Rob Griffiths.

How to add a facecam to a screen recording: a camera over the screen in OBS, an iPhone or Pixel as the webcam, and a separate camera file for the edit.

A mid range microphone for voiceover guide for beginners stepping up: five dynamic mics, the hybrid vs XLR routes, and an interface, priced in GBP.

A mid-range overhead camera mount guide: the NEEWER ST008 I bought against the Ulanzi ZJ02, Neewer 76cm arm and elitehood, by load, reach and arms.

Light tent vs backdrop sweep: what each does for product shots, which items fit, who each suits, and why I bought both for this series.

What camera do you need to start YouTube? Every beginner route, from your phone to a webcam, action camera, compact or mirrorless, and kit you already own.

What kit do you need to start a YouTube channel? What a beginner needs, the seven pieces I settled on from zero, and why I chose each one.

How to add a GoPro HERO8 external microphone: the Media Mod, adapter and cage routes I compared on a beginner budget, and why I chose a used Media Mod.

What the GoPro HERO8 Media Mod does, the mic adapter and cage alternatives, and what to check before buying one for YouTube audio.

The budget light tents I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose the Neewer 60 cm tent.

What a light tent does, unlit tents vs LED light boxes, which size you need, and what to check (CRI, flicker, backdrops) for product video.

The cheap product photography backdrops I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose a 2 m PVC sheet.

What a seamless backdrop sweep does, why the curve matters, paper vs PVC vs fabric, and what to check when choosing one for YouTube and product video.

The budget overhead phone mounts I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I stepped up to the NEEWER ST008.

What an overhead camera arm does, the five types, the terms on every listing, and what matters when choosing one for top-down YouTube shots.

The budget softbox lighting kits I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose the RALENO 2-pack.

What a softbox is, why it makes light softer, the main shapes and mounts, and what matters when choosing one for YouTube and product video.

The budget wireless microphones for YouTube I compared, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose the DJI Mic Mini 2S with the standard receiver.

What a wireless lavalier microphone is, how its transmitter and receiver work, the main types, and what matters when choosing one for YouTube.

Free video editing software for Mac compared: DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, Shotcut and four more, with export limits, watermarks and Mac requirements.

Is the GoPro HERO8 good for YouTube? What it does well, where it falls short, the settings to use and how to get a proper mic into it.

Is the Nikon D3300 good for YouTube? It shoots 1080p60 and takes an external mic, but a fixed screen and 20-minute clips limit it. Where it fits.

How to choose an overhead camera mount for a desk: arm load, clamp fit and reach, the five mount types, and why I bought the NEEWER ST008.

Is the Pixel 9a good enough for YouTube? Which camera to film on, the mic question, and where a Nikon D3300 and GoPro HERO8 fit on a first channel.

A one light setup for YouTube: where to place a single soft light, how to fill shadows for free, and which single lights suit a desk or a room.

Budget lighting for product videos: softbox kits, light tents and LED boxes compared on CRI, watts and flicker, and the £92 setup I bought.

A YouTube desk setup laid out step by step: where the key light and mic go, softboxes or a panel light, overhead mounts, and what it costs in the UK.

How to film yourself with a phone: which camera to use, where to put it, the settings to lock, and how to start, light and mic a solo take.

A vlogging kit UK guide for filming yourself on the move: the phone you own, a wireless mic and tripod grip, then a gimbal or pocket camera.

How to start a YouTube channel with just a phone: the camera and settings to use, fixing sound and light, and editing and uploading for free.

How to screen record on Mac with audio: your voice with Shift-Command-5, system sound on macOS 27, and free OBS Studio for older Macs.

A professional YouTube studio setup at UK prices: the cinema camera, broadcast mic, lights and room treatment I'd choose, and what the full build costs.

A YouTube setup under £1,000 in the UK: two costed builds, one on-camera with a mirrorless camera and one voice-led desk studio, from Amazon UK listings.

How to start a YouTube channel in the UK: set up and verify it, choose kit by budget, edit for free, and know the YPP, HMRC and ASA rules.

How to record voiceover at home: the room, mic position, gain, settings and light cleanup that make narration sound clean on a beginner budget.

A faceless YouTube channel setup for UK beginners: the voiceover mic, free screen recorders and the YouTube rules that decide whether it earns.

A YouTube starter kit UK guide by budget tier, from under £100 to under £300: the wireless mic, desk mic, lights and desk mount I chose.

The budget microphone for voiceover candidates I compared for a beginner YouTube channel, their sourced pros and cons, and why I chose the MAONO PD200X.

What is a dynamic microphone, how it differs from a condenser, and what matters when choosing a desk mic for voiceover in an untreated home room.

What bitrate to stream at, the upload speed it demands, and the headroom that keeps a stream stable - using Twitch and YouTube's own published figures.

Why 24, 25, 30 and 60fps exist, how shutter speed shapes motion, and why UK creators need 1/50 indoors - the 180-degree rule for 50Hz countries.

Cardioid, omni, supercardioid and figure-8 explained by what they do in a real room - which walls they reject, and why pattern choice is a room decision.

Gain sets how hard your mic hits the converter, not how loud playback is. Aim for peaks around -12 dBFS, leave headroom, and clipping never happens.

Why your footage looks amateur: two light sources at different colour temperatures, and a CRI number on the box that hides the one value that matters.

Soundproofing blocks sound crossing a wall and needs mass. Acoustic treatment tames reflections inside the room. Foam does the second, not the first.

What starting a podcast actually costs in the UK: the honest minimum, the recurring costs nobody mentions, and where the money is genuinely worth spending.

Practical Stream Deck workflows for streamers, podcasters and YouTubers: scene switching, one-tap mic muting, editing macros and safer social posts.

How to light Reels and TikToks anywhere: panel vs ring light vs COB, the specs that matter, placement, flicker fixes and three portable kits.

Wire 2-3 cameras into a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro for podcasts: audio routing, recording vs live-streaming paths, and a complete UK kit list.

Fix an echoey home office the right way: why cheap foam often fails, when wood-slat panels win, and where to place them for clean audio.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vs iPhone for vlogging: when a pocket camera's 1-inch sensor and mechanical gimbal beat the phone you own, and when they don't.

You can start a good-sounding podcast for under 300 pounds. A complete first kit - mic, arm, headphones and software - and where the money is best spent.

The best teleprompter for an iPhone in the UK: phone rigs from £119, the £279.99 Elgato Prompter, and which voice-paced apps are worth paying for.

Filming top-down on a phone needs the right rig. Overhead arms, C-clamps and tripods for steady, shadow-free shots of cooking, crafts and unboxings.

Kitchen noise ruins cooking videos. The best microphones for clear voiceover while your hands are busy - clip-on wireless mics, shotguns and phone options.