Filmmaking definitely isn't the cheapest of hobbies to pick up so appreciate this video like crazy. The water bags are a genius invention kudos to whoever came up with that!
Love these gear videos because I know you've put this stuff to the real-world test. Every piece of gear that doesn't make us more efficient just bogs us down. Thanks for sharing your insights, Luc!
I find it interesting how every filmmaker has their own opinion about what gear is the best and what I should be buying as a noob. For example, the previous video I watched about what gear I should buy and what I should avoid had those magic arms at the top of the What To Avoid List.
LOL!! This _so_ reminds me of something a buddy told me a few years ago. He's a sailing enthusiast and his observation was: "Owning a sailboat is like standing under a shower of freezing cold water tearing up $100 bills..." Boyz and their Toyz. Great reminder that not all gear needs to cost more than your neighbor's Tesla. Particularly love the suggestions about lighting options and the CA bag. I tend to keep all my odds and ends stuffed into the front pocket of my camera backpack. Just ordered the bag. I'll have to budget for the lighting tools. Next month ;-) Many thanks for another really terrific and helpful video. Cheers, J
Fantastic tips, and super validating, since as an experienced photographer / novice filmmaker, I have a couple of these already. This is not only a great group of suggestions, it helps build a mental inventory of the kinds of tasks and problems a small or one-man crew will need to address. Big Ups.
The MC Light is so great. It magmatic and i used it inside fume hoods. Because they are magnetic i could stick them everywhere in the hood and still could control them when the hood was closed (we shot a documentary and an instruction video in a laboratory with real viral samples so the hood had to be closed after the sample had been opened). Saved my life at this time :-)
i have find army belt with magazine pouch are good and cheap option , the one for the rifile can hold nicely a flash or lent , and the small one for pistol magazin can hold knife or multi tool , or motorcycle hip bag or construction worker tool belt can work ,
Hey! just came over your channel and after a few films i love the vibe! I really appreciate the honesty and it seems like you actually give honest tips worth listening to without the sales stuff! Keep it up!
Those "gear you'll need/use" are so much better when they come from years and years of experience rather than "hey the brand sent me this or I bought it and been using it for the past two days".
That's funny, my set of memory cards for my fx3 are worth more than my car! (#truth) Secret sause is an ebike, zipcar subscription and honda metropolitan (107 mpg baby) and I guess that barted beater of a station wagon I got for working a holiday fudge gig.... side note, I've got my gas down to $20-30 bucks a month. This is why I can afford drones, cameras, and g-master glass, but I digress.... that ac bag is now on my list. Also I have a fun budget work around for tools. Bicycle multi tools are metric and have all the same dohickeys as my camera multi tool. Totally not as nice build quality, but I'm sure a decent one can be way under 50 bucks... I think the silly one I own is more like 12 bucks.
just found your channel a lil while ago good stuff man its motivating for me to see someone with struggles and highs and lows in filmmaking. love your stuff man
I have tried several brands of cine arm and usually to hold up a 7 inch monitor and surprisingly many of them struggled and the last thing you want is a monitor flopping around during a shot or worse yet hitting the operator in the face. The KAMERAR Tough arms were always the best at holding firm once locked. The Smallrig ones were very floppy even when fully tight. The modular arms you are describing were also very good, nice and firm but there were some copycats out there like the modular arm from wooden camera and that one was not great for holding weight. It was better for creating new mounting points and building out a cage for a wireless Transmitter but I learned the hard way when I tried to use it for a monitor. I if you're going with one that isn't modular I would get ones that are as long as possible and you can even add some length by popping on some short rods that have 1/4-20 screw holes on the ends. That way if it's for a monitor you can put it right in where the rods would go and as a bonus on top of the added reach to line up the monitor with the mattebox the orientation of the screw follows the right hand rule and will only get tighter with the weight. Ops love that.
Fantastic ideas with lighting regarding stands and water bags... I've been thinking a lot about what to bring that can fit into a pelicase, this looks absolutely perfect over sand bags and c stands for travel. Thanks again for another solid video! All it takes is a search from anything Wooden Camera, Bright Tangerine, Small HD, etc.. to wonder who the heck decides these prices. Thankfully we're in a transition period where filmmaking isn't being gatekept by extraordinary prices, but there's options across the board
Thanks Shane! Yeah, it’s been great for me. Nothing compares so a c stand for stability, but I’d guess all 4 stands plus bags are lighter than a single c stand
@@LucForsyth Yeah I agree. My kit is small enough now to be pulled in one load, which halves the amount of setup time.. So I'll opt for these any day. I do however wish I could boom lights sometimes. But I have super clamps which can do the trick. Thank you again! I bought bongo ties and a handful of other things from your other gear video :) sometimes it's those small things that make a big difference
Totally unrelated question: what bulb are you using in the IKEA lamp behind you? I want to use a lamp as a backlight in an interview but the LED's I have all create moving black lines across the screen. Thanks!
It's just an IKEA lightbulb, nothing fancy! You could try those aputure b7c's I mention, they're 100% flicker free and you can set the colour to anything you like.
I wish I didn't live in ireland specifically for buying gear, gear in the states costs $400 less on average in America or Canada than it does in Ireland, I'd have all the gear I want and more if I lived outside of Ireland. For example I saw an FX3 with XLR handle on sale in Canada that comes out to $1,092.81 cheaper than an FX3 on its own here. It would cost me less to fly to Canada spend 6 months there living with a friend and come back with the camera 😅
these are still expensive. switch the cinebag with a recyclable bag waterbags are around 25 bucks for 4 pcs use an aquarium for water shots a 60-100w lightbulb is cheaper than the aputure bulb , a bedsheet as scrim for $5 matthews merf is good but at 100 it gets expensive if you need more. a c stand is the same price all of these for 100 instead of 100 per item in your video
Yep, still expensive! These hacks would probably work if you can put the time in, though I think travelling with an aquarium would be tough for me. Thanks for sharing!
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Any other great value pieces of gear I forgot? Let me know!
Smallrig do some amazing lights that are cheaper than the Aputure stuff. I use them a lot and get just as good results.
Love all of these. For me, a decent set of apple boxes is essential, plus duck bill and Cardellini clamps. All great bang for the buck.
silicone lens hood is amazing if you're shooting through windows like in a car or plane
@@KyleSevenoaks Yeah, Smallrig really came out of nowhere in the lighting game!
@@PeaLoop Nice one, I love a good apple box!
Filmmaking definitely isn't the cheapest of hobbies to pick up so appreciate this video like crazy. The water bags are a genius invention kudos to whoever came up with that!
Right 😅
I love that you still posted it with the focus issue! Your videos are always helpful too. Thanks...
haha, not my first choice, but also better than setting up everything again which takes over an hour! Gotta balance those priorities!
Luc, just wanted to take a moment and let you know how much I appreciate your videos. Please, don't ever stop.
Thanks Fred, that’s really nice to hear!
Love these gear videos because I know you've put this stuff to the real-world test. Every piece of gear that doesn't make us more efficient just bogs us down. Thanks for sharing your insights, Luc!
Thanks Scott, that’s the plan!
I like how you can see that everything has been used a lot. Most channels get sent stuff and if you're lucky they've tested it on one shoot.
@@LucForsyth 6:00 What about used tungsten 800-1000 watt film lights on eBay????
I find it interesting how every filmmaker has their own opinion about what gear is the best and what I should be buying as a noob. For example, the previous video I watched about what gear I should buy and what I should avoid had those magic arms at the top of the What To Avoid List.
LOL!!
This _so_ reminds me of something a buddy told me a few years ago. He's a sailing enthusiast and his observation was:
"Owning a sailboat is like standing under a shower of freezing cold water tearing up $100 bills..."
Boyz and their Toyz.
Great reminder that not all gear needs to cost more than your neighbor's Tesla. Particularly love the suggestions about lighting options and the CA bag. I tend to keep all my odds and ends stuffed into the front pocket of my camera backpack. Just ordered the bag. I'll have to budget for the lighting tools. Next month ;-)
Many thanks for another really terrific and helpful video.
Cheers,
J
Scissors that actually cut 😅😂😂😂
Btw those aperture LED magnetic lights have absolutely saved me on many shoots throughout Hollywood
Fantastic tips, and super validating, since as an experienced photographer / novice filmmaker, I have a couple of these already. This is not only a great group of suggestions, it helps build a mental inventory of the kinds of tasks and problems a small or one-man crew will need to address. Big Ups.
Thanks Chris. Yeah, this stuff is 90% creative problem solving!
Another great video. You may have solved my 5-year search for the perfect travel light stands. Thanks!
The struggle is over!
I'm always looking to find cheaper gear that's a good investment. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Bill, this stuff has held up really well for me personally
There is no need to apologize for the video, what is perfect is always bad - This work is informative and interesting.
Thanks, appreciate that!
some very useful pieces of kit informative 14mins. Thank Luc.
You're welcome John!
Add these together = over a thousand dollars 🤣 just thought that was funny after the Amazon cart intro. Super good assets in here, good video.
Not again!
For anybody looking for a cheaper multi tool i recommend the smallrig multi tool going at $20, comes with essentially all common screws and wrenches
The MC Light is so great. It magmatic and i used it inside fume hoods. Because they are magnetic i could stick them everywhere in the hood and still could control them when the hood was closed (we shot a documentary and an instruction video in a laboratory with real viral samples so the hood had to be closed after the sample had been opened). Saved my life at this time :-)
i have find army belt with magazine pouch are good and cheap option , the one for the rifile can hold nicely a flash or lent , and the small one for pistol magazin can hold knife or multi tool , or motorcycle hip bag or construction worker tool belt can work ,
nice tip!
I can't believe you didn't mention gaffer tape. That has to be #1.
(Yes, I know, technically a consumable not gear.)
the water cover will also probably be useful for shooting in rainy weather.. if you story requires it??
Nice background luc
Did you live in Chiapas? I think I recognize the "river" 04:04
The Matthews reversible stands and the Westcott water bags look brilliant for travel, I've got to look in to getting some for my kit.
Enjoy! They’ve worked great for me over the years
Hey! just came over your channel and after a few films i love the vibe! I really appreciate the honesty and it seems like you actually give honest tips worth listening to without the sales stuff! Keep it up!
This channel is awesome!
I lost a lot of multi tool cause I forgot to take it out my camera bag at the airport! Thanks for sharing a great video
Those "gear you'll need/use" are so much better when they come from years and years of experience rather than "hey the brand sent me this or I bought it and been using it for the past two days".
I guess that means you noticed how dirty all my stuff is…
@@LucForsyth if it's old and dirty it means it served you well in the most extreme conditions and your tips are gold. Whatever you show us will last.
Never heard of a walkie-talkie being called a “radio” before lol
I mean, that's what they're called all over the world ... are you from another planet or have you been living in a cave?
"Walkie Talkie"
Thanks for this video. Loved the cutaways! Very engaging.
That's funny, my set of memory cards for my fx3 are worth more than my car! (#truth) Secret sause is an ebike, zipcar subscription and honda metropolitan (107 mpg baby) and I guess that barted beater of a station wagon I got for working a holiday fudge gig.... side note, I've got my gas down to $20-30 bucks a month. This is why I can afford drones, cameras, and g-master glass, but I digress.... that ac bag is now on my list. Also I have a fun budget work around for tools. Bicycle multi tools are metric and have all the same dohickeys as my camera multi tool. Totally not as nice build quality, but I'm sure a decent one can be way under 50 bucks... I think the silly one I own is more like 12 bucks.
I've had my trusty Leatherman Wave for almost 20 years!
filmmaking tech that never goes out of date!
Pouches are the best!!
just found your channel a lil while ago good stuff man its motivating for me to see someone with struggles and highs and lows in filmmaking. love your stuff man
Thanks man, appreciate you saying that!
For lights get moly’s g60 by Zhiyun , that light is amazing
Great video! I’ve always been curious about blocking light and the one you show in the video is definitely going in my next shopping cart 😍👌
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant tips Luc! Just ordered light stand and motorolla 3-pack :-)
Nice! Happy shooting Damian!
Whoo hooo 100k!!!!🎉
Love it! So useful.
Thanks! Glad it helps
LOL I subbed! Great video. Plus I love how you said - eff that! I am not reshooting that out of focus scene! hahaha. Looking forward to the next one.
during your duvetyne section, your subject was blurry
I have tried several brands of cine arm and usually to hold up a 7 inch monitor and surprisingly many of them struggled and the last thing you want is a monitor flopping around during a shot or worse yet hitting the operator in the face. The KAMERAR Tough arms were always the best at holding firm once locked. The Smallrig ones were very floppy even when fully tight. The modular arms you are describing were also very good, nice and firm but there were some copycats out there like the modular arm from wooden camera and that one was not great for holding weight. It was better for creating new mounting points and building out a cage for a wireless Transmitter but I learned the hard way when I tried to use it for a monitor. I if you're going with one that isn't modular I would get ones that are as long as possible and you can even add some length by popping on some short rods that have 1/4-20 screw holes on the ends. That way if it's for a monitor you can put it right in where the rods would go and as a bonus on top of the added reach to line up the monitor with the mattebox the orientation of the screw follows the right hand rule and will only get tighter with the weight. Ops love that.
For Modular, I would go Ultralight over smallrig just to make sure when I set it I can forget it.
Great vid. Thanks!
Fantastic ideas with lighting regarding stands and water bags... I've been thinking a lot about what to bring that can fit into a pelicase, this looks absolutely perfect over sand bags and c stands for travel. Thanks again for another solid video!
All it takes is a search from anything Wooden Camera, Bright Tangerine, Small HD, etc.. to wonder who the heck decides these prices. Thankfully we're in a transition period where filmmaking isn't being gatekept by extraordinary prices, but there's options across the board
Thanks Shane! Yeah, it’s been great for me. Nothing compares so a c stand for stability, but I’d guess all 4 stands plus bags are lighter than a single c stand
@@LucForsyth Yeah I agree. My kit is small enough now to be pulled in one load, which halves the amount of setup time.. So I'll opt for these any day. I do however wish I could boom lights sometimes. But I have super clamps which can do the trick. Thank you again! I bought bongo ties and a handful of other things from your other gear video :) sometimes it's those small things that make a big difference
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Good video sharing! Thank you
Thanks for the help
Greetings. Thanks for the video.
You're very welcome!
I forgot to take my multi tool out of my bag, the security took it at airport yesterday.
Ah yes, I may have done this one or five times…
Totally unrelated question: what bulb are you using in the IKEA lamp behind you? I want to use a lamp as a backlight in an interview but the LED's I have all create moving black lines across the screen. Thanks!
It's just an IKEA lightbulb, nothing fancy! You could try those aputure b7c's I mention, they're 100% flicker free and you can set the colour to anything you like.
@@LucForsyth Hm, that's interesting. I have an IKEA bulb and I get terrible black banding
@@LucForsyth Is it controlled by the Sidus app? I find that app to be confusing and weirdly organized.
@@scotey Yep, I agree - not the most intuitive app at all
5 in 1 reflector is such a good tool that only costs like $30 on Amazon
I wish I didn't live in ireland specifically for buying gear, gear in the states costs $400 less on average in America or Canada than it does in Ireland, I'd have all the gear I want and more if I lived outside of Ireland. For example I saw an FX3 with XLR handle on sale in Canada that comes out to $1,092.81 cheaper than an FX3 on its own here. It would cost me less to fly to Canada spend 6 months there living with a friend and come back with the camera 😅
Man it's nice to have prices in CAD
haha, I'd rather just earn USD to be honest!
Kid toy radios work fine!
nice hack!
Bro, you need a focus puller?
If I do I’ll let ya know!
Not film making specific...but good socks will save the day.
I love a good paid of socks!
a grey card
these are still expensive.
switch the cinebag with a recyclable bag
waterbags are around 25 bucks for 4 pcs
use an aquarium for water shots
a 60-100w lightbulb is cheaper than the aputure bulb , a bedsheet as scrim for $5
matthews merf is good but at 100 it gets expensive if you need more. a c stand is the same price
all of these for 100 instead of 100 per item in your video
Yep, still expensive! These hacks would probably work if you can put the time in, though I think travelling with an aquarium would be tough for me. Thanks for sharing!
the weatherman at Costco runs about $30
9:55 "Pouch Fetish"
9:52
Didn’t you already do this video?
Nope! Different parameters, all different stuff
Hey Luc, thanks for the videos. When going to film a documentary or any shoot will bring gaff tape and some small bag to put dirty clothes in
Always bring a laundry sack!
My camera is worth more than my truck also. About 3x more. 🤣
haha, mine is worth more than my car for sure! But that's not saying much about my car...
Instead of a radio, can't you use your phone?
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
So which company paid/sponsored their product to be in this video? 😂
Great informative content..... my pet peeve...the word...'bunch'... it's everywhere. FFS .... My problem... not yours.....well done, carry on.
85 dollars for water bags… there has got to be a cheaper solution than this
Probably...let me know if you find it!
Naw bruh, I cant believe you.
Great, took them all and spent 1000$ anyway xD
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85 dollars for a bag that can be filled with water... have fun, I. am. out.
Guy who talks all the time about manual focus... not using manual focus. Ok.