Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
😎😎Happy 15th anniversary YouTube!!!🕺🕺
Let's grow our channels together! This channel is all about growing as a new YouTuber from the unique perspective of a new channel that is both relate-able, and responsive. Our videos will range from practical information on YouTube growth, film-making tutorials, studio setup, reviews (on what you really need and CAN afford), and fun creative projects. All while staying interactive with our subscribers. Join us on the "Road to 10,000"! (That means you should subscribe😉)
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Check out the "Road to 10,000" series below:
🔥Episode 1 "Take Action":🔥
youtu.be/o12axPGmDS0
Growing a channel takes persistence, creativity, and action. It doesn't take a ton of gear, film school, or living in Hollywood to make it. We are based out of the Midwest, and we are going to grow our channel right along with yours!
🔥Episode 2 "Light it Up"🔥
youtu.be/Treq94Z81yE
Lighting up your YouTube videos with what you already have. In this episode we go over our studio lighting setup, then recreate the same scene with DIY lighting from around our apartment.
🔥Episode 2.5(ish) "Find Direction"🔥
youtu.be/wz-bn4dUAVU
Of all the tips for starting a channel, finding direction and sticking with it is the most powerful. If you want your fans to stay engaged, then come up with a plan. It really is that simple.
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Settings:
F2.0 - 2.8
ISO 125
4K-24fps (To allow for cropping in without quality loss, Exported in 1080p)
Auto focus- center, fast
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Affiliate Links!!!!
(Everything helps, and it costs the same to you, so don't judge a fellow creator😉)
TubeBuddy 🔥 - Checks our work on the title, keyword, thumbnail, social, etc.
The most useful YouTube growth tool out there.
(Click "small creator for 50% off". Comment if you have issues)
tubebuddy.com/CreatorsCup
Neewer 660 BiColor Light with LCD display and remote🔥 ($86 version):
amzn.to/36Olh6c
$67 version:
amzn.to/2OoUszc
Aputure MC🔥(My Favorite small RGB):
amzn.to/36Omc6E
Best all around Microphone, but expensive ($250). Rode VideoMic NTG🤑:
amzn.to/2OnPrqK
More affordable starter Microphone: Rode VideoMicro🔥. Good enough for YouTube, and so much better than the built in mic on your camera or phone. Plus it's on sale for $40.
amzn.to/31m4ZQR
Comment if any links are down, and thanks for your support!!
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What we used:
Camera-
Sony A6300
Sigma 35MM ART f1.4 FE
Sigma 16MM ART f1.4 DC
Monitor:
Ikan D7C
Lighting:
Savage Location Pro with Godox 32" Softbox and grid [key light]
Savage RGB-VL [Blue fill light]
Source-4 50 degree stage light [To light our logo]
Audio:
Rode NTG series
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
Audioblocks
We used the Pitch-Shifter in premier to get the deep voice effect
Stock Footage:
Storyblocks!!
Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Photoshop CC (Thumbnail):
Comment if you are interested in tips on getting a 50% discount for the monthly subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
The most important tools:
Espresso Machine:
Francis Francis! X5 by Luca Trazzi
Coffee:
World Market Island Blend🔥
😎😎Happy 15th anniversary YouTube!!!🕺🕺
Let's grow our channels together! This channel is all about growing as a new YouTuber from the unique perspective of a new channel that is both relate-able, and responsive. Our videos will range from practical information on YouTube growth, film-making tutorials, studio setup, reviews (on what you really need and CAN afford), and fun creative projects. All while staying interactive with our subscribers. Join us on the "Road to 10,000"! (That means you should subscribe😉)
---------
Check out the "Road to 10,000" series below:
🔥Episode 1 "Take Action":🔥
youtu.be/o12axPGmDS0
Growing a channel takes persistence, creativity, and action. It doesn't take a ton of gear, film school, or living in Hollywood to make it. We are based out of the Midwest, and we are going to grow our channel right along with yours!
🔥Episode 2 "Light it Up"🔥
youtu.be/Treq94Z81yE
Lighting up your YouTube videos with what you already have. In this episode we go over our studio lighting setup, then recreate the same scene with DIY lighting from around our apartment.
🔥Episode 2.5(ish) "Find Direction"🔥
youtu.be/wz-bn4dUAVU
Of all the tips for starting a channel, finding direction and sticking with it is the most powerful. If you want your fans to stay engaged, then come up with a plan. It really is that simple.
-------
Settings:
F2.0 - 2.8
ISO 125
4K-24fps (To allow for cropping in without quality loss, Exported in 1080p)
Auto focus- center, fast
------------------------
Affiliate Links!!!!
(Everything helps, and it costs the same to you, so don't judge a fellow creator😉)
TubeBuddy 🔥 - Checks our work on the title, keyword, thumbnail, social, etc.
The most useful YouTube growth tool out there.
(Click "small creator for 50% off". Comment if you have issues)
tubebuddy.com/CreatorsCup
Neewer 660 BiColor Light with LCD display and remote🔥 ($86 version):
amzn.to/36Olh6c
$67 version:
amzn.to/2OoUszc
Aputure MC🔥(My Favorite small RGB):
amzn.to/36Omc6E
Best all around Microphone, but expensive ($250). Rode VideoMic NTG🤑:
amzn.to/2OnPrqK
More affordable starter Microphone: Rode VideoMicro🔥. Good enough for YouTube, and so much better than the built in mic on your camera or phone. Plus it's on sale for $40.
amzn.to/31m4ZQR
Comment if any links are down, and thanks for your support!!
----------------------
What we used:
Camera-
Sony A6300
Sigma 35MM ART f1.4 FE
Sigma 16MM ART f1.4 DC
Monitor:
Ikan D7C
Lighting:
Savage Location Pro with Godox 32" Softbox and grid [key light]
Savage RGB-VL [Blue fill light]
Source-4 50 degree stage light [To light our logo]
Audio:
Rode NTG series
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
Audioblocks
We used the Pitch-Shifter in premier to get the deep voice effect
Stock Footage:
Storyblocks!!
Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Photoshop CC (Thumbnail):
Comment if you are interested in tips on getting a 50% discount for the monthly subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
The most important tools:
Espresso Machine:
Francis Francis! X5 by Luca Trazzi
Coffee:
World Market Island Blend🔥
