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Cameraman Kit – Tools every Cameraman should carry in their Run Bag
What should a Cameraman carry in their ‘Run Bag’?
A ‘Run Bag’ is the Cameraman’s bag of essential tools. It should go everywhere the Shooter goes and never leave his side.
A Professional Cameraman is defined by the Tools he carries. There are over 50 run bag essentials and to be a successful cameraman you should always be fully prepared with the right gear.
Start building up your own run bag now, 9 items you should always carry are:
1. Multi-Purpose Tool
Should include pliers, and scissors for cutting gels
2. Black Gaffer Tape
Should be matt and 2inch wide. Good for fixing almost anything and taping down cables. Being matt helps reduce the reflection from lights (if in frame).
3. One inch White Camera Tape
Good for setting marks for talent, labelling up boxes and equipment
4. Black sharpie pen
For labelling up equipment
5. Velcro Cable Ties
Use these for your own personal cables. These will keep all your cables neat and tidy and easily identifiable. You can reuse them over and over
6. Lens Cloth
Essential for keeping your lens clean. Keep this handy at all times and don’t use it for anything else.
7. Clear Foundation Powder
When the budget doesn’t stretch to a professional Makeup artist, transparent powder is the life saver ensuring your contributors / talent don’t look shiny. Production will love you for it!
8. Mini Clapper board
To sync sound, especially when you are working with a HDSLR camera and recording sound separately.
9. Varying BNC adaptors
These will continuously get you out of trouble
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Why should a cameraman also carry a transparent pencil case, a shower cap and a pair of tights?!
To become a successful cameraman and to find out what else you need in your run bag, go to http://www.howtobecomeacameraman.com
My favourite online store for Cameramen / DOP’s is B&H Photo Video
B&His like a Cameraman’s Dream……!! They sell great kit for your run bag.
About the Author
Harvey Glen is a professional Director of Photography (DOP) with over 10 years experience shooting commercials, documentaries, music videos, channel idents, brand films and drama.
Harvey is the author of http://www.directorofphotographyblog.com where he shares his top tips, knowledge, reviews and tutorials.
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