Since people quite often asked what we used to shoot WHAT’S UP LOVELY, I thought I’d share my DP’s (Jason Varner) email he sent to me a few days prior to flying in to New York to shoot the film (back in April 2009).

In addition to the list below, we ended up renting a wheelchair to act as our dolly for $1/day and borrowed a friend’s skateboard for Jason to ride as our steadicam. Mind you, when we first started out with the project’s concept and scope we aimed to “keep things light”.

The following email reminds me of two things.

#1 – Jason Varner is a kick-ass DP

#2 – You can make a film with some creative DIY workarounds. Don’t let money be the only obstacle stopping you.
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Date: April 1, 2009
From: Jason Varner
To: Gary King
Subject: Completely Out of Control

SO here it is, the gear list. I may have to ship you some things.

Cameras;
2 HV30s
1 HV20
Canon Wide Angle Lens
Nikon D90 with 20mm, 35mm, 50mm, 60mm, 85mm lenses and a 2x
Eumig 128XL Super 8

Sound;
2 Sennheiser G2 wireless with Countryman B6 lavs
Sennheiser 416 Shotgun
Neumann KM 185 Hypercartioid
Juicedlink CX231 Mixer
Juicedlink CX211 Mixer
K-Tek Shockmount
Carbon Fiber boom pole
Rycote Softie

Lighting;
2 Flolight Microbeam LED light panels
5 LED kickers

Support;
1 Bogen carbon fiber monopod
1 Bogen aluminum monopod with tripod base
1 Shoulder mount camera rails setup w/lens hood
1 Lighting stand w/adjustable arm
1 multiclamp w/magic arm
1 multiclamp w/adjustable arm

Batteries;
10 HV20/30 batteries
6 Nikon D90 batteries
6 Sony batteries for the Microbeams
12 rechargeable AAs
26 rechargeable AAAs
chargers galore and mad bits and cables