TRAVEL DOCUMENTARIES

Here's a complete list of the kit I use to film my travels, as well the hardware and software I edit the films with.

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Filming | Editing | Travel Luggage + Essentials

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Disclosure: Bear in mind that some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. However, these aren't sponsored products, all of these I have bought myself and have been using for years.

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MAIN SETUP: Sony A7s + Rode VideoMicro

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This is the primary camera + mic I've used since 2015.

Sony ILCE7S/BQ Alpha 7S:

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Sony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6:

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https://amzn.to/3aZDwYQ

Rode VideoMicro:

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https://amzn.to/33oSt44

ADDITIONAL KIT: 

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The gimbal I've used since 2019, before that I always used a gorillapod. The zoom lens I only take on trips where I'm filming lots of wildlife (e.g. First Time In Africa)

Zhiyun Weebill S:

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https://amzn.to/2w5WgY2

Joby Gorillapod JB01507-BWW:​

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https://amzn.to/2ITcarj

Sony SEL70200G 70-200mm:

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https://amzn.to/2w2svY5

ACTION CAMERA: 

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Since 2019 I switched from the unreliable GoPro to the DJI Osmo Action.

DJI Osmo Action:

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https://amzn.to/2w5WgY2

AuyKoo Selfie Stick:

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https://amzn.to/2QlLUdq

DRONE:

DJI Mavic Pro:

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https://amzn.to/2vxCUe4

EDIT SUITE: 

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Here's the complete list of kit I use for my edit suite at home.

MacBook Pro:

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Logitech Speakers:

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https://amzn.to/2vx4iZE

Mac Keyboard:

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WD Elements 4TB Hard Drive:

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https://amzn.to/33nIUCu

Rode NT-USB Mic:

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https://amzn.to/390Q150

Logitech mouse:

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https://amzn.to/2vx4iZE

LG Monitor:​

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https://amzn.to/2IQM2gD

Laptop stand:

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https://amzn.to/2J5QfgV

Mouse pad:

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SOFTWARE: 

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I edit with Final Cut X, do the graphics with After Effects, and the thumbnails in Photoshop.

MUSIC: 

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For music in my films, I use MusicBed. 

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Click the link below to get a FREE 30 day trial of their fantastic collection of high quality tracks. 

Watch the video above for all my packing tips. Below are some of the items mentioned.

Caribbe Skymaster 80L:

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USB Battery Pack:

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https://amzn.to/2DseLbL

Osprey Fairpoint 40:

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https://amzn.to/2O9Sl39

Plug adaptor:

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Packing cubes:

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https://amzn.to/2OK7PI9

JLB Flip Speakers:

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