YouTube Equipment Checklist for Making Videos (Complete Buyers Guide)

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 YouTube Equipment Checklist
3:10 YouTube Video Formats
7:08 4 Essential Elements For Every Video
11:05 Audio Tips
14:00 Lighting Tips
16:30 Video Tips
19:50 Stabilization Tips
23:36 Q + A

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In this video, Omar shares the best YouTube Equipment You NEED to Create YouTube Videos.

[GRUBB-MUDD]

Can't wait to get that iPhone 13, I'm an android guy, but I want that phone and Lenz just for shooting video, I want a different camera for everything (set up and ready) because I do concrete and it's super hard because you only have so much time to empty the concrete truck, finish the concrete ect ect.

[GRUBB-MUDD]

So when u talk about conssentcy do that mean stick w the same format? Or should some1 switch it up, to keep ppl guessing (u didn't say it but vid iq did on your show) btw I did take his advice on the thumbnail and making it less busy

[GRUBB-MUDD]

Omarc don't worry about my other questions but I need an answer, like I said I'm a android guy, should I switch to Apple, I am going to get the 13, but I don't have a laptop, I create w a tablet right now (I know nothing about apple) should I make the switch so I don't have to build a computer or should I stuck w a pc and just build 1, I don't want to render a video for 7 days lol

[pastorrandy]

@32:21 I have found wireless to be unreliable, but I'm an old guy, can't beat a cable for reliability.

[PaintingWithYovette]

Which of those two lights would be best for filming artwork on a flat table?

[JC_]

Im just getting started so may sound naive, but everything to do with outdoors has been related to only vlogging… what about sport content for youtube e.g streetball - what camera recommendation since it is a longer format?

[Ignorant]

Replay FAM!!!
Thank you for your time and info.... I just saw the last part of the stream. Gonna watch the whole enchilada now!!

[pastorrandy]

@9:07 Omar, I use the Xoom H5 Handy Recorder. Have you ever used one? I record it on a separate track and then edit it together with the video from my Panasonic HDC-TM700 camera. My equipment is about 5-10 years old, but it works good for me.

[BasketballTall]

Question: If vlogging in a studio, is that vlogging?

[ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

I'm here from Atlanta for the replay. I shoot mainly talking head videos with occasional talking vlogs. I definitely have the wrong mic. Firstly, I bought the Rode Mic Go for my Hotshoe on my Canon M50. The mic crackles and pops but works great as a voice over with my Mac. I use the Boya Lapel mic which sounds pretty good, but it has a 6 ft. cord and doesn't work for me when standing up for a demo for product reviews or hauls. I have to hold the cord to prevent getting wrapped in the cord. Bummer... I've been through quite a few cheap mics. Here to get a tip on another mic I should try.

[LisaEicholtz]

I am wondering if I use my iphone 13 to film where should I save the footage if I originally save to the phone and then load up to my computer how many gb in phone should I get?

[Lifewith_charlotte_]

I can’t decide between Canon M50 and G7x Mark III. And if I should get backdrops or create my own nice good looking background like other Youtubers do. So so confused.

[corty]

Think Media I have a origional Canon M50 and Gopro 4 and wish to start producing videos in my small office that is only 10 foot x 10 foot. Thinking of using the M50 for the front on and the GoPro for the top down. Should I change the top down to a different camera or stick with the GoPro, wont't be going 4K due to the M50 poor 4K for video. What lense should I use for such a small area, only have the stock 15-45mm lense, should I stick with that? For the audio I will be using a Lav Mic and the Lighting I have a softbox which is just to large for the area, so going to get some 6500k lights installed.

[Jim_Mundy]

Think Media team what was the make of the big light and then the flat diffuser Omar has for his key light? Looks like a fairly powerful light with a great softbox / grid combo. I've got the Mount Dog lights/boxes but they aren't great when I'm up against a wall in a setup similar to Omar's. Guess I should check the kit link. Incredibly helpful video by the way. Bought the Think training Black Friday deal. Thanks.

[truteetv]

Hope to Upgrade mics, lighting, editing software

[everybrodymovie]

YESSSS! Samson Q2U for the win! I'll be using mine properly soon. ha ha.

[GRUBB-MUDD]

Great stuff guys, my biggest take away from this is.... I'm going to go ahead and invest now in the Sony zv10 now so when I get to 1000 subs I can do a pretty special live steam and bring on a guest.. obviously I'm going to go ahead and get steam yard and all my stuff and start exploring live streaming on my other account, so when I do make my 1st live stream celebration it's going to be off the hook! (I don't care if it takes a month to get the camera, also I'm going to be expirementing w lights and mics too! Thanks guys

[KayfabeKarl]

Here as the #ReplayFAM and i love this advice about tech one thing i've got to question that could be a possible video itself is about writing scripts for videos vs ad-libbing from bullet points

[jtsmith]

My video format I got used to is video/podcast but I want to incorporate vlogging also. Just getting over the fear of telling a story to people. I don't have the equipment to do it either

[Lifewith_charlotte_]

Your content is very helpful and practical…