Yes! And you should.
When I started filming content on YouTube, I did everything on phone. One of my most successful videos to date was shot using my cell phone.
I had crappy lighting. The video is a bit grainy but the content was amazing.
Focus on GOOD content first:
Like many YouTubers who get started, I didn’t want to have to dish a lot of money on a ton of equipment. I honestly didn’t have the extra money. So I used what I had.
Getting started in the most important thing when it comes to YouTube.
Once I monetized my channel and started making money, I upgraded my equipment.
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Start with lighting
Outside of a tripod for your phone, I highly recommend that you invest in some lighting as soon as possible.
The above video could have been made so much better with a little bit of lighting. If you are looking for a budget friendly light, the soft box pictured here should work wonders for lighting up your foreground. You can check it out here.
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Lavalier Mic
The next piece of equipment I recommend is a simple lapel mic. This will really help boost your audio quality. You don’t have to break the bank. Here is the lapel mic I use in my videos and it won’t even cost you $20.
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DSLR Cameras
My final upgrade was my camera and I opted for Canon T7i based on recommendations from my photographer who is a Canon guy. Basically you want something that is going to shoot high quality video and something you can plug a mic into. You can search for T7i package here. The Canon M50 is also a popular model amongst YouTubers.
Just get started.
The bottom line is to get started and start uploading content. Your first 25-50 videos probably aren’t going to be the best, but those first videos will help you find your voice and your personality.
Dive in and press record.
