The BEST YouTube Setup for 2024 // SIMPLE AND EASY - Camera, Audio, Lighting, and more!

Wondering what equipment I'm personally using this year to grow my YouTube channel? (↓ Open for more!)

This video shares ALL the gear I use for all 3 of my setups: My MAIN setup, DESKTOP setup, and VLOGGING setup.

I cover all things from cameras, to lighting, to audio, and all the necessary accessories that will make your filming process so much easier.

Watch this video for the ultimate guide on equipment that is easy to use AND gives great results!

♡ What's in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Main YouTube Setup
00:49 Main YouTube Camera
02:22 Main Camera Lens
04:52 Lens Comparison
06:01 Main Microphone
06:56 Main Camera Tripod
07:54 Dummy Battery
09:02 Bluetooth Remote
09:36 Memory Card
11:02 Main Lighting
12:26 Desktop Setup
13:20 Desktop Camera
14:16 Desktop Camera Arm
15:16 How to Use Camera as Webcam
16:47 Desktop Microphone
17:36 Shure SM7B Tutorial
19:31 Vlogging Setup
19:59 Why I LOVE My Vlogging Camera
20:43 Face Detection
21:37 Filming Vertically
22:47 Vlogging Camera Accessories
23:22 Next Video

♡ All My YouTube Equipment:

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DESKTOP SET UP
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VLOGGING SET UP
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[bresunflower]

As a beginner creator, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this. Not only do you go into detail, you demonstrate and somehow makes it all make sense in no non tech savvy brain and I can't explain how much I appreciate that. Thank you 😊

[gedeo]

24 minutes. No fluff. Only solid tips! 10/10

[Jerichocrumble]

I’ve been following you for years. I waited patiently for your return because this year is my year I start YouTube. I’m happy your back. Can you show us how you edit your videos? This new style of your editing feels like you edit them yourself now. 🙏

[klarabartos]

Hey, great video. People shouldn't forget that being a YouTuber is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like business owners should offer products/services that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course (I can recommend using a little bit of Famester, as it was a proper game-changer for me!!

[mariamgelashvili]

Hi Vannesa, can you please take a video about protecting your personal information as a blogger, I saw a video of a blogger, who some sick dude stalked, and he figured out where she lives, where she is working out, etc. When I went through the comments, I was terrified, some bloggers were talking about cases where even their kids were kidnapped, for money. Also, the case where some sick dude calculated when the girl had menstruation, only by images of food she eats and her mood swings, that happened in Korea. Bloggers were talking about, not shooting videos of themselves near windows, so the view will be visible, also, don't shoot videos near street names, with shop bags, etc. Also better avoid telling where you live, will be great to have a list of things better to avoid as a blogger, to minimize stalking.

[Garanthur]

First time I saw one of your Videos. I just want to add two things. You definitely do not need to know what all the numbers mean, but: The Sigma lens shown is made for FullFrame Cameras and the ZV-E10 is an APS-C Camera (Sensor is smaller). Therefore the 16mm shown looks more like a 24mm and the 11mm looks more like a 16mm. To get the equivalent of a Full Frame Lens you have to roughly multiply by 1.5 (16*1.5=24mm).

I am just saying this so people who are starting out and buying a cheap Full Frame camera (like the Canon R8) should not make the mistake and buy an 11mm for Full Frame. That would be almost FishEye und does not look anything like your picture.

No hate comment. I just want to help. If there are any further question, no matter who, let me know. I will happily answer them.

[pluscreator]

Finding the right setup can be such a huge time-waster, and a never-ending rabbit-hole. Solid video that explains it all; thanks for sharing. I had the ZV 1 and upgraded to the ZV e10 too.

[anjohnette]

Oh, Vanessa, you brought back your iconic lavender colors for the titles in the video. I always.loved those!

[Shenay_braaf]

Love that you moved around and changed the P.O.V felt like I was in the office with you ☺️💙

[MiaCosco]

I love how much more chill and happy you seem in these videos—not such an emphasis on doing the most, intensity, and now there’s a person here I can get to know! ❤😊

[nickalot]

lol you can sell anything. it's seriously amazing how well you can go through SOOOO MUCH information, and keep it light and exciting. it's insane!! thanks for the inspiration

[dna]

Vanessa can you make a video on whether people should create YT shorts or not? There’s a lot of debate on whether they kill a channel or not because of a split audience. Would love to hear your take on this in detail. Thanks for all you do and welcome back 🙏

[angeliluz]

I'm trying to grow my spiritual channel and focus on long-form content creation- this is PERFECT! Thank you so much! That new vlogging camera looks amaaazing. You're a life savior! <3

[BalanceLifeOfCass]

Best video hands down I’ve seen in a long time for beginner content creators. Starting back up my content career and I’m so excited!

[PcwizWorld]

One of the highest quality and helpful YouTube camera setup videos I have ever seen, love it, thank you so much!

[EricaBeee]

The more I watch this video, the more I want to hug you. Thank you for all the information ❤

[DMVHouseRadioOne]

I simply Love you. Im a working Photojournalist and Filmaker, you litteraly removed tons of usless stress in my brain. Simple is Unique, Simple is Elegant, Simple is Timeless and makes sense! Bravo!

[itziab]

Can you make a video on how you record yourself at your desk while sharing your computer screen? How do you go back and forth between the both?

[BoboWay]

Thanks Vanessa, I was looking for equipments to make better vlogs and I found your video. This video really useful for YouTube beginners.

[mattliller]

I absolutely love the simplicity of your setups. I am one of the self-professed “teckie” guys, but preach how a simple setup can get anyone 90% of the way there over the 10x price alternatives. I actually just made a video about how the ZVE-10 could easily serve as the main camera for a channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, and you ironically proved me very right! Looking forward to more great content.