I am routinely asked what kind of equipment I use to create my TTM videos for YouTube, so I thought I would my gear list up as a resource for everybody to refer to. If you have any questions about video or podcasting gear, please send me an email or use the contact form and I will do my best to answer them. You can also find more resources directly on Amazon in my Custom Amazon Shop.
- Card Collecting Supplies
- Video Gear
Card Collecting Supplies
- Quantity: 200 Top loaders
- Keeps cards clean
- 3" X 4"
- Prevents damage
- Card size: 2-1/2 x 3-1/2
- 10 (Ten) Packs of 100 Sleeve(s) per Pack
- Size 2 5/8 X 3 5/8
- Fits Top loaded Card Holder
- Protect cards while handling
- Great to Protect Single Cards - May Ship Ultra or BCW Brand Soft Sleeves
Envelopes
Using peel-and-stick envelopes will make it less of a hassle for your favorite celebrity to return your item, who wants to lick a standard envelope? This is a great deal on a 500 count security lined bo of 6 3/4 envelopes – perfect for your TTM “return” envelope! You can find them on amazon here
“Send” #10 Envelopes
- #10 SECURITY TINTED SELF SEAL ENVELOPES; forget cheap envelopes that easily split and aren't suitable for secure mailing, our #10 envelopes are designed with a premium security tint to protect sensitive information and a super strong SELF-SEAL strip, perfect for larger documents
- PREMIUM SECURITY TINTED PATTERN; our #10 envelopes are designed with a premium security printed design to protect contents and sensitive information, perfect for secure business and legal mailing while protecting sensitive information
- WINDOWLESS DESIGN; envelopes ideal for standard business & legal documents and sensitive correspondence, manufactured with a windowless front panel for easy printing, labeling or hand-addressing, perfect for quick, mass business mailings
- QUICK-SEAL CLOSURE; our #10 envelopes are designed with an ultra strong SELF-SEAL adhesive strip to create a full, super secure seal across each envelope's width that won't easily open or tear, ideal for mailing larger documents without splitting
- LONG LASTING SUPPLY; large sized envelopes and 500 envelopes in every pack for a long lasting supply, perfect for everyday business correspondence and large mailing tasks!
“Return” Envelopes (6 3/4)
- VERSATILE #6¾ ENVELOPES: Whether you need cash envelopes or something for personal correspondence, our bulk pack is perfect for diverse home and office use, measuring 3 5/8 x 6 ½ inches.
- SECURITY-TINTED FOR PRIVACY: The protective pattern inside our windowless business envelopes will keep your communications private. Use as money envelopes for cash or for mailing classified information.
- HEAVY DUTY 24lb PAPER: Not only are our small envelopes patterned from the inside, but their 24 lb weight provides enough paper thickness to keep their contents from showing through while enhancing their resistance against tearing and warpage.
- PEEL AND SEAL CLOSURE: There’s no need to lick or moisten our security envelopes. Peel and seal closure enables reliable, firm adhesion of the flap. Simply remove the strip and press down to secure the contents.
- PACK OF 500: Popular as everyday letter envelopes or for carrying personal greetings or budgeted cash, these home and office must-haves are great to have at hand for daily use. Grab our bulk value pack to stock up on these mailing essentials.
- 9x12 KRAFT ENVELOPES; Aimoh’s Catalog Envelopes combine tough 28lb golden kraft paper stock, strong self-sealing SELF-SEAL Closure for the best catalog envelopes on the market, perfect for large documents and all business correspondence
- DURABLE MULTI-PURPOSE; Ideal for mailing catalogues, magazines, documents, direct mail, promotional material, brochures and more, Aimoh’s Catalog Envelopes can be easily hand addressed or customized with business information
- 28LB STOCK; manufactured from tough, durable Construction like 28lb paper stock, the brown kraft material will insure privacy of the envelopes contents, the durable, woven paper extends the tampering resistance of this envelope, standing up to normal postal wear and tear without damage,
- SELF ADHESIVE SEAL; Aimoh's 9 x 12 envelopes are designed with an ultra strong SELF-SEAL adhesive strip to create a full, super secure seal across each envelope's width that won't easily open or tear, ideal for mailing thicker catalogues, brochures and magazines
- 9x12 SELF-SEAL Kraft Envelopes; ideal for everyday business use and professional mailings, each box of our premium 9x12 mailing envelopes with the peel and seal closure provide great value 100 envelope supply, for the best value on the market!
- 10x13 KRAFT ENVELOPES; Aimoh’s Catalog Envelopes combine tough 28lb golden kraft paper stock, strong self-sealing SELF-SEAL Closure for the best catalog envelopes on the market, perfect for large documents and all business correspondence
- DURABLE MULTI-PURPOSE; Ideal for mailing catalogues, magazines, documents, direct mail, promotional material, brochures and more, Aimoh’s Catalog Envelopes can be easily hand addressed or customized with business information
- 28LB STOCK; manufactured from tough, durable Construction like 28lb paper stock, the brown kraft material will insure privacy of the envelopes contents, the durable, woven paper extends the tampering resistance of this envelope, standing up to normal postal wear and tear without damage,
- SELF ADHESIVE SEAL; Aimoh's 10 x 13 envelopes are designed with an ultra strong SELF-SEAL adhesive strip to create a full, super secure seal across each envelope's width that won't easily open or tear, ideal for mailing thicker catalogues, brochures and magazines
- 10x13 SELF-SEAL Kraft Envelopes; ideal for everyday business use and professional mailings, each box of our premium 10x13 mailing envelopes with the peel and seal closure provide great value 100 envelope supply, for the best value on the market!
Other Supplies
- Impression Area: 9/16" x 1-1/2"
- Attractive, clear mount which allows you to accurately line up your stamp impression
- Re-inkable
- Prints in Red Ink
- Guaranteed to stick and stay: Avery labels with Ultrahold permanent adhesive hold fast to envelopes, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tin and metal; great for mailing, filing, organizing items, packaging and pricing products
- Print with confidence; only Avery mailing labels feature Sure Feed technology to provide a reliable feed through your printer, preventing misalignments and jams
- Labels remove quickly and easily from the backing sheet without any tears or rips; simply bend the label sheet to expose the Pop-up Edge, peel off your label and apply
- Get clear text and crisp graphics; optimized for laser & inkjet printers to help prevent smearing or smudging
- Attractive, clear mount which allows you to accurately line up your stamp impression
- Re-inkable
- Prints in Red Ink
- Impression Area: 9/16” x 1-1/2”
- Store your 8" x 10" photos
- UV Protection
- Made in U.S.A. with Imported and Domestic Material
- High Clarity Acid and PVC Free Material
- Actual Page Dimensions 11 5/16" x 9 11/16"
Video Gear
Camera – Canon T7i
I use a Canon T7i for all of the video where it is me on camera. I love it because it has a flip out screen, which makes it easy to compose the shot while I am sitting behind the desk. It has served me very well.
SD Cards
I use a variety of SD cards for the camera, but have had the best luck with PNY cards specifically designed for HD camera.
- Shot speeds up to 90MB/s, transfer speeds up to 170MB/s [requires a compatible device capable of reaching such speeds, such as the SanDisk SD UHS I card reader (sold separately)] | Based on internal testing; Performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors 1MB=1,000,000 bytes; X = 150KB/sec
- Perfect for shooting 4K UHD video (1) and sequential burst mode photography, (1)Full HD (1920x1080) and 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. Compatibility - Compatible with microSDHC and microSDXC supporting host devices
- Capture uninterrupted video with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and video Speed Class 30 (V30)(2) | (2)UHS Speed Class 3 designates a performance option designed to support 4K UHD video recording with enabled UHS host devices; UHS video speed class 30 (V30), sustained video capture rate of 30MB/s, designates a performance option designed to support real time video recording with UHS enabled host devices
- Built for and tested in harsh conditions (3): Temperature Proof, Water Proof, shock Proof, and X ray Proof, (3)Card only
- System ram type: ddr3l_1600_sdram
Microphone
I have a microphone mounted to the flash mount on top of the camera. The microphone I chose is the Rode VideoMic Pro. It has a great sound and is something I can use for other projects as well. When using the Mic, I set the gain switch to be in the middle. It took a bit of experimenting to find the correct settings, but once I did, it was a lot easier than messing with a lapel mic.
- Supercardioid Shotgun Condenser Mic Optimized f Camcder Use with Integrated Rycote Lyre Shockmount System
- English (Publication Language)
Lights
For lights I use a simple 2-point light system rather than a traditional 3. The light kit I chose is called the PBL STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO LIGHT KIT CONTINUOUS LIGHTING KIT VIDEO LIGHTING EZ 24″ x 24″ SOFTBOX. It does remarkable well for such an inexpensive kit. The bulbs are 5500K daylight bulbs, which helps me adjust the settings for the camera, making everything look like natural light.