DP Matthew Jeppsen talks through the kind of problems and solutions he runs into as a DP on a daily basis whil traveling domestically and internationally. Matt covers a wide range of topics but focuses primarily on docu-style shooting, with a lot of discussion about travel/destination shooting. He also talks about the tools and techniques that simplify his kit and help him deal with a variety of situations in remote destinations shooting corporates and commercials.
A few of the topics he talks through…
-What's in Matt's gear bag?
-Shooting DSLRs docu-style vs cine-style
-Flying/Traveling with gear (locally and internationally)
-International docu-style shooting, tips, tricks, gear to have, etc
-DP survival kit – Things to always have in your bag
Watch the archived webinar presentation and Q&A below.
Travel & Docu Style Gear Webinar by Matt Jeppsen – Pro Video Coalition from Matt Jeppsen on Vimeo.
Handy links to gear Matt talks about in this presentation:
- Formatt-Hitech tray/holder, resin NDs and grads (100mm = 4×4 size)
- Zacuto Zfinder with plate/frame kit (this size fits Mark3, other sizes available)
- RODE Stereo Videomic Pro (also look at the VideoMic Pro for more off-axis noise rejection)
- MicroGaffer tape
- Bongo Ties rubber band ties
- iOS apps: Cine Meter, Helios, Sun Seeker, Kessler app, Katadata, Artemis, Motion-X GPS
- SmallHD monitors
- Lastolite Skylite frame
- Manfrotto Nano Stand
- Matthews Road Rags and MiniGrip kits
- Induro Hi-hat tripod
- Genus C300 Top Handle rod support
- Cinevate Simplis DSLR kit
- Manfrotto Magic Arm kit
- Nasty Clamps
- Kessler CineSlider (another great travel option: Cinevate Duzi)
- RODE NTG-3 with Blimp kit
- Tenba soft bags
- TrekPak Pelican case inserts (I like the 1510 case kit)
- GoPro Hero cameras
- Snake River Prototyping GoPro filter kit