Let’s talk gear.

A good oven doesn’t help a bad chef. Gear isn’t everything, but I’ve used and owned a lot of it. Here’s what I use to run everything I do.

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Sigma 18-50 f2.8

An everyday zoom for the Sony ZV-E10. It’s compact, lightweight, and gives me a constant f/2.8 aperture.

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Sony ZV-E10

A high-quality, inexpensive camera to start your video journey or to shoot b-roll.

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Aputure Light Dome

When I want beautiful, soft, cinematic light, the Aputure Light Dome is my go-to modifier.

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Manfrotto Super Clamp

It’s a rock-solid, universal mounting solution for lights, cameras, arms, monitors, basically anything you can bolt to it.

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SmallRig CT-10 Tripod

Compact enough to throw in a bag, tall enough for comfortable shooting at full height, and versatile enough to handle everything from DSLR and mirrorless cameras to phones and even projectors.

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AIAIAI TMA-2

Comfortable, lightweight, and modular, these headphones are perfect for long editing sessions without ear fatigue.

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Aputure Amaran F22x

The Aputure F22x is my flexible, high-output lighting solution for shoots where portability matters just as much as power. It’s a foldable 2x2 LED mat that can be thrown in a backpack but still light a full scene with soft, even illumination.

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Joby GorillaPod 3K

The GorillaPod 3K is my flexible, go-anywhere tripod for quick setups when I’m filming solo.

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Logitech MX Keys Mini

A compact, comfortable keyboard that fits perfectly into my desk setup without sacrificing typing feel.

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Logitech MX Master 3S

This is the most comfortable, precise mouse I’ve used for editing and general work.

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Rode VideoMic NTG

This mic lives on my camera for most shoots. It’s compact, lightweight, and delivers clean audio that makes editing much easier.

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Elgato Prompter

The Elgato Prompter helps me keep eye contact with the camera during scripts and presentations, making videos feel more personal and engaging.

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Shure SM7dB

The SM7dB takes the classic SM7B and builds in a preamp, meaning no need for extra hardware to get great sound. It’s my go-to for voiceovers, podcasts, and any situation where vocal clarity matters.

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Apple Studio Display

When editing video and photos all day, colour accuracy and screen real estate aren’t optional; they’re essential. The Apple Studio Display gives me a crisp, true-to-life image and integrates seamlessly with my Mac setup.

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Lens

This lens rarely leaves my camera. The 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II covers everything from wide establishing shots to tight portraits without sacrificing quality. It’s sharp, fast, and lighter than its predecessor, making it ideal for long shoot days.

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Sony A7 IV

When I needed one camera to handle both high-end client work and my own content, the Sony A7 IV was the obvious choice. It’s versatile, dependable, and produces images that work across every platform I publish to, from YouTube to LinkedIn.

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Artlist

Music and sound can make or break a video. Artlist gives me a massive library of high-quality, royalty-free tracks and sound effects that I can use across my projects.

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