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John Wee and Gonzo D break down the gear side of videography — from what camera to buy on a starter budget to the lens and drone choices that separate rough footage from cinema-quality work.
What this episode covers
- What video gear should I use? — A practical walkthrough of phone vs. mirrorless vs. cinema camera choices, and when each one is the right call.
- Budget tiers — Starting slow with minimal gear, when to rent, and when an upgrade is actually going to move the needle.
- Lenses do’s and don’ts — Primes vs. zooms, focal-length planning for interviews and b-roll, and common beginner mistakes.
- Drone videography — FAA Part 107 basics, safe flight planning, and the shots drones are (and aren’t) good for.
- Learning mindset — How to keep growing as an operator regardless of what’s in your kit.
Resources mentioned
- FAA UAS / Part 107 rules
- B&H Photo Video for gear research
About How To Video
How To Video is a videography how-to podcast from 210 Digital Marketing with Gonzo D and John Wee — cameras, rigs, lenses, drones, editing, and the real-world lessons from working shoots.