How these films get made
Everything is filmed solo, mostly on a pole-mounted action camera while walking and talking. No crew, no drone shots I didn't fly myself between segments. This page is the honest version of the kit list, including what I'd tell you before you spend money.
Camera & sound
| Item | Job | The honest note |
|---|---|---|
| Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | Main camera. Around 85% of every film, pole-mounted, 4K60 | Standard profile, ungraded. The log mode is 8-bit; don't bother. |
| DJI Mic 2 ×2 | All the dialogue you hear, recorded standalone in 32-bit float | The built-in capsule is noisy for quiet ambience. A cheap lav on the 3.5 mm input transformed it. Measured, not guessed. |
| DJI Lito X1 | Drone segments | Shot in Normal/Rec.709. It's 10-bit on this model, so log buys nothing here either. |
Hiking & camping
▢ Coming with the next film: tent, sleep system, pack, and a water strategy for limestone country, where the streams all run underground.
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