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Most documentary shoots don’t fail because of talent or gear.
They fail because something breaks, goes missing, or wasn’t packed.

In this video, I break down my documentary camera case and explain why it’s packed this way. This isn’t about buying more gear — it’s about building a system that survives real-world documentary shoots when things go wrong.

I pack every case assuming failure. That’s why I live by one rule:
two is one, and one is none.

If you shoot documentaries, verité, interviews, or unpredictable run-and-gun projects, this breakdown will help you pack smarter, move faster, and keep the shoot alive when plans fall apart.

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Chapters
00:00 Why documentary shoots actually fail
00:21 The mindset: two is one, one is none
01:34 How I show up to most documentary shoots
02:40 Why I use hard cases (SKB setup)
03:44 How I label and organize my cases
05:40 What I look for in a documentary camera case
07:03 Lens case breakdown (Queen Sugar case)
14:27 Power, batteries & backup systems
23:02 Final thoughts + why this system works