Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Creating a video podcast goes far beyond your camera and lens, so let’s dive into some of the hardware and software options available for recording video!

⚙️ Gear featured in this video:
•Ecamm Live: geni.us/ecammtom
•OBS: obsproject.com
•Elgato CamLink: geni.us/vddHN
•ATEM Mini: geni.us/Rj7AF
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2
•YoloBox: geni.us/0bmtE
•Lewitt LCT440 Mic: geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Elgato Wave Arm: geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
•Colorful XLR Cable: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
•Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)

⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - More Than Just Cameras
0:25 - Internal vs. External Recording
3:26 - Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer
5:55 - Connecting Multiple Cameras
8:37 - Combining Audio & Video Sources
9:14 - Audio Sync & “Lag” Issues
11:14 - My Favorite Podcasting Software: Ecamm Live!
15:35 - Simple Free Software: Quicktime!
16:15 - Software Alternatives: OBS!
20:28 - YoloBox & Rodecaster Video: High End Hardware

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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live Streaming Software: geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony FX3 (Main Camera): bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7SIII: bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Sony 50 1.8 Lens: geni.us/sonynifty50
•Tamron 20-40 2.8: geni.us/Rp3NeMc
•Zeiss 85 1.8: geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•Sony 70-200: bhpho.to/3B4tCr2 (B&H)
•Elgato Prompter: geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)
•Anamorphic Lens: bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H)
•GoPro Hero 13: geni.us/gopro13
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)
•DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon)
•Tri-Charge: geni.us/ZYdV3dh
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)
•Colorful HDMI Cables: geni.us/NeOn (Amazon)
•Colorful USB Cables: geni.us/rodeusbc (Amazon)

—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Rolling Camera Stand: bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H)
•Big Tripod: bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H)
•Small Tripod: geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
•Overhead Camera Mount: geni.us/ISBKAIv (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•Camera Backpack: geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon)

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Episode 465: How Do You Record A Video Podcast? Hardware & Software Options Explained!