Filmmaking in Cuba

What I learned as a filmmaker in Cuba, an incredible location that presents unique opportunities and challenges.
Equipment used:
Accsoon Seemo: bhpho.to/3GKNq3v
Benro Tortoise Carbon Fiber Tripod System : bhpho.to/46YqmIu
Saramonic Blink 500 Wireless Microphone System: bhpho.to/40oGrUJ
Tenba Axis V2 Backpack: bhpho.to/3QnoDHc
Nanlite Forza 60C RGB LED: bhpho.to/47tWSCi
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art Zoom: bhpho.to/47GCSww
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[@sigmaphoto]

So interesting and thoughtful, Rubidium. Can't wait to see the results. We're glad the 24-70 served you well on your journey!

[@Sisanf]

This is so cool man! Love seeing your work

[@mastixmastix]

Thank you very much. This video was really interesting I was in the country 25 years ago for many months and I loved it with all its contradictions.

[@BenSchubert]

Very nice. I’m currently in Varadero on vacation and shooting a personal doc on the side

[@AllenRReid]

Great insight...thanks for sharing.

[@idletimeproductions4956]

My wife and I visited Cuba a few years ago and like you I was struck by the crumbling infrastructure. I didn't think that the embargo would prohibit paint and construction.

[@SalsaBailaProductions]

Very interesting as it links my 2 interests salsa and content creation;).

[@juanmiguelmartinez474]

It was an amazing opportunity to work with you.

[@alvinburrell]

Perfect timing - I'm off to Cuba next week for 2 weeks and would like to film over there. I'm flying from the UK via Spain so there are fewer restrictions and I've been there before, although without a camera. I have so many questions but for a start do you think carrying a C70 with one lens and a small tripod - I did think of a DJI Mini 3 but they are banned. Thanks

[@leosylver7]

What lapel lav mics did you use for the audio?

[@johnpaulporitz]

Very cool. I hope we have the chance to watch the short. What app did you use to build the 3 dimensional model of the room? Thanks!

[@Crimsonengine]

I’ll post the film once it’s done! The room was captured by Polycam

[@johnpaulporitz]

Thanks@@Crimsonengine !

[@DANAMIONLINE]

This video is timely as I’m going to Cuba in April for 10 days to document a hip-hop program. Did you anything specific documents for bring gear into Cuba and abridging you’re returning with the Sam’s equipment?

[@Crimsonengine]

I didn’t hear about needing anything like that in Cuba.

[@mastixmastix]

I would check. When I went 25 years ago landing in Varadero with the intention to Go to Havanna later was a bad experience. I carried 130 film rolls but without press permit. They seized it and gave me options. To pay import tax of 10$ for every roll or levae it there and recover it aftet I leave the country. I paid as I was staying for 2 months. I got my press card later but not my "import " money back. Just check. Better be safe than sorry.

[@PaoloMugnaini]

I could not see an extra battery on your rig. Did you use the internal batteries?

[@Crimsonengine]

Yes! I was charging it between takes.

[@PaoloMugnaini]

@@Crimsonengine Thank you. Great work! BTW the audio came out pretty clean without the tascam attachment.

[@profilesincourage61]

Wait a minute, US college professors told me Cuba was a socialist utopia. Should I believe them or my own eyes?