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YouTube Filming, Streaming & Editing Tools
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items Building a YouTube channel is 10% inspiration and 90% having the right tools so you don't lose your mind. I’ve put together this list of the exact gear and software I use to keep my studio running.
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Microphones And Cameras I Use For YouTube Videos & Streaming
Editing, Sound, And Live Software For YouTube
Trusted Online Stores Where I Buy My Equipment
Microphones And Cameras I Use For YouTube Videos & Streaming
When it comes to the YouTube studio, your microphones and cameras are basically the eyes and ears of your audience. I’ve gone through a lot of trial and error to find the gear that actually survives a messy studio environment and still looks professi...
If you’re looking for the camera that actually makes you look like a professional YouTuber without needing a degree in cinematography, the Canon EOS R50 is my top recommendation. It’s the compact powerhouse that serves as the "eyes" of my studio.
Shop Canon EOS R50 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a total game-changer for my YouTube studio. It’s significantly upgraded with a massive 1-inch sensor, which means that even in the dim lighting of a studio or a moody art gallery, your footage looks cinematic, rich, and professio...
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI United States
The GoPro HERO13 Black is the absolute tank of my YouTube studio, and I use it for all the "action" shots that would make a normal camera flinch.
Go Pro HERO13 Black
If you’ve ever watched a video where the art looked great but the sound was thin and echoey, you know why I swear by the Rode Video Mic. I actually keep two of these in my setup, one for my main camera and another on the studio camera. Rode is the go...
Rode VideoMic Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mounting
The Sony a6100 is the steady heartbeat of my studio recordings and the camera I trust to capture every single studio video. This mirrorless powerhouse stays in my rotation because its "Real-time Eye Autofocus" is basically magic! I love it
Sony a6100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens
When I need to record a full-day workshop or capture a live music set without stressing about the tech, the Zoom Q8n-4K is my go-to. Most cameras overheat or run out of space after thirty minutes, but this thing is a total marathon runner. I'm also a...
Zoom Q8n-4K Ultra High-definition Handy Video Recorder
When I’m live, the Elgato Facecam 4K is what’s doing the heavy lifting. I love it because it’s basically a pro-level camera sensor inside a webcam, so the colors in the studio stay accurate and the detail is sharp even when I’m just using my regular ...
Elgato Facecam 4K | Premium 4K 60FPS Webcam
When I want to take a travel video from "vacation footage" to something that looks like a Netflix documentary, I reach for my DJI drone. I love these because they give you that epic scale you just can't get from the ground, suddenly you're seeing the...
DJI Mini 3 Drone with DJI RC Remote
When I’m live streaming, the MXL 770 is what I’m talking into. It’s a large-diaphragm condenser mic, which is just a fancy way of saying it picks up all the natural warmth and "weight" in your voice, making even a casual stream sound like a professio...
MXL 770 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone For Live Streams
When I’m recording a podcast or jumping on a livestream, the InnoGear Boom Arm is what’s holding everything together. I’m a fan because it’s sturdy enough to keep my MXL 770 exactly where I need it without that annoying "slow drift" some cheap arms h...
InnoGear Boom Arm Condenser Mic Stand
When I’m in the zone editing a long video or deep in a podcast session, the Sennheiser HD 280 Pros are what I’m wearing. These things are basically the "industry standard" for a reason
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Studio Headphones
Editing, Sound, And Live Software For YouTube
When it comes to the technical side of the YouTube studio, your editing, sound, and live software are the invisible tools that pull everything together. I’ve landed on a specific stack that works because it stays out of my way and it is easy to use.
If you've ever felt like professional video editing software was designed by people who hate fun, you need to try Vegas Pro. It has been my go-to for years because it’s the most "organic" editor out there, it feels more like playing an instrument or ...
VEGAS Pro: Video Editing Software
If Vegas Pro is where I mold my videos, Audacity is where I perform surgery on my audio. It’s free, open-source, and honestly the world's most reliable "Swiss Army Knife" for sound. I use it for everything from recording my podcast voiceovers to clea...
Audacity ® | Free Audio editor, recorder, music making and more
When I want to take you all inside the studio in real-time, OBS Studio is the brain behind the operation. It’s free, open-source, and honestly more powerful than most software that costs a fortune. I use it to build "scenes" that combine my face cam,...
OBS Studio For Live Streaming
While I love Audacity for surgical edits, MAGIX Video Sound Cleaning Lab is what I use when I want to take a video's audio from "rough" to "refined" without spending hours on it. It’s basically a specialized emergency room for your video’s sound.
MAGIX Video Sound Cleaning Lab
Trusted Online Stores Where I Buy My Equipment
When I’m ready to drop money on new equipment, I don’t just shop anywhere. I have a handful of "inner circle" stores that I’ve trusted for years.
When it comes to filming my process or recording audio for the podcast, I don’t mess around with "big box" electronics stores. B&H Photo is my absolute sanctuary for camera and sound gear. They are the gold standard for a reason.
B&H Photo Video
If B&H is my "eyes and ears," Adorama is my secret weapon for when I need to find that one specific piece of gear that everyone else is sold out of.
Adorama
If you’ve ever seen one of my "over-the-shoulder" painting videos or a high-speed time-lapse where a blank canvas turns into a masterpiece in 60 seconds, there is a 100% chance a GoPro was involved. I love these cameras because they’re small enough t...
GoPro
Best Buy isn’t usually my first stop for high-end camera gear, but it has saved my skin more than once. When I need an extra SD card right now, a backup tripod for a shoot that starts in an hour, or even a replacement mic when mine decides to quit mi...
Best Buy
If you see me at an art gallery or out in the world, I’ve almost certainly got the DJI Osmo Pocket in my hand. It is my absolute favorite tool for "guerrilla-style" filmmaking because it’s so small that it’s practically invisible, but it delivers but...
DJI OSMO & DRONES
If you’ve ever wondered how I manage to switch between my face camera, my overhead canvas view, and my screen, all while my hands are covered in paint, the answer is Elgato. This brand has completely transformed my studio from a workspace into a high...
Elgato Streaming And Recording
If Elgato is my mission control, NEEWER is the sturdy skeleton that holds my entire studio together. I’ve been using their gear for years because they offer incredible value without sacrificing the "pro" feel. I use their LED panel lights to get that...
NEEWER Lighting And Rigs
If you’re building out a YouTube studio, Home Depot is actually one of the most important entries on this list. While the "pro" brands sell you the cameras, Home Depot sells you the infrastructure to hold them. I use their supplies to build custom ri...
The Home Depot
Whenever I’m serious about a new piece of audio or video gear, Sweetwater is one of the places I check. They’re basically the gold standard for customer service… every time I buy something, I get a call from a "Sales Engineer" who actually knows thei...
Sweetwater