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The gear I recommend and Use in my own studio!
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Hardware

Computer, Camera, Lights, Microphones and all the good stuff

 
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APS-C cinema camera built for video
Sony FX30 Digital Cinema Camera
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Easy setup and extremely versatile
Prompter | Elgato
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The standard!
Shure SM7dB - Dynamic Vocal Microphone With Built-in Preamp
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may be more than alot of people need, but this will be all you need
RØDECaster Pro II | Integrated Audio Production Studio
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hands down this is my cheatcode for being so efficient working on multiple apps and livestreams
Stream Deck XL | Elgato
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I like the Plus Stream Deck for the rotary dials - very useful for fine tuning controls
Stream Deck + Black Edition - Elgato
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16:8 seems like an odd screen ratio, but it has been an amazing addition to my workflow
28-inch 16:18 DualUp Monitor - 28MQ780-B | LG
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it's the camera hub software that really sets this apart from others - great stuff
Facecam Pro | Elgato
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this one - enough said
Mac Studio | Apple
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ultrawide is the way to go. LG is the truth
LG 38" UltraWide Curved Monitor
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I'm using the M4 11in with 512GB. I recommend  nothing less than 512GB because the Apple OS takes up ~215GB itself
iPad Pro | Apple
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so powerful and the accessories (included battery) are great for remote shooting as well
Zhiyun Molus X100 | Cob Light
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incredibly efficient and powerful
Zhiyun MOLUS X60
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There are other options, yes, but I choose OWC for my primary storage and have NEVER had an issue
OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt NVMe SSD
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at 1.4 this is fast. it's Sony - so quality is obviously there
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G APS-C Large-aperture Wide-angle G Lens
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great price point for the full frame functionality
Alpha ZV-E1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
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nice update to the ZV-E10 APS line
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II - APS-C Camera
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Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 hub
CalDigit Element Hub
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USB and XLR
RØDE PodMic | Dynamic Broadcast Microphone
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great color science and I love the flexibility of running these off the internal battery
Godox TL60 tube light
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The Pro upgrade is worth it from the previous version
Wave Mic Arm Pro | Elgato
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This is my main camera in my studio - HIGHLY recommended
Sony Alpha 7C II Full-frame Hybrid Camera
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1/1.5" Sensor, Gesture Control, 60 FPS, HDR Light Correction, Webcam for PC, Streaming, Meeting, etc.
OBSBOT Tiny 2 4K Webcam AI Tracking PTZ
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great versatility with ability to support multiple generations of the iPad
Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for iPad
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Software / Services

All of the software platforms I recommend AND actually use!

 
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the ONLY platform I use to run my video and audio recording sessions
Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac
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cloud based encoder that really does a great job of bringing capability and flexibility to digital creators
Restream Professional Live Streaming Solution
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Design custom merch for your brand
Fourthwall
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AI-powered Video Repurposing
OpusClip
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Graphic design made simple
Canva
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