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Justin Brown - Primal Video

Justin Brown - Primal Video

Video creation educator teaching editing, gear selection, and YouTube strategy.

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  • DJI Mic Mini

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    For going wireless, my pick is the DJI Mic Mini, a tiny, affordable wireless microphone that clips on and goes, perfect for vlogging and run-and-gun filming.
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  • And if you want the best budget microphone to start with, the Boya lav mics are great value at around $15, they're what we used on most of our early videos.
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  • I've also got a little Rode VideoMic Me-C+ that lives in my backpack as a plug-and-play mic for iPhone and Android.
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  • My number one is the Rode VideoMic NTG, a shotgun microphone that works brilliantly on a camera or at my desk, which makes it a great all-rounder for talking head videos, podcasts and interviews.
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  • RODE VideoMic NTG
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Editing software6

  • CapCut

    cited in 2 videos

    In this CapCut tutorial, I’ll walk through the AI tools I’d actually use for real projects, including audio separation, Enhanced Voice, Split Scenes, AI Edit, text-based editing, Enhanced Quality, AI Relight, and long video to shorts.
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  • DaVinci Resolve's Relight effect lets you change the lighting in your scene after you've filmed it.
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  • I record straight into Descript, which is also what our team uses to edit, and I'll show you how that fits into my workflow.
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  • Edits by Instagram

    first cited August 2026

    In this Edits app tutorial we walk through the entire process step by step, from setting up your first project and recording with the built in teleprompter, through to captions, music, effects and exporting in 4K.
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  • We'll be using DaVinci Resolve 21 (2026 update), and we'll cover what you actually need to know to import your footage, make clean edits, add DaVinci Resolve transitions and titles, fix your audio, and export a finished video that's ready for YouTube.
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  • We'll go through all the latest features and updates so you're working with the most current version of Final Cut Pro from day one. Plus I'll share my personal editing workflow and the tips and tricks I use to edit faster and more efficiently.
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  • ChatCut

    cited in 2 videos · first cited August 2026

    In this video, I’ll show you the AI editing tools that impressed me most, including how ChatCut tightens footage, works from the transcript, creates motion graphics, adds captions and responds to follow-up instructions.
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Camera equipment2

Microphones2

  • DJI Mic Mini

    cited in 2 videos

    The DJI Mic Mini gets grabbed most often for out-and-about shooting. It works on phones, connects to computers, and hooks to regular cameras.
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  • RØDE VideoMic NTG

    $259.00 · cited in 2 videos

    The RØDE VideoMic NTG (Amazon) is a very capable all-rounder. It works in a desk/podcast setup, boomed just out of frame, and mounted on top of a camera for run-and-gun filming.
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  • CapCut has become a go-to for AI video editing, though many advanced features now sit behind a paid tier.
  • Recording directly into Descript removes file-management friction and speeds up collaboration.

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Coding software1

  • Claude Code

    cited in 2 videos

    With Video Stats connected to Claude Code, AI generates reports, pulls patterns, and answers specific business questions fast.
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  • In this hands-on test, Justin used ChatCut to turn almost an hour of camera and screen-recording footage into a structured YouTube base edit.

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  • Video Stats

    cited in 2 videos

    After trying multiple tracking tools, the chosen solution was Video Stats , built in partnership with Jack Born from Deadline Funnel .
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