Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Of all the tips for growing 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. We promise you, you will get ahead by doing this one thing. 👌
This is an episode update in our 🔥"Road to 10,000"🔥 series, where we grow with you.
We will call it - Episode 2.5🤔
These episodes are meant to be individual, but as a whole will kick-start your YouTube journey with practical tips and insight from a small channel that will grow with you.
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.
____
Please Subscribe for tutorials, useful encouragement, reviews, and low budget tips for new filmmakers!
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Settings:
Camera-
F2.0 - 3.5
ISO 100
4K-24fps (1/50) (To allow for cropping in without quality loss, Exported in 1080p)
Auto focus- center, fast
ND and Polarizer
Drone-
F4
ISO 200
2.7K 60 (1/120) This is the best way to record slow motion in the Mavic 2 Pro
Auto focus
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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 (Full Frame) 🔥🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2S86cs1
Sigma 16MM ART f1.4 DC (Crop)🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2tHUgUD
Polar Pro 67mm circular polarizer & ND Filter (4)
Gimbal:
Moza Air 2
Best heavyweight gimbal: amzn.to/3blcf45
Best lightweight gimbal: amzn.to/2ODIXnA
Drone:
Mavic 2 Pro🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazon, most practical bundle we have found: amzn.to/2umuJkh
Ipad adapter
Extended grip joysticks🔥🔥🔥
These are AMAZING: amzn.to/2SnuJbm
Landing Pad
Polar Pro ND/PL (4)🔥🔥🔥
How you get cinematic footage and great color: amzn.to/386C99L
Audio:
Rode VideoMicro
amzn.to/31m4ZQR
Zoom F1 Field Recorder With factory Lavalier microphone🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2H9aVTW
Audioblocks
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
___________________
Still reading this??? Make awesome videos! Go now!
(Since you insist on being here, leave a comment on the video and include the phrase "Find My Niche" in a meaningful way, and we will give you a shout-out in our next video. For example: "I'm going to Find My Niche by doing something I -------------.")
Of all the tips for growing 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. We promise you, you will get ahead by doing this one thing. 👌
This is an episode update in our 🔥"Road to 10,000"🔥 series, where we grow with you.
We will call it - Episode 2.5🤔
These episodes are meant to be individual, but as a whole will kick-start your YouTube journey with practical tips and insight from a small channel that will grow with you.
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.
____
Please Subscribe for tutorials, useful encouragement, reviews, and low budget tips for new filmmakers!
-------
Settings:
Camera-
F2.0 - 3.5
ISO 100
4K-24fps (1/50) (To allow for cropping in without quality loss, Exported in 1080p)
Auto focus- center, fast
ND and Polarizer
Drone-
F4
ISO 200
2.7K 60 (1/120) This is the best way to record slow motion in the Mavic 2 Pro
Auto focus
------------------------
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 (Full Frame) 🔥🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2S86cs1
Sigma 16MM ART f1.4 DC (Crop)🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2tHUgUD
Polar Pro 67mm circular polarizer & ND Filter (4)
Gimbal:
Moza Air 2
Best heavyweight gimbal: amzn.to/3blcf45
Best lightweight gimbal: amzn.to/2ODIXnA
Drone:
Mavic 2 Pro🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazon, most practical bundle we have found: amzn.to/2umuJkh
Ipad adapter
Extended grip joysticks🔥🔥🔥
These are AMAZING: amzn.to/2SnuJbm
Landing Pad
Polar Pro ND/PL (4)🔥🔥🔥
How you get cinematic footage and great color: amzn.to/386C99L
Audio:
Rode VideoMicro
amzn.to/31m4ZQR
Zoom F1 Field Recorder With factory Lavalier microphone🔥🔥🔥
amzn.to/2H9aVTW
Audioblocks
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
___________________
Still reading this??? Make awesome videos! Go now!
(Since you insist on being here, leave a comment on the video and include the phrase "Find My Niche" in a meaningful way, and we will give you a shout-out in our next video. For example: "I'm going to Find My Niche by doing something I -------------.")
