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
@adamsipione4 ай бұрын
All necessary purchases but the dopamine hit just isn't the same
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
lol I feel you
@BlackapinoTheTechGuy4 ай бұрын
*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*
@nevinsanchez91123 ай бұрын
The Vault 525 case is great on value. Haven’t flown yet, glad to hear it can fit on the overhead lol
@carlclippedit4 ай бұрын
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
@fantaztikbeatz4 ай бұрын
I was literally thinking about whether or not to check my bag in under the plane, then you confirmed. Great content thanks!
@Alexzarfatifilms3 ай бұрын
Yeah man definitely stay away from that. Glad you saw this before you flew out
@Twangaming3 ай бұрын
For anyone considering building a NAS, if you build one in a pc case vs buyig prebuilt, you can save a pretty penny
@leafcatcherstudio4 ай бұрын
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.
@PureOriginz4 ай бұрын
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
@DangAlvinFilms4 ай бұрын
Love my color passport. Taking those extra steps is what adds the perception of “production value” to clients.
@PagosaCreative4 ай бұрын
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.
@DA-lp4rh4 ай бұрын
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.
@TalkTubeJeff3 ай бұрын
I have a Pelican 1510 that is allowed as carry on. Pelican cases are the best.
@davidsfilmmaking4 ай бұрын
Love this style🙌
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
Thanks dude’s
@FrankLopezz4 ай бұрын
I guess it’s top ramen noodles for the rest of this year… 🍜 **Sighs pulling out my credit card
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
Little by little brother
@jmzfilm4 ай бұрын
Apache has a good hard case that you can use as a carry on
@strangebirdfilms3 ай бұрын
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"
@fawacinemas4 ай бұрын
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.
@cameronb40994 ай бұрын
Seahorse cases are a good alternative to Pelican cases
@jamison.omalley3 ай бұрын
Outstanding video some really good tips and opinions in this video
@AtomicArcherGuy4 ай бұрын
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?
@hellopsp1803 ай бұрын
freewell case was not giving max speeds :(
@krislezon4 ай бұрын
As always, awesome video!
@lindalawson42964 ай бұрын
This is the year for the NAS. Sigh. That’s big ($) and important one. And I hate it. 😄
@Lukelondon3 ай бұрын
Color checkers are like $2
@DKtracks3 ай бұрын
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.
@evocati65233 ай бұрын
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
@DKtracks3 ай бұрын
@@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.🤷
@kevinokai3 ай бұрын
$100 on a glorified card reader is nuts
@Alexzarfatifilms3 ай бұрын
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.
@kevinokai3 ай бұрын
@@Alexzarfatifilms thanks for not taking the comment as an attack or a negative comment.
@evocati65233 ай бұрын
A basic CF Express reader starts at $100, if this can read those then it's not a bad value
@SMTVx4 ай бұрын
SKILLSHARE
@AndrewPRoberts3 ай бұрын
Moog Matriarch??
@DrewProject4 ай бұрын
A real boom pole can be way more expensive than 100$ 😅.
@A1Bokeh4 ай бұрын
i dont see a ugreen link
@max6001fr4 ай бұрын
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
@JedDobre4 ай бұрын
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 👌🏼
@wesbriggs17094 ай бұрын
@@JedDobreyeah imagine criticizing b-roll sitting on the sidelines watching a free video. 😂
@JedDobre4 ай бұрын
@@wesbriggs1709 😂😂 so true!
@InfiniteSoulsUnited54584 ай бұрын
If you dont like something get out
@officiallyKage4 ай бұрын
Let’s see your b roll
@galloloko4 ай бұрын
You ain't had to call me a devil. LORD forgive him in the name of Jesus Amen 🙏 God bless you and your channel ❤
@aodvisions4 ай бұрын
FIRST! YAY! lol
@rippinglipsadventures4 ай бұрын
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-mckee4 ай бұрын
Amen, brother!
@nebukadnezzar35783 ай бұрын
Man, exactly this! You just can’t imagine what a life (and time) saver those tiny time code boxes are…
@hannahdavies70033 ай бұрын
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!!!
@onocoffee4 ай бұрын
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.
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip, brother
@muchi4 ай бұрын
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
@ThisIsLeeBird4 ай бұрын
Lights….. expensive…. So EXPENSIVE!
@iceman101294 ай бұрын
Understandably so though. But a wallet size checkerboard of color swatches costing $100-$200, there is no justification.
@ThisIsLeeBird4 ай бұрын
@@iceman10129 lol! Yes, that also
@ChestiiPrinAmerica4 ай бұрын
Is he still shoveling that gimbal on our throat? Without any disclosure.
@qdubbmedia4 ай бұрын
For the carrying your gear make yourself a camera coffin, so you never have to break down your camera
@davejenx4 ай бұрын
batteries for me
@BourgeFilms3 ай бұрын
Thank you for being an amazing film teacher! I’ve learned so much from you!
@Alexzarfatifilms3 ай бұрын
Thank you man!
@delaphonta28164 ай бұрын
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.
@cliftonsledge9624 ай бұрын
Great video it keeps me motivated
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
Like always thank you brother
@iammz814 ай бұрын
That were 3 sponsored ads in 1 video right after eachother.
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
No way brother the last two weren’t sponsored
@Alexzarfatifilms4 ай бұрын
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🤘🏻
@iammz814 ай бұрын
@@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.
@gabriel-mckee4 ай бұрын
Great video, but I would just add that T7s are not suitable for cold storage
@DailyRiot4 ай бұрын
Lol, my ktek pole was over 1k.
@Danieljoforiatta4 ай бұрын
Such a good video! Reassuring to know that some of the things I use are on this list👌🏾