Gear & Software I Use šø
Make BETTER content with these cameras, gear & software!
There's a LOT of gear out there... so to save you time & money buying theĀ WRONG gear, i'm sharing only theĀ stuff I personally use & recommend, and none of the rest! My affiliate links can be found below.
360 Video CamerasĀ š„
Insta360 X4
Why? It's the best 360 video camera under $500, with a fast workflow and SO many great features & use-cases.
Insta360Ā One RS 1-Inch
Why? It offers even better photo & video quality than the X3, making itĀ the #1 choice for more serious creators.
Virtual Tour CamerasĀ šø
Trisio Lite 2
Why?Ā It's the bestĀ budget 360 camera for virtual tours, and very beginner-friendly.
Theta Z1
Why?Ā It shoots the best dynamic range of any camera and has a 5 year track record.
XPhase Scan
Why?Ā It's a 134MP rotating camera that delivers the sharpest 360 photos by far!
Selfie Sticks & MonopodsĀ š¤³š»
Power Selfie Stick
Why? GreatĀ option for when you're shooting for hours on end & need extra charging power.
Extended Edition Selfie Stick
Why?Ā This 3-meter selfie stick will make your shots even more epic and drone-like.
Action InvisibleĀ Selfie Stick
Why?Ā It's made of tough carbon fiber and isĀ my go-to selfie stick for everyday 360 shots.
Best360 Monopod
Why?Ā It's the best bang for your buck monopod that can be used for both 360 video & virtual tours.
Bushman Monopod Pro
Why? It's a premium monopod with extraĀ 1/4" threads and a near-perfect tripod base.
360 Camera AccessoriesĀ š„
Sandisk Extreme Pro 512GB
Why?Ā It's fast, reliable, cheap, and works with all 360 cameras.
Best360 Camera Clamp
Why?Ā It's an extremely versatile selfie stick mounting option for tricky locations.
Meta Quest 3
Why?Ā It's the best value for money VR headset in 2024, and allows you to watch back your 360 content immersively.
Best360 Magnetic Tripod Thread & Spacer
Why?Ā AnotherĀ stealthy camera mountingĀ optionĀ for metallic surfaces
Virtual Tour SoftwareĀ š
Kuula
Why?Ā Kuula is aĀ professional yet beginner-friendly software with a stylish interface. Can be learned & mastered inĀ just hours.
3DVista
Why?Ā 3DVista is the best high-endĀ virtual tour software, with hundreds of great features & can be learned in just a few days.
Video EditingĀ šļø
Insta360 Studio
Why?Ā It's an essential free software for Insta360 camera owners for quick & easy stitching and reframing.
CapcutĀ
Why?Ā Another great FREE video editor that is a fast, yet professional option for catchy social media videos.
Davinci Resolve
Why?Ā It's a full-featured video editor with 99% of the editing ability of Premiere Pro, at absolutely NO cost!
Topaz Video AI
Why?Ā Great software for increasing video resolution & quality with just a few sliders. Requires a FAST computer.
Epidemic Sound
Why?Ā All of the music i use in my YouTube videos & online courses is from Epidemic - they have a HUGE library of fantastic royalty-free music & SFX.
PhotoĀ EditingĀ šø
Canva
Why? Canva is a great choice for editing stylish documents for professional use. Also, it's free!
Adobe Lightroom
Why?Ā Lightroom is the best choice for batch editing hundreds of photos at once.
Affinity Photo
Why?Ā A Photoshop alternative with a one-time-payment and a 360 photo editing mode.
Topaz Photo AI
Why? Photo AI can DOUBLE the quality of your photos, especially valuable for virtual tour creators.
My YouTube GearĀ š„
Sony A7S3
Why?Ā Very easy to useĀ & shoots cinematic shots that look amazing on YouTube.
Sony FE 20mm Lens
Why?Ā Quality lens that pairs with the A7S3 to deliver a shallow depth of fieldĀ with a wide FOV.
Rode VideoMic NTG
Why?Ā I plug this mic directly into my computer to achieve crisp, professional soundĀ recordings.
Business ToolsĀ š
Kajabi
Why?Ā Kajabi isĀ my 'one-stop shop' for all of my business needs: Hosting my online courses, building & hosting my website, email marketing and much more.
Camera BagsĀ š
Think Tank Cable Management 30
Why?Ā AĀ fantastic gear pouch for your 360 camera & its accessories.
Think Tank StreetWalker Hard Drive
Why?Ā A high quality camera backpack for lots of gear, including bigger items like monopods.
EditingĀ HardwareĀ š„ļø
Mac Studio
Why?Ā This is my main computer, super fast and reliable for all of my photo & video editing needs.
Apple Studio Display
Why?Ā ItĀ pairs with the Mac Studio to deliver vivid, crisp visuals for my video editing.
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD Drive
Why?Ā Super fast hard drive that you can edit directly from, with NO lag.
Western Digital My Passport Drive
Why?Ā Not fast enough to edit from without lagging, but a great choice for long term storage.
