Learn From My Mistakes - Wet Weather Kits

Hello everyone! How are you all?
Quite a long one today but a necessary one. Filming in the rain can be a real annoyance, but you have to be prepared!
Microfiber cleaning cloths (you could also buy rags from your local hardware store)
Chux wipes
Paintbrushes
Eco friendly Q Tips
Isoprophyl spray
WD-40
Honestly couldn't find an appropriate alternative for Mister Sheen, But I suppose any cleaning product that is good on a range of surfaces will work fine!
Plastic Body Bag (oof, sounds ominous) www.filmtools....
One example of clamps
Backpack Rain Cover
Space Blanket - www.filmtools....
These links are all the alternatives I found, but you will need to do your own research into the best products for you!
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[@mythdusterds]

Do you use anything to help prevent your lenses from fogging up if you go from air condition to humid environments. I live in Florida so that happens frequently.

[@flickcine]

Hey good question! It doesn't happen too often where I live because the weather here doesn't often get humid. Hmmm. Maybe another viewer can help you with an answer? I'll pin your comment!

[@jamesandcamera]

Its a tough one because it depends where in the lens the fog/moisture is. If its just the front element fogging get a UV filter for the lens and coat the front and back of the UV filter glass with an anti-fog solution as per the directions (I have been using a car windscreen antifog, although I am sure a eyeglasses one might be better). That tends to sort out front element fogging most times if you prepare it beforehand and put the filter on the lens beforehand. Note: probably best not to apply antifog directly to a lenses actual glass, may or may not damage coating or scratch, thats why I recommend using it on a UV filter. If its actually inside the lens or on the rear element or the internal ND's in the camera... I dont have much good advice except leave the camera and lenses open in the area you are going to film in for a while and wait for it to acclimatise where possible. Prevention is usually best practice, keep the camera as dry as possible so there is not as much moisture there to add to the amount that condensates.

[@mythdusterds]

Felicia Smith Have you ever heard of Op Drops? It says it is anti-Fog and Lens cleaner from a company called Gear Aid. The bottle says www.gearaid.com/tactical the web site also sells towels that are quick drying.

[@spitefullymy]

I'm from Malaysia and we have super high humidity so I know what you're talking about. I've run into this issue when using a splash bag with an Alexa camera. James has the right idea. We used Rain-X on the glass that the lens shoots through, but we didn't touch the lens for fear of messing with the coating. But one thing that did work in that situation was blowing air into the bag with a portable leaf blower (Bosch sells a good one for not very much). I'm more on the lighting industry/VTR so please double check on my advice but I would try if you had that issue, blowing the leaf blower (make sure you only use that blower on cameras and not for actual dusty house-work!) kind of off-axis to the lens, or maybe just at the lens body, in your new environment to speed up the temperature adaptation of the lens. I think that would help. And for your actual lens case I think if you use a pelican or Nanuk to store them can help maintain the temperature of your other lenses so you don't run into the same issue during a lens change. Doesn't hurt to keep silica gel packets in your camera bag/case too to help keep everything dryer. If you're doing an ENG thing you may not have time to do these tasks but on a narrative or commercial you'd have time to let the lens settle down completely naturally.

[@craigwynnphoto9559]

I live and work throughout the southern US, I've found time in the new conditions "acclimating" will work most of the time but requires- well- time and having the lens case open. If you're in a hurry, however, you can move filters and smaller lenses back and forth vigorously through the air and it'll clear right up. Not the classiest looking maneuver however highly effective. Of course be careful, make sure you're not just shakeweighting $20k in glass over a bare concrete floor or whatever. Largest glass I've done it with were some Masterbuilt Soft Flares. Give it a try, impress your friends. Now, if it's bigger glass, say a 12x Optimo, that could be it's own video because it depends. lol

[@anthonypc1]

Coulda been saved by these preparations 5 years ago! Back when I was trying my hand as boom op on a small film shoot in NYC, we were all left entirely unprepared for the torrential downpour that our fearless leader directed us into. The scene was a war vet having a PTSD breakdown in a crowd of protesters, and all 30+ extras were dressed not expecting to get quite so soaked as our equipment either. Director was so enthusiastic about how the heavy thunderstorm and rushing gutters intensified the drama for the character, reminding him of his own experiences in the marines, and no department head wanted to be the one to argue for a rain-check. We each were scrambling to do what little things we could improvise on the fly to insulate the most valuable equipment, like the Sennheiser incased in a "blimp" windshield I had at the end of my 15ft lightning rod. AKA boom pole. Oh yeah and the script sup's pages reverted to soggy pump in her freezing fingers. Which was one of the few things we could have a laugh about since paper wasn't really expensive... But it got so bad that by the end of the night, when people were dumping rainwater out of pelican cases like in a sinking boat, my sound mixer walked off and didn't come back. I don't think he wanted anything to do with whatever happened to the rental equipment after that... it would've been a cool spontaneous adventure, if we just could've gone MOS, and been shooting on iPhones, instead of RED cameras. Anyway, at least the shotgun mic didn't pick up any lighting bolts for me. ☔️🤞🏼

[@AdamKuzniar]

Came here from EOSHD forum thread and I'm amazed, you're so professional and the whole presentation of this channel is just awesome. You'll get big for sure!

[@flickcine]

Hey thanks for watching! I didn't even know my stuff was being shared there. How nice!

[@AdamKuzniar]

@@flickcine This is the thread if you want to thank the author :) www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/35846-lesser-known-youtube-channels-people-should-know-about/

[@roll_another_one]

Boring or funny, It doesn't matter: this video Is useful.

[@QZ_AU]

thanks for making these videos! I binged watch a lot of them and learn many insights. Hope that you can return soon!

[@abelhortvah1040]

Many many thanks for your videos! It's really helpful as a 2nd AC! Cheers from Hungary!

[@nicholasstaniszewski7200]

This is the best channel! Love learning all of this! Thank you so much!

[@spitefullymy]

Just discovered your channel, amazing content! I'm a gaffer/electrician & have even done some VTR work too on Q-Take about 3-4 years running and I have survived a 3-month shoot ocean-oriented feature film with some location shoots on uninhabited islands in Langkawi, Malaysia and I would say all your advice is absolutely sound. Only thing I would add that you didn't mention because it may seem obvious is: 1. Spare change of clothes & maybe a towel 2. Waterproof shoes (I've had good experience with Columbia ones, anything that's made from Goretex I think is good. and try to bring a spare!) Even more for longer jobs which you can throw in the truck or whatever. The initial heavy rain is going to get your first pair of shoes wet when you're saving all the equipment. When things settle that's when I change to the second pair and the waterproofing helps so much stepping in all the puddles on location. 3. Your recommended sprays are perfect. I would also in addition to those sprays add a can of Electronic Contact Cleaner. In the event equipment does stop working due to getting wet maybe with sea water spray, (say your BNC got soaked in water) contact cleaner will let you spray all that salt brine out before it crystalizes. It's definitely on certain emergency situations when things break down and you're one day's travel away from the rental house. Silicone spray is also pretty good too for maintenance of c-stands and light stands. After they've gotten wet. If you only do short jobs well I believe the rental house will take care of all that once equipment has been return, but more than a week on tough locations it's good to do some maintenance yourself. 4. One more thing is heavy duty cling wrap. They sell pretty small ones that are about 2-inches thick, perfect for wrapping cable connections and such. It would have helped in your scenario of adding extra tape to secure the hole in the bag you made for the block battery. 5. In addition to or as an alternative to space blankets, tarpaulin (we refer to it as 'canvas' here too) is another alternative, not sure if it's cheaper or not but 10USD here can get you a 12'x12' piece! But typically the rental house will supply us enough to cover all the magliners. But on smaller jobs using your oown gear or working with a smaller rental house that doesn't supply those obviously it's good to have your own. Thanks for the video! Finally someone made one about rain situations. I love reading Black And Blue and your content seems more personal and covers slightly different, more practical topics than that website. You've got a new subscriber :)

[@flickcine]

1000x yes to everything you suggested there! Especially the contact cleaner. That stuff saved me on a a few shoot days I had on a beach in sideways rain. The sea salt and sand froze up the block battery power buttons. Contact cleaner cleaned that right up!

[@bernice_chu]

Something I never considered! Thanks for all the helpful tips :)

[@flickcine]

You're very welcome!

[@mythdusterds]

I like the rain bag to cover the backpack.

[@flickcine]

It's a great thing to have hey!

[@jamesburton1050]

I can attest to keeping yourself protected in the rain!! I would add to make sure that it is actually waterproof treated material! Many of the things I see called "raincoats" are just to keep you dry between a car and a building, and will be no good if standing outside for even more than 15-20 minutes.

[@flickcine]

For sure!! "Spray Jackets" and raincoats are totally different things. Always make sure it's good quality 👍

[@MrKiki1989]

With rain you'll also need a rainslate with velcro tags

[@flickcine]

Yes! Forgot about this one!

[@mythdusterds]

Isopropyl alcohol have never heard of until this video. When do you use that cleaning material and why would you use it?

[@flickcine]

You only use it in VERY tiny amounts but it's useful for small areas on delicate electronics or cleaning the camera body. 😊

[@mythdusterds]

What do you recommend for protecting zoom lenses in rain? Especially if shooting like an event in light rain like a parade, fireworks, or something that is on a stage? Those are all instances where I have been photographing in the rain.

[@flickcine]

Using a plastic body bag would be the way to go I reckon, and then modifying it to fit over the camera while you're operating it. 😊

[@TheJuanemilioveliz]

Hi, i love your channel, can u recommend any other channel like yours that talk about DP, or cameraman or Production for example?

[@flickcine]

Hi Juan! Thanks for your kind comment. The closest channel I've been able to find is Steven Everson. He does videos about the film industry from his perspective as a producer. (Well I'm pretty sure he is a producer.)

[@TheJuanemilioveliz]

@@flickcine great thanks a lot.

[@mythdusterds]

Is Matt tape used for matting posters?

[@flickcine]

Matte tape I refer to is Matte Black tape. It's a paper tape used for multiple things in film and often used for accessories because it doesn't leave a residue. :)

[@spitefullymy]

@@flickcine I believe its also referred to as console tape in the event industry, for taping labels on your mixer/lighting console.

[@mythdusterds]

Do you have a Panavision store where you live? I have never seen a place where Panavision equipment is sold besides online.

[@flickcine]

Well in the same facility as Panavision Melbourne we have a place called John Barry's. They stock consumables and gear 😊

[@mythdusterds]

Felicia Smith I think there are closer camera equipment stores to where I live. I just was not aware that Panavision had a store because I have only heard of the camera’s not a store. I usually order my camera equipment from B&H in New York.

[@flickcine]

Ahhh B&H. Love them.

[@ScouseELITEZ]

Moving from the "environment destroying" plastic bags to microfibre cloths made me laugh. I know we have to use certain things as filmmakers that aren't environmentally friendly, but please be mindful that microfibre cloths are also made of plastic and have a similar (if not higher) carbon footprint. If you have no other choice than to use these things (which I don't actually think there's an alternative) please try to make them last as long as possible!

[@flickcine]

I am absolutely aware of that! I keep mine in use for as long as humanly possible. We do the best with what we have!