GEAR

Here’s the exact gear I use to make my videos. Click the image or title to check it out (affiliate links included).


software

I’m obsessed with finding tools that make my workflow efficient and professional. I’ve used these apps for years and they’ve never let me down. Plus they all have a one-time purchase option, so you’re not stuck in endless subscriptions.

My workhorse video editor: huge amount of plug-ins, incredibly fast, and easy to learn

Every video goes through TimeBolt before it even touches Final Cut Pro. Auto removes silences turning a 2 hour job into a 10 minute job.

I typically use Canva for my thumbnails, but any serious photo editing is done in this powerful yet affordable app.


The Course That Changed Everything

I’d been following Ali Abdaal for years before finally taking the Part-Time YouTuber Academy. It was a big investment, but it gave me the tools and confidence to grow my channel, go full-time as an actor & creator, and finally step away from “muggle jobs.”