Film Gear that SUCKS to Buy.. But ACTUALLY NEED

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/alexzarfati/ Follow me on Tik Tok : www.tiktok.com/@alex.zarfati?lang=en All the gear in this video: Freewell Pro card reader: amzn.to/4bDfXon Tentacle audio sync: amzn.to/3V1f7L9 Boom pole: amzn.to/3V0Wze6 Boom Holder: amzn.to/3V0WDKS Rode NTG3 amzn.to/42KGkDx Cheaper Lav System amzn.to/3Q1eYD1 Better Lav System amzn.to/3e0bcwd Aputure Infini Bar: amzn.to/452MSQO Aputure Light bulb: amzn.to/4bWoYss Aputure MC mini: amzn.to/4bEPgzQ Zoom Recorder amzn.to/3CHmC2q Pelican case 1610 BIG: amzn.to/3VlqIpS Vault Case: amzn.to/4aBuzU9 T7 SSD: amzn.to/4dYnQ9D Synology NAS: amzn.to/3R7k97M Ugreen NAS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/urgreen/ugreen-nasync-next-level-storage-limitless-possibilities

[@rippinglipsadventures]

I've been using the Tentacle Sync boxes and lav recording devices for a few years now and will never go backwards. It allows me to use my 4 action cameras and 3 audio recording devices (7 separate things!) over the course of a 10-hour day of randomly starting and stopping various cameras all day long and have it automatically align everything in about 30 SECONDS. It took me 60 HOURS to do it without that system in place before. I don't make money on my productions very often, but dabbling for 25 years in videography for a hobby, it has been a game changer.

[@gabriel-mckee]

Amen, brother!

[@nebukadnezzar3578]

Man, exactly this! You just can’t imagine what a life (and time) saver those tiny time code boxes are…

[@adamsipione]

All necessary purchases but the dopamine hit just isn't the same

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

lol I feel you

[@hannahdavies7003]

Please could you do a video where you go through all the equipment you use when filming small projects? Thanks so much, I love your content!!!

[@DangAlvinFilms]

Love my color passport. Taking those extra steps is what adds the perception of “production value” to clients.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I LOVE My Peter Mkinnon Pack. I use it for EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING. From Camera Gear to Daily Store use and I LOVE THIS THING. I have the 25L and it's the PERFECT size for me, but yeah I stand by this backpack also*

[@muchi]

a good alternative to the farewell card reader is the pgytech card reader. it's not a pro card reader (i don't think) but it's like half the price. I have it and it's worked wonders for me when it comes to storing cards and just moving footage to my PC

[@Twangaming]

For anyone considering building a NAS, if you build one in a pc case vs buyig prebuilt, you can save a pretty penny

[@fantaztikbeatz]

I was literally thinking about whether or not to check my bag in under the plane, then you confirmed. Great content thanks!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Yeah man definitely stay away from that. Glad you saw this before you flew out

[@PureOriginz]

I need a case and just happened to shoot a video for a business who took over from what once was a creative studio. I asked if they had left anything behind and low and behold, a 1600 pelican case + some stands and flashes

[@carlclippedit]

Great video bruh, I've learned so much about cinematography from your content. When I first started my media company last year I didn't have a clue and your authentic content and no bs crap has helped me dramatically. I got my company doing 20k a month and all the technical know how is because of you. Let me know if you're ever in New York

[@onocoffee]

You know, there's a whole world and industry dedicated to location sound? You might want to call up Location Sound in LA or Gotham Sound in NYC or Trew Audio for guidance. Those guys can help you solve your boom pole issues with the right stuff. Rode makes good stuff but when I want a boom pole, I prefer K-Tek.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks for the tip, brother

[@TalkTubeJeff]

I have a Pelican 1510 that is allowed as carry on. Pelican cases are the best.

[@nevinsanchez9112]

The Vault 525 case is great on value. Haven’t flown yet, glad to hear it can fit on the overhead lol

[@DA-lp4rh]

nice list and video - love the pace of the whole thing. I think that color checker you showed was for stills photos - so if you need to use its RGBCMY color values for video you can't - cinebrite says they are different values than the colors on the color checker passport designed for video - I learned the hard way. That said, if all you're using it for is the WB patch - it's fine. They make make another one that is a combo forr stills and video that's like 200 bucks...ouch.

[@leafcatcherstudio]

Thanks for the video! The Tentacle Track E got a firmware update that allows it to output timecode through its headphone port, in case that might be a more appealing option for some people. (32 bit lav recorder that can serve as a timecode box when you need that vs the Sync E that’s just a timecode box, but has a built-in scratch mic.) Edit: Also, the new Video Passport 2 has that set of color chips along with the video-centric color chips.

[@BourgeFilms]

Thank you for being an amazing film teacher! I’ve learned so much from you!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you man!

[@PagosaCreative]

F-Stop Gear for backpacks have been incredible for me. I have Nanuk hard cases that I swear by. I literally saved all my camera kit from floating away in a river with one of their cases.

[@jmzfilm]

Apache has a good hard case that you can use as a carry on

[@fawacinemas]

Thank you for this amazing video! Definitely gonna check out these items. Those lights the cases and backpack. Pretty much all of it! Thanks again.

[@gabriel-mckee]

Great video, but I would just add that T7s are not suitable for cold storage

[@AtomicArcherGuy]

About syncing time, please tell me if I’m missing something: When I get my cameras, first thing I do is set the time on them. When I get my audio recorder, I do the same thing if it’s possible so that the start times in the metadata are all in sync. Then, when syncing audio and video, and I mean, I dunno if it’s only Final Cut that does it, but the audio automatically aligns its time code with the video’s time code. So if they’re all in sync, what am I missing that the tentacle will add? Is it precision? And how does it do that wirelessly when I have to account for the difference between the speeds of light and sound anyways? Am I missing something, or is this an unusual set of circumstances that make this unnecessary for me maybe?

[@davidsfilmmaking]

Love this style🙌

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks dude’s

[@FrankLopezz]

I guess it’s top ramen noodles for the rest of this year… 🍜 **Sighs pulling out my credit card

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Little by little brother

[@strangebirdfilms]

its very funny to me that you did a bunch of case research and ended up choosing the most obvious choice. i don't really know much about cases at all but I do know the simple answer to any case question is "Just get a Pelican 1610"

[@jamison.omalley]

Outstanding video some really good tips and opinions in this video

[@Danieljoforiatta]

Such a good video! Reassuring to know that some of the things I use are on this list👌🏾

[@delaphonta2816]

Media is best saved on CD/DVD/Blue-Ray. I know it seems primitive. There is no possible mechanical failure. A magnetic or electrical disturbance does not affect a disc. If you store them in a cool dry place they don't degrade for 100 of years. No to mention cloud and NAS are on the network so they can be hacked.

[@cliftonsledge962]

Great video it keeps me motivated

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Like always thank you brother

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

Lights….. expensive…. So EXPENSIVE!

[@iceman10129]

Understandably so though. But a wallet size checkerboard of color swatches costing $100-$200, there is no justification.

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

@@iceman10129 lol! Yes, that also

[@Ktb_Contract0r]

Seahorse cases are a good alternative to Pelican cases

[@krislezon]

As always, awesome video!

[@iammz81]

That were 3 sponsored ads in 1 video right after eachother.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

No way brother the last two weren’t sponsored

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

BUT this one was. That said it’s not like it dictated the content on the video. Theres still value ya feel me homie. You got to remember that KZbin makes you barely enough money to buy dinner. Sponsors are how KZbinrs eat. The goal is to pick sponsors that don’t effect the content like this one. Anyway CHEERS Dude🤘🏻

[@iammz81]

@@Alexzarfatifilms I feel ya. I can imagine it is not easy to get a living off of YT. It was only so intrusive the 3 ads in a what 7 minute video one an after the other even if it was not directly paid. You have much more to say than this. I like your enthusiasm, your contents... a good follower is the one not afraid to critique.

[@hellopsp180]

freewell case was not giving max speeds :(

[@qdubbmedia]

For the carrying your gear make yourself a camera coffin, so you never have to break down your camera

[@linda_lawson]

This is the year for the NAS. Sigh. That’s big ($) and important one. And I hate it. 😄

[@FaDookieTv]

Awesome!!

[@DKtracks]

A NAS is not like a server it is a server. Also please for the love of god so not talk about backup and NAS at the same time. A NAS is not a backup! A second NAS that is mirrored might be a backup. But no matter how many diaks are configured as being able to corrupt without loosing data. This is NOT a backup. Please still backup your files. A Hard drive can fail at random every second. A NAS can fail. It is rare but if all your data is lost you do not care how rare it is. Use a proper Backup with a 3-2-1 strategy. Working pro I'm both video and IT talking here btw.

[@evocati6523]

Depending what RAID setup you go with then yes a NAS does have a backup built in. If you're in IT you should know this. Having two full copies on one NAS is already plenty for most people, an offsite copy would be great but yes a properly configured RAID is a backup

[@DKtracks]

@@evocati6523 I have a degree in IT and worked there for almost 10 years I think I know my stuff. There is a saying that goes "a NAS is not a backup". You can even google that of you do not believe me it is really common. If something happens to your NAS as awhole,: let's say a power surge. Then your "backup" would be fried as well as the original copy. So no a NAS is not a backup no matter what kind of Raid configured in. It can be failsafe to a degree but that is not what backup means. The same goes for the backup rule. I didn't invent the 321 rule. It's common practice for a reason.🤷

[@DailyRiot]

Lol, my ktek pole was over 1k.

[@ChestiiPrinAmerica]

Is he still shoveling that gimbal on our throat? Without any disclosure.

[@EFM_Max_Production]

Dude, your COLORCHECKER Passport for the photo! The video requires another - COLORCHECKER Passport Video (This is of course provided that you need color calibration, because there is another color palette)

[@Lukelondon]

Color checkers are like $2

[@kevinokai]

$100 on a glorified card reader is nuts

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Yeah, I totally feel you bro. That’s why I put it on this list lol but to be honest with you it’s made my life a lot easier. I have three or four card readers and one and it’s super fast to transfer. I thought I would share it with you guys, but it is very far-fetched for people to spend $100 on this. I do agree.

[@kevinokai]

@@Alexzarfatifilms thanks for not taking the comment as an attack or a negative comment.

[@evocati6523]

A basic CF Express reader starts at $100, if this can read those then it's not a bad value

[@DrewProject]

A real boom pole can be way more expensive than 100$ 😅.

[@davejenx]

batteries for me

[@director-estudiomw8233]

Drone should be on this list

[@A1Bokeh]

i dont see a ugreen link

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Moog Matriarch??

[@SMTVx]

SKILLSHARE

[@max6001fr]

Dude, please stop re-using the same b-roll x2 sometimes x3... it's pretty frustrating when watching and don't make me beleive you couldn't film more b-rolls

[@JedDobre]

Try making these educational KZbin videos for free. The amount of time & effort it takes is huge & goes so under appreciated by our audiences. If the content is solid that’s what matters most 👌🏼

[@wesbriggs1709]

@@JedDobreyeah imagine criticizing b-roll sitting on the sidelines watching a free video. 😂

[@JedDobre]

@@wesbriggs1709 😂😂 so true!

[@InfiniteSoulsUnited5458]

If you dont like something get out

[@officiallyKage]

Let’s see your b roll

[@galloloko]

You ain't had to call me a devil. LORD forgive him in the name of Jesus Amen 🙏 God bless you and your channel ❤

[@aodvisions]

FIRST! YAY! lol