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Capture

Cameras57

  • Sony FX3

    $4,049.95cited in 51 videosspeaks highly of it

    “So, it's actually the camera that I usually use at my workstation over here that I use for live streaming and video calls and long form podcasting. So, I'll have this camera on for like 6 7 8 hours a day and never be concerned at all that this camera is going to overheat.”
    View source at 8:59from December 2025+ 50 more sources
  • iPhone

    cited in 16 videosmixed views on it

    “Keep in mind that I have these cameras set to automatic, just so we can see what it looks like straight out of camera. Starting off with the iPhone 17 Pro, what I notice is that there is a lot more dynamic range where you get more details both in the shadows as well as in the highlights.”
    View source at 0:04from December 2025+ 15 more sources
  • Hollyland Lyra

    $149.00cited in 14 videosfirst cited December 2025speaks highly of it

    “Now, starting with the camera, we went with the Holland Lyra for this build. It's one of the most affordable cameras that you can purchase, and it technically is a web camera, but you can use it for all sorts of talking head kind of shots like this.”
    View source at 0:16from March 2026+ 13 more sources
  • Insta360 Luna Ultra

    $769.99cited in 14 videosfirst cited April 2026mixed views on it

    “So, this footage is probably my favorite footage I've seen out of an Insta 360 product so far. I have several of their cameras. All of them I enjoy using, but the Luna Ultra just feels a little bit more cinematic when you look at its image.”
    View source at 0:39from June 2026+ 13 more sources

Lenses26

Camera equipment53

  • Elgato Prompter

    $299.99cited in 10 videosspeaks highly of it

    “Now, another way that I create a low pressure filming environment is actually using this tool right here. This is a teleprompter. This allows me to load up my script with bullet points and I can actually read the script while making eye contact with the camera lens, which is also going to help you be more confident on camera.”
    View source at 2:32from July 2025+ 9 more sources
  • YoloBox Extreme

    $2,299.00cited in 7 videosfirst cited January 2026mixed views on it

    “This device is called the Yolo Box Extreme. And in this video, I want to show you what it's like to run a full-on multicam production from one hub and why podcasters and streamers or even small event teams would absolutely love the Yolo box extreme.”
    View source at 0:15from January 2026+ 6 more sources
  • SmallRig Phone Tripod

    cited in 5 videosfirst cited March 2026positive about it

    “And for the tripod, I just went with this really budget SmallRig tripod that'll work with both smartphones and really lightweight mirrorless cameras like the ZV-E10, and it works totally fine for this build.”
    View source at 16:33from May 2026+ 4 more sources
  • Lightdow 12 x 12 Inch White Balance 18% Gray Card

    $14.99cited in 5 videosspeaks highly of it

    “But if you want even better results, I recommend buying this gray card. If you hold this up in your camera frame, you can take a white balance reading right here.”
    View source at 6:16from October 2025+ 4 more sources

Sound

Microphones27

  • DJI Mic Mini

    $99.00cited in 24 videosspeaks highly of it

    “This is 58% off and I love the way this microphone sounds. It's so easy to use. In fact, anytime I go outside, this is the first microphone I pick up because I just know it's so simple and it's going to sound great.”
    View source at 3:58from November 2025+ 23 more sources
  • Hollyland Lark A1 Wireless Microphone

    $59.90cited in 21 videosspeaks highly of it

    “One of the most basic options is the Hollland Lark A1. We recommend this microphone all of the time, and it's a really easy, budget friendly beginner microphone that just plugs right into your smartphone and gives you wireless audio.”
    View source at 7:02from February 2026+ 20 more sources
  • DJI Mic 3 Wireless Microphone System

    $259.00cited in 12 videosfirst cited September 2025mixed views on it

    “The DJI Mic 3 is here, and it's half the size of its predecessor while being packed with an incredible amount of new features for creators. In this complete guide, we do a hands-on review of this new wireless microphone system to see if it's the best option for YouTubers, filmmakers, and content creators in 2026.”
    View sourcefrom September 2025+ 11 more sources
  • Fifine AM8 Microphone + Boom Arm

    $84.34cited in 11 videosspeaks highly of it

    “But something as affordable as this Fifine AM8 right here. We've talked about on the channel so many times and this is becoming like one of the number one selling microphones here at Think Media in terms of affiliates because you guys are using this thing all the time to start your podcast or do live streams.”
    View source at 9:11from February 2026+ 10 more sources

Headphones3

  • AirPods

    $119.95cited in 4 videosfirst cited January 2026speaks highly of it

    “I currently have the AirPod Pro 2os and the AirPod Max. And these really help me focus and get my work done when I am in a public setting thanks to their great noise cancellation.”
    View source at 7:31from April 2026+ 3 more sources
  • Apple earbuds

    first cited October 2025

    “For this video, I'm just using some old Apple earbuds just because I have them.”
    View source at 2:09from October 2025
  • Audio-Technica ATH-M20x

    first cited February 2026positive about it

    “I also like to snag these headphones from Audio Technica. They're the ATTHM20Xs, and they're usually around $50 or so to pick up a set.”
    View source at 5:17from February 2026

Light

Lighting40

Editing and post

Editing software16

  • DaVinci Resolve Studio

    cited in 28 videosspeaks highly of it

    “Now, if you're dealing with an audio clip that has a lot of background noise, we can actually fix this by using one of my favorite tools inside Da Vinci Resolve, the voice isolation tool.”
    View source at 6:33from August 2025+ 27 more sources
  • Gling

    cited in 10 videosfirst cited October 2025speaks highly of it

    “Instead of listening to yourself over and over again, cutting the silences, the ums, every restart, I can just drop my footage into this tool called Gling and it does all that work for me.”
    View source at 0:03from October 2026+ 9 more sources
  • CapCut

    cited in 10 videosspeaks highly of it

    “So, step one is to choose which software you're going to use to do your video editing, and for beginners, we highly recommend starting with the software CapCut.”
    View source at 0:15from April 2026+ 9 more sources
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

    cited in 8 videosfirst cited August 2025mixed views on it

    “Now, our fourth software is Adobe Premiere Pro, and this is currently the software I use on a daily basis to edit all of my videos. Actually, the video you're watching right now was literally edited inside of Adobe Premiere Pro.”
    View source at 10:36from October 2026+ 7 more sources

Recording software12

  • OBS

    cited in 8 videosfirst cited December 2025

    “Plus, we test its 4K 60FPS output, fast autofocus, 2x lossless zoom, multi-camera live USB switching inside OBS, and revolutionary auto-lighting integration with the amaran Verge light series!”
    View sourcefrom October 2026+ 7 more sources
  • RØDECaster Pro II

    cited in 4 videosspeaks highly of it

    “And if you wanted to go to a more pro-level podcasting interface, something like the RodeCaster Pro II is what I use here in my studio, and you can input up to four XLR inputs, and you have lots of like pads and dials and switches that you can all customize to your liking.”
    View source at 0:00from December 2025+ 3 more sources
  • DJI Mimo app

    cited in 4 videosfirst cited October 2025

    “We cover manual exposure and D-Log 2 setup, the DJI Mic 3 reporter handle vs. shirt clip, voice tone presets, 32-bit float internal backup audio, using the 60mm telephoto lens for interviews, and essential tips for using the DJI Mimo app and single autofocus so the camera never loses your face!”
    View source+ 3 more sources
  • QuickTime

    cited in 2 videosfirst cited March 2026positive about it

    “I like OBS or QuickTime, or you can even use their Holly Studio app to record, but just choose whatever software you prefer to do your recording.”
    View source at 0:31from May 2026+ 1 more source

AI software8

  • ChatGPT

    cited in 13 videosspeaks highly of it

    “Chat-GPT is useful for content creation, but recently, I discovered a few game-changing tips that completely transformed how I use it for making YouTube videos.”
    View sourcefrom July 2025+ 12 more sources
  • Gling AI

    cited in 9 videosspeaks highly of it

    “Now, Gling is one of my favorite tools that I literally use for every single video. It's completely changed the way I make videos by automatically cutting out bad takes, removing silences, and cleaning up my rough cuts.”
    View source at 6:00from July 2025+ 8 more sources
  • Poppy.AI

    cited in 4 videosfirst cited September 2025speaks highly of it

    “Well, that's exactly what happened because recently we started using this new AI tool called Poppy AI and it's been a game changer for us. It's literally cut my content planning time in half.”
    View source at 0:43from September 2025+ 3 more sources
  • invideo AI

    cited in 3 videosfirst cited August 2025speaks highly of it

    “And if you're serious about video creation, I highly recommend the Generative Plan. It starts at just $100 a month, and it's the one that I personally use.”
    View source at 7:46from November 2025+ 2 more sources

Productivity software5

  • Zoom

    cited in 6 videos

    “Kyle, Drea, Tekashi, our thumbnail designer, Steph, our thumbnail editor, myself are all on Zoom, and we open up Millanote, which is a workflow, and we have like the script in there, and we've got the Google doc with the notes, and it's the script from the interview.”
    View source at 8:54from September 2025+ 5 more sources
  • Milanote

    cited in 6 videosfirst cited August 2025speaks highly of it

    “So, the software we use to plan our videos is something called Milanote. They're not a sponsor of this video or even a sponsor of the channel. We just love using the software.”
    View source at 0:24from August 2026+ 5 more sources
  • Google Docs

    cited in 3 videosfirst cited September 2025

    “But, a lot of times our team actually uses Google Docs. So, I will actually put a link right below the outline, and I will paste a doc that I've already created for this video that features the entire script.”
    View source at 4:14from August 2026+ 2 more sources
  • monday.com

    first cited October 2025

    “And we actually meticulously track their results with a monday.com board.”
    View source at 15:19from October 2025

Creator tools14

  • vidIQ

    cited in 25 videosspeaks highly of it

    “The tool Vid IQ is blowing my mind. When you upload your edited video into YouTube, I don't know how it does it, but it scans the video, figures out what the topic of the video is, and then presents you with like five or six different options to title your video, and scores them on clickability rating.”
    View source at 0:00from August 2025+ 24 more sources
  • Riverside

    cited in 21 videosfirst cited August 2025speaks highly of it

    “And I have my camera plugged into my computer and my microphone and even a screen share happening right now. And all of this can come inside of my virtual studio inside of Riverside. And I can record 4K videos right here inside of Riverside, as well as record all of this crispy audio without needing to manage any memory cards or file transfers.”
    View source at 3:42from February 2026+ 20 more sources
  • Epidemic Sound

    cited in 17 videosfirst cited August 2025speaks highly of it

    “My favorite place to get music is Epidemic Sound, which is today's sponsor.”
    View source at 9:44from August 2025+ 16 more sources
  • Storyblocks

    cited in 15 videosspeaks highly of it

    “I've personally been using Storyblocks for about 8 years to fill in all of those missing pieces of my video projects here at Think Media or even in my professional freelancing business that I just don't have time to go out and shoot myself.”
    View source at 10:02from April 2026+ 14 more sources

Platforms

Hosting platforms2

  • YouTube

    cited in 2 videos

    “We also show you Advanced Mode inside YouTube Studio, one of the most underused tools for tracking your channel's performance over time”
    View sourcefrom August 2026+ 1 more source
  • TikTok

    first cited October 2025mixed views on it

    “Do you use Instagram? Do you use Tik Tok? Do you use Facebook? I do, right?”
    View source at 25:00from October 2025

Ecommerce platforms1

  • YouTube Shopping

    first cited August 2025

    “If I feature some specific products in this video as well, I can search the YouTube shopping catalog for certain products to add.”
    View source at 0:00from August 2025

Courses1

  • YouTube Secrets

    first cited April 2026speaks highly of it

    “And if you are wanting to grow on YouTube this year, one thing that really helped me early on was reading this book, YouTube Secrets.”
    View source at 5:54from April 2026

Desk

Computers9

Monitors4

Peripherals5

Storage9

Everything else

Other8

  • iPhone 16 Pro

    $759.00cited in 7 videosspeaks highly of it

    “So, I'm shooting on mostly the iPhone 16 Pro for all of my YouTube content and this has become just my everyday tool that I carry anytime I need to record videos.”
    View source at 1:18from May 2026+ 6 more sources
  • iPhone Air

    $1,149.00cited in 5 videosfirst cited November 2025mixed views on it

    “I also ran a few tests in my studio using that rear camera for YouTube style talking head videos just like the one I'm filming right now and I thought the iPhone Air performed really well.”
    View source at 2:57from November 2025+ 4 more sources
  • Vocaster 2

    $180.00cited in 2 videosfirst cited December 2025speaks highly of it

    “If you’re ready to step up from USB mics or want more control over your sound, the Vocaster 2 is one of the best budget audio interfaces for creators right now 🔥”
    View sourcefrom December 2025+ 1 more source
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max

    $1,299.00cited in 2 videosfirst cited October 2026positive about it

    “So, when you put those pieces together, this is the final creator kit that I've been using to film actually some other content with the iPhone 18 Pro, and I've been experimenting with this creator build to see the simplicity of it, and also the modularity.”
    View source at 5:26from October 2026+ 1 more source

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