You need to spend a fortune on gear to get good results… right? (Nope!)

About this episode

Casey and Alex discuss how entry-level gear can produce great video results without the need for expensive equipment.

Do you really need expensive gear to make great videos? We say nope! Entry level gear is so good now that it goes a really long way! In this episode, Casey and Alex share their go-to production tips : back/edge lighting that flatters faces, simple subject separation, mic-placement that beats pricey mics, DIY acoustic fixes, and why older cameras and phones are totally viable. Practical, budget-friendly tips and tricks.

People in this episode

Hosts: Casey Faris, MrAlexTech

Topics covered

• video production
• budget gear
• lighting techniques
• audio quality
• DIY solutions

Keywords

• video gear
• production tips
• lighting
• microphone placement
• acoustic treatment

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