Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's how I make my YouTube videos in 2026, including my full YouTube studio setup, the camera, mic and lighting gear I use, so you can build a setup that works.
▶ YoloCam S7: go.primalvideo.com/8MvD4Tz?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Elgato Prompter: go.primalvideo.com/GGfMqd4?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ YoloCam s3: go.primalvideo.com/3Xk0IKX?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Panasonic GH5: go.primalvideo.com/HuijBTf?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ RODE VideoMic NTG: go.primalvideo.com/j5FkHrA?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ DJI Mic Mini: go.primalvideo.com/XhrtiB0?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Philips Hue Smart Light: go.primalvideo.com/aXHXIt3?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Elgato Stream Deck: go.primalvideo.com/QXWsOq5?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Descript: go.primalvideo.com/plEanyj?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
▶ YoloBox Extreme: go.primalvideo.com/WIjGDvP?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
Alternative Option for Lighting:
▶ GVM Lighting Kit: go.primalvideo.com/PEh2CF5?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)
► Add Descript's AI tools into your workflow FAST with our Descript AI Video Editing Masterclass: go.primalvideo.com/mPYz9fW?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
Timestamps:
00:00 How I Make My YouTube Videos (My Full Setup & Gear)
00:29 YouTube Studio Setup: Camera and Teleprompter
02:14 Talking Head YouTube Setup
03:50 Best Microphones for YouTube Videos
05:11 YouTube Studio Lighting and Background
06:39 Record YouTube Videos Directly Into Descript
07:59 YoloBox Extreme Live Streaming Setup
09:30 Backup Recording for YouTube Videos
10:12 Separate 4K Tracks for Redundancy
12:10 How to Make YouTube Videos Faster
GEAR WE USE
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*How I Make My YouTube Videos (My Full Setup & Gear)*
In this video I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I make my YouTube videos, from the gear on my desk to the way I actually film and record.
I'll walk you through my full YouTube studio setup: the camera I film on, my go-to microphone, my lighting, the computer I'm currently using, and the accessories that tie it all together. For each one I'll explain what it does and why it's there, so you can work out what's worth it for your own setup and what you can skip. Some of my gear is overkill for most people, and I'll tell you exactly what you don't need, so this works whether you're starting on a budget or ready to upgrade.
I record straight into Descript, which is also what our team uses to edit, and I'll show you how that fits into my workflow. I'll cover the teleprompter I use to keep my delivery natural too. If you want to go deeper, our Teleprompter Masterclass, advanced Descript training, and a lot more on video creation and AI live inside Primal Video PLUS, and you can grab my free Primal Video Method to plan and create your videos from start to finish.
By the end you'll know exactly how I make my videos and how to build a setup that works for you.
Related Content
- Best Microphone for YouTube 2026: What I'd Actually Buy: youtube.com/watch?v=Hc0zbVmc4uk&t=5s
- Best Teleprompter I've Ever Used! (Elgato Prompter Review): youtube.com/watch?v=wXKo13PZYSg
- The ACTUAL Tools We Use to Run a 1.8M Subscriber Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Hp3JQNZDE7Q
- Descript Tutorial - Best AI Video Editor?: youtube.com/watch?v=zKAaMe4gF_M&t=195s
DISCLOSURE: We often review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation.
We're big fans of Amazon, and many of our links to products/gear are links to those products on Amazon. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.
Here's how I make my YouTube videos in 2026, including my full YouTube studio setup, the camera, mic and lighting gear I use, so you can build a setup that works.
▶ YoloCam S7: go.primalvideo.com/8MvD4Tz?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Elgato Prompter: go.primalvideo.com/GGfMqd4?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ YoloCam s3: go.primalvideo.com/3Xk0IKX?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Panasonic GH5: go.primalvideo.com/HuijBTf?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ RODE VideoMic NTG: go.primalvideo.com/j5FkHrA?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ DJI Mic Mini: go.primalvideo.com/XhrtiB0?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Philips Hue Smart Light: go.primalvideo.com/aXHXIt3?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Elgato Stream Deck: go.primalvideo.com/QXWsOq5?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
▶ Descript: go.primalvideo.com/plEanyj?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
▶ YoloBox Extreme: go.primalvideo.com/WIjGDvP?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
Alternative Option for Lighting:
▶ GVM Lighting Kit: go.primalvideo.com/PEh2CF5?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M (Amazon)
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)
► Add Descript's AI tools into your workflow FAST with our Descript AI Video Editing Masterclass: go.primalvideo.com/mPYz9fW?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
Timestamps:
00:00 How I Make My YouTube Videos (My Full Setup & Gear)
00:29 YouTube Studio Setup: Camera and Teleprompter
02:14 Talking Head YouTube Setup
03:50 Best Microphones for YouTube Videos
05:11 YouTube Studio Lighting and Background
06:39 Record YouTube Videos Directly Into Descript
07:59 YoloBox Extreme Live Streaming Setup
09:30 Backup Recording for YouTube Videos
10:12 Separate 4K Tracks for Redundancy
12:10 How to Make YouTube Videos Faster
GEAR WE USE
go.primalvideo.com/mlWf5RV?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
Unlock more with Primal Video PLUS
Stay current on video tools and AI. Ask JustinAI for instant answers, access extended tutorials, monthly AMAs, and ready-made workflows → go.primalvideo.com/mPYz9fW?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
--
Subscribe to receive the latest updates and news from Primal Video: go.primalvideo.com/Yb3EsuN?utm_content=nvxZ-yNVZ9M
*How I Make My YouTube Videos (My Full Setup & Gear)*
In this video I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I make my YouTube videos, from the gear on my desk to the way I actually film and record.
I'll walk you through my full YouTube studio setup: the camera I film on, my go-to microphone, my lighting, the computer I'm currently using, and the accessories that tie it all together. For each one I'll explain what it does and why it's there, so you can work out what's worth it for your own setup and what you can skip. Some of my gear is overkill for most people, and I'll tell you exactly what you don't need, so this works whether you're starting on a budget or ready to upgrade.
I record straight into Descript, which is also what our team uses to edit, and I'll show you how that fits into my workflow. I'll cover the teleprompter I use to keep my delivery natural too. If you want to go deeper, our Teleprompter Masterclass, advanced Descript training, and a lot more on video creation and AI live inside Primal Video PLUS, and you can grab my free Primal Video Method to plan and create your videos from start to finish.
By the end you'll know exactly how I make my videos and how to build a setup that works for you.
Related Content
- Best Microphone for YouTube 2026: What I'd Actually Buy: youtube.com/watch?v=Hc0zbVmc4uk&t=5s
- Best Teleprompter I've Ever Used! (Elgato Prompter Review): youtube.com/watch?v=wXKo13PZYSg
- The ACTUAL Tools We Use to Run a 1.8M Subscriber Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Hp3JQNZDE7Q
- Descript Tutorial - Best AI Video Editor?: youtube.com/watch?v=zKAaMe4gF_M&t=195s
DISCLOSURE: We often review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation.
We're big fans of Amazon, and many of our links to products/gear are links to those products on Amazon. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.
