Lean is good but don’t cut all the fat. Same with film tools. For leisure international adventures where you want to run and gun, can’t check bags, travel between extreme temperatures within a few days then minimal gear helps.
See the link below to my recent China trip shot with a medium size tripod/mono-pod, two inexpensive canon lenses ($100 each), a Canon T3i and a iPhone 5. Checking bags was not a option and I wanted gear I wouldn't cry myself to sleep if destroyed. This isn't production grade but it does show what you can do with a few tricks.
(1) iPod / Iphone / GoPro against glass. Press the device firm against a car, airplane, train or gondola window… Excellent for steady truck or dolly type shots. Clean the glass and your lenses. Make sure it’s level unless you’re going for a specific effect.
(2) Install Magic Lantern if you use Canon DSLRs. No need to carry an intervalometer for time laps.
(3) Get a H1 recorder, it’s small and records much better audio then on your camera mic. You can mount it on a hot shoe or hold it in your hand. Great for audio samples and recording ambiance.
(4) Use IS lenses (Image Stabilized) it produces smoother hand held shots. If you have unstable footage consider using the Warp Stabilizer in Adobe Premier or similar program.
(5) Go with a lean compact tripod that dubs as a monopod such as Dolica Proline. If you don't need tripod features and are ok spending a bit more the Manfroto MVM500A is your friend. A mono pod can also be used to get camas somewhere you can’t such as eye level with a statue or sign. The weight is a bit much for to use for selfies in which case a GoPo or Smart Phone is a option for hard to reach shots.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26vydg_china2014_travel
See the link below to my recent China trip shot with a medium size tripod/mono-pod, two inexpensive canon lenses ($100 each), a Canon T3i and a iPhone 5. Checking bags was not a option and I wanted gear I wouldn't cry myself to sleep if destroyed. This isn't production grade but it does show what you can do with a few tricks.
(1) iPod / Iphone / GoPro against glass. Press the device firm against a car, airplane, train or gondola window… Excellent for steady truck or dolly type shots. Clean the glass and your lenses. Make sure it’s level unless you’re going for a specific effect.
(2) Install Magic Lantern if you use Canon DSLRs. No need to carry an intervalometer for time laps.
(3) Get a H1 recorder, it’s small and records much better audio then on your camera mic. You can mount it on a hot shoe or hold it in your hand. Great for audio samples and recording ambiance.
(4) Use IS lenses (Image Stabilized) it produces smoother hand held shots. If you have unstable footage consider using the Warp Stabilizer in Adobe Premier or similar program.
(5) Go with a lean compact tripod that dubs as a monopod such as Dolica Proline. If you don't need tripod features and are ok spending a bit more the Manfroto MVM500A is your friend. A mono pod can also be used to get camas somewhere you can’t such as eye level with a statue or sign. The weight is a bit much for to use for selfies in which case a GoPo or Smart Phone is a option for hard to reach shots.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26vydg_china2014_travel
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