Gear I Use

I get asked by a lot of people about the gear I use and what I recommend for those just starting out. So I've created this guide for you covering: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and useful accessories.

Most of what is included on this list I use or have used in the past. I have enough experience for me to give it my endorsement.

If I haven’t used the product or don’t know the brand well but feel strongly about the product after research and perspective from fellow creators, I will make sure to indicate that so you’re aware before investing.

LEVELS

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED USEFUL ACCESSORIES

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Beginner

If you're just starting out, you probably already have most of the equipment you need: a smartphone, a computer, and a lamp for a bit of light. What's listed below is a bunch of lower-cost products that will either raise the quality enough so that people won't think you're totally new to this game.

Cardd

I used card in early 2022. It's a great little website builder that lets you test ideas for super cheap! Definitely get Carrd if you're testing and launching an early product.

Logitech Streamcam

This camera has served me well. 1080p at 60 fps. f2.0 aperture and plugs in via USB-C. It comes with software that let's you customise the image.

Publer

This tool lets you easily schedule content to multiple social media channels. I use it for LinkedIn mainly, but Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and more are available.

PurplePanda Lavalier Mic

This is a great little starter microphone for those who don't want to fork out for something more costly like the Røde's and Sennheiser mics.

Intermediate

You've been making content for a little while and want to up your quality or make production a little easier so that you can increase output.

High Speed Memory Card

When you're shooting in 4k with high quality audio being recorded at the same time you need a fast card that can keep up. Otherwise, you'll lose data.

Sony ZV E10

One of the best vlogging cameras on the market. Unbelievable eye tracking focus (even on pets!). A flip out screen. 6k sensor downsampled to 4k.

ConvertKit

My email newsletter and email courses are all run through ConvertKit. This is my favourite newsletter app. Free up to 1,000 subscribers and you can even add a custom domain!

Webflow

This website is on Webflow. Webflow is one of the best website builders out there. Way more customisable than Squarespace and infinitely more secure than WordPress. I've been a customer for years.

LG Ultrawide Monitor

An ultra-wide monitor is awesome for working in Final Cut Pro with its timeline along the bottom. I have two of these monitors stacked on top of one another.

ShieldApp

Shield gives you the LinkedIn analytics that you need to grow on the platform. It lets you see what content is working and what isn't. A game changer when building your brand.

Apple Motion

Motion is Apple's version of Adobe After Effects. It's native to Apple hardware and is extremely powerful. If you'd like to build your own transitions and more, you'll want this.

Apple Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is my video editor of choice. You pay once and get lifetime updates. It's built by Apple, for Apple users. It's blazing fast and has a clean UI.

Epidemic Sound

I get all of my music from Epidemic. It's an easy to use platform and you can find music you need quickly. It even has a mobile app so you can listen on the fly.

Elgato Pro Multi Mount

This is what I use to mount my lights, cameras and microphones on. It's extremely sturdy and clamps to my desk. Without this you need lots of tripods.

Elgago Key Light Air

When I need to control the light in my studio, I use this light to do it. You can control it from smartphone and desktop apps, and with the Elgato Stream Decks too.

Smallrig 72" Tripod

Solid build. 15kg max load. Strong and supportive 360 degree ball head and it even turns into a monopod.

Røde Videomic NTG

I record all of my audio with this microphone. It's a nice shotgun microphone that really step up your audio from the smaller versions.

Advanced

'Advanced' gear isn't always expensive. It's more about making your workflow slick so that you really create content much more easily and at a higher quality.

Aputure Light Dome II

This softbox is unreal. On the higher end of the price range but the quality is there. Fast to assemble and attach. Comes with 2 diffusers and an honeycomb grid.

Neewer 150W Video Light

This light is a game changer when combine with a softbox. It's cheap, quiet, well made, with a remote. I can't believe it's taken me so long to add this to my arsenal.

Neewer Heavy Duty C-Stand

This stand is heavy, well-made and strong enough to support a light and softbox. You can also get a version with wheels on it if you're likely to be moving around.

Payhip

Payhip is where I host all of my digital courses. As a free user you still get all of the features. Pro users avoid the 5% commission on sales. It's a great way to start out with digital courses. Made in London 🇬🇧

Leica Q2

This is the wrong camera to build a YouTube channel with. No pop-out screen. No way to connect a better microphone. But the image quality is just unreal.

Useful Accessories

Some of these accessories are essential and others just make life so much easier, to the point where they're hard to live without once you've tried them!

Screw Adapter Threads

You need some of these when you're working with cameras, mics and stands. These devices have lots of different ways of attaching and sometimes you need a little adapter to make it fit.

Logitech MX Keys Mini

I was using a keyboard with a number pad on the side and my right shoulder was getting sore when using the mouse. So I've moved back to a smaller keyboard. It's a nice typing experience!

Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse

I always used Apple's Magic Mouse. But it's heavy and drags on work surfaces. This is the best mouse I have ever used. Full of features and really ergonomic.

Flexispot Desk

I love this desk. The surface isn't hollow - it's solid. The electric motors are great. I looks good. And most importantly, my back health has improved 10X!

Ember Mug

I run on coffee. This mug honestly is a game changer. If you're the type of person who leaves a coffee to go cold after they get distracted...this is for you.