Filming Gear & Production

A behind-the-scenes look at how TrailsideTalks videos are made — from trail to timeline.

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Cameras

Camera	Brand / Model	Used For
Action Camera	GoPro Hero 12	Trail footage, mount shots, time-lapses.
Smartphone	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max	Main talking-head footage, B-roll, photos.

Mounts & Accessories

Item	Brand / Model	Notes
Voiceover Microphone	RØDE Podcaster USB	USB dynamic microphone for voiceover recording.
Wireless Microphone	RØDE Wireless ME	Ultra-compact wireless microphone system used with the GoPro on trail.
Compact Microphone	RØDE VideoMicro Compact	Lightweight on-camera directional microphone for run-and-gun filming.

Editing Software

Software	Version / Plan	Used For
Video Editor	Kdenlive	Open source non-linear video editor. Used for all trail and travel video edits.
Audio Editor	Audacity	Open source audio editor used for recording and cleaning up voiceovers.

Hardware

Item	Brand / Model	Notes
Operating System	Gentoo Linux	Source-based Linux distribution. Full control over the editing workstation.