 Hello, and welcome to another video on my channel. Today we will be answering the question, does camera gear matter? Well, let's find out. Hit that intro. It's been a while since I've uploaded a video on YouTube. If you guys are new to my channel, my name is Bene Grazer, and I create videos here on YouTube. Whether it's reviewing gears or giving you filmmaking tips, my goal is to help you create better videos. So if that's what you're looking for, then keep on watching. Sorry for the upload delay, as some of you might know, I have been traveling to the United States for a month to visit my brother and had a really good time. Before we start, here is a short video I shot back in San Diego. Check it out. I haven't posted in six weeks, but what I have for you guys are a bunch of footage from my trip that I can use for tutorial purposes. Enough of that talking, let's get into the topic. I bet many of you have heard that gear does not matter. Well, I also agree on that, but why do I still keep buying gear even though I have all the essential tools I need? Well, let me tell you something in confidence. At home, it's always a debate whether I love my camera gear or my girlfriend more. She once even caught me sleeping with my new camera. Well, the truth is I'm obsessed with camera gear even though I know to a certain reason that gear does not matter. I myself am a victim of buying unnecessary camera gear and what happens is that I put them on my shelf so that they act as sculptures. The truth is though, good gear gives better technical quality and offers many more options, but having a great camera doesn't make you a better filmmaker. If you don't know how to use the tools needed to create your desired shot, you need to have the filmmaking skills and the creative vision in order to make good videos. It is really not about the latest and greatest or most expensive camera gear. You probably heard it before that the best camera is the one you carry with you, which in my case wouldn't be the iPhone. It would be this super expensive camera rig that I upgraded recently. No, but seriously, if the gear really didn't matter, there would be one camera and everyone would be using the same. Could you shoot a blockbuster just with an iPhone? Probably not. Now, another thing you should be keeping in mind is that the pricier and larger camera equipments might not necessarily be the right approach for you. What's more important is to pick the right tool for the job. Ask yourself what you need in order to get the shot you want. Making videos is a problem-solving process. Sometimes you just need to be creative enough and find simple solutions. For example, if you don't have the money to buy a slider, you might consider using a towel, which, depending on the shot, could give you the same results. Or you could also create a cheap DIY by yourself. Of course, it's more reliable to have a professional slider with motors that has more quality and gives you more control and having more control saves you more time on sets. And as we all know, time is a money. Now, I have seen great work by filmmakers using inexpensive camera gear. Now, if your work is great, let's assume your video are all shot with an entry-level camera like a Canon ADD. Clients will come up to you and believe me or not, they won't ask you what camera gear you used. All they want to know is, can you create that video with the same quality for us? Well, of course, you know your shit. As a final message, as a final message, I would say that beginners should not worry too much about gear. Instead, focus on the basics of filmmaking and learn how to use the tools you have with you. Try being creative and figure out how to get the shots you want. If you have the money and know that this tool would help you in the long run, then go for it. Yeah, man, go for this, yeah. Now, what are your guys' thoughts on this topic? Let me know in the comment section below. That was it, guys. Thank you so much for watching. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing. I would greatly appreciate that. Now, get out and shoot some videos. Until next time. Hasta la vista, baby. You like that sound effect?