What to Know Before Shooting Video in the Outdoors

Do you love to create video content outdoors? Whether you’re a videographer for an outdoor brand, a destination photographer, or a content creator who loves beautiful nature backdrops, here are a few tips. These are a few things that you should know before shooting video outdoors.

Create a Gear Checklist

First, make sure that you create a gear checklist. This will ensure that you bring all of the necessary gear and supplies you will need for a successful outdoor shoot. For example, if you’re going to want a smooth, stable shot, you might want to mount your camera to a chest mount with supports. 

If you’re going to be setting up your camera for a time-lapse, you’ll want a specialized time-lapse camera mount that will keep your camera completely stable. Since you won’t be able to charge your gear outdoors, ensure you have enough batteries to last throughout your shoot. 

Protect Your Gear

Next, you’ll want to make sure that your gear stays protected throughout your outdoor shoot, particularly if there is some bad weather that occurs. Make sure that you have protective lenses, cases, and more to store your expensive camera gear. 

You should get a case big enough to hold all your gear, particularly any telephoto lenses you may need. If you need any gloves or cleaning cloths to help keep your camera gear in good working condition, don’t forget to pack those as well. 

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Finally, make sure that you keep an eye on the weather. While some signs of the weather, such as sprinkling rain or cloudy skies, might give you the moody vibe that you’re going for, bad weather can quickly worsen and put you in danger. Make sure that you’re checking weather forecasts for the area where you’ll be shooting outdoors to make sure that you’re not going to be putting your team at risk. Be prepared by bringing umbrellas, jackets, raincoats, and any other gear that you might need for mild weather, but don’t try to wait out the storm while you’re unprotected in the outdoors.

So, if you’re gearing up for a big outdoor videography shoot, make sure that you remember these tips. Remember to create a gear checklist, protect your gear, and keep an eye on the weather. This will help you to produce beautiful video content while staying safe and keeping your gear in good condition.

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