Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Now that we’ve got an idea of how Final Cut Pro works, and without getting too bogged down by equipment and a bad case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), let’s spend a few minutes talking about the gear you’ll need to run Final Cut Pro and have a comfortable, frustration-free experience while creating a project.
•Here’s a full review on the computer I use if you’re interested:
youtu.be/a-86WlGK5As
•And here’s a long term review of the base model M1 Mac Mini, which was the cheapest Apple computer available when I bought it and newer models are even more powerful!
youtu.be/-PceeQjmBL0
*If you're shopping for a new computer, definitely check out the official Apple Refurbished Store for some pretty great discounts on equipment that is really indistinguishable from brand new
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•Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): geni.us/ArtlistTom
•Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm
——————————— 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)
•YoloBox for Recording & Mobile Streams: geni.us/Gh3d1n (Amazon)
•Elgato Prompter: geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)
——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: geni.us/mkh50 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Tall Mic Arm: geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
•Short Mic Arm: geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)
•Rode Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•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)
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🎥 Check out my full gear list here:himynameistom.com/gear
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– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel and courses are open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
Now that we’ve got an idea of how Final Cut Pro works, and without getting too bogged down by equipment and a bad case of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), let’s spend a few minutes talking about the gear you’ll need to run Final Cut Pro and have a comfortable, frustration-free experience while creating a project.
•Here’s a full review on the computer I use if you’re interested:
youtu.be/a-86WlGK5As
•And here’s a long term review of the base model M1 Mac Mini, which was the cheapest Apple computer available when I bought it and newer models are even more powerful!
youtu.be/-PceeQjmBL0
*If you're shopping for a new computer, definitely check out the official Apple Refurbished Store for some pretty great discounts on equipment that is really indistinguishable from brand new
———————————————————————
Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.
—————————— SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————
Become a Channel Member: geni.us/joinchannel
——————————— CONNECT ———————————
🎯 Subscribe! bit.ly/TEPsub
Instagram: @sodarntom
Main Site: himynameistom.com
Podcasts: himynameistom.com/podcasts
———————— ROYALTY FREE MUSIC ————————
•Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): geni.us/ArtlistTom
•Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm
——————————— 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)
•YoloBox for Recording & Mobile Streams: geni.us/Gh3d1n (Amazon)
•Elgato Prompter: geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon)
•Rodecaster Video: bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H)
——————————— AUDIO GEAR ———————————
•Rodecaster Pro II: bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: geni.us/mkh50 (Amazon)
•Shure SM7B: geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Tall Mic Arm: geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
•Short Mic Arm: geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon)
•Rode Headphones: bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H)
•Blue XLR Cable: geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)
—————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS ——————————
•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H)
•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)
———————————————————————
🎥 Check out my full gear list here:himynameistom.com/gear
———————————————————————
– Who Am I? –
Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production.
All videos on the channel are created by me without the use of artificially generated assets for editing or production. The only AI here is my Average Intelligence.
You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: himynameistom.com/about
My channel and courses are open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here.
