Video Camera Addiction (G.A.S)
Do you have G.A.S?? Gear Acquisition Syndrome. I’ll make a confession with all of you, I’m an addict. It’s nothing to be ashamed of new camera gear is coming out all the time and well normally it looks sexy AF. We all want the latest and greatest, new features, higher resolutions more dynamic range and better bit depth. But you have to learn how to curb your addiction and identify when it’s time to indulge in your G.A.S. In this video I breakdown some of the things you should consider before hitting that ‘buy now’ button. Let’s talk about it! Want to help me make more of these videos? Consider buying me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/savagefi... Or support me for free by watching my feature film 'Older' here: Tubi link: https://tubitv.com/movies/546881/olde... Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3hySWZ9 Watch my new web series 'Immi the Vegan' here: Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3qOMKyv Tubi Link: https://bit.ly/3xjTed1 Fast affordable Storage solution I use: OWC Thunderbay 8 Hard drive enclosure: https://amzn.to/3vb17QS Akitio Quad X: https://www.akitio.com/desktop-storag... Red Western Digital NAS hard drives: https://amzn.to/3oCRuI6 Seagate Skyhawk Hard drives: https://amzn.to/3wq03Jc Cheap SSD Enclosure for 2.5 Hard drives: https://amzn.to/3bKclnR Cheap 2TB SSD’s I use: https://amzn.to/3hJqKnQ Music Subscription service I use for all my Youtube content, films and corporate work, use this link to get 2 extra months for free! https://bit.ly/3d7AuoR Drone Video provided by Video Library - No copyright Footage / videolibrar. . Check out my alternate Filmmaking channel: / pigville2 GEAR: Buy the BM Pocket 6K Pro here: https://amzn.to/3bJdc80 Lenses used: Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5: https://amzn.to/3hIMuiP Helios 44-2: https://amzn.to/35QWiBj Carl Zeiss Jena Flektagon 35mm F/2.4: https://ebay.to/3lD5hxt Alternative battery solution I recommend: Core SWX Powerbase 6k V-mount battery: https://amzn.to/3fEwHA0 D-tap to Weipu Cable to connect battery: https://amzn.to/3hPszzJ My personal BMPCC6k Pro Rig Build Parts: Smallrig Versaframe Cage 1750: https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-ver... Smallrig Versaframe Cage 1584:(smaller side handle, not tested): https://amzn.to/3f99GWX Nitze top handle: https://amzn.to/2RD6YQn Smallrig Nato rail: https://amzn.to/3fC1QEa Smallrig Nato clamp: https://amzn.to/3uje5eh Smallrig T5 SSD holder: https://amzn.to/3hLfHdS Samsung T5: https://amzn.to/3bHt9vy Smallrig Rail clamp: https://amzn.to/3oLfvwL Smallrig Microphone Holder: https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-uni... Smallrig 15mm rods: https://amzn.to/3wsA0Bc Smallrig Coldshoe: https://amzn.to/2TarNDf Other equipment used: Rode Wireless Go II: https://amzn.to/3hSgV74 Sennheiser ME-66 Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3ww1GVP Sigma 50mm Canon EF lens: https://amzn.to/3oCJMxP Godox UL150 Silent LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/2RBkkMU Aperture Lightdome softbox: https://amzn.to/3wvc4Nv Falcon Eyes RX 12T: https://amzn.to/3oCuycd Iphone 11 Pro: https://amzn.to/2RvBjR2 Computer I edit with: https://amzn.to/3bLnZ1P Home studio equipment: Black Magic Cinema Camera 4k: https://amzn.to/3sUpcep Black Magic Pocket 6K: https://amzn.to/3bJdc80 Viltrox EF-M2 ii Speedbooster: https://amzn.to/3yoyL6A Metabones T Speed Booster Ultra 0.71x: https://amzn.to/3kD8IUp Sigma Art 18-35mm Canon EF lens: https://amzn.to/3f6YE4n Desview T2 Smartphone teleprompter: https://amzn.to/3jqgSQA Philips 288E2E 28" Frameless Monitor, 4K UHD 3840x2160 IPS: https://amzn.to/38dHFcx Sound Devices Mix Pre III ii: https://bhpho.to/3DuyD99 Oktava MK-012-01 Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/37Y3Gf1 Neewer 43 inch Reflector/diffusor: https://amzn.to/3yrwrf4 Aparter 300d mark II: https://amzn.to/3sUr0UJ Cheaper alternative key light Godox UL150: https://amzn.to/2RBkkMU Apurture Lightdome softbox: https://amzn.to/3wvc4Nv Aperture MC accent light: https://amzn.to/3kxTHDh Impact Folding Wheeled Base Stand: https://amzn.to/3szfD4z Impact Adjustable Mid-Range Tripod Boom Arm for Light Stand: https://amzn.to/2Wc1zln Kohree Industrial Table Lamp: https://amzn.to/3mhTx5j Neewer Photography Backdrop support stand: https://amzn.to/3sXTPiV Savage Backdrop paper: https://amzn.to/3yqJRaY ComXim photography Turntable for B-roll: https://amzn.to/3DtO4yo AMAZON LINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS By using the affiliate links I earn a small fee from your purchase, it does not cost you anything extra to use them. They help me to be able to create more videos for you. Thank you for the support! 0:00 I have Gas 1:18 What is Gas? 4:27 Bad Gas - wants vs needs 5:42 Usefulness and R.O.I 7:00 Upgrades aren’t always necessary 8:18 Do you have the right skills? 9:03 Hidden Costs of new equipment 9:48 Good Gas - charging more for gear 10:15 Levelling up 11:16 Efficiency 12:11 Making more from less 12:53 Conclusion
