Hey, a real nice video guys once again....i don't think you missed anything really....well you could have maybe mentioned grips @ 09:15 ....also what was that big diffusion panel, and what make was that that Ted was holding up!???
DSLR Video Shooter is legitimately the most consistent filmmaking channel. Every video is informative and amazing. But I feel like he’s so underrated. I’m so happy to see him here!
Caleb was 100% how I started to learn how to use a camera, why I pay so much attention to my lighting, etc. etc. Dude is a life changer! So glad to see him here and that you got a nice Chicago pizza! There's nothing like it!
I agree with you about Caleb. On that non-Caleb subject I'm from the East Coast and we like to think we know how pizza is made. Like those Chi-town hot dogs though. : )
10. Batteries 11. Recording Media 11. Computer 12. Editing Software 13. Audio Cables 14. Mic mount/stand/boom pole 15. Diffusion (edited to add:) 16. ND Filter What else am I missing?
@@siham7010 technically all you need a camera. Just a camera that can do video. Yes 50 dollar handycams look trash but they still tell a story and that's the important thing (at least that's what everyone says)
Just wanted to say that I really love this channel. You guys get right to the content that I came to see without minutes worth of obnoxious b-roll and vlogging. I don't care what kind of coffee someone made the morning they filmed the video I'm watching and I certainly don't wan't to see slow motion b-roll of it being made. I wanna see the content. So, THANK YOU for that. :)
@@pattaprateek But people obviously like it...if I find an interesting video on a topic I want to watch, I almost always skip past the intros and B-Roll and get right to what I'm looking for.
This is a big Peter McKinnon thing but it's been kind of bothering me about Potato Jet recently too. He had some video recently that opens with like 5 minutes of him letting his friend cut his hair...like, dude, I'm here for the camera talk.
What I enjoyed the most is that the camera was the last piece of equipment. I see too many people worried about gear. I got rid of a lot of gear years ago and now I am shooting a lot more. Excited to see where the future takes me as a Producer. (:
I have a GH3 and have been using it for close to 10 years, it's been through everything imaginable and not failed me yet, and the image still looks good as well.
i've had mine since 2013...got the GH5 last year, and i still bring out the GH3 on a regular basis. Awesome camera....been through hell & still working.
To be fair the point about diffusion on light panels was to eliminate multiple shadows but since they're backlights and we don't even see the shadows they're casting it doesn't really matter here
My wife and I have just started chatting about making a joint project documentary video, and I've been trawling youtube videos for several hours before finding this very practical gem. Maximum information in minimum time with a very practical bent. Thanks for this.
15:12 Hi Ted! Can I show another side of this coin? I'm a major in Animation and VFX at the Academy of Art University and, in my experience, the university is an important part of my career. How I'm dealing with the financing: instead of doing 4 classes per semester, I did half the classes to be able to pay for it. After 2 years receiving only maximum grades, I applied to a scholarship and got approved! I don't owe a cent to the university. The downside: I'll finish the BFA in 6 years instead of 4. I understand that, in many ways, film school is not the best choice for indie filmmakers. However, I'm an indie filmmaker and what the university showed me was: "here is what the best artists in the world are doing. We can show you how to get there, but it's up to you to climb the mountain". Keep up the great work. Indy Mogul is better than ever and you're an amazing host! - Lucas.
A 5 in 1 reflector was literally the first piece of kit I bought and I still use it for most shoots. Super handy and versatile, and really really cheap.
Love the list. If I had to add one thing it would be a good monopod with flexible bottom feet. You can simulate so many camera movements that you get with sliders and gimbals with a quality monopod (push in, pull out, etc.) plus you can add a bit of handheld motion to a largely locked down shot like interviews and such to make them a bit more dynamic.
im new to film but experienced with audio. recording audio with boosted bottom end is fine you can always pull things out in post. BUT remember its going to be additional work and you may not have the skill set initially to complete the task and get the desired result. recording with enhanced or boosted areas is going to also affect any background sounds as well. audio is massively overlooked in video but it can make or break a product if done correctly or messed up. if youre serious about getting audio right i would suggest concetrating on learning how to eq properly and the different type of eq. once you can really use an eq you can then start to place sounds in different parts of the overall mix leaving enough space for them to live happily together without overcrowding. its easily as complex as learning how to shoot and edit video. and just as important.
If you get the right gear and know how to use the gear then it will absolutely help you make better films. Its significant how much the right gear helps you. I am so thankful someone finally suggested a tripod over a gimbal. Too many people just slapping cameras on gimbals and running around. 100% agree with you. Also vintage lenses are absolutely amazing, I have seen superb things shot on older primes. You don't need auto-focus anyway and having manual aperture is stellar. YES LIGHTING!! This is the BIG separation. The 1K Moles are STELLAR!! I have a 3x1K kit I bought used on eBay for a very very good price and I also have a 2K Junior as well as a 650watt Mole. That's quite a bit of light and usually will properly light any scene I want to do. These Moles are SOLID and will last you forever just as he says. LED's are great in their own way but currently too "new" in my opinion to really invest in, but soon. Its safer to use "paper amps" when calculating the load. Watts/100 will give you the "paper amps." Therefore a 1K will eat 10 amps. This will always give you a buffer in case someone decides to plug something else in and not tell the electrician. C-Stands, another yes. Amazing stands. They can do anything you want, and that is said almost literally. Digital Juice has them pretty cheap and they are matte black. Be sure to add a strip of neon tape or something to help people see them in dark situations. Have acquired 10 of them by hitting up Cyber Monday deals. If you get it at the right time they are %50 off. Really great suggestions from DSLR Video Shooter.
What great advice. I was going to buy BMPCC 4k first and buy the rest. Now I have ordered most of the things first and buying a camera at last. I have a GH4 to play with and perfect my skill before I get my camera. This has been the most valuable advice on what to buy! Thanks!
I always tell my students to invest in Glass and ignore the body. All my personal lenses are vintage glass, I currently love Pentax and vintage Sigma, also you can de-click them really really easily. I also hate how much my students don't use lighting because the kits are "big and heavy". I have a Beachtek 5DA which has last almost 8/9 years, it just keeps going. My sticks are 30yr old Manfrotto I got second hand, so, buy good live with it for life. Great video, brillaint list.
Stravaiging MTB That’s awesome ! I always see these TH-camrs claiming to have the best camera etc ... but I’m using a Nikon D5200 and various lenses. So far I’ve found it to work great just have to tweak things in software or learn how to shoot. Other cameras like go pro Osmo Pocket help to switch up the footage but it’s good to know that you can make it with just a basic body.
@@m.rychtarik_2 the ronin s really impressed people with my footage so i dont regret it tho, gonna save up for a aputure 120d mk2 now. I just know its worth it
Wow I haven’t seen an Indy Mogul video in I don’t even know how many years now, I remember the first two hosts. The look of disbelief I made upon hearing that intro again, I didn’t even look at the channel name before clicking so I was floored. This just showed up in my recommended...... the years.......
Great video, I watch Caleb's stuff, even going back 2 or 3 years. I bought a C-Stand from Adorama for $100, it might not hold a car aloft, but it will hold what a beginner like me can afford in lights, reflectors, etc. Also, all the little stuff like clamps, 1/4-20 bits and pieces, ball mounts... I buy it directly from China for $1-$2 with free shipping on Ebay.
What I actually have? 4 lenses: Couple Sigmas the 18-35 and a 11-18 a Canon pancake 50mm and a Tokina 18-50. Not the most expensive but 🤷🏾♂️ Camera: GH5S Because I'm more Video than Photo... Tripods: Gorilla and a Manfrotto. I'm good for a while Gimbal: Ronin S and I do make good use of it... Sound Recorder: Zoom H6 Mics: I have a few different ones. SENNHEISER G4 I think it is (Lav) clean, Blue Yeti Pro when I'm doing V/O I also have mics for music. Aston Stealth and Origin... They forgot headphones... I have 2 AKG 240MK2 (Flat) and Audiotechnica M50X (boosted mids and brighter sound) Field monitor: I have a secondary screen I never use 😭🙈 Atomos Shogun. Polarisers: I have a few Hoyas I believe the brand is and some free tinted ones I got with my camera. I do need to focus more on these... Light: Zero lol I use the sun/iso settings and good WBn 😂😂😂 When I get money I want some lights for real until then I may get some reflectors or whatever they're called to bounce natural light... How much of this do you actually need? I shot an entire film with pretty much Tripod, Gimbal, Audio Recorder, Lav mic, Lenses and it looks pretty damn great. I also did it alone... Work with what you have and if you have a little put a lot of creativity into it. If you have a lot don't be lazy lol
Killin’ it..... Love the direction you’re going in, Ted - Caleb is awesome, and the funniest part is I’m gearing up for my first big lightning and c-stand purchase!
Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to get a C-stand forever. I hope I can pick one up soon. For audio, I currently use a Sennheiser MKE 600, which I've gotten great sound out of. For audio recording, I use the Tascam 60D MK2, which does a great job and it's easy to power with a power brick. For the camera, I currently use a GH5, which I love. I shot an entire feature film with it. But, I am drooling over the BMPCC4K and its color science and look. But, my GH5 isn't going anywhere, believe me. Happy I subbed to Indy Mogul. Love Caleb.
I went to school for audio engineering. From what I've seen, people who say aim the shotgun mic at the mouth are the people who usually advocate for a bassey mic. It's best to aim the mic at their solar plexus. That way you pick up the mids and high projecting from their mouth and get the low end (bass) from their high chest area.
The highs and mids are coming out of the mouth, if you aim for the plexus, you’ll have less highs and mids because you’re out of the microphone’s directivity, creating a muffled sound. So if you want a bassy/shitty sound aim for the chest, but your comment is wrong mate
Could you do a video going into more depth about buying vintage lenses? What to watch out for, how to know what vintage lenses will work on what cameras, what adapters you might need?
Really loved this quick guide. Also love the DSLR Video Shooter for some time. Just subbed to your Podcast. Keep up the great work and thanks Caleb for joining here!
Yesssss. The Carl Zeiss Jena I bought has been mindblowing. No sense in spending thousands of dollars upgrading your camera when you've been never doing anything but using the basic kit lens that came with your current camera..
I agree with almost everything in this video. As a matter of fact, my personal kit is a GH5 with an almost complete set of FD lenses that I have been using for almost 40 years. But this is where I depart from your thoughts. I'm in pre-production of my first narrative feature and have be told by several people in the industry that most distributors will not even consider anything that was shot on anything less than a super 35 sensor. I know it's BS... but that's the way it is. Caleb should have mentioned the reason he rents cameras for big projects. Anyhow... great video.
love the way you tell people what they don't like to hear! like:"If your work isn't that good it's not because you can't afford a 140K $ set up, but it's because of you so, so invest on creativity instead of a gimbal" :)
@@indymogul I can't tell you how many times I've seen people buy those bundles for extra money that include those really low end SD cards or have bought a camera on eBay that someone gave those with that they were using.
I own a bunch of Aputure lights, including the new (and lovely) Aputure MC. What I also own is the Godox SL60W. And I recently bought the Aputure Fresnel 2X. I throw that on the Godox, and I suddenly have a real bright light. So, right there, is a very economical way to create a strong key light. (EDIT: As far as cameras go, I would actually recommend the BMPCC4K over the GH5. I sold my GH5 body, and bought the BMPCC4K. Because I kept my MFT lenses, I was ready to shoot with the BMPCC4K. Plus, the P4K has multiple compression choices, HFR , and of course BRAW. And it shoots the cleanest footage I've ever seen. Giving me the choice of adding grain, or not, in post.)
Loved a lot of the advice, thank you. “If you take one thing away from this video is panel lighting should “always” be used with diffusion.” Not always by a stretch...
C'mon, Ted! You must not watch enough of Caleb's channel if you're surprised he's still out there recommending the GH5. 😉 His channel steered me in that direction when I decided to get back on the production horse after working my way up into management at a corporate media company and hating it enough to walk out and get back to doing my own thing again. I haven't regretted it AT ALL.
Audio is my jam, it’s what I went to school for. Flat eq mics are better for professional work. But audio is hella subjective, not really objective. You can record a shoot with a ribbon mic if it’s the sound you’re looking for.
12:00 I like how they talk about sound recording and stuff but they forgot to mention the REVERB treatment for the spot and the spot has a loott of reverb
When it comes to 'warm' sound, that isnt the same as adding bass. In fact what it is - is even order harmonic distortion. Which is essentially soft clipping audio. Which is essentially either tube amplifier stuff, or expensive stuff. I think it is simply important to listen to stuff on microphones through headphones and speakers to get an idea what it sounds like. For instance if you use a shotgun mic with a dead cat setup, to me it sounds like a bad room recording, even when it is recording outside. The dead cat thing is for canceling wind noise, which is important, but you get this awful phone booth sound out of it. Use a Rycote Cyclone and it sounds much better. The point is there is as much to know about sound as about any other technical aspect of film making. And it is the first thing people judge quality by.
I'd argue that you only need all of this stuff if you have a good amount of money to spend. In reality, you can start off with a much smaller amount of stuff - Camera (w/lens), tripod with fluid head, and decent mic. If you have leftover money, get an outboard sound recorder (zoom h1 is $100). You can get all of this for less than $1000.
Thank you so much for sharing so much humble advice. I'm starting to make money, and my first inclination was to rush out and buy a bunch of gear. I hesitated about a gimbal. You kind of confirmed a lot of what I was thinking :)
For a true movie artist, great gears are not necessary. An expensive 4K or 16k camera will not tell a good story or create unforgettable characters. Only two things are enough: That what we see and hear on the screen is well understood. Great tutorial!!
THE HANDLE! one thing that is so important but neglected!! here's a clue, it was in every shot of the guy's camera. That little wooden handle thing I don't know what it's called. I have a gimbal, a nice tripod, monopod, steadicam etc. BUT the thing I use the most is a little Varavon metal piece that attaches to the cage. Cage is also essential for mounting shit and protecting your cam. It's not much but it gives me support to hold my Black Magic like a camcorder, the worst part about the DSLR video 'revolution' is that all these cameras are still shaped like you're taking stills. some kind of simple grip is all you need and it can be with your own personal touch, which is nice. I use it because sometimes to get that crazy angle you can't have a gimbal, or a crane, or a jib arm attached to your camera. It's about what's in front of the camera not what's behind it, remember! A minimalist setup will help you get away with shooting without permits as well
Love your videos!!! You are awesome!!! lol Sense of humor is everything...makes it more interactive. I am an artist... I am beginning to shoot my own music videos, sometimes stressful, but you inspire me to keep on doing it with what I have... thank you...
Hey Ted, I don't want to be nitpicky or something. I believe your audio in your "presenter-shots" are a bit dull (propably due to you guys shooting with that on-camera mic). I'd recommend using your Sennheiser LAV's since they are really powerful and have a nice crisp sound and enough base. I'm by no means a professional audio guy but worked with some stuff until now. The best option would be to use a proper shotgun mic (with characteristics of your choice) right above your head aimed at your face/mouth. Those on-camera mics are great for some ambient- or editing-audio but not so cool when it comes to speech. You can really hear the difference to the interview audio with Caleb where you guys used the LAVs. This is by no means something that would disturb people from listening to you and what you say but it will definitely influence the watching experience unconsciously. Otherwise great presenting, cool edits and really nice sound effects here and there. It really feels like a little show on TV! Have a nice one!
Hi Indy, could you schedule an interview with a cinema / video operator specializing in aerobatic aircraft in the future? They are in trouble because they are very high speeds (250 knots), have very sudden movements, are often far away and very powerful telephoto lenses must be used. I would like to know which video head they use and the techniques they use. Many Thanks
If you can't afford a GH5 or a GH4 or a G85 or a GX85, consider the TZ-110. I would dare to say it's basically a G85 with a fixed lens. The same Cine-D and Cine-V hacks that work on the G85 work on the TZ-110. It's an amazing camera IMHO, and the "service mode" hack gives you unlimited recording time in AVCHD and 27minutes in FHD MP4, with unlimited 4K MP4. This camera is *designed* to be recording 4K all the time (that's what the 4K still modes do), so it has proper temperature monitoring and shutdown if the camera gets too warm. In short, it's an amazing little still and video camera that can do great FHD, 4K, and has the same OIS and in-body stabilization and high-speed auto-focus that the bigger cameras have.
EFormance Engineering just get an Xt-30 or a6400 if you want to shoot good budget, below that a well shot video on smartphones may be a better investment
@@Van-yo2xr Both of those are $900 camera bodies. A TZ-110 is $400, I still stand by my recommendation if you're only spending $400. An EOS-M costs the same and isn't nearly as good. EDIT: The TZ-110 also has WiFi and can be remote controlled with a phone app, this gives you a wireless remote monitor for basically free, it's very handy for certain scenarios.
If you're waiting on getting gear to shoot film - you're not a real filmmaker. The most important camera is the one you have in your hands. I've been filming for over 8 years, and have seen tremendous short films shot with nothing more than an iPhone and Filmic Pro. Claude Lelouch just shot an entire feature on an iPhone using the FIlmic Pro app, and it was just at Cannes. Having said that, I have invested in quality gear over time. Id also say that learning everything you can about editing and color grading / correction is as important as what you're using to film.
What did we miss? #nogimbalnogimbalnogimbalnogimbalplease
Hey, a real nice video guys once again....i don't think you missed anything really....well you could have maybe mentioned grips @ 09:15 ....also what was that big diffusion panel, and what make was that that Ted was holding up!???
Love.
The one thing you missed is display calibration device. It's the best 150 bucks you can spend.
Maybe a On field Monitor? that helps a lot.. The camera screen on a sunny day could be a pain in the butt!
The flight.
Most fun I’ve had in a while!!! Thank you for having me Ted!!!
Hey you here 😄 love the podcast you did with Ted. Also love the show/Podcast on C47 channel 😎 Im Dutchvideoshooter 😃
Hey Caleb. Love your content. Thanks for all you put out! Quick question: What is the cage/handle that you were using on the GH5?
great point on the gimbals, glad to see you on here sir :)
Omg cool
Love DSLR channel. Great collab. Would all these recommendations translate well for my cooking channel?
DSLR Video Shooter is legitimately the most consistent filmmaking channel. Every video is informative and amazing. But I feel like he’s so underrated. I’m so happy to see him here!
@@nobbystyles4807 well in nobby
Caleb was 100% how I started to learn how to use a camera, why I pay so much attention to my lighting, etc. etc. Dude is a life changer!
So glad to see him here and that you got a nice Chicago pizza! There's nothing like it!
I agree with you about Caleb. On that non-Caleb subject I'm from the East Coast and we like to think we know how pizza is made. Like those Chi-town hot dogs though. : )
10. Batteries
11. Recording Media
11. Computer
12. Editing Software
13. Audio Cables
14. Mic mount/stand/boom pole
15. Diffusion
(edited to add:)
16. ND Filter
What else am I missing?
Nd filter
it's nothing.... to make a film we need nothing... lol... the indy is crazy....
@@siham7010 technically all you need a camera. Just a camera that can do video. Yes 50 dollar handycams look trash but they still tell a story and that's the important thing (at least that's what everyone says)
@@8lec_R BUT THIS IS NOT TRUE....
0. $$$$$
Just wanted to say that I really love this channel. You guys get right to the content that I came to see without minutes worth of obnoxious b-roll and vlogging. I don't care what kind of coffee someone made the morning they filmed the video I'm watching and I certainly don't wan't to see slow motion b-roll of it being made. I wanna see the content. So, THANK YOU for that. :)
Lolll Peter Mckennin got called out!!! But in all seriousness, I totally agree.
Agree. The b-roll looks great but you can only watch so much of it.
@@pattaprateek But people obviously like it...if I find an interesting video on a topic I want to watch, I almost always skip past the intros and B-Roll and get right to what I'm looking for.
This is a big Peter McKinnon thing but it's been kind of bothering me about Potato Jet recently too. He had some video recently that opens with like 5 minutes of him letting his friend cut his hair...like, dude, I'm here for the camera talk.
@@seangentry2943 It's not just a Peter McKinnon thing...it's a "every TH-camr trying to be LIKE Peter McKinnon" thing.
Not on the list But you also need a skeleton inside of your body
debatable
Great point. This is often overlooked in the videography world.
Can we get a link to buy that?
not if you're 1 inch tall and 4 foot wide
@@alancruz8356 ill add an affiliate link... dont forget to use my coupon code at check out lolol
Caleb is a valuable TH-camr. His commitment to the GH5 shows he’s not swayed by the sensor craze. I trust his opinion.
What I enjoyed the most is that the camera was the last piece of equipment. I see too many people worried about gear. I got rid of a lot of gear years ago and now I am shooting a lot more. Excited to see where the future takes me as a Producer. (:
I just spent $5,000 watching this video
First thing I clicked on was $359...-__-
you also saved $10k :-)
I have a 1000 budget
@@knoxwrite you guys are getting a bucket?
Nice.
I have a GH3 and have been using it for close to 10 years, it's been through everything imaginable and not failed me yet, and the image still looks good as well.
i've had mine since 2013...got the GH5 last year, and i still bring out the GH3 on a regular basis. Awesome camera....been through hell & still working.
Ryan Droege just picked up a GH4 to get into better shots! Panasonic makes great cameras 📸 What wood grip would fit this camera?
07:47 "Light panels should ALWAYS be used with diffusion" says the guy literally sitting in front of two giant light panels with NO DIFFUSION 😂😂😂
I shot an entire feature film using the Aputure LS1c light panel with no diffusion. You really can't tell. If you can, then throw on diffusion.
To be fair the point about diffusion on light panels was to eliminate multiple shadows but since they're backlights and we don't even see the shadows they're casting it doesn't really matter here
My wife and I have just started chatting about making a joint project documentary video, and I've been trawling youtube videos for several hours before finding this very practical gem. Maximum information in minimum time with a very practical bent. Thanks for this.
15:12 Hi Ted! Can I show another side of this coin? I'm a major in Animation and VFX at the Academy of Art University and, in my experience, the university is an important part of my career. How I'm dealing with the financing: instead of doing 4 classes per semester, I did half the classes to be able to pay for it. After 2 years receiving only maximum grades, I applied to a scholarship and got approved! I don't owe a cent to the university. The downside: I'll finish the BFA in 6 years instead of 4.
I understand that, in many ways, film school is not the best choice for indie filmmakers. However, I'm an indie filmmaker and what the university showed me was: "here is what the best artists in the world are doing. We can show you how to get there, but it's up to you to climb the mountain".
Keep up the great work. Indy Mogul is better than ever and you're an amazing host!
- Lucas.
I can't even start to imagine how much effort you must put into these videos. TED you're amazing!
1>Tripod
2>Lenses (vintage) canon FD
3>Color chat
4>Lighting (key light)
>Accent light
6>C- Stand
7>Shot-gun mic (deity)
8>Audio Recorder
9>Camera (Panasonic GH5)
A 5 in 1 reflector was literally the first piece of kit I bought and I still use it for most shoots. Super handy and versatile, and really really cheap.
Love the list. If I had to add one thing it would be a good monopod with flexible bottom feet. You can simulate so many camera movements that you get with sliders and gimbals with a quality monopod (push in, pull out, etc.) plus you can add a bit of handheld motion to a largely locked down shot like interviews and such to make them a bit more dynamic.
im new to film but experienced with audio. recording audio with boosted bottom end is fine you can always pull things out in post. BUT remember its going to be additional work and you may not have the skill set initially to complete the task and get the desired result. recording with enhanced or boosted areas is going to also affect any background sounds as well. audio is massively overlooked in video but it can make or break a product if done correctly or messed up. if youre serious about getting audio right i would suggest concetrating on learning how to eq properly and the different type of eq. once you can really use an eq you can then start to place sounds in different parts of the overall mix leaving enough space for them to live happily together without overcrowding. its easily as complex as learning how to shoot and edit video. and just as important.
Excellent episode Ted! Love's Caleb's channel as well, such good info from both of you!
Great advice for filmmakers. Gear can get very expensive, so knowing what to spend the money on will save people some waste for sure! Thanks!
Spot on, all of it!
Thanks Ted. Nice to see you both together. I have been watching Caleb's videos for a couple of years now and learned a lot. You have a new subscriber.
If you get the right gear and know how to use the gear then it will absolutely help you make better films. Its significant how much the right gear helps you. I am so thankful someone finally suggested a tripod over a gimbal. Too many people just slapping cameras on gimbals and running around. 100% agree with you. Also vintage lenses are absolutely amazing, I have seen superb things shot on older primes. You don't need auto-focus anyway and having manual aperture is stellar. YES LIGHTING!! This is the BIG separation. The 1K Moles are STELLAR!! I have a 3x1K kit I bought used on eBay for a very very good price and I also have a 2K Junior as well as a 650watt Mole. That's quite a bit of light and usually will properly light any scene I want to do. These Moles are SOLID and will last you forever just as he says. LED's are great in their own way but currently too "new" in my opinion to really invest in, but soon. Its safer to use "paper amps" when calculating the load. Watts/100 will give you the "paper amps." Therefore a 1K will eat 10 amps. This will always give you a buffer in case someone decides to plug something else in and not tell the electrician. C-Stands, another yes. Amazing stands. They can do anything you want, and that is said almost literally. Digital Juice has them pretty cheap and they are matte black. Be sure to add a strip of neon tape or something to help people see them in dark situations. Have acquired 10 of them by hitting up Cyber Monday deals. If you get it at the right time they are %50 off. Really great suggestions from DSLR Video Shooter.
Thank you for the content and showing us love. We appreciate the works you show us 💛 you can learn so much in today’s world
What great advice. I was going to buy BMPCC 4k first and buy the rest. Now I have ordered most of the things first and buying a camera at last. I have a GH4 to play with and perfect my skill before I get my camera. This has been the most valuable advice on what to buy! Thanks!
I always tell my students to invest in Glass and ignore the body.
All my personal lenses are vintage glass, I currently love Pentax and vintage Sigma, also you can de-click them really really easily.
I also hate how much my students don't use lighting because the kits are "big and heavy".
I have a Beachtek 5DA which has last almost 8/9 years, it just keeps going.
My sticks are 30yr old Manfrotto I got second hand, so, buy good live with it for life.
Great video, brillaint list.
Stravaiging MTB That’s awesome ! I always see these TH-camrs claiming to have the best camera etc ... but I’m using a Nikon D5200 and various lenses. So far I’ve found it to work great just have to tweak things in software or learn how to shoot. Other cameras like go pro Osmo Pocket help to switch up the footage but it’s good to know that you can make it with just a basic body.
It's amazing what you're doing with the channel!
much appreciated! let us know what else you'd like to see
Love what you're doing. Kudos for approaching all the indie film makers we all look up on youtube. Keep up the good work !
"Man, you dont need that gimbal"
me: *nervously looks at my Ronin SC*
"Looks at ronin s with tilta nucleus nano while dont even having lighting"
@@user-dh5fp4gw1b nah, I just bought the pro kit
@@m.rychtarik_2 well i bought what i just described and i dont regret it? But i should have bought a really good light first
@@user-dh5fp4gw1b yep, lights are very important and boring. Gimbals are not important but really cool.
@@m.rychtarik_2 the ronin s really impressed people with my footage so i dont regret it tho, gonna save up for a aputure 120d mk2 now. I just know its worth it
Wow I haven’t seen an Indy Mogul video in I don’t even know how many years now, I remember the first two hosts. The look of disbelief I made upon hearing that intro again, I didn’t even look at the channel name before clicking so I was floored. This just showed up in my recommended...... the years.......
Great video, I watch Caleb's stuff, even going back 2 or 3 years. I bought a C-Stand from Adorama for $100, it might not hold a car aloft, but it will hold what a beginner like me can afford in lights, reflectors, etc. Also, all the little stuff like clamps, 1/4-20 bits and pieces, ball mounts... I buy it directly from China for $1-$2 with free shipping on Ebay.
What I actually have?
4 lenses: Couple Sigmas the 18-35 and a 11-18 a Canon pancake 50mm and a Tokina 18-50. Not the most expensive but 🤷🏾♂️
Camera: GH5S Because I'm more Video than Photo...
Tripods: Gorilla and a Manfrotto. I'm good for a while
Gimbal: Ronin S and I do make good use of it...
Sound Recorder: Zoom H6
Mics: I have a few different ones. SENNHEISER G4 I think it is (Lav) clean, Blue Yeti Pro when I'm doing V/O I also have mics for music. Aston Stealth and Origin...
They forgot headphones... I have 2 AKG 240MK2 (Flat) and Audiotechnica M50X (boosted mids and brighter sound)
Field monitor: I have a secondary screen I never use 😭🙈 Atomos Shogun.
Polarisers: I have a few Hoyas I believe the brand is and some free tinted ones I got with my camera. I do need to focus more on these...
Light: Zero lol I use the sun/iso settings and good WBn 😂😂😂
When I get money I want some lights for real until then I may get some reflectors or whatever they're called to bounce natural light...
How much of this do you actually need? I shot an entire film with pretty much Tripod, Gimbal, Audio Recorder, Lav mic, Lenses and it looks pretty damn great. I also did it alone...
Work with what you have and if you have a little put a lot of creativity into it. If you have a lot don't be lazy lol
Solid!
Omg there are so many youtubers on the video btw D4rious I subbed yo you
Killin’ it..... Love the direction you’re going in, Ted - Caleb is awesome, and the funniest part is I’m gearing up for my first big lightning and c-stand purchase!
Really great tips. I've started filming cooking vids and am looking to make sure my lighting and audio is the best it can be. Thanks again!
Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to get a C-stand forever. I hope I can pick one up soon. For audio, I currently use a Sennheiser MKE 600, which I've gotten great sound out of. For audio recording, I use the Tascam 60D MK2, which does a great job and it's easy to power with a power brick. For the camera, I currently use a GH5, which I love. I shot an entire feature film with it. But, I am drooling over the BMPCC4K and its color science and look. But, my GH5 isn't going anywhere, believe me. Happy I subbed to Indy Mogul. Love Caleb.
Aaah what a wonderful collaboration! So glad this channel is back 😊
Thank you! I've got projects I'm passionate about making but my technical knowledge is limited. This video will definitely help get me on track!
Fooshigi did you ever make them?
I went to school for audio engineering. From what I've seen, people who say aim the shotgun mic at the mouth are the people who usually advocate for a bassey mic. It's best to aim the mic at their solar plexus. That way you pick up the mids and high projecting from their mouth and get the low end (bass) from their high chest area.
The highs and mids are coming out of the mouth, if you aim for the plexus, you’ll have less highs and mids because you’re out of the microphone’s directivity, creating a muffled sound.
So if you want a bassy/shitty sound aim for the chest, but your comment is wrong mate
Could you do a video going into more depth about buying vintage lenses? What to watch out for, how to know what vintage lenses will work on what cameras, what adapters you might need?
Really loved this quick guide. Also love the DSLR Video Shooter for some time. Just subbed to your Podcast. Keep up the great work and thanks Caleb for joining here!
Yesssss. The Carl Zeiss Jena I bought has been mindblowing. No sense in spending thousands of dollars upgrading your camera when you've been never doing anything but using the basic kit lens that came with your current camera..
I agree with almost everything in this video. As a matter of fact, my personal kit is a GH5 with an almost complete set of FD lenses that I have been using for almost 40 years. But this is where I depart from your thoughts. I'm in pre-production of my first narrative feature and have be told by several people in the industry that most distributors will not even consider anything that was shot on anything less than a super 35 sensor. I know it's BS... but that's the way it is. Caleb should have mentioned the reason he rents cameras for big projects. Anyhow... great video.
Nice to see Caleb out of his studio 🤣. Thanks for taking him out 😂
wait he doesnt live in a cave? xP lol jk but yeah!
love the way you tell people what they don't like to hear!
like:"If your work isn't that good it's not because you can't afford a 140K $ set up, but it's because of you so, so invest on creativity instead of a gimbal"
:)
I enjoy the fact that all of these tips still apply to photography
Good memory cards and external hard drives ! Can't do anything without them.
Absolutely 100% correct
@@indymogul I can't tell you how many times I've seen people buy those bundles for extra money that include those really low end SD cards or have bought a camera on eBay that someone gave those with that they were using.
I own a bunch of Aputure lights, including the new (and lovely) Aputure MC. What I also own is the Godox SL60W. And I recently bought the Aputure Fresnel 2X. I throw that on the Godox, and I suddenly have a real bright light. So, right there, is a very economical way to create a strong key light. (EDIT: As far as cameras go, I would actually recommend the BMPCC4K over the GH5. I sold my GH5 body, and bought the BMPCC4K. Because I kept my MFT lenses, I was ready to shoot with the BMPCC4K. Plus, the P4K has multiple compression choices, HFR , and of course BRAW. And it shoots the cleanest footage I've ever seen. Giving me the choice of adding grain, or not, in post.)
Two of my favorite people coming together
Loved a lot of the advice, thank you. “If you take one thing away from this video is panel lighting should “always” be used with diffusion.” Not always by a stretch...
C'mon, Ted! You must not watch enough of Caleb's channel if you're surprised he's still out there recommending the GH5. 😉 His channel steered me in that direction when I decided to get back on the production horse after working my way up into management at a corporate media company and hating it enough to walk out and get back to doing my own thing again. I haven't regretted it AT ALL.
Lol I find myself watching this video every time I make a purchase haha. Great guide!
Variable ND Filter should be number 10
absolutely -- ND is key
Variable ND filters have their issues. Go with fixed ones since the list is not going for budget but rather best bang for the buck.
@@indymogul why don't make the video "10 things you actually need" to make it even number, most people probably will search 10 things not 9
I'm really agreed with everything, But how will you shoot moving shots??
there's nothing on the list for that...neither gimbal nor glidecam....
ND filter. I think that’s the only really important one you missed. Once you add a lot of light you need to get the shutter angle/speed right.
Caleb is so spot on.
Love Caleb's channel. Also: 5 in 1 reflector and at least 1 spare battery
I love Caleb! He should be the 1st sub for anyone new to the video creation game!
Caleb, the guy I love the most when it comes to technical knowledge.
Audio is my jam, it’s what I went to school for. Flat eq mics are better for professional work. But audio is hella subjective, not really objective. You can record a shoot with a ribbon mic if it’s the sound you’re looking for.
12:00 I like how they talk about sound recording and stuff but they forgot to mention the REVERB treatment for the spot and the spot has a loott of reverb
When it comes to 'warm' sound, that isnt the same as adding bass. In fact what it is - is even order harmonic distortion. Which is essentially soft clipping audio. Which is essentially either tube amplifier stuff, or expensive stuff. I think it is simply important to listen to stuff on microphones through headphones and speakers to get an idea what it sounds like. For instance if you use a shotgun mic with a dead cat setup, to me it sounds like a bad room recording, even when it is recording outside. The dead cat thing is for canceling wind noise, which is important, but you get this awful phone booth sound out of it. Use a Rycote Cyclone and it sounds much better. The point is there is as much to know about sound as about any other technical aspect of film making. And it is the first thing people judge quality by.
Ted! Really loving what you are doing with the IndyMogul Channel! Good Stuff!
I'd argue that you only need all of this stuff if you have a good amount of money to spend. In reality, you can start off with a much smaller amount of stuff - Camera (w/lens), tripod with fluid head, and decent mic. If you have leftover money, get an outboard sound recorder (zoom h1 is $100). You can get all of this for less than $1000.
Thank you so much for sharing so much humble advice. I'm starting to make money, and my first inclination was to rush out and buy a bunch of gear. I hesitated about a gimbal. You kind of confirmed a lot of what I was thinking :)
Glad you had Caleb on! Love his videos.
For a true movie artist, great gears are not necessary. An expensive 4K or 16k camera will not tell a good story or create unforgettable characters. Only two things are enough: That what we see and hear on the screen is well understood. Great tutorial!!
I’m feelin that GH5 wood grip 👌🏽
What wood grip is that one?
I’m looking like a madman for it. Any luck yet?
I looked forward to this video! Thank you for doing this series!
2:40 before the video got to #1 on the list.
No matter how much gear you have, if you not creative this will take you nowhere 😉
Money can't buy creativity
Wrong ;) its called copying other peoples work
Nowy Kurs well I mean people tend to hire the guy with the cool gear regardless of skills.
*cough cough* people with matte boxes
@@bossrat5295 depends 😉
nowadays (from my own experience)
client more attract to people use RED or ARRI than people having a small camera like A7III but had a good skill
THE HANDLE! one thing that is so important but neglected!! here's a clue, it was in every shot of the guy's camera. That little wooden handle thing I don't know what it's called. I have a gimbal, a nice tripod, monopod, steadicam etc. BUT the thing I use the most is a little Varavon metal piece that attaches to the cage. Cage is also essential for mounting shit and protecting your cam. It's not much but it gives me support to hold my Black Magic like a camcorder, the worst part about the DSLR video 'revolution' is that all these cameras are still shaped like you're taking stills. some kind of simple grip is all you need and it can be with your own personal touch, which is nice. I use it because sometimes to get that crazy angle you can't have a gimbal, or a crane, or a jib arm attached to your camera. It's about what's in front of the camera not what's behind it, remember! A minimalist setup will help you get away with shooting without permits as well
Thanks dude this was actually really helpful
I love this series. Great wisdom. Having Indymogul back and fresh is awesome.
Love your videos!!! You are awesome!!! lol Sense of humor is everything...makes it more interactive. I am an artist... I am beginning to shoot my own music videos, sometimes stressful, but you inspire me to keep on doing it with what I have... thank you...
that color checker thing is a genius idea. wow
My face right now 😱😱😱!!! I'm so geeked to see Caleb on here lol.
Hey Ted, I don't want to be nitpicky or something. I believe your audio in your "presenter-shots" are a bit dull (propably due to you guys shooting with that on-camera mic). I'd recommend using your Sennheiser LAV's since they are really powerful and have a nice crisp sound and enough base. I'm by no means a professional audio guy but worked with some stuff until now. The best option would be to use a proper shotgun mic (with characteristics of your choice) right above your head aimed at your face/mouth. Those on-camera mics are great for some ambient- or editing-audio but not so cool when it comes to speech. You can really hear the difference to the interview audio with Caleb where you guys used the LAVs. This is by no means something that would disturb people from listening to you and what you say but it will definitely influence the watching experience unconsciously. Otherwise great presenting, cool edits and really nice sound effects here and there. It really feels like a little show on TV! Have a nice one!
Jumpmarks for tips:
2:34 Tripod
3:43 Lenses
5:11 Color chart
7:17 Lighting
8:07 Accent light
9:50 Shotgun mic
11:28 Audio recorder
12:30 Camera
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Thanks
Tripod , color chart , and lighting . Nice!
Awesome episode! Loving the new content Indy Mogul is pumping out
thank you!
I’ve been watching this channel for more than ten years. That’s crazy.
Hi Indy, could you schedule an interview with a cinema / video operator specializing in aerobatic aircraft in the future? They are in trouble because they are very high speeds (250 knots), have very sudden movements, are often far away and very powerful telephoto lenses must be used. I would like to know which video head they use and the techniques they use. Many Thanks
Great stuff! 🤓👍
Best one yet in the current series. Best by far.
Caleb is amazing! Great vid!
Calebs a legend everyone deserves his voice :)
If you can't afford a GH5 or a GH4 or a G85 or a GX85, consider the TZ-110. I would dare to say it's basically a G85 with a fixed lens. The same Cine-D and Cine-V hacks that work on the G85 work on the TZ-110. It's an amazing camera IMHO, and the "service mode" hack gives you unlimited recording time in AVCHD and 27minutes in FHD MP4, with unlimited 4K MP4. This camera is *designed* to be recording 4K all the time (that's what the 4K still modes do), so it has proper temperature monitoring and shutdown if the camera gets too warm. In short, it's an amazing little still and video camera that can do great FHD, 4K, and has the same OIS and in-body stabilization and high-speed auto-focus that the bigger cameras have.
EFormance Engineering just get an Xt-30 or a6400 if you want to shoot good budget, below that a well shot video on smartphones may be a better investment
@@Van-yo2xr Both of those are $900 camera bodies. A TZ-110 is $400, I still stand by my recommendation if you're only spending $400. An EOS-M costs the same and isn't nearly as good. EDIT: The TZ-110 also has WiFi and can be remote controlled with a phone app, this gives you a wireless remote monitor for basically free, it's very handy for certain scenarios.
If you're waiting on getting gear to shoot film - you're not a real filmmaker. The most important camera is the one you have in your hands. I've been filming for over 8 years, and have seen tremendous short films shot with nothing more than an iPhone and Filmic Pro. Claude Lelouch just shot an entire feature on an iPhone using the FIlmic Pro app, and it was just at Cannes.
Having said that, I have invested in quality gear over time. Id also say that learning everything you can about editing and color grading / correction is as important as what you're using to film.
I would choose a good 5 or 7inch monitor for on the list. It gives you a much nicer view then a 3inch camera screen.
Such a great host to such a great channel
Insanely informative vid and dang, Y'all got crazy-high production values!
Thanks Ted and Caleb that was very helpful 👍
Great video. First one of yours I've seen and it pulled me right in. Nicely done.
great video! love the honesty
Good advice. Nice way of thinking about camera. Important to choose lenses that you can keep while updating body though.
The new Indy mogul is stupid good quality, I’m loving it!
Wonderfully informative. Literally learned more in this video about gear than my 4 years of film university.
I'd love to have known these tips when I first started my filmmaking journey!