Gear I Use to Film in Harsh Environments

[@SevenPhotonsFilms]

Thank you! You always go to the core of any topic, the really relevant stuff, without forgetting those small details that also can make a big difference. What a great channel you have.

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@OliverH93]

It’s nice to see a filmmaking Chanel with genuine advice - keep it coming 👌🏼

[@LucForsyth]

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@GriffinConway]

I’ve been binge watching your channel the last few days. Great stuff man. Thanks for sharing.

[@LucForsyth]

No worries, glad your getting some value from them!

[@MietQWila]

In my opinion, your run one of the best documentary matter channel in the Internet. Why do you have so few subscribers - I can't understand. But keep going mate 🙂 I learn a tons of stuff from you.

[@LucForsyth]

Really appreciate that. Tell your friends!

[@akfilms6748]

I'm filming a lot in desert (Dakar rally 7 years in a row) and my gear ir really simple: GH5 + Canon 24-105 + mic with deadcat + external viewfinder attached on my screen and always handheld. Surprisingly this works great for me.

[@LucForsyth]

Not surprising at all, sounds like an awesome set up!

[@LucForsyth]

Appreciate that, I will!

[@dayalsumit]

Thanks for taking the time to make these super informative videos Luc. I just got a FX9 and am new to the Doc film world. How do you carry a fully rigged FX9 around on a Run n Gun situation? As in do you have a backpack that fits the whole rig? If so which one is it? Q2: How and what do you pack the FX9 in, when going through airports? Thanks a ton.

[@LucForsyth]

So the camera is broken down for air travel. I usually carry the camera in a cheap manfrotto backpack with my laptop and all the batteries, etc, then put all the lenses and monitor in an F-Stop ICU padded case. When I get to location the ICU goes into an f-stop Tilopa backpack (which I think is the best backpack out there for doc shooters) and I build the camera. Once the camera is built, it pretty much stays that way until the shoot is over, or until I need to get on another plane. In the field I operate mostly out of the Tilopa bag, but I also have the big F-stop Shinn and the smaller Guru packs - definitely my favourite bag company. Check them out! shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=6879535.324ad4 Hope that helps!

[@dayalsumit]

@@LucForsyth Thank you so much 🙏

[@landscapefilmmakeragnius]

Just discovered your channel and its amazing, thanks for your content! New sub and fan !

[@LucForsyth]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pawelnovik]

Exactly! water bags, I was also wondering why nobody uses them when you have to work on a location in a small team. ;)

[@LucForsyth]

They’re so good!

[@tamirbelo]

Great one as always man! Do you shoot your docs alonr in terms of sound, or do you go with a soundman? If you do go alone I would like to see a video about your process with sound!

[@LucForsyth]

I always push for sound when I can, but when budget is tight I’ll run it myself. For one character I’ll use a wireless pack into camera, for more than one I switch to tentacle track E’s with a time code box. I’ll make a video on this soon!

[@intry205]

Hey, Love your Videos Keep it Up!🔥

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks, I plan to!

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

another great video mate! Simple but packed with real life/experience tips! Love it! Not many like you out there! Regarding sound... I believe you said you use the "tentacle" are those the 32 bit ones? if so... it would be great to make a video of how you use them! Have fun on your next shooting adventure mate! cheers!

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks! Got an audio video coming up, but will take a bit to release - be patient with me, it’s coming!

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

@@LucForsyth no worries mate! I know the wait will be worth it! ;) cheers!! I am working on a couple of projects myself ( docus) … and your channels is of great help !!

[@ThomasCristofoletti]

Regarding lights. I recently bought a Nanlite forza 150 to go together with the smaller forza60. They’re really small, well built and super easy to transport. Both works with v mount or connect to the power with quite small adaptors.

[@LucForsyth]

Nice one Thomas…I’ll have to check those out. Are they bicolour?

[@ThomasCristofoletti]

@@LucForsyth yup, they just released the 150b that is bicolour and then you have the 60b and 60c (this one is rgb)

[@jaymesagency]

I loved all the tips on rough set gear. I didn't notice any of the flag links to your other videos. Did you add them?

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks - will add asap!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

I’m not sure when you made this Ep… FX9???? I think your on the FX3 now … needless to say all your recommendations are deadon. 💪🏻💪🏻🎥🖋

[@LucForsyth]

Thanks! I use both actually. Fx9 is my main camera and fx3 is the B-cam

[@victorcurtis6400]

Another great video thank you! Question- Are you in Local 600? If you are could you make a video telling us about the journey of getting your days and any tips you have or pratfalls to avoid? Thank you for doing what you do!

[@LucForsyth]

I’m not in the union actually. I thought about going that route years ago, but docs don’t require it and big sets just aren’t for me. But - from my friends who work on narrative projects, I know it’s a lot to do with networking. Reaching out to a lot of DP/OP/1st AC until you make a connection and then hopefully following that team from project to project. Sorry I don’t have more for you on that!

[@victorcurtis6400]

@@LucForsyth That's totally cool dude. Thank you for your fast reply! I am a unit stills shooter but your videos are so well done and informative that I'm going through your catalog and learning a lot even though I am not a video guy!

[@KeltonOConnell]

Great video! I shoot with all "weatherproof" gear. Do you think I should still get a rain cover for my stuff in the rain or it's fine? (A7IV with weather sealed lenses) Thanks!!

[@LucForsyth]

I would if you plan to work in super rough conditions. For a light drizzle the camera is fine, but I like to leave mine out in snowstorms and heavy rain

[@rikorobinson]

Whoa! You can't casually drop how your tripod was shot without teling the story! lol Glad you're okay, but I'm SUPER curious now!

[@LucForsyth]

Gimme a couple months to wrap up the project I’m on now and I’ll make a video about it!

[@winfilms3681]

How did you cover the handles port on the fs7?

[@LucForsyth]

It comes with a little plastic cover that you screw on…which is almost impossible not to lose, but somehow I didn’t!

[@exoticcarlife2904]

how's the vnd on the polarpro mattebox?

[@LucForsyth]

I honestly use the internal ND on the fx9 most of the time, but from what I’ve seen it works really well

[@Daniyar_]

your tripod GOT SHOT?!!?

[@JaksonZ]

Your tripod got shot???

[@LucForsyth]

Twice! And still works great!

[@robmcd]

Are using “Netflix approved” cameras essential?

[@LucForsyth]

For me, yes. But for making personal projects, I don't think so. Unless you really think it's the kind of thing Netflix might actually buy, I wouldn't worry too much about that. I never did!

[@robmcd]

@@LucForsyth that’s great info and I absolutely agree. A video discussing why you got the FX9 over the FX6 would be great, and one discussing why Netflix has an approved cameras list and if these rules fall over to other streaming services like Amazon and Hulu would be really great content. You’re a bonafide influencer now, so even if videos exist on KZbin about these topics, viewers want to hear you discuss the topics. It’s like going to a keynote to listen to Dr Hubbard or Dr Nick. They’re both doctors right?