Belonging to the “so crazy, so brilliant” category is the filming trolley, a rolling archive of photos and videos. It might be something to consider for your future shoots.
Photographer and YouTuber Chris Lee, a.k.a. Pal2Tech, talks about the “stroller” he creates to get around his studio, and in many ways it provides a great (and incredibly expensive) way details) to organize your kits.
I know I have a hard time keeping things where they need to be, especially with the competitive demands of video, 360 video, and photography, all of which use different types of devices. I usually put my stuff in a cupboard before shooting and stuff it in a bag before I go, but if you’re doing consistent work in an environment, like a studio, a standing arrangement like this makes a lot of sense.
A lot of these tips are of the “very simple, but why didn’t I think of them?” For starters, a metal kart, like which he uses, which is great for all kinds of magnetic adhesive tools, such as magnetic lanyard. That’s probably also a good way to never misplace Insta360 GO 2 . Action Camera (with its magnetic back).
In addition, many organizational tools are simple – from C clamp, arrive spring clamp, to the humble cardboard box that many electronics come in.
One of the helpful tips is to keep an external monitor (like ANDYCINE Lee uses) is perennially attached to the trolley so you can roll it at any time to check focus if needed. It’s a smart way to keep a useful tool nearby and ready to use. There is also a Zoom recorder with a wireless receiver plugged in so you’re ready to pick up sound right out of the box. There is also a supply Anker Power Core Handy product in a shopping cart, perfect for freeing you from needing to be near an outlet for multiple USB charging-enabled peripherals. I use a lot of these myself and it is great that the juice continues to be used in my 360 camera in the field, and it will be like being at home on a portable trolley.
I can see some of this applying to photographers in the field, keep Pelican Case ready for this type of organizational setup.
The most important tip Lee shares is to keep everything separate and organized, or as he puts it: “everything has its own home, but no visitors are allowed.”
Check out the video to see the full walk through his car, and if you’ve got a cool stroller of your own, share a photo of it in the comments section below.
