Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Gear list and checklist for DSLR film shoot

After a handful of shoots, here is my checklist for gear when prepping my DSLR for a shoot.  At this point I've done three outdoor shoots and four indoor shoots.

Main gear
  • Camera
  • Lens(es)
  • Video tripod(s)
  • ND filters
  • External audio recorder
  • Mics 
  • Monitor
  • SDHC Memory cards (empty and formatted in-camera)
  • Boom Pole
  • Boom/Reflector holder
  • Shoulder mount
  • AA batteries
  • 9-volt battery (if using Rode VideoMic)
  • AC Adapter for camera (if you own one)
  • Headphones
  • Air blower
  • AC adapter for External audio recorder
  • AC adapter for second camera
Miscellaneous tools
  • Gaffer tape / artists' tape
  • Surge protector
  • Extension cords
  • Notebook
  • Pen and pencil
  • Water bottle
  • Protein bars
  • Sack lunch
  • Pillow/foam pad for comfort
Gear prep checklist
  • Charge batteries
  • Dump / backup / format memory cards
  • Blow dust/debris off of lens filters
  • Pick-up rental equipment

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