TRAVEL GEAR, My Mobile Production Studio
TRAVEL GEAR, My Mobile Production Studio
Have you ever wondered how a digital nomad runs their business? What equipment do they use and what bags do they travel with?
Well, I am that dude and in this video I’m taking you behind the scenes as far as I can.
My name is Balind, I’m a UX/UI/motion designer and content creator. I’m also a digital nomad, although I prefer the term ‘lifestyle designer’. You’re literally going to see everything I have with me while I run my 6-figure, B2B, services business from anywhere there is wifi.
For a much deeper dive, have a listen to the Podcast version of this episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nerd/id1214546893#
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balsieber/
🏀 Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/balsieber
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creative-art-director/
Music by: Jordyn Edmonds
Camera/photo gear
* Sony A7Sii – lightest, most powerful camera for both photo and video (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ILCE7SM2-E-mount-Camera-Full-Frame/dp/B0158SRJVQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594479&sr=1-3&keywords=sony+a7sii)
* Zeis Batis 25mm 2.0 – video lens or documentary style photos (https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Batis-Lens-25-Sony/dp/B00WIHXBK4/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594525&sr=1-1&keywords=zeiss+batis+25mm+f+2)
* Ring light – light subjects for video (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6636EC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
* Rhode external microphone (https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VMPR-VideoMic-Rycote-Shockmount/dp/B00YAZHRZM/ref=sr_1_5?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594830&sr=1-5&keywords=rode+external+mic)
* Mefoto Q2 tripod – super light, rarely use it except for vlogs (https://www.amazon.com/MeFOTO-Carbon-Globetrotter-Travel-Monopod/dp/B00BETIT36/ref=sr_1_12?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594760&sr=1-12&keywords=mefoto+tripod)
* g-master 85mm 1.4 – portrait lens for still photos (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-FE-85mm-1-4-Lens/dp/B01BESR5KO)
* Pilotfly H2 Stabilizer – smooth cinematic shots (https://www.amazon.com/Pilotfly-H2-Handheld-Triple-MCU-Technology/dp/B01CZGTK3Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594559&sr=1-1&keywords=pilotfly+h2)
* Sony Flash – prefer natural light, rarely use but just in case night (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-HVLF60M-Flash-Alpha-Cameras/dp/B0096W1O30/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594676&sr=1-1&keywords=F60M+External+Flash+For+Multi-Interface+Shoe)
* Lavalier miss – in case need audio wile using 85mm lens (https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MX183-Condenser-Microphone-Omni/dp/B00025XH8U/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1489594904&sr=1-4&keywords=shure+lavalier+mics)
* Zoom H2 recorder – podcasts or voiceover, recording meetings (https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2N-H2n-Handy-Recorder/dp/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1489595307&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Zoom+H2n+Portable+Audio+Recorder)
* Gopro Karma grip + Hero 5 – secondary camera for B-roll and bts (https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Karma-HERO5-Official-Accessory/dp/B01M0UL6IO/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1489595417&sr=8-1&keywords=gopro+karma+grip)
* Crashed drone in HK 🙁 Karma next time in states (maybe 2 weeks)
Instagram daily stories
* Joby gorilla pod – flexible and strong, sometimes use with A7Sii (https://www.amazon.com/GorillaPod-Ballhead-Bundle-Flexible-Camera/dp/B003II3FD0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1489595953&sr=8-5&keywords=joby+gorillapod)
* Manfrotto phone holder and light – cheap light that helps (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=manfrotto+light)
Mobile office
* Macbook pro
* Samsung 2TB solid state external drive – thinnest, lightest I could find, this + dropbox is everything (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Portable-Ssd-T3-Mu-Pt2T0B/dp/B01MA5BFLV/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1489595502&sr=8-16&keywords=samsung+tb+drive)
* iPad pro – sketching idea, storyboarding, secondary monitor
* Roost laptop stand (mouse/keyboard) – light and portable, good for neck (https://www.amazon.com/Roost-Laptop-Stand-Productivity-Lightweight/dp/B01C9KG8IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489595652&sr=8-1&keywords=roost+laptop+stand)
* Bose quiet comfort wireless – once you go wireless you can’t go back (https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B01E3SNO1G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1489595781&sr=8-2&keywords=bose+quietcomfort+wireless)
* AirPods – first step to becoming a cyborg
* Apple watch – Only thing I keep that I don’t need or use, just because I have it
* Surge protector, chargers, and cables
Wouldn’t it be better to have a backpack that can’t be pickpocketed as a digital nomads?
Love love love this! Thanks for the shout out. Can’t wait to shoot with you
Does after effects and premiere run well on the MacBook Pro 13?
you’re just getting better and better at this! could you be any cuter?
great gear review & nice to know what software you use; this was really informative! 😊
Great video! Nice gear and bags too. Utility and function in a sleek package. Thanks for the great detail too.
Really helpful. Thx.
I really enjoyed this! So well edited and it’s brilliant seeing how you live this life, what you do and what gear you use.
How long have you worked online for? 🙂
I document my travels and DN journey too if you get chance to check my channel out at all 🙂 I just quit my job in December and started working online as a freelancer, then went on to virtual assisting and also online English teaching right now!
I subbed btw – can’t wait to follow your journey 🙂
Hey dude!! Thank you for a great video, so many great tips. Just wanted to let you k ow that your IG link needs to be updated.
I did manage to find your new page though 🤔😉
Dude yer funny! Glad I stumbled upon you. Liked Subbed and Belld Baby! #digitalnomadlife!
Look into Tascam DR10L or Lectrasonics PDR and pair with Sanken Cos-11D if you want better external mics.