What a Professional Sports Videographer Can Teach You

Breaking down the camera gear and settings that I use to film cinematic sports videos plus sharing my top tips for getting the best shot when you're in the field filming sports videography.

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In this video, I break down the cameras, lenses, and settings that I use to film some of my favourite shots of the football season so far as a sports videographer for the CFL. I also explain my mentality when I'm filming sports videos and detail what I was thinking while I was capturing each shot shown in this video. Hopefully, this video gives you some valuable information that you can use to become better at sports videography and film awesome videos for yourself!

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EQUIPMENT THAT I USE

CAMERAS
Sony FX3: https://amzn.to/3IMAavw | https://bhpho.to/40ANWrj
Sony FX30: https://amzn.to/3URBukE | https://bhpho.to/3WZcvxF
Sony A7IV: https://amzn.to/3ADMVVE | https://bhpho.to/3hzvqib
Sony a7iii: https://amzn.to/3Agc6Mr | https://bhpho.to/3EsSdp6
Insta360 One R: https://amzn.to/3R0icrf | https://bhpho.to/3hFUrYU

LENSES
My YouTube and gimbal lens: https://amzn.to/3hDgfVh | https://bhpho.to/3Gc0ezQ
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/3jpT7Hl | https://bhpho.to/3UUneaN
My go-to lens for all sports videos: https://amzn.to/38RhFa9 | https://bhpho.to/3fVVO5B
Sony 70-200mm f2.8 mk ii: https://amzn.to/3VFLlKh | https://bhpho.to/3VGiANF
Sony 100-400mm: https://amzn.to/3AzTOr5 | https://bhpho.to/3NY1R6a
Lens I use for cinematic gimbal shots: https://amzn.to/3hDgfVh | https://bhpho.to/3Gc0ezQ

FILTERS
Tiffen Black Pro Mist ¼: https://amzn.to/36mVuIf | https://bhpho.to/3g2Tj1m
Tiffen Variable ND Filter: https://amzn.to/3AfeF1x | https://bhpho.to/3tpr3sE
Tiffen 6-Point Star Filter: https://amzn.to/3cebDCD | https://bhpho.to/3toxAUt

STABILIZATION
Manfrotto 290 Light Tripod: https://amzn.to/3kycG4q | https://bhpho.to/3xZFENR
Manfrotto Video Monopod: https://amzn.to/3PKFAaZ | https://bhpho.to/3E5ddk6
DJI Ronin S (for heavier cameras): https://amzn.to/3T4Hx53 | https://bhpho.to/3DWsLXo
DJI Ronin SC (for lighter cameras): https://amzn.to/3Cmgrk1| https://bhpho.to/3TEdOze

LIGHTING
Godox VL150: https://amzn.to/3ZxaLw5 | https://bhpho.to/3ELQ6fD
4ft Nanlite Pavotube: https://bhpho.to/3ZuPMJZ
Affordable panel light: https://amzn.to/3kHusCi | https://bhpho.to/3KLFZLE

AUDIO
Rode Videomic NTG (my go-to shotgun mic): https://amzn.to/3XA5yCH | https://bhpho.to/3ZFktNy
Rode Wireless GO II: https://amzn.to/3PJfS6O | https://bhpho.to/3AaRGFE
Rode Wireless GO: https://amzn.to/3pGwdhX | https://bhpho.to/3URZrYQ
Rode Videomicro: https://amzn.to/3pBnAW8 | https://bhpho.to/3GboRga

ACCESSORIES
Andycine A6 Plus Monitor: https://amzn.to/3CnAoqO | https://bhpho.to/3hwkSjT
Smallrig Multitool: https://amzn.to/3wlnXHX | https://bhpho.to/3GfzFtL
Gaff tape: https://amzn.to/3QIjw29 | https://bhpho.to/3Ga77BH

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