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Connecting the mic to a phone like my Google Pixel 2 requires adding a 3.5mm to USB-C dongle. I can mount it on the phone clamp or on an extension arm, cage, etc. This one is Rode’s Videomicro mini shotgun mic (with their SC7 cable to make compatible with a smartphone.) It’s a big improvement on the phone’s mics and well worth the investment. Go figure mix it up.)Īudio: For on-the-go news and documentary filmmaking, or for capturing b-roll shots, I want a good external microphone. (Movo’s handle, on the other hand, is a short little thing that’s harder to hold. Maybe it’s not as pretty, but I’ll take it. So, kudos to Movo for adding the shoe, and a handy bubble level. With a Shoulderpod and other clamps, I have to add an arm. If I want to go really compact, with just a phone and a small shotgun mic, the Movo clamp has a convenient cold shoe to let me just mount the mic (or anything else) up top, and I’m ready to go. But their clamp (at least the original model I have) is missing one important feature – a cold shoe. Of course, Shoulderpod also makes a nice grip for a phone as well and it comes as a kit with this handle. The feel of this handle is great by itself and reminds me of my film shooting days with Aaton cameras and their famous wooden grip. You can see that I’m also using the Shoulderpod short plate arm when I want to have a mic and light mounted to the rig. I’m using a Shoulderpod H1 handle, topped by a Movo PR-1 smartphone grip rig. Phone Mount: For traditional (horizontal) video production, I really like this mash-up. If I know I’m going to need to mount my camera on a tree branch or light post, I’d bring my Gorillapod. It’s not as infinitely flexible as something like a Gorillapod, but it’s a neater package. The best part for me is how it feels when I fold the legs and handhold it as a support. It’s beautifully designed, very compact and solid. I’m using a Manfrotto Pixi Mini tripod for this one. Create your own “ideal kit.”īase : When I want to set this all down for either a steady shot or just between shots, a nice small tripod is essential. There may be some new options that you can also check out based on this list. I’m not sponsored by anyone and this is all stuff I’ve picked up over the last few years. My kit ended up being mix-and-match from different manufacturers, but I’ll explain why I chose what I did and spec some models if you want to check them out for yourself. Of course, I might often choose to strip this down to a few pieces for even more mobility. I’m thinking one-person-band like many of us in the mojo world.įull Rig: I am thinking of mostly run-and-gun shooting, with lots of handheld shots, easily transported, but also something I can set down for a longer shot, like an interview or event, if needed. I also want a kit that will fit in a small camera bag that will then slip into my normal carry-on. I want to over the key technical needs for video, audio, lights, and mounting a mobile as a camera. I decided to bring some examples of gear from what I’ve collected over the years. One of the things I’ll be doing on this trip is introducing co-workers to opportunities to use mobile devices and simple gear to create compelling content for their varied audiences. As I was sorting gear, I thought I’d write a bit here about what I chose to take, and why. I was prepping last week for a short trip to Asia.