Camera gear used to film "Highline"

Wow, can’t wait until you get it done!

Amazing. This being BPL, the big thing missing from your gear list is weights…

Yeah I typically weigh all my backpacking gear, but when it came to camera gear I just focused on overall weight.

I carried about 11 lbs of camera gear, The other cameraman carried about 9lbs, and the rest of the guys carried 4-7lbs each.

This isn’t up to date, but here’s an example of stuff I’ve carried in the past:  https://lighterpack.com/r/6p6i2h

Drones are a pain for many reasons, so I came up with a solution similar to yours – basically GoPro on a gimbal on a stick. Except for one shoot I forgot the gimbal – and the footage came out OK because the GoPro is so wide angle.

Some people cobble together systems with painter poles (all the parts are available) for long reach and low cost. I use a lightweight collapsible boom pole that can be used for microphones, etc. Never thought to take it backpacking … Maybe a Zpacks Carbon Fiber Staff and some kind of tripod adapter?

I’m still shocked and impressed that you carried so much video gear and batteries!

10 or 15 days of shooting, 150 days of editing?

— Rex

Yeah we did the same thing.  A GoPro on an Evo SS gimbal.  Worked great!

We shot for 10 days on the trail, then another 8 days off trail shooting interviews with an archeologist, ranger, the five hikers, and lots of B-roll.

I’m looking at probably 500-600 hours of editing given the 3 complicated dimensions that need to tie together seamlessly into a cohesive story. The modern experience, the history of the trail, and the history of the hikers.   I’m also animating a bunch of old photos which adds time, but I think those are fun.  :)

The colorist who did Mile, Mile and a Half is signed up to color the film, and the guys from Mr Robot and Fast and Furious are doing the audio finishing in 5.1 surround, so at least I don’t have to do that part.

Its not cheap though, hence the Kickstarter.  www.highlinefilm.com has a link to the Kickstarter if you’re interested.

Chris, do you by chance have any pictures of how you mounted your gimbal onto your trekking pole? Looking forward to seeing the film! Thanks!