I feel like am in college but only getting it free! I actually take notes. Next is editing. Dave you are a gem! This is God's work. I can also sense that you are enjoying teaching us. Blessings! Blessings! Blessings sir!
👍👍 (because a single thumbs-up wasn't enough.) One of my pet peeves is statements like: "you get what you pay for" as if the concept of value were only a matter of the price paid. I appreciate a guy with enough self-confidence that he can use inexpensive but serviceable gear and not have to make excuses for the product. Thanks for the video Dave !
Well said Dave. In photography, there's a rule of thumb. Your best camera is the one you have with you. I am running a Google pixel 7 pro and a GoPro. Cheaper than top of the line, I use the black magic camera app.... That's also available on iPhone. Opens professional grade camera settings on phones. I also use a GoPro, GoPro is static overhead, phone I use for b-roll or tighter detail shots. I started with spare gear I had around the house (old phone with cracked screen but functional camera.... And picked up super cheap tripod gear at an auction house. I have slowly increased the quality of mounts, less for quality of video but more quality of life. I do woodworking in a small garage that has limited floor space.
Most of the comments have said same things I feel, Glad to see Daisy . Very informative and I trust your judgment from watching you through the years thanks
I just posted my first video, and I used your recommendation to do voice-over. I think it went OK. Thank you for sharing all your tips and knowledge. You are appreciated.
HOLY COW.. I actually have that exact Sony camera.. now I'm REALLY glad I subscribed to this channel too.. At least i know I can use it.. I'm a leather craftsman and I'm wanting to start filming my projects.. so this new channel is going to help me a LOT.. Thanks Dave for doing this..
Really appreciating all the input ! You’re touching on all the concerns and , maybe , reasons to not do this thing but with your input it seems more plausible. Here’s my biggest hold up : your channel basically is a niche. Although I’ve commented several times no matter what you are doing day to day is enjoyable and I’ll watch, Bushradical stays within that niche of “ cabin”….but like you I have a lot of abilities but I’d love to to a day to day like Joe at Northern Seclusion but that’s started off his original Chanel Joe and Zach survival. Guess it’s time to just jump in and see what happens. lol. Happy thanksgiving to you, Brooke, Belle and Mick
Buy used, get started. You might hate You Tube and never want to do it. It's not for everybody. So older is just great and you can use it a long time. Good vid Dave, You told it like it is. It's the content more than anything. For viewers, pay attention to what Dave tells you. All good from east Kentucky USA Next time Dave you have almost 10k subs now. It's growing.
Extremely useful. I took notes and made a couple of purchases as I was watching. (I paused obviously!) Thank you. Regarding equipment: I am new to video but I was a professional stills photographer for years (I still dabble a bit) and I completely agree with you. Once you get above a certain level of quality It's what you shoot and how you shoot it - not what you shoot it on. And reasonable quality can be bought cheaply. 👍
Thank you for these equipment details. Please get into the details about editing and any programs that are used for that process. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Wonderful video D. I think that some really cheap gear...and some really expensive gear can make the process more difficult, each person has to find their 'sweet spot'. The stigma with using a phone to record using the front camera and to be able to monitor yourself was reversed text in the at shot at times, very annoying. Regarding phones, I use Samsung S series phones now (S22 and z Fold 4) and they have 'changed the game' for content creators. When you stop recording from selfie mode and start to edit your shot, Samsung does the heavy lifting for you and reverses the video, so the text appears correct now. I purchased a used Samsung z Fold 4, one of the best features is that I can use the back cameras (the really good ones) and monitor myself by unfolding the phone and using the front screen as a monitor. Suddenly, no compromise in camera quality and no need for a special monitor setup. I appreciate your approach; it is a very 'blue collar', down to earth strategy that encourages us to move forward with things we already have.
I'm not a gear chaser, I shoot with my Samsung 23 ultra. my tripod is Velbon Cx 540 (which means nothing to me tbh). You're definitely spot on about the shooting. My videos are all edited on the very simple to use Samsung software on the phone (my laptop needs upgraded a bit before I can use it) I love the holder with the big feet that would be great to have as well as the holder (I've broken 2 already one inside, one outside) I'll find those two items and maybe a second tripod then I'll follow and try video shooting again. It'll be nice to see how the videos improve over the years. Thanks Dave you are a shining light in the RUclips world
I currently use my phone and a gopro. The picture quality is excellent on both however I do wish they had better audio. Also the ergonomics is poor. I have to wake up my phone and unlock my screen every time I want to shoot. Sometimes I turn off security. The gopro is best used for what it is and not much more. Action camera. I attach it to my recurve bow for hunting or use the chest harness for fly fishing and hiking. Sometimes I attach it to a float and let it drift down a river though a school of salmon. I'm thinking of getting an affordable camcorder with external mic for tripod work. I love your idea of two tripods for instant height adjustment. I never thought of that. Keep up the excellent content Dave!
Foresty Forest is a master at cinema photography, also Bjorn Brenton. Amazing shots and sound. I believe they also have just basic cameras. It’s all about the subject, shots and use of sound/music. Great advice!! Peace
Well I’ve just done something I would never normally do. I came across a shed build video on your main channel which led me to your new channel. Anyway I’ve just binged watch all your videos on said channel (while I’m decorating 🙂) and I must say I’ve learnt more from you today then the last 2 years watching numerous RUclips channel videos. You have conveyed so much golden information so succinctly, laying out how it is all actually very simple from the subject, editing, camera gear etc (I use an iPhone XR Max). I think many of us know already what you’ve just told us but just don’t put our backside into gear and do it. I have 2 RUclips channels both monetised and earning but I definitely need to up my game. So thank you Dave for sharing your knowledge and experience it’s much appreciated. 😊👍
Thank you Dave - I have been using an iPhone 14 pro max for shooting my videos. Its easy & does a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to many more videos.
Great video. I work as a professional audio engineer. I have access to some rather expensive microphones and audio recorders, but some of my best work on location has been done with inexpensive mics and recorders. You need equipment that is competent, and you need to learn how to use it to get what you want. This principal applies equally to video--your videos are a superb example of that. I've always liked the good stereo sound on a lot of your outdoor videos. Now I know how you get that, and I'm not surprised that it is just a matter of proper use of a camera that has pretty good built-in mics. Looking forward to the next installment!
I think the biggest factors in how successful you've been is that you are so down to Earth, you are likeable, you explain your content really well (as if I am a 5 yr old), you are great at encouraging people, and you know your stuff. The equipment is irrelevant. I do love the 2-seconds tip. I am watching videos now and noticing that but I didn't notice until you said so.
Your analogy of the $100 guitar fits. You are entertaining. You have a great voice and you deliver content that's easy to follow. The rest of us will be way behind you even if we had a sound stage and a Hollywood movie set. Thanks Dave...see ya soon
It's not the sword, it's the arm! You Dave have the content that is the most important thing in your videos on the Bushradical channel. If the content it's not how to shoot professional scenes, you don't need those pro gears. For sure we need more gears, like 2 cameras at least and the tripods, but they dont have to be the best! Will wait again to see your videos here, couse i saw all the others in this channel! Have a nice time Dave and thxt for giving your time talking about this stuff!
Really appreciate all the great information in these videos, Dave... I applaud you for saying that people shouldn't let camera gear get in the way of creating videos and getting hung up on whether or not the gear they own is good enough. For static shots a basic tripod is fine, but if you want to do a pan or tilt in your shot, then you better buy a better tripod with an oiled fluid head (especially in cold weather). I've been working in the filmindustry for 20 years and I usually tell people to upgrade your tripod before upgrading your camera. No matter the quality - nobody wants to watch jerky or shaky footage. These days you can get really good fluid heads for cheap - check out the brand SWIT if you want. If you just do static shots maybe getting a flexible arm with a gripper (like the manfrotto magic arm) could be a great option because it lets you mount your camera pretty much anywhere for some super creative shots. Sometimes tripods take forever to set up and depending on your shots you might get shadows or the legs will stick into the frame - so annoying ;-) One thing to remember in order to use your camera to it's fullest capabilities (even an iPhone) is to light properly and not mix different kinds of light. The issue is the camera will stuggle to focus and white balance correctly, which results in a muddy out-of-focus image. I think that might be why these videos on this channels look out of focus and blurry. Proper lighting would fix that, I think 🙂
Thanks for the tips. As for the blurryness on this channel I cant frame up the room correctly because I'm shooting with a phone and cant see the image as it's basically pressed up to a window.....so I'm shooting wide and cropping in in the edit.....also the sun and clouds are always shifting and messing with the WB
Good tips. I personally think that the important parts of videography, besides the subject, are video, audio and light. A wireless mic is handy because it frees you up to move. Good sound is more important than image quality. If the sound is bad, no one will watch the video. When filming, I always find it important to put the camera on a tripod. I have started to change my opinion about phone cameras, they are so good these days that you don't need a system camera anymore
What a great video, I’ve leaned so much from this channel. I’m looking forward to a video on editing. I struggle with that to the point that I try to shoot in one go. Appreciate you Dave, thanks!
Thanks for your information about the camera gear that you use as well as the audio equipment. I subscribe to Markuspix, he says you don’t need expensive gear to make great videos, just like you Dave. Thanks for your honesty and straight forward approach.
I shoot and edit on my Galaxy S23 Ultra. Very simple and easy to use all the way around. When internal storage gets limited, I plug in a USB drive to it and back up what I want or need. No need to delete or lose anything for space.
I'm of the opinion that the camera isn't that important but your subject is. I'm glad you are going to do editing next. That's where I need a lot of help. Not being techy, I don't want to mess up good footage when I try to edit. And there are so many things even on the most basic editing program. Mine was a free app I got at the store.
Another great content video! I have the VIXIA HF11 (it’s older than yours), a GoPro, and an iPhone. The accessories were of great interest to me. Looking forward to the “edit” video.
Great advice ! I use a beat up, and used, 12 year old Digital Nikon SLR, (covered in paint), camera for all my video and stills. I also use the simple editor from Windows 10 (free) for post production and it gets the job done. Furthermore, I probably have more invested in the studio lighting than anything else, apart from the new Manfrotto Tripod I would never give up. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on content creation. Cheers ~ Boomer. 👍😁 P.S. My wife and I almost took that False Pass (Aleutian Island ~ Alaska) job, years ago, before you and your wife did . . . 😉
@@davewhipplevideo Yeah . . . no joke. They offered it to us but we had to turn it down due to a sick animal we were caring for. It's cool that you and your wife did that. It must have been a great adventure. Cheers.
Great discussion, Dave. I had forgotten about the Sony cameras and the audio noise during quiet conditions. We used to do paranormal investigations with the Sony cameras 10+ years ago and the internal noise was always a problem. I currently use a couple generations of iPads and iPhones for my woodworking channel and a Blue Snowball microphone for my voiceovers. As for editing, I started off with iMovie and switched to Final Cut Pro about 10 years ago. I look forward to hearing what you use. Thanks again for all the great information.
7 years on RUclips and all I've ever used is my iPhone (started with a 10, now using a 13Pro) and have resisted the temptation to spend a lot of money on GoPros. Thanks for the microphone tips too!
Scary information here David. I do not want to go to doing this. OMG! No! Please Please Please. Mercy! I'm tellin ya. No David. But.... With that said, such incredible information here. Haven't seen anything like this ~ ever. In the history of You Tube. Yea. Thank you David. Just great. ‼
@@CJ-kd1ic Look, no doubt Apple is the chosen platform for creators, As a software developer I've dealt with enough of these creators who insist it can only be Apple. Not bashing Apple at all, just not wired for that.
Great video Dave as always The first video I ever shot that took off was on a cell phone lol! About a year later I progressed to a pair of GoPro's that I loved because I could shoot 2 cameras at once, they were super wide angle (which was great for things like my BBQ vid!) They looked great in daylight but sucked in low light conditions. I finally stepped up to a second hand Sony A7iii with a kit lens and the quality just blew me away. The camera is a beast, but I agree, you need to really put the work in to learn how these operate to get the most out of them. I also got a steal of a deal on a Sony a6100 that I used as a B cam which has been great! If you are recording in low light, the large sensor in either the APSC cam (the a6100) or the full frame (the A7iii) are just beasts! Big challenge is cost when it comes to those cameras tho, I'm a tech nerd so I've justified it lol, but the cost of higher end lenses are insane. You are right though eventually you will hit diminishing returns in terms of quality. In terms of bolt on gear, I also have used the Smallrig clamps, they are well built and a dream!I also use the Manfrotto Tripods, can't beat the quality there. For audio I have a set of Rode Wireless go II's and they are fantastic, make a world of difference for audio quality, and folks could use them with a phone as well. I got lucky and scored a Rode video mic NTG off marketplace and had served me very well. I've messed around with a light/green screen kit, but my best videos have just been natural light lol! End of the day I think the moral of the story is good content gets it done! Thanks again for putting this out there!
Totally makes sense. I used to see it in the 4 wheeling realm. People would have these super nice vehicles with all of the money put into their rigs but they couldn’t drive. I would see people with almost bone stock rigs but they knew how to drive and would beat the guys with the big money rigs all the time.
Thanks Dave. I've actually left this channel, your name on one of my fav newer channel's comments. She was having lil trouble with sound / voice overs.
Thanks Dave great tips ! I use an old S-E iphone for some of my video's but I use a GoPro9 that has a great stabilizer on it but it would be nice option to have zoom, So if I need zoom I use my ph :)
You talked about hearing the camera running in quiet shots. There is a youtuber called one lonely farmer. For the first couple of years you could hear the autofocus motor on his camera ticking. If you're shooting handheld, the auto focus is always adjusting. Especially if you're shooting close up.
The arborists I watch all use a combination of their phones and go-pros. The outdoorsman channels use a combination of phones, go-pros and handhelds. Of course, you can tell the superb quality of a video shot on a Google Pixel, it's unmistakable :-)
Thanks Dave, very informative as usual. Your way of making the unknown very simple for the novice is inspiring. The editing is the most challenging thing I am dreading. I am looking forward to your video on that, I’m sure you can make it understandable for newbies, like myself. I will always be grateful for your communication skills and willingness to share.
Great VIDEO!!!!!! I use my Samsung cell phone and a camera that belongs to my son, that the audio SUCKS on! I have never used one of those handle things! off to Ebay😂
Thanks so much Dave!! Love the Vince Gill analogy. Such valuable info!!! You speak on exactly what I need to hear to help me improve. Love this channel. 😊
Dave, I can't thank you enough for all this info! My channel is already over 100 subscribers using your advice. My videos are becoming more polished and watchable. Take care.
Howdy Dave.. I can’t wait for the next video on editing… That is something I am very interested in learning about from you.. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.. Cheers
Dave, have you seen the memory chip that has a sliding USB port and on one side and iPhone plug on the other? You can directly go from the iPhone to the laptop and start editing! :). I have a couple of them and they are very slick! Blessings your way!
All good info! Taking pictures of my cabin wheels build for now until I can afford some gear. Will probably give starting a channel a shot if i make it to land in one piece 😆.
Another top notch excellent informative vd. Thank you Dave. You are the best for passing usable knowledge along to all of us. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. 🦃🍁🍁 (just wanted to add that for me the video quality does not matter when watching a video. However, the microphone quality is VERY important. If I cant hear the video then I move on to another vd even if I want to watch that particular video)
This was a great video, I'll admit I'm a sucker for gear and have been blessed to assemble a nicer kit than my sub count justifies😂. I especially like that small rig clamp for the GoPro, as it's one of my favorite cameras. Looking forward to the next video!
I have used my GoPro H7 Black for the last 5 or 6 years for all the 300+ videos that I have published. Hoping to hit 500 subs soon to justify getting the new 13 black. Thanks for the mount suggestions - that has always been an issue. I have a bunch of them but you always have to fiddle with them and they break easy. Thanks for the insights. Your last point is to what my issue is. I know my gear is fine, I need to learn how to shoot better and edit the story better. Thank you for this channel - it is greatly helpful.
THE MOST important thing is to pick subjects that have a lot of potential. More than anything else. You can shoot 2,000 vids on things that dont have interest and they will all be low views
With an iPhone you can get additional cloud storage and keep the detailed raw video on the cloud. I did that and it freed up over 600 GB of storage space on my phone. The downside is that you have to keep paying for cloud storage. It takes a couple minutes more, but I get around the flip screen by setting up the shot and recording a short bit, then look at the recording to see if it is good and make adjustments as needed.
think about everything you want to cover and look for a uniting "theme" for your channel.....then make a list of 50 video ideas and research how well other videos perform on those subjects. Pick the best ones and start filming. If you know what you're about before you begin.....you'll have a lot easier time filming and editing
Dave, imagine my surprise when just the other night I'm watching Alone with my family and see you and your wife! We had no idea. I haven't looked up who wins that season, but we're having a blast watching you guys.
I’ve been looking into getting another camera, I use my iPhone now and like it, but sometimes I only get one shot at what I’m doing and would like to have multiple angles
@davewhipplevideo My original died when a trailer convert we were doing fell and hit it so I replaced it with a refurbished nikon z 30. We're moving forward but I've been so busy with a new job and a new career after leaving the sheriff's office did I have not been super active shooting videos lately
Thank you so much for these videos. I am working up the courage to start a RUclips channel of some kind, and your videos have been the most helpful. I saw you have a Cannon camera similar to what I have. I have a Cannon VIXIA HF G10. I have a Macbook pro and Final Cut Pro as well. Do you need to convert the MTS files from the cannon to another format before you can edit them? What editing software do you use. I would be helpful to know the process of getting the video off the camera and into the editing program and what editing program you use. Thanks so much!!! Keep making the videos. We love your other channel too!!!
I agree the Cannon is an awesome camera I have the same one I bought new and I just bought a very sturdy video tripod way better than cheaper ones. I have a lot of gear and all I really want is at least 2 or 3 more prosumer actual video cameras so I can record several angles at the same time and edit later. Action cams have a purpose but the canon can not be beat and you can record forever with an extra battery and it won't auto shut off! I want to take a guess on your software: DaVinci Resolve
I feel like am in college but only getting it free! I actually take notes. Next is editing. Dave you are a gem! This is God's work. I can also sense that you are enjoying teaching us. Blessings! Blessings! Blessings sir!
I agree. I’ve been doing RUclips for 18 years. It’s more about story than gear. The gear just help convey the story. Great series.
👍👍 (because a single thumbs-up wasn't enough.) One of my pet peeves is statements like: "you get what you pay for" as if the concept of value were only a matter of the price paid. I appreciate a guy with enough self-confidence that he can use inexpensive but serviceable gear and not have to make excuses for the product.
Thanks for the video Dave !
Well said Dave. In photography, there's a rule of thumb. Your best camera is the one you have with you.
I am running a Google pixel 7 pro and a GoPro.
Cheaper than top of the line, I use the black magic camera app.... That's also available on iPhone.
Opens professional grade camera settings on phones.
I also use a GoPro, GoPro is static overhead, phone I use for b-roll or tighter detail shots.
I started with spare gear I had around the house (old phone with cracked screen but functional camera.... And picked up super cheap tripod gear at an auction house.
I have slowly increased the quality of mounts, less for quality of video but more quality of life. I do woodworking in a small garage that has limited floor space.
Nice.....( " more for the quality of life") I like that. Upgrade gear to make things smoother.....not for the best shiniest new thing.
Most of the comments have said same things I feel, Glad to see Daisy . Very informative and I trust your judgment from watching you through the years thanks
I enjoy the simplicity of your gear.
Thank you.
-Will
I love how practical, you make this.
Thanks for the info Dave !!!!! Your 100% right on gear.
I just posted my first video, and I used your recommendation to do voice-over. I think it went OK. Thank you for sharing all your tips and knowledge. You are appreciated.
Good job!
@davewhipplevideo Thank you, Dave! That means a lot.
Wahoo! I'm here now I get to learn from you and others!! Nice♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
HOLY COW..
I actually have that exact Sony camera.. now I'm REALLY glad I subscribed to this channel too..
At least i know I can use it..
I'm a leather craftsman and I'm wanting to start filming my projects.. so this new channel is going to help me a LOT..
Thanks Dave for doing this..
Really appreciating all the input ! You’re touching on all the concerns and , maybe , reasons to not do this thing but with your input it seems more plausible. Here’s my biggest hold up : your channel basically is a niche. Although I’ve commented several times no matter what you are doing day to day is enjoyable and I’ll watch, Bushradical stays within that niche of “ cabin”….but like you I have a lot of abilities but I’d love to to a day to day like Joe at Northern Seclusion but that’s started off his original Chanel Joe and Zach survival. Guess it’s time to just jump in and see what happens. lol. Happy thanksgiving to you, Brooke, Belle and Mick
Your analogies really help me understand your concepts. Thank you. This channel is amazing.
Happy to hear that!
Buy used, get started. You might hate You Tube and never want to do it. It's not for everybody. So older is just great and you can use it a long time. Good vid Dave, You told it like it is. It's the content more than anything. For viewers, pay attention to what Dave tells you. All good from east Kentucky USA Next time Dave you have almost 10k subs now. It's growing.
Thanks Dave - I am really enjoying this series. It's very helpful!
Extremely useful. I took notes and made a couple of purchases as I was watching. (I paused obviously!) Thank you.
Regarding equipment: I am new to video but I was a professional stills photographer for years (I still dabble a bit) and I completely agree with you. Once you get above a certain level of quality It's what you shoot and how you shoot it - not what you shoot it on. And reasonable quality can be bought cheaply. 👍
Thank you so much! Looking forward to the edit video!
Thank you for these equipment details. Please get into the details about editing and any programs that are used for that process. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
I really appreciate your honest, no nonsense approach to your new channel. I learn something new each video.
I appreciate that!
Wonderful video D. I think that some really cheap gear...and some really expensive gear can make the process more difficult, each person has to find their 'sweet spot'. The stigma with using a phone to record using the front camera and to be able to monitor yourself was reversed text in the at shot at times, very annoying. Regarding phones, I use Samsung S series phones now (S22 and z Fold 4) and they have 'changed the game' for content creators. When you stop recording from selfie mode and start to edit your shot, Samsung does the heavy lifting for you and reverses the video, so the text appears correct now. I purchased a used Samsung z Fold 4, one of the best features is that I can use the back cameras (the really good ones) and monitor myself by unfolding the phone and using the front screen as a monitor. Suddenly, no compromise in camera quality and no need for a special monitor setup. I appreciate your approach; it is a very 'blue collar', down to earth strategy that encourages us to move forward with things we already have.
I'm not a gear chaser, I shoot with my Samsung 23 ultra. my tripod is Velbon Cx 540 (which means nothing to me tbh).
You're definitely spot on about the shooting. My videos are all edited on the very simple to use Samsung software on the phone (my laptop needs upgraded a bit before I can use it) I love the holder with the big feet that would be great to have as well as the holder (I've broken 2 already one inside, one outside)
I'll find those two items and maybe a second tripod then I'll follow and try video shooting again. It'll be nice to see how the videos improve over the years.
Thanks Dave you are a shining light in the RUclips world
I currently use my phone and a gopro. The picture quality is excellent on both however I do wish they had better audio. Also the ergonomics is poor. I have to wake up my phone and unlock my screen every time I want to shoot. Sometimes I turn off security. The gopro is best used for what it is and not much more. Action camera. I attach it to my recurve bow for hunting or use the chest harness for fly fishing and hiking. Sometimes I attach it to a float and let it drift down a river though a school of salmon. I'm thinking of getting an affordable camcorder with external mic for tripod work. I love your idea of two tripods for instant height adjustment. I never thought of that. Keep up the excellent content Dave!
Foresty Forest is a master at cinema photography, also Bjorn Brenton. Amazing shots and sound. I believe they also have just basic cameras. It’s all about the subject, shots and use of sound/music. Great advice!! Peace
Well I’ve just done something I would never normally do. I came across a shed build video on your main channel which led me to your new channel. Anyway I’ve just binged watch all your videos on said channel (while I’m decorating 🙂) and I must say I’ve learnt more from you today then the last 2 years watching numerous RUclips channel videos. You have conveyed so much golden information so succinctly, laying out how it is all actually very simple from the subject, editing, camera gear etc (I use an iPhone XR Max). I think many of us know already what you’ve just told us but just don’t put our backside into gear and do it. I have 2 RUclips channels both monetised and earning but I definitely need to up my game. So thank you Dave for sharing your knowledge and experience it’s much appreciated. 😊👍
Great gear breakdown! Can't wait for editing info:)
Thank you Dave - I have been using an iPhone 14 pro max for shooting my videos. Its easy & does a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to many more videos.
Great info! Thanks Dave!
I love your down to earth information. Best on RUclips.
Appreciate that
Good stuff Dave! I'm just starting out and have been using just my phone, inexpensive tripod, ringlight and a clip on mic for the workshop.
Great video. I work as a professional audio engineer. I have access to some rather expensive microphones and audio recorders, but some of my best work on location has been done with inexpensive mics and recorders. You need equipment that is competent, and you need to learn how to use it to get what you want. This principal applies equally to video--your videos are a superb example of that. I've always liked the good stereo sound on a lot of your outdoor videos. Now I know how you get that, and I'm not surprised that it is just a matter of proper use of a camera that has pretty good built-in mics. Looking forward to the next installment!
Super simplistic set up that works perfectly!! Cheers!! J & C
Thanks for not blowing smoke or sunshine. Just the facts, ma'am(man.)
I think the biggest factors in how successful you've been is that you are so down to Earth, you are likeable, you explain your content really well (as if I am a 5 yr old), you are great at encouraging people, and you know your stuff. The equipment is irrelevant. I do love the 2-seconds tip. I am watching videos now and noticing that but I didn't notice until you said so.
Thanks
I change almost everything on my channel. Thanks for the info. I use a cell phone and free editing program.
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to seeing the next video.
Your analogy of the $100 guitar fits.
You are entertaining. You have a great voice and you deliver content that's easy to follow.
The rest of us will be way behind you even if we had a sound stage and a Hollywood movie set.
Thanks Dave...see ya soon
It's not the sword, it's the arm! You Dave have the content that is the most important thing in your videos on the Bushradical channel. If the content it's not how to shoot professional scenes, you don't need those pro gears. For sure we need more gears, like 2 cameras at least and the tripods, but they dont have to be the best! Will wait again to see your videos here, couse i saw all the others in this channel! Have a nice time Dave and thxt for giving your time talking about this stuff!
Really appreciate all the great information in these videos, Dave... I applaud you for saying that people shouldn't let camera gear get in the way of creating videos and getting hung up on whether or not the gear they own is good enough. For static shots a basic tripod is fine, but if you want to do a pan or tilt in your shot, then you better buy a better tripod with an oiled fluid head (especially in cold weather). I've been working in the filmindustry for 20 years and I usually tell people to upgrade your tripod before upgrading your camera. No matter the quality - nobody wants to watch jerky or shaky footage. These days you can get really good fluid heads for cheap - check out the brand SWIT if you want. If you just do static shots maybe getting a flexible arm with a gripper (like the manfrotto magic arm) could be a great option because it lets you mount your camera pretty much anywhere for some super creative shots. Sometimes tripods take forever to set up and depending on your shots you might get shadows or the legs will stick into the frame - so annoying ;-) One thing to remember in order to use your camera to it's fullest capabilities (even an iPhone) is to light properly and not mix different kinds of light. The issue is the camera will stuggle to focus and white balance correctly, which results in a muddy out-of-focus image. I think that might be why these videos on this channels look out of focus and blurry. Proper lighting would fix that, I think 🙂
Thanks for the tips. As for the blurryness on this channel I cant frame up the room correctly because I'm shooting with a phone and cant see the image as it's basically pressed up to a window.....so I'm shooting wide and cropping in in the edit.....also the sun and clouds are always shifting and messing with the WB
Thank you sir, I really appreciate you taking your time to share this information.
Glad it was helpful!
Good tips. I personally think that the important parts of videography, besides the subject, are video, audio and light. A wireless mic is handy because it frees you up to move. Good sound is more important than image quality. If the sound is bad, no one will watch the video.
When filming, I always find it important to put the camera on a tripod. I have started to change my opinion about phone cameras, they are so good these days that you don't need a system camera anymore
What a great video, I’ve leaned so much from this channel. I’m looking forward to a video on editing. I struggle with that to
the point that I try to shoot in one go. Appreciate you Dave, thanks!
Thanks for your information about the camera gear that you use as well as the audio equipment. I subscribe to Markuspix, he says you don’t need expensive gear to make great videos, just like you Dave. Thanks for your honesty and straight forward approach.
Excellent!
Thanks Dave! Lot's of good info in this episode.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I shoot and edit on my Galaxy S23 Ultra. Very simple and easy to use all the way around. When internal storage gets limited, I plug in a USB drive to it and back up what I want or need. No need to delete or lose anything for space.
I'm of the opinion that the camera isn't that important but your subject is.
I'm glad you are going to do editing next. That's where I need a lot of help. Not being techy, I don't want to mess up good footage when I try to edit. And there are so many things even on the most basic editing program. Mine was a free app I got at the store.
Great advice Dave.
Appreciate the tripod recommendation. The two we bought have saved us hundreds of dollars of broken cheap amazon tripods. Thanks Dave
Hey Dave, I appreciate the advice and I agree 100% less is more sometimes a GoPro and an iPhone for me. Looking forward to your next video.
Another great content video!
I have the VIXIA HF11 (it’s older than yours), a GoPro, and an iPhone.
The accessories were of great interest to me.
Looking forward to the “edit” video.
Great advice ! I use a beat up, and used, 12 year old Digital Nikon SLR, (covered in paint), camera for all my video and stills. I also use the simple editor from Windows 10 (free) for post production and it gets the job done. Furthermore, I probably have more invested in the studio lighting than anything else, apart from the new Manfrotto Tripod I would never give up. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on content creation. Cheers ~ Boomer. 👍😁
P.S. My wife and I almost took that False Pass (Aleutian Island ~ Alaska) job, years ago, before you and your wife did . . . 😉
Wow! No joke?
@@davewhipplevideo Yeah . . . no joke. They offered it to us but we had to turn it down due to a sick animal we were caring for. It's cool that you and your wife did that. It must have been a great adventure. Cheers.
it was an odyssey.
A gimble for handheld shooting with a phone makes shots really smooth
Would u recommend any?
I use the DJI Osmo 4 and like it
Great discussion, Dave. I had forgotten about the Sony cameras and the audio noise during quiet conditions. We used to do paranormal investigations with the Sony cameras 10+ years ago and the internal noise was always a problem. I currently use a couple generations of iPads and iPhones for my woodworking channel and a Blue Snowball microphone for my voiceovers.
As for editing, I started off with iMovie and switched to Final Cut Pro about 10 years ago. I look forward to hearing what you use.
Thanks again for all the great information.
7 years on RUclips and all I've ever used is my iPhone (started with a 10, now using a 13Pro) and have resisted the temptation to spend a lot of money on GoPros. Thanks for the microphone tips too!
Thanks for the camera review. For a second, I thought you were talking about me being the homesteader.. lol
nope...a channel called splitwood acres
Dave I really think that the way you engage the viewer with conversation is a really big key aswell
I'm a big proponent of "keep it conversational"
Thank you Dave!!
Very true.
Scary information here David. I do not want to go to doing this. OMG! No! Please Please Please. Mercy! I'm tellin ya. No David. But.... With that said, such incredible information here. Haven't seen anything like this ~ ever. In the history of You Tube. Yea. Thank you David. Just great. ‼
It's really just "hit record and point"
I think I have watched you for about 4 years :) All great stuff my friend👍,
thanks
Looking forward to your next video on editing. Hopefully it's not an Apple based thing. I am a Windows guy.
They "apple stuff better when coming to this" but I do hope your editing video will have options for us Samsung users.
@@CJ-kd1ic Look, no doubt Apple is the chosen platform for creators, As a software developer I've dealt with enough of these creators who insist it can only be Apple. Not bashing Apple at all, just not wired for that.
I'm a retired developer, looking for cheap (free?) options to dabble in YT creation with movie editors based on Windows.
Ive heard CapCut is great and it's free
Good video. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Really appreciate you taking time to help us folks just getting started. Long live bushradical!!
He tells the truth on everything 👍
Great video Dave as always The first video I ever shot that took off was on a cell phone lol! About a year later I progressed to a pair of GoPro's that I loved because I could shoot 2 cameras at once, they were super wide angle (which was great for things like my BBQ vid!) They looked great in daylight but sucked in low light conditions.
I finally stepped up to a second hand Sony A7iii with a kit lens and the quality just blew me away. The camera is a beast, but I agree, you need to really put the work in to learn how these operate to get the most out of them. I also got a steal of a deal on a Sony a6100 that I used as a B cam which has been great! If you are recording in low light, the large sensor in either the APSC cam (the a6100) or the full frame (the A7iii) are just beasts! Big challenge is cost when it comes to those cameras tho, I'm a tech nerd so I've justified it lol, but the cost of higher end lenses are insane. You are right though eventually you will hit diminishing returns in terms of quality.
In terms of bolt on gear, I also have used the Smallrig clamps, they are well built and a dream!I also use the Manfrotto Tripods, can't beat the quality there.
For audio I have a set of Rode Wireless go II's and they are fantastic, make a world of difference for audio quality, and folks could use them with a phone as well. I got lucky and scored a Rode video mic NTG off marketplace and had served me very well.
I've messed around with a light/green screen kit, but my best videos have just been natural light lol!
End of the day I think the moral of the story is good content gets it done! Thanks again for putting this out there!
I agree
zVery insightful Dave, again, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I still use a gopro 3 black and the original gopro 1080 for my videos
Excellent video. Thank you
Totally makes sense. I used to see it in the 4 wheeling realm. People would have these super nice vehicles with all of the money put into their rigs but they couldn’t drive. I would see people with almost bone stock rigs but they knew how to drive and would beat the guys with the big money rigs all the time.
Thanks Dave. I've actually left this channel, your name on one of my fav newer channel's comments. She was having lil trouble with sound / voice overs.
Thanks
Thanks Dave great tips ! I use an old S-E iphone for some of my video's but I use a GoPro9 that has a great stabilizer on it but it would be nice option to have zoom, So if I need zoom I use my ph :)
You talked about hearing the camera running in quiet shots. There is a youtuber called one lonely farmer. For the first couple of years you could hear the autofocus motor on his camera ticking. If you're shooting handheld, the auto focus is always adjusting. Especially if you're shooting close up.
Northwest Wanderer has the same issue with his backpacking videos. A huge annoyance at times.
The arborists I watch all use a combination of their phones and go-pros. The outdoorsman channels use a combination of phones, go-pros and handhelds. Of course, you can tell the superb quality of a video shot on a Google Pixel, it's unmistakable :-)
Thanks Dave, very informative as usual. Your way of making the unknown very simple for the novice is inspiring. The editing is the most challenging thing I am dreading. I am looking forward to your video on that, I’m sure you can make it understandable for newbies, like myself. I will always be grateful for your communication skills and willingness to share.
Oh yeah 👍,that's great advice👊
You should add your video about filming bushcraft here or make an updated video for this channel.
Great info on the gear. Thanks
Great VIDEO!!!!!! I use my Samsung cell phone and a camera that belongs to my son, that the audio SUCKS on! I have never used one of those handle things! off to Ebay😂
Thanks, Dave. Great info!!
Thanks so much Dave!! Love the Vince Gill analogy. Such valuable info!!! You speak on exactly what I need to hear to help me improve. Love this channel. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Dave, I can't thank you enough for all this info! My channel is already over 100 subscribers using your advice. My videos are becoming more polished and watchable. Take care.
Howdy Dave..
I can’t wait for the next video on editing… That is something I am very interested in learning about from you..
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us..
Cheers
Coming soon!
Dave, they make an adapter for the iPhone and it will hold a memory chip to store pix and videos!!!
Dave, have you seen the memory chip that has a sliding USB port and on one side and iPhone plug on the other? You can directly go from the iPhone to the laptop and start editing! :). I have a couple of them and they are very slick! Blessings your way!
All good info! Taking pictures of my cabin wheels build for now until I can afford some gear. Will probably give starting a channel a shot if i make it to land in one piece 😆.
Great video Dave!
Glad you enjoyed it
Another top notch excellent informative vd. Thank you Dave. You are the best for passing usable knowledge along to all of us.
Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. 🦃🍁🍁
(just wanted to add that for me the video quality does not matter when watching a video. However, the microphone quality is VERY important. If I cant hear the video then I move on to another vd even if I want to watch that particular video)
Thanks
Great advice
This was a great video, I'll admit I'm a sucker for gear and have been blessed to assemble a nicer kit than my sub count justifies😂. I especially like that small rig clamp for the GoPro, as it's one of my favorite cameras. Looking forward to the next video!
I have used my GoPro H7 Black for the last 5 or 6 years for all the 300+ videos that I have published. Hoping to hit 500 subs soon to justify getting the new 13 black. Thanks for the mount suggestions - that has always been an issue. I have a bunch of them but you always have to fiddle with them and they break easy. Thanks for the insights. Your last point is to what my issue is. I know my gear is fine, I need to learn how to shoot better and edit the story better. Thank you for this channel - it is greatly helpful.
THE MOST important thing is to pick subjects that have a lot of potential. More than anything else. You can shoot 2,000 vids on things that dont have interest and they will all be low views
@davewhipplevideo trying to learn that
Always good Dave.
With an iPhone you can get additional cloud storage and keep the detailed raw video on the cloud. I did that and it freed up over 600 GB of storage space on my phone. The downside is that you have to keep paying for cloud storage. It takes a couple minutes more, but I get around the flip screen by setting up the shot and recording a short bit, then look at the recording to see if it is good and make adjustments as needed.
I refuse to use "the cloud" .....the way I see it the best of your footage ends up in a YT video and the junk gets deleted
Thanks so much Dave! What pointers do you have for the 1st video of your channel?
think about everything you want to cover and look for a uniting "theme" for your channel.....then make a list of 50 video ideas and research how well other videos perform on those subjects. Pick the best ones and start filming. If you know what you're about before you begin.....you'll have a lot easier time filming and editing
Dave, imagine my surprise when just the other night I'm watching Alone with my family and see you and your wife! We had no idea. I haven't looked up who wins that season, but we're having a blast watching you guys.
Awesome ! Once in a while someone finds that season and notices us
Yay finally! I've got volume now.
❤
I’ve been looking into getting another camera, I use my iPhone now and like it, but sometimes I only get one shot at what I’m doing and would like to have multiple angles
The settling down could also be the optical image stabilization. It is kinda wonky when on a tripod.
yes
👍👍👍👍👍
I use a iPhone 15+ I have 1000 gb on it , it’s easy to edit, just love it
Thank you Dave we've shot 400 plus videos on a pawnshop nikon B 500
My wife used to shoot on a nikon....she tipped it over in a river , but it was a nice camera
@davewhipplevideo My original died when a trailer convert we were doing fell and hit it so I replaced it with a refurbished nikon z 30. We're moving forward but I've been so busy with a new job and a new career after leaving the sheriff's office did I have not been super active shooting videos lately
I’ve been waiting for this information. Many thanks Dave!
Thank you so much for these videos. I am working up the courage to start a RUclips channel of some kind, and your videos have been the most helpful. I saw you have a Cannon camera similar to what I have. I have a Cannon VIXIA HF G10. I have a Macbook pro and Final Cut Pro as well. Do you need to convert the MTS files from the cannon to another format before you can edit them? What editing software do you use. I would be helpful to know the process of getting the video off the camera and into the editing program and what editing program you use. Thanks so much!!! Keep making the videos. We love your other channel too!!!
No conversion. Just straight into a macbook pro with iMovie
I agree the Cannon is an awesome camera I have the same one I bought new and I just bought a very sturdy video tripod way better than cheaper ones. I have a lot of gear and all I really want is at least 2 or 3 more prosumer actual video cameras so I can record several angles at the same time and edit later. Action cams have a purpose but the canon can not be beat and you can record forever with an extra battery and it won't auto shut off! I want to take a guess on your software: DaVinci Resolve
iMovie