How to Travel with Gear as a Filmmaker

Tom Park
Tom Park
221 بار بازدید - 6 ماه پیش - Gear acquisition syndrome is a
Gear acquisition syndrome is a fun past time for any filmmaker, but when it comes time to travel and actually take all our film equipment somewhere exciting for a job, it’s probably something we immediately regret.

Whether you're a wildlife cinematographer, a documentary filmmaker, or just someone passionate about telling stories through a lens, knowing how to move your equipment safely and efficiently is a skill you've got to master.

One of the most important things to do Before you even pack your bags, is to plan ahead for your destination. This includes everything from researching what the drone laws are, understanding the rules on how many camera bodies are allowed into the country, and if there are rules on what the maximum value of camera equipment brought into the country is.

I usually travel with 4 items or bags. The first is a good quality camera bag, one that is large enough to fit all my equipment on location, but not big enough to not be allowed as carry on. Then I travel with 2 pelican Air travel cases, and I’ll touch more on those later on. My fourth item, is a ski jacket. No matter how tropical the destination im travelling to is, I will always bring a ski jacket, as these guys have pockets big enough to fit in a few kilos of gear without raising any eyebrows.

Travelling with gear is such a pain, but with proper planning, the right travel cases, insurance, and a few cheeky tricks, it can remove a lot of the stress. But even still, getting camera equipment on a plane is never fun.

-- Cinematographer Bio --

Tom Park is an accomplished underwater cinematographer and director, with over a decade of experience working in the underwater film industry. Tom has worked on a variety of projects, from short form docu-series to commercials and brand campaigns, for clients such as The National Gallery of Victoria, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination NSW, The Smithsonian, and his work has been recognised with awards from film festivals around the world.

Tom is known for his technical expertise in working with underwater cameras and equipment, as well as his creative vision in capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the underwater world. He is passionate about ocean conservation and using his art to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.

If you are looking for a dedicated underwater cinematographer in your documentary film crew, or are a brand looking to create an unforgettable marketing campaign, Tom has the skills and experience to help you bring your vision to life.

For more visit my website: www.tomparkfilms.com
or find my work on socials at www.instagram.com/tomsunderwaterphotography

For business enquires only, please shoot me a message at [email protected]
6 ماه پیش در تاریخ 1402/11/19 منتشر شده است.
221 بـار بازدید شده
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