5 Boring & Expensive Things Filmmakers Must Buy

[@Brian-RidgeRunner]

Great info & very accurate! I was very fortunate to do some work for a client that used to carry sensitive measuring equipment to trade shows for work. He's retired now and had, HAD, a pile of Pelican cases in his garage when we went to do work for him. As we were loading up and leaving I mentioned how good the cases are and that we use them all the time. He agreed and paid us. As we were about to leave he said, "Oh and take those cases with you. I don't use them any more and they are just taking up space & gathering dust". We left with 2 - 1510, 4 - 1560, and 2 - 1620 cases. Needless to say, we don't have to buy cases for a while! LOL. Thanks for sharing & keep up the great work! You'll be over 50,000 subs before you know it!

[@TackTricks]

But who doesn't love getting new grip and tripods ??... Well I guess having been trained as a grip left its mark...

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha dude the more I grew here the more I appreciate a good piece of grip

[@chok1169]

Playing with grip stuff makes me feel like a kid playing with lego.

[@andrewpapayianni5329]

I cant process that Danny still has 75k subs. Your channel should be over a million. The information, the experience, the mood and the quality is excellent. KZbin's algorithm is crap.

[@brentthomasaustin]

Sandbags for tripod weight. Built my tripod from an Amazon Ravelli tripod with a Proaim fluid head and a Menard's center rod pole. Got custom feet for it so it has less moving parts and it has soft grips on 2 of the 3 legs so I can quickly invert the tripod with my camera still on it to use it as a shoulder rig. $160

[@DannyGevirtz]

That sounds like a sick set up. Ill have to look into all that

[@MordioMusic]

You also can contact artist over Instagram for music, there more than happy if you send them just a small amount of money for using the track.

[@majernikmichal]

I subscribed just one week ago but whoah man, your videos are so so good. Im glad i found you, better later than never!

[@williamholder2969]

Hay Danny, Love your videos, very helpful! One big thing that you left out is insurance! After you told the story about how the wind blew over your tripod, I just knew you were going to say “and this leads me to the next boring but Necessary purchase...insurance “, but alas you didn’t! So, my question is what type of equipment insurance do you have and who provides it? Thanks for reading this post!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks for watching William! Good points!

[@ignacymat]

on point. i hate buying storage, it just never ends. with cases you can go cheap and order some from alliexpress, they might be not that tough as peli, but in situation when it brakes, equipment in sturdy case will probably get damaged as well. what about cables? :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

haha cables def suck but arent too pricey for the most part. Ill have to check out alliexpress! Thanks dude!

[@opticalpower]

MY friend.Danny ! GREAT JOB ! You need nobody to inspire you ! YOU ALREADY GREAT ! YOUR KZbin CHANNEL IS GREAT !!! JUST KEEP GOING !!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF MORE !!! Keep in Touch

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha Thanks so much Optical power!

[@1337ghomri]

I also started my photo carer with cheeping out on tripod. One morning at the beach while i was taking a long exposure image for several minutes. I wasn't paying attention to my camera, and suddenly the wind nocked over my tripod and camera, and it smashed right down with the front of the lens on rocks. Luckily i had a ND filter on that took the hit, that saved the lens. After that experience, when i upgraded to a new camera, the first thing i did was i bought a more expensive and sturdy carbon fiber tripod, and i haven't regret it.

[@CassadyAlberico]

Damn you REALLY called me out with the 2T Seagate 😅

[@michaelfrymus]

Ugh, youre telling me! I was looking at all this stuff not too long ago. New Bag, new tripod/head, storage, camera cart, music licensing, and all that. I cant afford this stuff 😑

[@DannyGevirtz]

It's such a back breaker, man. Just gotta chip away at it one thing at a time.

[@Fodaydontplay]

I need a bigger hard drive but the cost right now.. I just have multiple. One for editing and one for finished work

[@antiphonylife5044]

Do you shoot in 4K? I shoot in 1080 so it's has less of a sharp look, yet would you recommend this for a crop Canon that shoots 1080?

[@DannyGevirtz]

i rarely shoot 4k. resolution is a scam for the most part. 1080 is great

[@antiphonylife5044]

Danny Gevirtz Hah, I’ve never heard it put that way! I was just curious, because I just sold a Schneider Black Magic 1/4 as it was just too soft and glowy for me. I haven’t tried the Pro Mist, and unfortunately there aren’t rental houses or things of that sort around me, so it’s hard to try these things out. Curious of picking one up down the road.

[@DannyGevirtz]

@@antiphonylife5044 I just use tiffen black pro mist 1/8 on like everything

[@antiphonylife5044]

@@DannyGevirtz Rad! That's inspiring. Btw for relevancy's sake, these comments were meant to go under your video about the Pro Mist, haha. I guess youtube went to the next video and I posted under that. Anyhoo, I love your channel!

[@creativesymon]

Loving your content. You seem real and don't take yourself too seriously. Only thing I don't agree with on this list is music. Musicians spend as much money on their gear, have the same investment of creativeness, and have the same need to be paid for their art. We're brothers in this world :) My music gear cost as much as my visual gear and most of it is now software! Ha! I love the fact music sites are out there for our films. We're pretty lucky.

[@DannyGevirtz]

For sure man! You bring up a great point. Thank you!

[@MikeLunc]

I just realized I lack some of them 😂

[@stevebliss7042]

hey dude - what's your layout in the peli? assume that's a 1510? I'm just trying to cram my c200 system into my 10yr old 1510 and fighting with it

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yo brotha. Send me and email. [e-mail] ill send you a photo

[@danswain183]

Hey Bro! Really loving your vids !! Whats your audio set up for your films? Thanks!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you dude! I have a rode ntg mic at the moment

[@danswain183]

Danny Gevirtz oh awesome ! And what about recorder ?

[@mikenoone1034]

Got everything on the list except the light stands. You right tho, it is painful spending the money on the "boring" stands, but they are necessary. :D Really should invest in another fluid head tripod, just not sure which to get. Suggestions? As always, good video.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks for watching brotha! Pretty much good with any manfrotto that hovers around $300. But if you wanna go cheap still Neewer has like a $70 decent tripod. Neewer always kills the game haha. Not very fluid tho honestly.

[@mikenoone1034]

I would never trust a $2k camera and a $2k lens on a cheap tripod. Don't think its worth the risk, not to me anyway ;) I go by the old saying, you get what you pay for. @@DannyGevirtz

[@DannyGevirtz]

@@mikenoone1034 Haha I put a $8k camera on a cheap tripod like an a hole.

[@mikenoone1034]

pretty sure at one time or another we all decided to be "creative" and end up regretting it LOL. Hope your camera is ok tho … i'm a little ocd about my gear@@DannyGevirtz

[@michaelmccabe9853]

Nice video as always. But Honestly, I don’t find any of it boring. I love a good case, my colleagues and I talk a lot about tripods, and I love good hard drives. To me gear doesn’t make my work better, but shitty gear surly makes it worse. Great video though, your perspectives are always interesting to hear

[@avdpost]

Sachtler Flowtech 75 or 100 legs, a must buy

[@DannyGevirtz]

Such great tripods for sure!

[@danyalvisuals]

Love your channel mannnn the music suite your vibe 🥵🤗

[@DavidBubarYT]

I just got the 3pod v3ah tripod its a fluid head and is only about $100!!

[@tlessclock]

Thank you for revealing these painful hidden cost in the reality!! 😂

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Great vid my brother!! You did forgot Filters tho.... Other than that hit the nail on the head...Not true on the TriPod, no one cares...I went to film an Interview with another DP not too long ago, and he could not stop drooling over my Manfrotto 055, with 502 Fluid head...just kidding was not drooling but he did state twice, "that is a LEGIT Tripod" one of the best investments I have ever made.

[@jakflasdick]

Tripod lovers are out here! There are literally dozens of us!

[@solkels_z4794]

how do you back up that many videos man?

[@danleigh6767]

Dude you seem to be on a whole another level. You got it all figured out. Can you please talk about the business side of things a bit more for the beginners?

[@DannyGevirtz]

Idk how I missed this comment man! Haha thanks bro and I will!

[@DannyGevirtz]

stupidfresh305 haha you’re demonstrating how little you know about anything.

[@DannyGevirtz]

@stupidfresh305 Haha how are you going to troll and lose it as soon as someone calls you out on an ignorant comment?

[@DannyGevirtz]

@stupidfresh305 None of the gear in this video was expensive or me boasting about wealth. Not once did I say you need expensive gear to be a filmmaker. I actually preach the opposite in most videos. The gear I do own, I've earned through putting the work in to make good video content for clients. Your "joke" was you calling me "rich" and trying to poke fun at me. You don't know my situation or even understand the concept of the video which makes it ignorant. So you're either 13 years old and just don't know how to communicate properly or you're crazy. If you want to be taken seriously don't call yourself "stupid" in your username.

[@DannyGevirtz]

@stupidfresh305 haha your comments were not deleted. Nothing here has to do with race. please just avoid my channel.

[@rvanhaandel5883]

This hobby makes me broke!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahahaha Yeah its a tough hobby, but an amazing career.

[@HANandSOL]

enjoyed it, thanks !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!!

[@jaysteelguitar672]

How do your videos not have more views?!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha I'm just happy if one person watches. Thanks man!

[@BrianGillings]

Your energy is so different now than it was then. Awesome content nonetheless.

[@wubbsy]

Buying tripods is really fun. Expensive but fun.

[@lmsorenson8503]

Good memory cards... You don't want to be stuck with a 60mb/s card when shooting video or action stills... ☺

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha for sure!!

[@OmarOmarOmar]

meanwhile companies be like "our budget is $400, we want you to use all your equipment"

[@untraditionalfilms]

lol exactly

[@channelmoved9573]

I use Epidemic Sound and think it is great for only £9 a month!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yep and they have great sound fx!

[@channelmoved9573]

@@DannyGevirtz They sure do! :P

[@dfdigitalfoto]

Especially passionate review, you love them and hate them,hahaha

[@kozykev]

24 TB?????? God dammmm

[@andrewmason8691]

You’re wrong on one thing. I loooove my tripod and I’m always telling my videography friends about it how it is soooo good. Hey, did I mention how beautiful and smooth my Manfrotto tripod is?

[@AustralianImage]

You forgot probably the most important thing - insurance for your equipment.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Australian Image that’s a great call!

[@IAMDIMITRI]

Arent those things tax deductible anyway?

[@jaimerodriguez4138]

You literally have more gear than my film school bro

[@my2cents198]

Miller tridods...thank me later😎

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man! I'm gonna have to check these out!

[@dpixvid]

gaff tape

[@cieravasso]

This is the most depressing video I’ve ever seen 😐

[@anthonyburnett9070]

SD cards?

[@stevieray8408]

I wanna pet your eyebrows to see if they purr.

[@joshdiditt]

I think I'll take the James Matthews approach, lol. Two cheap lenses, one camera, a drone and a gimbal.

[@AnnaGevirtz]

what the heck i love the coloring of this video you're sooooooo cute

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks Banoonie!!! Swear...

[@AnnaGevirtz]

you're literally a pelican

[@DannyGevirtz]

I swear to god.