to/3PYuYWq
Better C-stand amzn.to/3Rvw4d8
Accessories
Ursa sticky circles for lav amzn.to/3Ax6Iov
Sandbags amzn.to/3e6Fzky
Clamps amzn.to/3QYSZxS
Gaff Tape amzn.to/3wETbdo
Painters Tape amzn.to/3wHAQMN
Tool Set amzn.to/3AwYLQ9
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Film Gear 1
02:11 Film Gear 2
06:00 Film Gear 3
10:27 Film Gear 4
12:17 Film Gear 5
13:53 Film Gear 6
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All the gear in this video:
Freewell Pro card reader: amzn.to/4bDfXon
Tentacle audio sync: amzn.to/3V1f7L9
Boom pole: amzn.to/3V0Wze6
Boom Holder: amzn.to/3V0WDKS
Rode NTG3 amzn.to/42KGkDx
Cheaper Lav System amzn.to/3Q1eYD1
Better Lav System amzn.to/3e0bcwd
Aputure Infini Bar: amzn.to/452MSQO
Aputure Light bulb: amzn.to/4bWoYss
Aputure MC mini: amzn.to/4bEPgzQ
Zoom Recorder amzn.to/3CHmC2q
Pelican case 1610 BIG: amzn.to/3VlqIpS
Vault Case: amzn.to/4aBuzU9
T7 SSD: amzn.to/4dYnQ9D
Synology NAS: amzn.to/3R7k97M
Ugreen NAS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/urgreen/ugreen-nasync-next-level-storage-limitless-possibilities
I've been using the Tentacle Sync boxes and lav recording devices for a few years now and will never go backwards. It allows me to use my 4 action cameras and 3 audio recording devices (7 separate things!) over the course of a 10-hour day of randomly starting and stopping various cameras all day long and have it automatically align everything in about 30 SECONDS. It took me 60 HOURS to do it without that system in place before. I don't make money on my productions very often, but dabbling for 25 years in videography for a hobby, it has been a game changer.
Amen, brother!
Man, exactly this! You just can’t imagine what a life (and time) saver those tiny time code boxes are…
All necessary purchases but the dopamine hit just isn't the same
lol I feel you
On those cases… might wanna “think outta the case” as I have three rigs for my three Sony Camera bodies (that each have their own case for “run n gun”) so ODD sized rigs… looked at “video/photography” options… each was a $100/$200 more than just buying a Cabela’s gun case where I cut out custom foam beds for each rig that I can tote around with the camera cases and pull out a rig depending on the shoot! (May even deter “theft” because every criminal mind knows what a shotgun/sniper rifle case looks like and throws a bit of doubt into the calculation of easy prey😏)
Please could you do a video where you go through all the equipment you use when filming small projects? Thanks so much, I love your content!!!
Thank you for this amazing video! Definitely gonna check out these items. Those lights the cases and backpack. Pretty much all of it! Thanks again.
Great video bruh, I've learned so much about cinematography from your content. When I first started my media company last year I didn't have a clue and your authentic content and no bs crap has helped me dramatically. I got my company doing 20k a month and all the technical know how is because of you. Let me know if you're ever in New York
I was literally thinking about whether or not to check my bag in under the plane, then you confirmed. Great content thanks!
Yeah man definitely stay away from that. Glad you saw this before you flew out
Thank you for being an amazing film teacher! I’ve learned so much from you!
Thank you man!
Outstanding video some really good tips and opinions in this video
Such a good video! Reassuring to know that some of the things I use are on this list👌🏾
nice list and video - love the pace of the whole thing. I think that color checker you showed was for stills photos - so if you need to use its RGBCMY color values for video you can't - cinebrite says they are different values than the colors on the color checker passport designed for video - I learned the hard way. That said, if all you're using it for is the WB patch - it's fine. They make make another one that is a combo forr stills and video that's like 200 bucks...ouch.
*I LOVE My Peter Mkinnon Pack. I use it for EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING. From Camera Gear to Daily Store use and I LOVE THIS THING. I have the 25L and it's the PERFECT size for me, but yeah I stand by this backpack also*
Great video it keeps me motivated
Like always thank you brother
Thanks for the video!
The Tentacle Track E got a firmware update that allows it to output timecode through its headphone port, in case that might be a more appealing option for some people. (32 bit lav recorder that can serve as a timecode box when you need that vs the Sync E that’s just a timecode box, but has a built-in scratch mic.)
Edit: Also, the new Video Passport 2 has that set of color chips along with the video-centric color chips.
The Vault 525 case is great on value. Haven’t flown yet, glad to hear it can fit on the overhead lol
As always, awesome video!
I need a case and just happened to shoot a video for a business who took over from what once was a creative studio. I asked if they had left anything behind and low and behold, a 1600 pelican case + some stands and flashes
Love this style🙌
Thanks dude’s
a good alternative to the farewell card reader is the pgytech card reader. it's not a pro card reader (i don't think) but it's like half the price. I have it and it's worked wonders for me when it comes to storing cards and just moving footage to my PC
On those cases… might wanna “think outta the case” as I have three rigs for my three Sony Camera bodies (that each have their own case for “run n gun”) so ODD sized rigs… looked at “video/photography” options… each was a $100/$200 more than just buying a Cabela’s gun case where I cut out custom foam beds for each rig that I can tote around with the camera cases and pull out a rig depending on the shoot! (May even deter “theft” because every criminal mind knows what a shotgun/sniper rifle case looks like and throws a bit of doubt into the calculation of easy prey😏)
First item I bought was a QNAP six bay RAID V because I’ve made my living in IT - and offloading storage and backup is the key to speed and backing up! As mentioned below, a NAS IS A SERVER! Use it as such! Keep data OFF your PC or Mac and put it on the Server on a RAID format so you can plug 🔌 in to your - processing - computer over high speed Thunderbolt and you will never clog your machine with data that will be used by - other - machines. Then just make sure you offload them RAID to a slower cheaper device so - WHEN (not “if”) you get the DISK FAIL - you can swap out the bad SSD with a ready stock of good SSDs and rebuild your RAID from to the last moment you “went South!” 😉
F-Stop Gear for backpacks have been incredible for me. I have Nanuk hard cases that I swear by. I literally saved all my camera kit from floating away in a river with one of their cases.
You know, there's a whole world and industry dedicated to location sound? You might want to call up Location Sound in LA or Gotham Sound in NYC or Trew Audio for guidance. Those guys can help you solve your boom pole issues with the right stuff. Rode makes good stuff but when I want a boom pole, I prefer K-Tek.
Thanks for the tip, brother
For anyone considering building a NAS, if you build one in a pc case vs buyig prebuilt, you can save a pretty penny
Love my color passport. Taking those extra steps is what adds the perception of “production value” to clients.
Apache has a good hard case that you can use as a carry on
About syncing time, please tell me if I’m missing something:
When I get my cameras, first thing I do is set the time on them. When I get my audio recorder, I do the same thing if it’s possible so that the start times in the metadata are all in sync.
Then, when syncing audio and video, and I mean, I dunno if it’s only Final Cut that does it, but the audio automatically aligns its time code with the video’s time code. So if they’re all in sync, what am I missing that the tentacle will add? Is it precision? And how does it do that wirelessly when I have to account for the difference between the speeds of light and sound anyways? Am I missing something, or is this an unusual set of circumstances that make this unnecessary for me maybe?
I have a Pelican 1510 that is allowed as carry on. Pelican cases are the best.
Great video, but I would just add that T7s are not suitable for cold storage
Awesome!!
I guess it’s top ramen noodles for the rest of this year… 🍜 **Sighs pulling out my credit card
Little by little brother
Seahorse cases are a good alternative to Pelican cases
its very funny to me that you did a bunch of case research and ended up choosing the most obvious choice. i don't really know much about cases at all but I do know the simple answer to any case question is "Just get a Pelican 1610"
freewell case was not giving max speeds :(
Just saying, after four years of being a “gear head” I managed to collect all of these devices and it’s paid off in spades when I’m on a shoot and my hired guns ask “Do you have…” YES!!!
Media is best saved on CD/DVD/Blue-Ray. I know it seems primitive. There is no possible mechanical failure. A magnetic or electrical disturbance does not affect a disc. If you store them in a cool dry place they don't degrade for 100 of years. No to mention cloud and NAS are on the network so they can be hacked.
Lol, my ktek pole was over 1k.
Lights….. expensive…. So EXPENSIVE!
Understandably so though. But a wallet size checkerboard of color swatches costing $100-$200, there is no justification.
@@iceman10129 lol! Yes, that also
This is the year for the NAS. Sigh. That’s big ($) and important one. And I hate it. 😄
For the carrying your gear
make yourself a camera coffin, so you never have to break down your camera
Color checkers are like $2
That were 3 sponsored ads in 1 video right after eachother.
No way brother the last two weren’t sponsored
BUT this one was. That said it’s not like it dictated the content on the video. Theres still value ya feel me homie. You got to remember that CZcams makes you barely enough money to buy dinner. Sponsors are how CZcamsrs eat. The goal is to pick sponsors that don’t effect the content like this one. Anyway CHEERS Dude🤘🏻
@@Alexzarfatifilms I feel ya. I can imagine it is not easy to get a living off of YT. It was only so intrusive the 3 ads in a what 7 minute video one an after the other even if it was not directly paid. You have much more to say than this. I like your enthusiasm, your contents... a good follower is the one not afraid to critique.
batteries for me
Is he still shoveling that gimbal on our throat? Without any disclosure.
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A NAS is not like a server it is a server.
Also please for the love of god so not talk about backup and NAS at the same time. A NAS is not a backup! A second NAS that is mirrored might be a backup. But no matter how many diaks are configured as being able to corrupt without loosing data. This is NOT a backup.
Please still backup your files. A Hard drive can fail at random every second. A NAS can fail. It is rare but if all your data is lost you do not care how rare it is. Use a proper Backup with a 3-2-1 strategy.
Working pro I'm both video and IT talking here btw.
Depending what RAID setup you go with then yes a NAS does have a backup built in. If you're in IT you should know this. Having two full copies on one NAS is already plenty for most people, an offsite copy would be great but yes a properly configured RAID is a backup
@@evocati6523 I have a degree in IT and worked there for almost 10 years I think I know my stuff. There is a saying that goes "a NAS is not a backup". You can even google that of you do not believe me it is really common.
If something happens to your NAS as awhole,: let's say a power surge. Then your "backup" would be fried as well as the original copy. So no a NAS is not a backup no matter what kind of Raid configured in. It can be failsafe to a degree but that is not what backup means.
The same goes for the backup rule. I didn't invent the 321 rule. It's common practice for a reason.🤷
i dont see a ugreen link
A real boom pole can be way more expensive than 100$ 😅.
Drone should be on this list
Moog Matriarch??
$100 on a glorified card reader is nuts
Yeah, I totally feel you bro. That’s why I put it on this list lol but to be honest with you it’s made my life a lot easier. I have three or four card readers and one and it’s super fast to transfer. I thought I would share it with you guys, but it is very far-fetched for people to spend $100 on this. I do agree.
@@Alexzarfatifilms thanks for not taking the comment as an attack or a negative comment.
A basic CF Express reader starts at $100, if this can read those then it's not a bad value
FIRST! YAY! lol
You ain't had to call me a devil. LORD forgive him in the name of Jesus Amen 🙏 God bless you and your channel ❤
Dude, please stop re-using the same b-roll x2 sometimes x3... it's pretty frustrating when watching and don't make me beleive you couldn't film more b-rolls
Try making these educational CZcams videos for free. The amount of time & effort it takes is huge & goes so under appreciated by our audiences. If the content is solid that’s what matters most 👌🏼
@@JedDobreyeah imagine criticizing b-roll sitting on the sidelines watching a free video. 😂
@@wesbriggs1709 😂😂 so true!
If you dont like something get out
Let’s see your b roll