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The Audio/Video Gear That I Use To Make YouTube Videos

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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πŸ‘οΈ 3K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 13:43
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Creator's Key Takeaways

My main camera the one I use the most often is a Canon DSLR that I've had for quite a few years it's the model 80d

I have made over 650 videos for YouTube since I started my Channel 14 years ago in December of 2008

I've had over 350 million views of my videos on YouTube so I guess I'm doing okay

I want the sound of my voice to have that radio Sound and it really just takes two pieces of equipment to get it

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use a gimbal to keep your phone camera steady for professional-looking shots
βœ“Use a teleprompter with a one-way mirror or a tablet setup to read scripts while filming
βœ“Use a daylight bulb with a color temperature of around 6000K for consistent lighting with window light

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat equipment does the creator use to make YouTube videos?
QHow does the creator achieve a radio-quality sound for voiceovers?
QWhat software does the creator use for video editing?
YouTube Video Description↓

This video shows you all the camera, sound, editing, and lighting gear that I use to make videos for YouTube. I've always kept these details secret, up until now... but I thought it might be interesting for people to see how I do it. First, we take a look at all the various cameras I use to shoot my videos. My main camera is a Canon EOS 80D, but I also use a variety of GoPros as well as the camera in my Google Pixel phone... depending on the situation. I'll show you the special things that each can do. I also show you the inexpensive teleprompter that I use, so that I can read my script aloud as I look directly in to the camera. Being scripted keeps my videos more concise than other YouTube videos that I often see, and allows me to focus on good, accurate writing before I ever start shooting the video. Next I tell you all the secrets of how I get that "radio sound" when I'm talking to the camera or doing voiceovers. There are two specific pieces of equipment needed, and they are a bit expensive... but worth it, I think. I also talk briefly about lighting, and the use of lighting softboxes to provide good diffused light in those situations where natural light won't do. Finally, I tell you about the inexpensive video editing software that I've used for years. It's far more affordable than Adobe Premiere or Apple's Final Cut Pro. Links to the products mentioned in the video: DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3DUCezx Electrovoice RE20 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Wq2YiM DBX 286s Mic Preamp & Processor: https://amzn.to/3zDEDML Corel Videostudio Pro video editing software: https://www.videostudiopro.com Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:00 Cameras 6:00 Audio 9:25 Lighting 11:40 Video Editing 12:40 Wrap Up