Gear doesn't matter.. until it does.
🚀 Creator Journey 05
Gear doesn’t matter!
We’ve all heard this phrase before. Ironically, it’s always people with expensive camera setups saying this. 💸
I get it. Encourage using the tools you already have and getting the most out of them.
And I love this! Limitations are the ultimate boost for your creativity. Being limited to your available resources will force you to find creative solutions to problems. That’s how you grow and improve as a creator. 🚀
However, “gear doesn’t matter” often gets misinterpreted.
Once you get to a certain point in your journey, the gear actually does(kinda) matter.
Let’s say you like filming interiors as a hobby. The only lens you have is a 50mm prime (which is a great starter lens btw). You will find ways to use it indoors in small rooms. But you won’t be able to show the entire room since your lens is not wide enough.
Imagine you are finally starting to get paid jobs as an upcoming videographer. You’ve been hired to shoot a house tour for a real estate agent.
What they expect is (most likely) a smooth walkthrough making the space feel as big as possible. For that, you’d need a wide-angle lens. Ideally, you’d add a gimbal to avoid camera shake and maybe some lights. 💡
Without those tools, you probably can’t take on the job.
I think “gear doesn’t matter” should be about knowing when and what tools to upgrade.
Still, learning to work with limitations is super powerful. It will improve your skills probably more than anything else.
However, inevitably, you will get to a point where your old tools will get in your way more than benefit you. You will get frustrated and discouraged. Your skillset eventually hits a plateau. Only then should you upgrade.
Use your tools to their fullest. Embrace the challenge of limitations. But most importantly: don’t let your gear hold you back from creating something that matters.
– Leo
Weekly Favs ⚡️
Tools, content and other things I’ve enjoyed over the week.
🎬 Video – How Hollywood shot an entire MOVIE on this $1,200 Camera?
– By Ermia Ramez
Coincidentally, I found this video just before writing this newsletter. It covers how Hollywood created a successful feature film using a relatively inexpensive mirrorless camera. While still on a much larger scale, this is a perfect example of what I mentioned above.
📷 Photo
I want to get into the habit of just going out and taking some photos. This is one of my favourite photos I’ve taken in a while. What I like about it is the composition, use of frames and motion, and the warm light. ☀️
📱 App – Pinterest
I recently started using Pinterest to get ideas for my small studio space. I love interior design. Creating mood boards and finding new ideas is super easy with this app.
Any thoughts, questions or feedback? I’d love to hear from you! ✍️ 👋 See you next week!