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Filming a Vérité Nature Doc with a Magical Style on "Tigerland"
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Filming a Vérité Nature Doc with a Magical Style on "Tigerland"

Have you ever been asked to shoot a project that had you so nervous, you wondered if you could pull it off? When I was asked to shoot the film “Tigerland,” this is exactly how I felt. In this video, I’ll take you inside the making of a verite nature doc that pushed my limits, but also pushed me to grow as a cinematographer. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 “Tigerland” on Discovery Plus: https://www.discovery.com/shows/tigerland/episodes/tigerland “Tigerland” in American Cinematographer: https://theasc.com/articles/tigerland _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:24 Setting the Look of the Film 2:13 The Subjects 3:00 Choosing the Cameras and Lenses 6:26 The Look of the Archival 7:27 Interview Lighting 8:02 Let Go and Embrace the Style 10:57 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Turn Off Auto Focus & Take Back Creative Control
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Turn Off Auto Focus & Take Back Creative Control

Are you worried about being able to keep your shots in focus at all times? Think turning on auto focus, using a follow focus or focus motor will make things easier? Think again. In this video, I'll give you some tips for stripping all of that away to get more in tune with your lens and the movement of the action, just by putting your hand on the lens and taking back your creative control. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 DSC Labs Focus Chart: https://bhpho.to/3SVVlQb DCS Labs Full Calibration CamBook: https://bhpho.to/435tBgD Wooden Camera Handgrip (Right): https://bhpho.to/46vrtj1 Wooden Camera Rosette Arm: https://bhpho.to/46u6xco ARRI LBS-2 15mm Bridge Support: https://bhpho.to/46u8oxU Wooden Ball (mine was made by ErgoCine, but they are no longer around): https://bhpho.to/3ZYKxEa _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:06 Why Auto Focus is a Bad Idea 3:13 Understanding the Focus Rotation 6:08 Slow Down! 7:05 Lose the Focus Accessories! 11:20 Peaking 13:32 Reference Marks 14:09 Choose the Right Aperture 15:12 Body Language 15:51 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Path to Getting Your Film Made with Catherine Tambini
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Path to Getting Your Film Made with Catherine Tambini

Do you want to get into docs, but don't know how to get in the door? Do you have a project, but know don't know how to find funding? Then this conversation is for you. Catherine Tambini has produced and directed an Academy-Award nominated film, an Emmy-nominaetd film and a Sundance Grand Jury winning film, so she has the insights to not only get started in documentaries, but how to be successful. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 Catherine Tambini IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0848550/?ref_=nmawd_ov "Hate Rising" FULL FILM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-KJhVEkWUo&t=920s "Perfectly Normal For Me" Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPEkCdDwamk "Art & Heart: The World of Isaiah Sheffer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbzSeWdnFA "The State of Arizona" Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftqIl15HVlY "Farmingville" Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUDTtmpM6b8 _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:05 Getting Your Start in Documentaries 4:40 Why Do the Films you Do? 5:32 Why Sound is the Most Important Thing 7:30 Building Trust 9:27 The Editor as your Audience 10:27 Process of Directing Interview vs Verite Films 12:53 Funding & Distribution in the Current Landscape 16:27 Biggest Misconception of Working in Docs _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Dealing with Trauma in Documentaries
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Dealing with Trauma in Documentaries

As documentary cinematographers, we are exposed to a lot of difficult and oftentimes traumatic experiences. These experiences can build up over time and have a significant effect on your mental health. The time has come to de-stigmatize its presence and start dealing with it in a productive way. This video will look at the types of trauma you might experience, the symptoms of the effect it's having on you, as well as ways to cope. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 IDA Documentary Magazine: “Addressing the Trauma in the Documentary Practice” by Jenni Morello: https://www.documentary.org/online-feature/addressing-trauma-documentary-practice IndieWire: “The Documentary Film Industry is in Crisis: The Unspoken Traumas of the Filmmaking Community” by Tom Roston: https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/documentary-film-industry-trauma-ptsd-crisis-1234872732/ DocuMentality: https://documentality.org _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:18 The Challenges as a Documentary Filmmaker 2:05 Types of Trauma 2:27 Symptoms 3:08 Awareness 3:59 Breathe 4:19 Breathing Exercises 4:49 Take a Break and Have Quiet Time 5:31 Talk to Your Crew 5:57 Downtime 6:21 Allow Your Mind to Wander 6:39 Therapy 7:04 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
The Ultimate Vérité Experience on "The Trade"
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The Ultimate Vérité Experience on "The Trade"

Showtime’s “The Trade” was the hardest thing I’ve ever shot. But the experience of filming this true vérité series informed everything I’ve done since. Want to know about building a team capable of capturing stories of this magnitude? Want to know more about gaining trust and getting access to sensitive stories? Then you’ve come to right place. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 “The Trade” Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYIcDag29fE&list=PLWL27pYpTWKRsrf2ky7c5NtnX0UqIUL8O&index=13&t=5s American Cinematographer: Perspectives on a Crisis https://theasc.com/articles/the-trade-perspectives-on-a-crisis Canon C300MKII: https://bhpho.to/3SSuBRC Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8: https://bhpho.to/49LiXxV Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM: https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM: https://bhpho.to/45uXnen Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II USM prime: https://bhpho.to/3UzpKGq Canon 50mm f/1.2 L II USM prime: https://bhpho.to/49pZiDb Litepanels Astra 6x: https://bhpho.to/3OADUTQ Sennheiser G4 Transmitter / Receiver Kit: https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 Sanken COS-11D: https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb Camera Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ZSG9GE Sennheiser G4 Plug-In Transmitter (w/ Phantom Power): https://bhpho.to/3ZS8tsF ThinkTank Pouches: https://bhpho.to/3S16iky _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:01 Logistical Challenges 1:36 Choosing the Crew 4:36 Creating a Unified Look 5:32 The Camera Package 6:29 The Lens Package 7:21 The Lighting Package 7:49 The Sound Package 9:18 Using the Limitations to our Advantage 9:55 Use of Perspective 11:47 Trust-Building & Access 14:10 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Tips for Packing Smart and Getting to Work Faster
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Tips for Packing Smart and Getting to Work Faster

Packing your equipment for airline travel can be stressful. How do I not only make sure it all arrives, but arrives safely? And once I land, how do I re-pack all the gear to be able to ditch some of the bulky cases I needed for travel? This video will look at tips for packing your equipment safely to handle the abuses of airline travel, ways of prepping for the worst-case scenario, and how to re-pack everything with production in mind without bringing along a ton of extra stuff. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 Think Tank Video 18 Transport: SADLY IT'S BEEN DISCONTINUED... Here is the closest I can find to the Soft-Sided Camera Bag: https://bhpho.to/3SK3Oag Think Tank Backpack: https://bhpho.to/48WgMHJ Pelican 1510 Case: https://bhpho.to/49fOEPp Pelican 1610 Case: https://bhpho.to/4906Wo7 Think Tank Video Tripod Manager 44: https://bhpho.to/49hZKU0 Tenba Messenger Bag: https://bhpho.to/49aWkTH _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:04 Packing the Camera 4:48 Traveling with Batteries 6:23 Lenses 7:40 Camera Accessories 10:08 Tripod 11:27 Extra Bulky Items 13:14 Traveling with the Camera on Location 13:40 Converting the Camera Bag 14:15 Traveling with the Tripod on Location 14:36 Director's Monitor 15:04 Power Run Bag 15:48 DIT Bag 16:10 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Focus on the Story with an Emmy-Winning Director
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Focus on the Story with an Emmy-Winning Director

Have you ever wondered how a director makes a documentary successful? Or how they get their subjects to say yes in participating in a project? What about how they are able to separate the information they already know about the story from what they know the audience doesn't yet? Emmy-winning director Pat Kondelis speaks about all of this, as well as what he looks for in hiring a crew and what not to do on a set. _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 Pat Kondelis: https://www.roundmp.com _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:27 Pat Kondelis Bio 2:28 Choosing a Project 3:15 Why Documentaries? 4:09 Interview Prep Process 5:27 Always Thinking About the Edit 6:19 Separating what You Know from what the Audience Doesn't 8:18 Allowing Input from the Crew During an Interview 9:53 Required Temperament when Hiring Crew 11:08 How to Tell is the Crew is Good or Not 12:27 Building Trust 13:52 Do You Like Having Limitations? 14:36 What's Gotten Easier and What's Gotten Harder _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Tips for Surviving Extreme Cold Filming
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Tips for Surviving Extreme Cold Filming

Is working in extreme cold difficult for you? Want to learn how to make things a little easier? In this video, I'll give you a few tips to make filming in extreme cold no different from working on a beautiful summer day! How to Watch "Tigerland" https://www.discovery.com/shows/tigerland/episodes/tigerland _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 🔗 *VIDEO LINKS* 🔗 - Tarp: https://amzn.to/3O1j7Zc - Batteries: https://bhpho.to/48uuGRb - Cooler: https://amzn.to/3TXGsPh - Ziplock bags for Lenses: https://amzn.to/3vHMlWI - Ziplock bags for Camera: https://amzn.to/3HiQRhg - Hand Warmers: https://amzn.to/3HjWg7H - Bongo Ties: https://amzn.to/47v5okp - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Sony FS7: https://bhpho.to/3HhH1w4 - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3vwKfJx - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Sony FX6: https://bhpho.to/3RUMrC2 - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Sony FX9: https://bhpho.to/48qNuAC - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Canon C200: https://bhpho.to/41UPvma - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Canon C300 MKII: https://bhpho.to/3RZKgx5 - Porta-Brace Polar Cover for Canon C500 MKII: https://bhpho.to/3SdeBJI - Glove Liners: https://amzn.to/3tW6kR2 _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 1:05 "Tigerland" 1:35 Keeping Your Gear Dry and Organized 2:10 How to Keep Batteries from Dying 3:44 Don't Let Condensation Ruin your Day (or Gear) 7:57 How to Keep your LCD Screen Working 9:38 Keeping your Camera Warm and Dry 12:19 Keeping yourself Warm 15:16 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
Can Less Gear be Better than More? How to Embrace Limitations
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Can Less Gear be Better than More? How to Embrace Limitations

Do you dread the thought of having gear limitations on a project? Do you feel that having less equipment will keep you from getting the look you're after? In this video, we'll look at how to re-frame the conversation to embracing limitations, or even creating them for yourself, to ultimately be more efficient and more creative. *Some of my films that have embraced the limitations:* "Cartel Land" https://youtu.be/fkLlO-nY6G8?si=a8xo4X5Lag9GgyxS "The Trade" https://youtu.be/nYIcDag29fE?si=JfsoKesTgFwI5MaQ "Hate Rising" https://youtu.be/U-KJhVEkWUo?si=EyNxBre-MOJ0SQg6 "Omara" https://youtu.be/_YCbj5TyOVs?si=g0YOahkpp_k1Ypm- _____________________________________ 💥📞 *NEED MORE ADVICE THAN A YOUTUBE VIDEO CAN OFFER? SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CALL TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED* 📞💥 https://calendly.com/matt-porwoll/one-on-one-consultation _____________________________________ 📖 *CHAPTERS* 📖 0:00 Intro 0:51 Why are We Afraid of Limitations? 1:25 Re-framing the Meaning of "Limitations" 1:50 What it Looks Like in Practice 2:24 Lens Choices 4:06 Lighting 4:42 Find the Beauty in the Constraints 5:37 Conclusion _____________________________________ 🎥🎧💥 *MY EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE FILMS I SHOOT* 💥🎧🎥 🎥 *A CAM* https://bhpho.to/3LWIafd *B CAM* https://bhpho.to/3Fi9lgU *PRIMARY ZOOMS* https://bhpho.to/46J9oO8 *PRIMARY PRIMES* https://bhpho.to/48Tpypn *LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM* https://bhpho.to/46RzZJd *TRIPOD* https://bhpho.to/48v7HFx *Want to see how I configure my handheld rig?* https://youtu.be/m_ggic3Wk8I?si=LoLcmAGiah4dcFAc 🎧 *CAMERA MIC* https://bhpho.to/3QgAgzO *WIRELESS TX/RX* https://bhpho.to/3FgTMG5 *LAVALIER* https://bhpho.to/3Fdddjb *Want to see my audio configuration when doing my own sound?* https://youtu.be/3LOn7ZXk8Ic?si=9Mf1FLYEqHgtRD5i 💡 *KEY LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3SMcQnK *FILL LIGHT* https://bhpho.to/3ZWC3gB *ACCENT LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/40Ebm0F *PRACTICAL LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/46hJlgs *MINIATURE LIGHTS* https://bhpho.to/41f3Iu2 *Want to see my full lighting package and how I use it?* https://youtu.be/rPutY1PS5XE?si=vr2H7u34jLe4TelK _____________________________________ *DISCLAIMERS* This video is not sponsored by any brand, and most of the gear discussed in the video is equipment I personally bought and own. On occasion, however, videos may feature equipment that has been provided by outside brands, which I will always point out. My review of these products are always without bias and are only shown because I would personally recommend their use. Many of the external links to products in my videos are affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you if purchases are made using these links and those purchases help me continue to provide free content on this channel.
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