Film maker question.
Ok so the HBO doc inspired me to make a movie this year at burning man festival. I have couple of questions.
Any tips on shooting discreetly? Like I’ll have zoom lenses and all but I don’t want anyone to see me shoot videos, especially at the temple. How do I go about this?
Also the subject of the movie will be people, so I am shooting people exclusively. I have already bought two pairs of Ray Ban metas for up close encounters. Can people tell my glasses have lenses on them? Any other glass brands with better hidden cameras?
I am also going to install some GoPro/insta 360 cameras at some famous camps so I can get some hidden time lapses or just raw footage. Any suggestions on where to hide the camera? Or the best ways to hide them? Like in a box or something?
I’m bringing some drones as well. This is strictly for naked run night. I thought I’ll fly over the naked run people, but I have to make sure I’m close enough so we can see the faces. I do realize the heat of the burn might be a problem, so that’s why I’m asking here if anyone can give me any tips. I can’t run in the crowd cause I’m not going to get naked.
Lastly please don’t tell me I need to register with media or something. Remember this is an undercover movie. None of the people in this movie should know they’re getting filmed.
I have connections at Netflix, so I’m pretty confident I’ll be able to strike a deal after finishing the movie. Exciting I know, but let’s not jinx it.
Any help is appropriated.
Posted Jul 10, 2026, 5:50 PM UTC