Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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My answers to your top 5 video gear questions. I get questions about these camera accessories DAILY so it is about time I address them. Want to support the channel? Check out my video guides here: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com
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GEAR MENTIONED

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#1 LIGHT IN THE BACKGROUND OF VIDEOS

🛒 Berkley Colortran Mini Brute 6 Light
On eBay: ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=Berkley+Colortran+Mini+Brute+6+Light&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337460102&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

You could also use something like a Molefay: ebay.com/sch/30078/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=molefay&LH_TitleDesc=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337460102&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

For LED Lighting, I used 12v LEDs. Could use strips of single lights if you wanted to.

For the light lenses, I used 6 of these: etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Optronics/A41CB.html

#2 CAMERAS I USE

🛒 Panasonic S1
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/6jOH
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3t2pe46
My Video Guide: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com/courses/panasonic-s1

🛒 Sony A7S III
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/MIP5XO
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3wY5yiE

🛒 Canon EOS RP
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/FyWWmB
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3jsWAG5

#3 MICROPHONES I USE

🛒 Audio-Techina AT2020
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/3NBYVZ6
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3wZXWLU

🛒 Sennheiser MKH-416
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/M4IM6y
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3mLtHHe

Microphones Comparison Video: youtu.be/_QSQ-61z5l4

#4 SOFT LIGHTING/FILTER GEAR I USE

🛒 My Main Softbox
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/n7Sx
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3rKfaeM

🛒 My Second Favorite Softbox
on Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3mMj4nA

#5 SMALL RED TRIPOD

🛒 iFootage Low-Profile Base Tripod
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/lAoiOC
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/2MjHd4x

🛒 iFootage Monopod (Includes Base)
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/INxy
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3gKzBEI

🛒 Cheap Tripod Head
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/BJH4ai

🛒 iFootage Tripod Head
on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/VD91m
on B&H (PAID LINK): bhpho.to/3gNnhmW

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Light in my backgrounds
2:21 Cameras I use
4:45 Microphones I use
6:19 Soft lighting and filtration
8:16 Black ProMist filter comparison
8:53 Small tripod

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