I Can’t Leave Until I’ve Made A Film

Filmmaking is easy. It’s so easy I can make a film without leaving my car. It’ll be annoying, and I’ll swear a lot, but I bet I’m up for the challenge. Or maybe this was a really stupid idea…

So much of the filmmaking space on YouTube is taken up by people talking about gear and inspiration, and not actually making stuff. And I guess if that’s what you’re into, then that’s awesome, but to be honest I’m pretty bored by it all. I want to see filmmakers consistently making actual films on their channels, and if I can’t have that then why not just do it myself?

So to get me going I’ve found that the best way to spur on my creativity is to add tedious, frustrating limitations to push my patience to the brink of total self-destruction; not the healthiest habit, but still better than binge drinking. And by the end of it, maybe I’ll have made something I can be proud of. So please, join me on this very stupid journey as I attempt to make 12 short films in 12 months, starting with this one, where I attempt to make a film in its entirety - write, shoot and edit - without leaving my horrible little sweatbox of a car.

I’ve put a list below of all the gear I used to make this, none of which was truly optimal for the job but all of which I’m pretty comfortable with using which is probably the most important thing.

Anyway, enjoy my sweaty grunting, and subscribe for more.

Vlog Setup
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Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/42712Py
Sigma 18-50mm: https://amzn.to/48Sg2mh
Hollyland Lark Max: https://amzn.to/3vv2VZW
Mantispod: https://amzn.to/3vCABF5
Insta360 One X2: https://amzn.to/3HjKb27
Aputure MC Pro: https://amzn.to/48U08rL

Film Setup
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Panasonic S1H: https://amzn.to/3SlmJYW
Sigma 24-70mm: https://amzn.to/3S009DB
Deity Mic: https://amzn.to/3S1ul1b
Freewell Filters: https://amzn.to/47xzpA1
Benro Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/47wxZpH
Vanguard Bag: https://amzn.to/4aYLL7b

Creature Comforts
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Carhartt Beanie: https://amzn.to/3RXTeuQ
Metal Fidget: https://amzn.to/3S1Aqup
Le Creuset Mug: https://amzn.to/48ASq5V