**Budget Equipment Recommendations**
(These aren't necessarily the cheapest options, but they are the least expensive options I would recommend. You can see my full gear list below for what I personally use.)
AUDIO
*Cheapest option-
• Samson Q2u: https://geni.us/YRdp4 (Amazon)
*Mid-level option-
• Rode NT-USB: https://bhpho.to/3Fc30Cz (B&H)
*Premium option-
•Shure MV7: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
CAMERA
*Best choice-
Sony ZV-E10: https://bhpho.to/30YapVX (B&H)
*Second choice-
•Canon M50 Mark II: https://bhpho.to/3MMy3ra (B&H)
• Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens –
•For Sony ZV-E10: https://bhpho.to/3BQEzIc (B&H)
•For Canon M50: https://bhpho.to/3y9diBX (B&H)
LIGHTING
• Illuminated keys –
•Small panels: https://bhpho.to/3w286Ns (B&H)
• Elgato key lighting: https://geni.us/rNAvlQW (Amazon)
• Accent/Fill Lights –
•Nanlite PavoTube 6C: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Aputure MC: https://geni.us/1ovM8ki (Amazon)
Other ways to improve your Zoom meetings:
• Tips for live streaming: https://youtu.be/BzRQr_GFeFw
•My Zoom setup for online teaching: https://youtu.be/lcwFuslYeyU
•Use Ecamm Live with Zoom: https://youtu.be/2wV82R3Jaxk
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Chapter Markers:
0:00 – It’s time to improve your Zoom meetings
0:45 – How to access zoom settings
0:57 – Start with video settings
1:34 – Basic audio settings
3:04 – Enable original sound (very important!)
4:30 p.m. – Screen sharing settings
4:49 – Recording Settings
5:42 – Access more settings in your browser
6:28 – More recording settings
7:21 – Enable group HD video!
8:06 a.m. – Ask Zoom Support for HD upgrade (very important!)
9:49 a.m. – Hardware and Equipment Upgrades
10:04 – Use an external microphone
11:16 – Upgrading your camera
12:01 – Lighting Basics
13:39 – Don’t forget your journey
14:48 – You don't have to do everything at once
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•Ecamm Live for streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•MotionVFX for intros: https://geni.us/motionvfxtb
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
• Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4 (primary lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
• Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
• ATEM mini video switcher: https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H)
•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
• YoloBox for mobile feeds: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H)
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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://bhpho.to/3q5klG3(B&H)
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
• Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (fresh water)
• Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 capacitor: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
• Rode boom arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Earthworks icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H)
• Shure MV7 USB/XLR microphone: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
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•Nanlite Forza 200 (light key): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
• Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
• Big Nanlite RGB light tubes: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
• Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Large tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h)
•Small tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
• Motorized slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
• GlideGear Prompter: https://bhpho.to/3tWcFb6 (B&H)
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Episode 296: Look and Sound Your Best on Zoom – Best Settings Walkthrough
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