How I Organise My Kit

[@killer32095]

As a 2nd AC, my 1st is super super specific about how everything is organized. We use 2 Pelican cases, a 1560 which is our main AKS case which has hard mattes, eye brows, fresh mags, filters, slate tags, cables, and my 1st's hand unit. The second is a 1510 case which is like our overflow with mainly extras and things we'll maybe use once a week. Our cart has 2 drawers that we keep all of our tools in, everything has a label and a spot on the cart. We keep the 1560 on the top shelf at all times or if possible next to the camera because I'm constantly grabbing stuff from it. Besides the 1560 we keep all other cases on the bottom shelf to keep a clear work space at all times. The only other stuff we'll have on the top shelf is a a couple of onboard batteries, kimtech wipes, and pancro cleaner. If our camera isn't playing in a shot, my 1st always wants me to go over our kit and reorganize it if needed. She always says, "If you don't stay organized, you're already 2 steps behind when shit hits the fan."

[@flickcine]

Yeees I love that!! That quote sums everything up perfectly! 🙌

[@SRG-Learn-Filmmaking]

Very cool, rare to find this backstage infor around. Thanks for sharing.

[@flickcine]

You're very welcome!

[@kskashi]

I was there at stationary store to buy a notebook and saw these little pencil wallets . these were transparent from side and were strong enough . I just bought them thinking like ammm maybe it will help me in organising my camera gear . & believe me it changed my life lol .

[@tkjm94]

Felicia, thank you for coming up with these videos, seriously.

[@flickcine]

You're very welcome!

[@CarloRosillo]

Holy moly, I just found this channel and it's been awesome! Happy to see a female DP and KZbinr with such quality content.

[@MattQuattro]

Thanks for another great video Felicia! I can second those Tenba bags - they're an insanely good investment. I have the hightop version which fits my C200 with the top handle attached, and while it's missing wheels (and can get super heavy), good quality bags last a long time.

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

I got the hitop because I knew I would rather not have to deal with the top handle at all. It means there's a tonne of empty negative space around the camera but I can live with that.

[@SHVWNCOOPER]

i got the nomatic mckinnon stuff but we're diff needs but i really like those wraps you put around that screen that makes me feel safe lol

[@nachi.visuals]

Loved it!

[@ShawnKoh]

Hey Felicia, I've been really enjoying all your content, I found your channel when I saw your slate video. I review video making stuff as well but not at the film making level that you are experienced with. So this is very educational for me and probably to alot of aspiring film makers out there. No content is too small, love these small series showcasing simple habits and practices of the industry. Cheers !

[@gabrielvalverde6133]

I just started film school and I can´t wait to have that problem in my life :)

[@markmeyers3045]

I went horribly expensive with Pelican. Use 24x24x24 for dropping in fully rigged RED Epic Dragon 6k and 8 Pelican 1550 for batteries and limelites and newer lights and zoom f4 audio. Got colour coded zip tags to separate support, camera, optics, sound, lighting and power at a glance from closed cases. Red for power Blue for audio Yellow for lighting Clear/White for optics, Black for trax - pods - steadicam - shoulder rig, Green for misc.

[@flickcine]

That is real organised! For kit like that you sometimes need to go with things like Pelican. If I had a bigger camera I would look at Peli and also get a custom padded body box for the camera and accessories. Like rental houses do with their stuff. 👍

[@markmeyers3045]

You can bet I am looking for those doctor bags. So useful a video! Thanx tons Felicia... Cheers Mate-tris LOL

[@Ansonandco]

Did I see you are using npf batteries for the pocket 6k? If so do you mount npf batteries rather than v mount?

[@flickcine]

For the moment, yes. It's just a cheaper option for me. Might go Vlock down the track.

[@Ansonandco]

Felicia Smith thats awesome and really encouraging. I am actually using the same method on my pocket 4k. So really encouraging to see others are using it. Cheers✌🏻

[@jamesandcamera]

+1 for doctors style bags, they are great. My go-to bag is a medium size hard case with velcro interor. I just like having it perform double duty as my seat more than anything #TheSimpleThings .

[@ianzhao5693]

What do you do if you need to get on an airplane with the ac bag? I don’t have much experience carrying on camera bags with camera rigs onto an airplane, I wonder about the limitations typically. Thanks

[@bernice_chu]

This is great, planning to buy a tool bag soon! Did you find having a tool belt/pouch handy as well, and if so, any recommendations on good affordable ones that don't require your own belt for it to hook onto your waist?

[@flickcine]

I had a belt for a few years. It was a from a brand called Rocket. From memory, Bernice you are Australia based? If so you can get belts like that from John Barry in Melbourne. They're a part of Panavision. I'm sure there would be some around online too. Some brands to look at would be Rocket, Setwear, and I believe Shape are also making some. I would also definitely get a padded belt too because it's going to really hurt hanging around your waist all day. Otherwise have you thought about chest pouches instead? I found a chest pouch to be heaps more comfortable. Doesn't work for everyone though but it's something you could look into. The brand I got was Conterra (model: Tool Chest Radio Harness) but Setwear and a few other brands also make them too.

[@bernice_chu]

@@flickcine I'm from Toronto but thanks for all the recommendations, I'll check them out! :)

[@flickcine]

Ha! Don't know where I got the idea you were in Aus. All good!

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Could you do BMPCC 6K rig tour type of video?? I'd love that!!! :)

[@flickcine]

Thinking of doing that but I'm yet to get my rig to a point where I'm completely happy with it 👍

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Felicia Smith Looking forward to that:) what’s the battery plate you’re using for SONY NP-F battery placed on top of BMPCC 6k?

[@flickcine]

Cheaper one I found on Amazon. The brand was DRRI. I saw that SmallRig is making one as well! Considering checking it out.

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Felicia Smith I think I’m going to get smallrig one! Thank you!!

[@tomdchi12]

Where are your filters/what do you carry them in? Are they in the bag with the camera? They're fragile and scratch prone, but... you want quick and easy access.

[@flickcine]

Currently I'm using circular screw on filters. They go in another packing cell, same style as the one im using for batteries but smaller because that's padded.working on getting square filters maybe soon and I got a filter wallet ages ago for that to store them for easy access. Filters would be something I would store in the onset bag if possible. 👍

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

Hey what is the model of that tough bulit bag?

[@flickcine]

The 300mm massive mouth bag. 😊 They also have tote bags which are great too!

[@FilmmakersAtLarge]

Felicia Smith yeah I just order one from Wallmart. The 16-inch tote. You should list what's in that bag. I needed a bag for my clamps and plugs.

[@rmspunk]

haha my ac bag have a 22kg weight and wheels 👌🏻😂

[@Danielle_Visuals]

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