The Filmmaker's Utility Belt!

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A collection of handy equipment a filmmaker can carry with them on set to dominate the shoot and share their vision with the world; it all comes on a (very stylish) utility belt!
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[@aliensoup2420]

Always handy to have a boy-scout on set (always be prepared), but after several years of working on numerous sets with high and low level experienced assistants, I began to notice a difference in working habits and attitudes - the more experienced AC's carried less gear on their body. It became more apparent when I would see a 2nd decked out like a walking hardware store and running around like a maniac, in contrast to a 2nd I met on a TV movie who said he had worked with some big name DP's. This guy was so cool and calm, and I asked him were was all his gear, and he said he doesn't carry anything but a scissors and grease pencil. I was amazed, but it impressed me enough to affect my own working habits, and I began carrying less crap as a 1st AC. Eventually I was down to a mag-light on a belt strap, a small pouch with scissors, pens, and minor lens cleaning supplies, and my data reference guide in my shirt pocket. Everything else lived in my front-box and ditty bag kept close by. I actually felt more relaxed and confident not concerning myself with having every possible tool available at an instant. I became so relaxed I started carrying a Time magazine in my rear pants pocket, to read between takes or long setups. Just a small part of on the job stress management.

[@cinestoreuk]

A nice to see some UK content on this sort of stuff! Well done guys

[@TheFilmLook]

Cheers!

[@MikeMorash]

Nice job on this! Awesome to see others doing what they love.

[@Clintamis]

This video was super helpful, informative, and the shopping list included at the bottom was just the icing on the cake. THANK YOU

[@TheFilmLook]

No problem :)

[@jw_film]

An invaluable little to everything you might need in terms of grip. Going to have to invest in quite a bit of this now!

[@andres93b]

The belt system is called molle in military wear if you want to find bags and accesories with that type of function :D

[@liveupmedia3896]

so useful!!!

[@AdamOpie]

Thanks for having me on! Love the video!

[@TheArcass]

Great kit list

[@pawelnovik]

hi! from a professional point of view - I would not use a microfiber to rub the marker. Imagine you are not there for a moment (toilet anything), you leave your belt and the operator needs to clear the lens, he finds the microfiber and uses it for the lens. I recommend a microfibre tape to the marker.

[@TheFilmLook]

Ahh good point! Will change this up and make a clear distinction between the clothes.

[@DroiMedia]

great video! love the transitions :)

[@ebenezer-tech9323]

I purchased the pouch and the belt also I was able to find Rigging Strap in U.S on Ebay Boy I was Excited and Clamps Carabiners now waiting to get my items cant wait

[@TheFilmLook]

That's awesome! Send us a picture on Twitter when you have it up and running. Would love to see it!

[@HomeHoodFilms]

channel growing like fire

[@AlexLopez-iy4by]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@TheFilmLook]

No problem!

[@satanlover134]

2:59 Paper tape and a vuriety of marker colors.

[@greggregson5984]

I wouldnt recommend to attach all that stuff with a heavy belt onto your belly as a go-to. I promise - you gonna feel that weight for sure after only a few hours of shooting. Better have only the small pouch with the most important stuff in and leave the heavy stuff like the gaffa tape on the camera cart. For most marks those small T-brackets are good enough.

[@TheFilmLook]

Yes I think when you are just starting out you think you need all of this stuff, but over time you feel the weight and really don't need everything. We should update this video.

[@ebenezer-tech9323]

now would be nice if I get the same mini Allen Key Tool on this video its awesome size for the pouch

[@SLASHA__]

You should definitely have put links to the tapes, because I had no idea that type of gaffer tape was so hard to find. Cloth backed gaffer tape is not sold in most hardware shops in the UK, so if u could put some links that would be great!

[@TheFilmLook]

I have updated the list to include the coloured and black tape for you. Hope it helps! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@SLASHA__]

The Film Look fantasticccc!!! Thank you 👌🏼💖

[@peterevans8194]

Do they really use those low power PMR446 radios on sets? Or the higher power licensed professional walkie talkies? If showing a walkie talkie as part of the recommended kit, you really could do with explaining a bit more as the two types of radio are fairly expensive and not interchangeable.

[@proyectoerizo]

Muy bueno!

[@intoximacated]

I wish there were one link to buy the whole kit.

[@TheFilmLook]

Sorry for the big list Basil. I will have a look to see if Genius links has a shopping list feature. Thank you for the suggestions!

[@TheFilmLook]

Hi Basil. Just uploaded the items to Kit.com so it's all in one place! kit.com/TheFilmLook/filmmaker-s-utility-belt

[@space2496]

What is the sled called

[@901D]

Why did not you show us to try on ...

[@TheFilmLook]

Ahhh. I knew I missed something!

[@ScorpioDanielNerd]

This guy looks like Tom Holland

[@KingGh0st_o]

I would never use a cloth to clean the lens

[@TheFilmLook]

What would you use?

[@KingGh0st_o]

@@TheFilmLook alcohol Q-tips and distilled water

[@TheFilmLook]

That's cool. Alcohol is always the best for any electronics. On the last film we made, our 2nd AC had these disposable cleaning cloths which worked great. I also got told off for never cleaning my lenses.

[@KingGh0st_o]

@@TheFilmLook yeah they have disposable wipes you can use either way keep on filming keep on shooting and making great content

[@arbiter569]

Bro you need gloves because lights get bloody warm mate haha

[@TheFilmLook]

He does have some heat resistant gloves in the video.

[@krist4140]

C47

[@falkon2010]

Thank you spiderman

[@TheFilmLook]

Thwip!