ACTUALLY learning how to use my camera gear || Combatting Gear Acquisition Syndrome

G.A.S. or Gear acquisition syndrome is incredibly common in the photography/videography/content creator space. I've fallen victim to it too many times to count, so this time I'm taking the situation into my own hands. In an effort to curb my desire to purchase new and better camera gear and content creation equipment, I've decided to go out and actually learn how to use the camera gear I currently have... remembering how obsessed I was over the Canon RP, my Gimbal, and lenses before I got them.
Hopefully this helps anyone else dealing with gear acquisition syndrome too, and is desperately trying to cure it.
📚 || CHAPTERS ||
0:00 - What is G.A.S.?
1:07 - My relationship with Gear Acquisition Syndrome
3:12 - ND filters
4:35 - Adjusting fps for Broll
6:14 - Slowing down
7:02 - Using a gimbal
11:11 - Experimenting with colour grading
12:51 - Final experiments
📣 || MENTIONS ||
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📸 || MY GEAR ||
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Camera: Canon EOS RP - amzn.to/3nUgrNH
Lenses:
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Gimbal - Zhiyun Weebill S : amzn.to/41ihsmD
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[@CreatingwithKaya]

I still have lots to learn, but feeling better about what I have. I'm hoping to make regular videos sharing my learnings and experimentations--is there a topic or piece of gear you'd like me to dive deeper into?

[@RobynAnnL]

This was so good! I think the missing ND filters is what made me give up on my DSLR a few years back... and this makes me want to dust it off and try again. Thank you.

[@CreatingwithKaya]

Oh my goodness get some and let me know if it makes a difference! I was SO frustrated with how my content was looking, and it was easier to pull out my phone until i got the filters so I completely relate!!

[@Sincerelymissdee]

Great informative video. Choosing cameras are so confusing, thanks😊 0:43

[@CreatingwithKaya]

I’m so glad!! Thank you for watching. ❤ it DEFINITELY gets overwhelming, I’m hoping to do a video soon on ideal cameras for creators!

[@varya_k.]

loved the idea of this video! super cool you r talking about it.and your personality is so sweet. good work, Kaya!

[@CreatingwithKaya]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! This was one of my favourite videos to film!

[@withmashh]

I loved this video! Shooting in 60 fps made such a huge difference! What a game changer

[@CreatingwithKaya]

Thank you for watching!! I'm going to maybe make another video on frame rates because the 'standard' differs so much from platform to platform. Filmmakers and youtubers who make more cinematic content tend to shoot in 24fps (it's what most movies are filmed in). A lot of general KZbinrs do 30fps because it's closer to 'real life', and some people do straight 60fps for all content not just slow mo, because it looks "hyper real" and sharp... we're starting to see a LOT of IG content shot at 60fps. Okay.. I'm done geeking out.

[@kaitlynmayasmith4470]

This was so helpful!! I find myself in the same GAS cycle and this encouraged me to really spend time with what I have before buying more stuff 😅

[@CreatingwithKaya]

I got you! 🤣🙏🏽 and I’m so glad I’m not alone in this. It is SO easy to spiral focusing on all the new and shiny stuff.

[@AprilClayton]

Great topic. I’m caught up in wanting a gimbal. Now I don’t want one. I could never figure it out

[@CreatingwithKaya]

Haha thanks for watching! If it makes you feel better I just dragged mine on another trip… an entire month away in my carryon.. only taking it out when airport security wanted to know what it was… which was everytime. 🥲 didn’t use it once just an expensive luggage weight.

[@MotheroftheZs]

I love this video so much! I need to do the same honestly!

[@CreatingwithKaya]

I’m so glad 🥹🙏🏽 and honestly there’s always so much we can do to improve with what we have! The stuff I’ve seen people produce on phones blows my mind!!

[@ChristinaScalera]

LOLLL I have the opposite of this sadly as I keep losing gear. My husband relates though! Your sound is amazing by the way

[@CreatingwithKaya]

LOSING?! I need to hear how that happens 🤣😭 ahh thank you!! I’m trying my best to figure my way around audio-lesson learned to bring a lapel mic in construction zones 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ChristinaScalera]

@@CreatingwithKaya I move too much :( It gets lost for months

[@CreatingwithKaya]

@@ChristinaScalera oh my goodness fairrrrr

[@bertfor]

Your content makes me wanna do content

[@CreatingwithKaya]

That is literally the HIGHEST compliment. 🥹