Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
What was the best filmmaking gear in my kit as a professional documentary cinematographer this year? There’s a lot more to filmmaking than just cameras and lenses and in this video I’m giving out 9 awards for the most useful tools across a variety of categories that made my life as a filmmaker easier.
And don’t forget to grab your 70% discount (code Luc70) on Audiio’s pro plan and try out LinkMatch for yourself. Or get a lifetime membership for just $199 (code Luc199). Massive savings on a great service! audiio.com/lucforsyth
#filmmaking #gear #musicforvideo #audiio
🎥 *WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY? JOIN MY DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE*🎥 bit.ly/3YkuBcL
📽 *A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE)*📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
📝✅ *ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD)* ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🗞 *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
🤘 *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
📱 *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*📱
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
The Heat Company Gloves: tinyurl.com/3sdm9eff
Sony Fx3: bhpho.to/45qSKSx
Sigma 60-600: bhpho.to/3EVt71k
Collapsable Stool: amzn.to/48mWS8a
Molus 100 Lights (Luc10 for 10% off): tinyurl.com/4m7wrrh2
Hollyland Mars 4k: bhpho.to/3TppDfV (B&H) | amzn.to/3ekI3w9 (Amazon)
Walking Treadmill (code Luc for discount): motiongrey.com/r?id=iqqkku
Tentacle Track E: bhpho.to/3GNCUr6
Tentacle Sync E (timecode box): bhpho.to/3RMnQk6
LinkMatch Audio Tool: audiio.com/lucforsyth
(some of the above links may be connected to affiliate programs which help support the channel, but all are personally vetted)
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - My approach to best gear
2:41 - Best Camera Award
4:39 - Best Lens Award
6:35 - Best Light Award
8:15 - Disruptive Tech Award
10:28 - Audio Award
12:37 - Audiio, the sponsor of today’s video
14:47 - Health & Fitness Award
17:18 - Clothing Award
19:07 - Ultimate Nerd Award
🎥 🔥 📷 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*
✋ SAY HI
Email: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but I’m TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)
What was the best filmmaking gear in my kit as a professional documentary cinematographer this year? There’s a lot more to filmmaking than just cameras and lenses and in this video I’m giving out 9 awards for the most useful tools across a variety of categories that made my life as a filmmaker easier.
And don’t forget to grab your 70% discount (code Luc70) on Audiio’s pro plan and try out LinkMatch for yourself. Or get a lifetime membership for just $199 (code Luc199). Massive savings on a great service! audiio.com/lucforsyth
#filmmaking #gear #musicforvideo #audiio
🎥 *WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY? JOIN MY DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE*🎥 bit.ly/3YkuBcL
📽 *A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE)*📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
📝✅ *ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD)* ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
🗞 *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
🤘 *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
📱 *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*📱
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
The Heat Company Gloves: tinyurl.com/3sdm9eff
Sony Fx3: bhpho.to/45qSKSx
Sigma 60-600: bhpho.to/3EVt71k
Collapsable Stool: amzn.to/48mWS8a
Molus 100 Lights (Luc10 for 10% off): tinyurl.com/4m7wrrh2
Hollyland Mars 4k: bhpho.to/3TppDfV (B&H) | amzn.to/3ekI3w9 (Amazon)
Walking Treadmill (code Luc for discount): motiongrey.com/r?id=iqqkku
Tentacle Track E: bhpho.to/3GNCUr6
Tentacle Sync E (timecode box): bhpho.to/3RMnQk6
LinkMatch Audio Tool: audiio.com/lucforsyth
(some of the above links may be connected to affiliate programs which help support the channel, but all are personally vetted)
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - My approach to best gear
2:41 - Best Camera Award
4:39 - Best Lens Award
6:35 - Best Light Award
8:15 - Disruptive Tech Award
10:28 - Audio Award
12:37 - Audiio, the sponsor of today’s video
14:47 - Health & Fitness Award
17:18 - Clothing Award
19:07 - Ultimate Nerd Award
🎥 🔥 📷 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*
✋ SAY HI
Email: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but I’m TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)
