Besides your camera, lens and primary audio gear, if you’re a DSLR filmmaker, you should also have…
- Backup camera
- Extra AA and AAA batteries
- Extra camera batteries
- Extra cards
- Extra a/v cables
- Battery charger
- Backup mics
- Pad and pen (I use a Moleskine)
- Breath mints (Fresh breath is a priority in my life).
- Business cards (note: if you’re an independent contractor working for another studio, you should not pass out your business cards while on a job for someone else.)
- A loupe (e.g. Zacuto’s Z-Finder)
- Card reader*
- Portable hard drive*
Notice I had more than ten things? That’s because I always have extra.
What do you have in your bag?
* I only bring a card reader and drive when I’m traveling and need to back up footage. I usually don’t take them on local gigs. But, it wouldn’t hurt to have them if you have the room.
Jody Wickersham (@jodywick) says
also…mini flathead screwdriver, multipurpose tool, lens rag, gum and advil. I carry a big bag.
Ron Dawson says
I totally forgot about my screwdriver. Good call Jody. Thx! 🙂
bernardlausydney says
always need a role of gaffa tape, neve know when you’d need to macguyver stuff together!
Ron Dawson says
Great point Berndard. Thanks for sharing.
James Lee says
a cliff bar. i’m happy i put this in my bag during a long shoot…
Ron Dawson says
Snap! Thats a great one! I often will pick up the chocolate, chocolate Harvest bars to put in my bag for a shoot. Let’s go ahead and add bottled water to the list. 🙂
Dan Dawson says
Loved your suggestions and the added ones from the comments. I’m a big fan of the food/water addition… I just hate being stuck at a gig and being starving! If I’m heading out for any decent amount of time I always take a small backup battery to charge my USB devices if needed (phone, etc.) or my computer for dumping content or charging things. I carry one of the cheap disposable rain camera covers… never know when it’s going to start misting or raining on an outdoor shoot.
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