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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - going to NAB, resisting the urge to change all my gear
3:04 - choosing the camera for your kit
4:48 - what you could do instead
5:48 - why we chose this
6:34 - the best lens to start with
7:41 - variable ND
8:21 - choosing a tripod, don’t sleep on this one
10:35 - why I’m not getting a monitor
11:06 - a word from today’s sponsor
13:39 - let’s get into audio
14:15 - one of the most affordable shotgun mics
15:15 - good sound lavs
16:24 - changing the mic cable for a better one
17:37 - pro tip: get the mic with the accessories
19:20 - and we need a windshield for sure
19:50 - now into lighting
21:12 - all things fixtures
23:02 - should I get a magic cloth or a soft box?
24:18 - absolutely love these
25:46 - and we need grip gear as well
27:30 - I went over budget for this…
29:20 - final thoughts
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
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MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3BRUQBR
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/40cH7Q7
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
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👇🏻MORE RESOURCES FOR FILMMAKERS 👇🏻
🎥 WANT TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARIES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER? START HERE: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/documentary-cinematography
⛑️NEED PERSONALIZED HELP? BOOK A 1:1 CALL AND LET’S MAKE A PLAN FOR YOU! ⛑️ calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🗞 CAREER LESSONS, INDUSTRY BREAKDOWNS, AND GEAR TALK FOR FILMMAKERS AND CREATIVES 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
🤖 NEED AN AI CAREER COACH? TRY THE FILMMAKER’S AI ASSISTANT FOR FREE: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/ai-assistant
📘LIFE-CHANGING ADVICE FOR FILMMAKERS (FREE 70-PAGE EBOOK) 📘: tinyurl.com/ax9c3kkf
📽 A FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO LONG TERM CAREER PLANNING (FREE 5 DAY CHALLENGE) 📽: bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD) 📖: filmschool.lucforsyth.com/networking-guide
📝✅ ESSENTIAL GEAR PACKING CHECKLIST (FREE DOWNLOAD) ✅📝: tinyurl.com/ycknfa7j
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - going to NAB, resisting the urge to change all my gear
3:04 - choosing the camera for your kit
4:48 - what you could do instead
5:48 - why we chose this
6:34 - the best lens to start with
7:41 - variable ND
8:21 - choosing a tripod, don’t sleep on this one
10:35 - why I’m not getting a monitor
11:06 - a word from today’s sponsor
13:39 - let’s get into audio
14:15 - one of the most affordable shotgun mics
15:15 - good sound lavs
16:24 - changing the mic cable for a better one
17:37 - pro tip: get the mic with the accessories
19:20 - and we need a windshield for sure
19:50 - now into lighting
21:12 - all things fixtures
23:02 - should I get a magic cloth or a soft box?
24:18 - absolutely love these
25:46 - and we need grip gear as well
27:30 - I went over budget for this…
29:20 - final thoughts
🎥 🔥 📷 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
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3BRUQBR
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/40cH7Q7
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email (business inquiries only): luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth
