Best Documentary Film Gear: Everything you NEED to get started.

[@TheComebackKids]

Hell yeah. Been looking for a video like this for a long time. Thanks Alex!!!!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Hell yeah brother man, glad I could deliver. Means a lot coming from a fellow comeback kid. Remember they say its darkest before the dawn. Now get out there and make some film!

[@sebastien.jubinville]

Maaaaan! That 2 audio sources... I'll keep that in mind because I've messed up a couple of projects because of bad audio... Well done again, man! WELL DONE 💥

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

ME TOOOOO BROTHER, Once that happened I said nope never again lol.

[@tobieeck9676]

Use an external recorder and run it to your camera rig. Connect the recorder to your boompole. You can use a small extra microphone on your camera for just more ambient sound or if there are audio problems. I use a lavalier if I know the audio the audio won't be clear because of ewternal audio, as it takes a lot of time and the chances something goes wrong with it is on average very high

[@Jazzmarcel]

wow.........first time ive seen the script of a video included! big thumbs up on a great vid!👍🏾

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother, first time someone’s noticed lol

[@LymanMedia]

Great video man!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother!!!

[@KyleWhiteTV]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@byjomo_]

Great video! 🙏🏻

[@Glazer-Productions]

Amazing job my man! Keep it up🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 would love you to show what is the best way to monitor and use shotgun mics!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

That’s a great video topic! I will definitely do write that one down! Thanks for the support my brother!!!!

[@whitesidechris]

In the description, you have accidentally placed the Blackmagic URSA link in the Mavic link slot.

[@DACProVid]

What ND filters do you recommend? I'll rewatch this but I didn't hear you mention the brand you have that doesn't do the X thing..

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I like Polar pro or Prism lens VND

[@dinbali]

what shockmount are you using on your boompole?

[@merouaneshoot1713]

A Basic Truth really good video

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother I really tried my best to strip down only the essentials that you would need in order to make your first documentary. I hope it helps! If you have any questions about anything please let me know

[@merouaneshoot1713]

@@Alexzarfatifilms it's simple No question

[@paoloborgato2137]

Hi man, can you give some advise about easyrig, which model are you using?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

The Easyrig Minimax

[@paoloborgato2137]

@@Alexzarfatifilms thanks a lot Alex!

[@jonkrogvold]

Great video Alex! You mentioned you usually plug the shotgun mic into the camera and then use an external zoom recorder for the lav mics. If making a solo documentary in the field, do you have any tips on how to record both shotgun-mic AND lav mic (røde/dji mic etc.) that still fits on a relative compact handheld setup? Maybe a zoom F3 field recorder that I can attach on the handheld rig is a solution? I really dont want to use a big external zoom recorder that doesn´t fit on the handheld rig if possible, but I understand that this might just get you the best quality.. FYI I have a Sony a7c ii.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I totally get what you mean, what I typically do is take a magic arm and attach it to the back of the zoom recorder and my cage so when I’m filming interviews, I don’t have to hold it or set it somewhere else I have it attached to the camera. But if that’s not an option for you I’m sure there’s some smaller recorders out there that will give you good quality.

[@INDExpedition]

Well explained

[@neikozarfati6664]

Great video. Packed with valuable information, just earned a sub.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks man! I appreciate it coming from a legend like yourself! 🤘🏻

[@frogwaterproductions]

Good stuff

[@schoeferfilm]

Great video Alex 👍🏻 that is so true bro 😉 I think I must improve my lightning 🥴 best cinematic greetings from germany

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I appreciate my brother. Yes Lighting is HUGE a good light is so important! Hope everything is well my friend 🙏🏻

[@chingkheinganbaloitongbam4591]

Helpful

[@d4fredffw]

great job

[@toluenceframedit]

very helpful thanks really appreciate

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Glad I could help! Please let me know if you ever have any questions regarding documentary filmmaking.

[@michaelmlyn]

Was your gear not insured?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Nope 😔

[@michaelmlyn]

@@Alexzarfatifilms sorry to hear that it was an expensive lesson on insurance

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@michaelmlyn yeah a very expensive lesson

[@michaelmlyn]

@@Alexzarfatifilms that’s unfortunate

[@moisesramirez861]

Anyone reads this the only way to escape the matrix is to live by the wisdom of the Bible, to bring peace and love into the world. We need the love of Christ, and know that he is the way, the secret that’s not so secret. Love and stability to all of you. Amen 🙏🏾 ❤

[@Beekeeping_age]

That what she said!

[@michealmcpherson1575]

promosm

[@AdmiralSP]

I'm sorry! I thought this was for a TINY Tiny tiny budget?