YouTube Has a Filmmaking Gear Problem

Using the right gear is a huge part of the filmmaking process, but there’s something not quite right about how we talk about it on YouTube. In this video I’ll break down the YouTube-gear inferiority complex, what actually matters when looking for new gear, and my personal philosophy when it comes to investing in new equipment.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Filmmaking and gear explained
2:18 - Is gear limiting you really?
4:27 - Is the gear I have good enough?
5:43 - My approach to gear
8:09 - Use what you need depending on the stage you’re at
11:30 - Focus on the important things in filmmaking
12:25 - Final thoughts


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