Travel advice

[Ryan Pratzel]

Kat-

Always try to carry on your camera if you can. It’s always a good idea to be able to keep your eyes on the camera at all times. Remember, checked bags can be searched without you being present.

One suggestion, we use a variety of Pelican and Porta Brace cases, but we also have a Cinebags backpack (CB 25). It holds a HVX/Z1U sized camera as well as a laptop… all in one bag. Plus it has tons of pockets for other accessories and the bag fits in a standard overhead bin.

Also keep in mind the type of aircraft you are flying on. I just got back from a shoot in Canada and we were on regional jets the entire way. No room in the overhead. Gear had to fit under the seat or be checked.

Finally, when it comes to TSA checkpoints, they are familiar with cameras. I have yet to have TSA agents give me any headaches. Like a laptop, you’ll more than likely be asked to take it out.

Happy travels.

Ryan Pratzel
Executive Producer
Creative Liquid Productions
http://www.CreativeLiquid.com