Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Have you ever wanted to film out in the natural world? Wilderness shoots are some of the most memorable locations for documentary production, but they also present challenges that you donโt normally have to deal with in the city. In this video Iโm going to offer up a few of my go to tips and strategies for filming in the wild.
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0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Have a comfortable backpack
3:14 - be dressed properly
5:37 - Be prepared for the rain
7:17 - Let go of your gear anxiety
8:36 - Keep a toolkit on hand
9:54 - Be selective with what you bring
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Have you ever wanted to film out in the natural world? Wilderness shoots are some of the most memorable locations for documentary production, but they also present challenges that you donโt normally have to deal with in the city. In this video Iโm going to offer up a few of my go to tips and strategies for filming in the wild.
#filmmaking #wilderness #documentary #tips
๐ฅ *WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY? JOIN MY DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE*๐ฅ bit.ly/3YkuBcL
๐ฝ *START THE FREE 5-DAY FILMMAKERโS LONG-TERM CAREER PLANNING CHALLENGE *๐ฝ bit.ly/40ZS9GC
๐ *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERโS NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* ๐: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
๐ค *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* ๐ค: audiio.com/lucforsyth
๐ *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* ๐: bit.ly/3imiDAj
๐ฑ *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*๐ฑ
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
๐ *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
Cinebags AC pouch - bhpho.to/3PM2uSM
F-Stop Backpacks - bhpho.to/3t4Zg3X
Portabrace Rain Covers - bhpho.to/3EWecDX
How to Build Your Own Tool Kit (Video) - youtube.com/watch?v=oTakL567ddU
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Have a comfortable backpack
3:14 - be dressed properly
5:37 - Be prepared for the rain
7:17 - Let go of your gear anxiety
8:36 - Keep a toolkit on hand
9:54 - Be selective with what you bring
๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ท GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
PRIME LENSES: amzn.to/3CuVrWk
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3VUUiQk
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/3MzpsJn
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
CRAZY GOOD POWER BANK FOR FILMMAKERS: omnicharge.co/luc
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
โ SAY HI
Email: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but Iโm TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)k










