Our FX30, Teleprompter and Handheld Setup on Location
In this setup reel, I walk through equipment before filming B-roll and teleprompter material for Concrete Adventures. I identify the Sony FX30, DJI Mic 2 with its camera adapter, a SmallRig teleprompter and an iPad mini. I also show a handle and quick-release workflow because the camera needs to move between support and handheld work.
Build around the work planned for the day
I explain that we do a lot of multicamera work and that I like using the FX30 for it. That is a statement about our preference and workflow, rather than a universal comparison with every other camera. For your own setup, start with the views you need, the way the cameras will be operated and the files the edit will receive. A useful camera choice has to make sense inside that complete process.
Treat the prompter and audio as part of the setup
The SmallRig teleprompter and tablet support the scripted portions; the microphone and adapter are part of the audio path. Prepare those pieces together, then test what is being recorded. Check that the tablet is readable in the working position, the prompted delivery feels comfortable and the whole arrangement is practical to operate.
Make transitions practical, without recommending the wrong part
A handle and quick release can reduce the effort involved in changing how a camera is supported. I demonstrate that transition, but I also explicitly say not to get the particular quick-release pieces shown. I would look at other options for that particular part. When assessing your own setup, test the whole transition with the actual camera and accessories, and make sure the operating arrangement fits the work you need to do.
Use the clip as a workflow reference
The walkthrough shows how the parts of a working setup relate to the day’s recording tasks. The takeaway is to connect each component to a recording task: camera coverage, prompted delivery, audio and movement. The FX30 link below is for the body-only listing; it does not include the other parts of this rig.
Watch the original reel
From my filming kit
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The Q38 is a separate recommendation. It is not an endorsement of the quick-release pieces I warn against in the video.
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