AWESOME STUFF I USE
On this page, you'll find a list of all the fantabulous equipment, systems and software I use to grow my YouTube channels
THE FOUR-DIGIT 90 SYSTEM
One day, I asked myself a simple question:
"If someone put a gun to my head, stripped me all my equipment, reputation and existing followers, and you gave me 90 days to grow a gaming YouTube channel from 0 to 1000 subscribers, what are the EXACT steps I would take to reach the thousand subs and save my life?"
I answered that question by creating my Four-Digit 90 Challenge; a step-by-step system designed to take any gaming channel from 0-1k in 90 days.
I use it for my students, friends and even my own YouTube channels when I want to get the ball rolling.
TUBEBUDDY (FREE)
TubeBuddy is a free browser extension & mobile app that integrates directly into YouTube to help you run your gaming channel.
For over 5 years, I've used TubeBuddy for keyword and competitor research, and also for performing advanced "bulk edits" to multiple videos at once (Which is a massive time saver)
THE VIRAL VIDEO CHECKLIST (FREE)
This is the checklist I've used to upload and post highly-successful gaming videos. If you're still struggling to grow your channel, this battle-tested uploading and posting process might help take your videos to the next level.
VIDIQ (FREE)
VidIQ is a free browser extension that integrates directly into YouTube to help you better understand and reach your audience.
I use primarily used VidIQ for the past 4 years to do keyword and competitor research and "Mass Edits" of multiple videos.
GROOVEFUNNELS (FREE)
GrooveFunnels is an all-in-one suite of online tools perfect for creating beautiful custom websites/landing pages (drag-and-drop).
I've used Groove for nearly a year now to create my websites/landing pages and host my courses. In fact, the page you're on right now was built using GrooveFunnels!
BLUE YETI USB MIC
The Blue Yeti... And oldie but a goodie! You've probably seen this microphone at least once in your travels accross the interwebs, and there's a good reason why: It's pretty damn awesome!
I've used the same Blue Yeti Mic for the last 5 years (In fact, I still use it as my main Voice Over mic for all my GYGC YouTube videos) and I've never been disappointed.
TASCAM DR-10L MIC
If you move around a lot, or you record yourself but you hate clogging up screen space with a big-ass condenser mic, then a small clip-on lav mic (sometimes called a lapel mic) might be just want you're after.
I prefer to use a lav mic for all of my intros and most of my talking head videos, and the specific one I use is the Tascam DR-10L. I prefer it for it's convenience, lack of wires, and clear audio. However, you will need a micro SD card and AAA battery to get this guy cranking.
OBS STUDIO (FREE)
OBS is the software I use to record my screen, regardless of whether I'm recording gameplay or a tutorial for a GYGC video. It has a ton of powerful features - I especially like how you can seperate the audio tracks, which allows you far more control in editing.
CANON 80D
The Canon 80D is a DSLR camera that that captures great video and has an awesome autofocus. Granted, it's a tad overkill if you're just after a good-looking facecam for a gameplay or livestream, but I like overkill....
I've owned this guy for around 3 years after purchasing it following a friend's recommendation (FYI that 'friend' is a pro videographer). I use it for all of my video intros and also many other video and photography projects on the side.
CANON 80D
Sometimes called "The Nifty Fifty", the Canon 50mm 1.8 pancake lens is undisputedly the best lens for talking head videos for the price. It blows my $400 lens out of the water, and it's 1/3 of the price!
I use the Nifty Fifty on my Canon 80D for my intros and talking head videos. I've stuck with it over the years because the 1.8 aperture allows me to get a nice blurry background.