Episode 17: Chris Smead on making hiking documentaries and the film Highline

In this episode: squiggle factor, gimbals, and “so you think you wanna make a hiking documentary.” We talk with Chris Smead of Outmersive Films about his latest film Highline, a story that follows five guys hiking the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah. This episode is for all of you aspiring outdoor filmmakers and camera gear lovers. 

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Show Notes

• 01:10 – A bit about the film Highline
• 02:07 – How the five individuals in Highline got together
• 03:32 – How did you learn about the Uinta Highline trail?
• 16:05 – Did they have a resupply on their 10-day trek?
• 17:40 – Average mileage on their trek (and the squiggle factor)
• 24:10 – Photo gear Chris used on Highline
• 27:43 – Protecting the gear (and staying “ultralight-ish”)
• 31:50 – How Chris got into making outdoor films
• 35:17 – Getting robbed by a film distributor
• 42:15 – Managing work/relaxation balance on backpacking trips
• 46:34 – Creating “drone-ish” shots without a drone

Mentioned in this Episode

• The Highline film
• Zpacks
• Back Country Horsemen of America
• Sony A6500
• Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam
• GoPro Hero 6 Black
• John Muir Trail
• High Sierra Trail film
• Outmersive Films

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