When you’re walking six hours a day, a small kit isn’t a compromise — it’s the only way you’ll actually film. Lighter gear also means people relax around you, which matters more than any lens.
My basic setup
- One mirrorless camera body with a versatile zoom
- A small gimbal for walking shots, packed away most of the day
- A compact on-camera mic plus a wireless lav for interviews
- A light travel tripod for timelapses and interviews
- Plenty of batteries and memory cards, and two backup drives
Habits that matter more than gear
- Record clean natural sound at every location — it saves the edit.
- Film wide, medium and close for every scene.
- Back up every night, even when you’re exhausted.
- Ask before you film people, and show them the shot if they’re curious.
