If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself staring at your open camera backpack, numb to deciding what gear to bring and what to leave behind. Perhaps the solution is not to fill that backpack, but to get a smaller bag. This great video essay discusses the many benefits of carrying a smaller bag and why it can be such a liberating experience.
Coming to you from James PosysThis insightful video essay discusses the benefits of using a small tool bag. Device decision paralysis is a real thing, and it can be detrimental to your growth as a creator. Forcing yourself to be selective can bring clarity to the creative process. If you’ve ever found yourself searching for the right lens for a scene, rummaging through four or five options in your bag, this can be a great exercise. Setting limits on yourself forces you to work through the problems those limits pose, and in doing so you often develop stronger and more focused ideas and a range of techniques that can be used in the future. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Popsys.
