My Camera Setup for YouTube (Filming, Editing, Lighting, Audio)

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Welcome to the technical side of YouTube! I share what I currently use to make videos, but also what equipment I recommend for beginners. This is part of my Q&A advice series for content creators (youtuber, bloggers, podcasters).

// Q&A: Content Creator Series
Advice on Starting a YouTube Channel & Blog
▸ How to Start a Blog (Technical) | coming soon
▸ How to Start a Podcast | coming soon

// CAMERA
▸ Canon EOS 80D | https://amzn.to/1NoSWca
▸ Canon EOS Rebel T4i | https://amzn.to/1NoSXwH
{ for starters }
▸ Canon EOS Rebel T6i | https://amzn.to/1Tz0feM
▸ Canon GX 7 | https://amzn.to/1WStnDT

// LENSES
▸ Sigma 30mm f/1.4 | https://amzn.to/1prQMwY
▸ Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | https://amzn.to/1r6qkui
▸ Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye | https://amzn.to/1NoTEG5
{ for starters }
▸ Sigma 30mm f/1.4 | https://amzn.to/1prQMwY
▸ Canon 50mm f/1.8 | https://amzn.to/1RpGK65

// ACCESSORIES
▸ Tripod: Manfrotto 290 Xtra Fluid Video Head Kit | https://amzn.to/1prS5fl
{ for starters }
▸ AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod | https://amzn.to/1r6rCW8
▸ Sony Lightweight Compact Tripod | https://amzn.to/1NoVyXn
▸ Wireless Remote Control | https://amzn.to/1NoVDdx

// AUDIO
▸ Rode Videomic Shotgun Microphone | https://amzn.to/1WiBB6n
{ for starters }
▸ iPhone Voice Memos App

// LIGHTING
▸ umbrella lights | https://amzn.to/1NoWc7k
▸ better lightbulbs | https://amzn.to/1r6yaE1
{ for starters }
▸ natural window lighting
▸ white paper lanterns | https://amzn.to/1WSu3cA

// EDITING
▸ Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 | https://amzn.to/1RpHwA1
▸ External hard drive: Seagate Backup Slim 2TB | https://amzn.to/1RpHU1l
{ for starters }
▸ iMovie | https://www.apple.com/mac/imovie/
▸ Final Cut Pro X | https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/

Full list of equipment + resources: https://lavendaire.com/gear/

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