Your GEAR is USELESS!!

[@joeallam]

Totally admiring how perfectly that shelving unit fits widthways in the room! Was it an "ah, fuck, YES!" moment?

[@PeterMcKinnon]

+Joe Allam haha I cut it :)

[@theodiangeli1200]

Haha I was thinking the same thing bro, such a cool piece I want one now! Just discovered Peters amazing videos, now addicted 😆 learning so much

[@avinashrai11141]

Peter McKinnon please make a video about how you edit your videos and how you grade your videos specially this videos. color looks fantastic like video produced by big Hollywood production house.

[@riottechnology7439]

slowly beggining to become my favorite youtuber....please dont stop uploading my friend!

[@WestrnMan]

RiotTechnology yessssssssssss

[@Just1Tori]

RiotTechnology Coo sign

[@ThomasSweet]

RiotTechnology same

[@maacdesmond]

i like to copying his idea of videos and make my own videos... how thats idea

[@samriddhsingh8394]

Thats a great idea for a start. Slowly you can move on to crafting your own style.

[@abcdefg.05]

closet goals. never thought I'd say that.

[@TRNQUL]

To all the people saying that he's your substitute to Neistat, he is not. He is not the second Neistat. He's the first Peter McKinnon.

[@quickstixz2022]

DJ Tranquillity Completely agree, although I had a little smile at the editing style during the build section :P

[@theodiangeli1200]

100% true, no one is Neistat, no one is Peter, both great styles

[@Raeleen]

DJ Tranquillity THE FIRST PETER MCKINNON YESSSS 😭😭😭

[@Sabre912]

which is why i sub to both lol

[@alvinlyro]

Respect.

[@CoreyMJones3]

This channel is perfect and you can tell he's genuine! Keep going bro 💯

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Appreciate that! Cheers :)

[@Trstn.H]

Hey Peter, just wanna say thanks for getting me back into photography. You are my number one idol and you have pushed myself too take the best pictures i can. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring people. 👍

[@dadsofgaming5118]

I literally built a desk using spare wood and and old fish tank base. Started shooting some vlog type of footage and editing on it using my smartphone and tablet literally because of your channel. Don't know where it's gonna go and don't care as long as I'm simply just doing it. Nervous about posting on KZbin though. Baby steps ya know. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@adenlopez4505]

I think this is now my favorite video. Currently take all my photos on my phone (LG V10). And I always seem to get in my own head and focus on gear (or lack there of). Gotta stop holding myself back. You are definitely helping with that. Thank you.

[@grahamcanton4714]

I love that bit on making a better purchase based on what you NEED, as opposed to what you WANT. Good stuff, Mr. McKinnon.

[@hassaanraj]

i own a gear that is just a startup gear and old as well , but your vlogs are making me go crazy with that ! your tricks and suggestions are amazing !

[@AronBagel]

I really needed this video. For the past few months I've been working a lot on getting better at photography and building my instagram, and this week Uni's exams came up and I thought I didn't have the time to shoot. I started worrying about not uploading consistently, on how I'm gonna need to upgrade my gear to produce better quality images, and before you know it I was looking at new lenses to buy. However, instead of thinking about how I'm gonna shoot stuff, I just need to go out and actually shoot! My quest for new camera lenses brought me to your channel and you've already earned you another subscriber. Looking forward to more!

[@MarcFitt]

Great work brother! Seen your video in my recommend feed and got hooked with your energy. Keep killing it. #Canada

[@FilWMedia]

Really diggin your vlogs man. It's nice to see someone at your level talk about how the gear doesn't matter. I totally agree, I have people ask me all the time what gear I use and my response is the same, the gear doesn't matter. It's about telling a story. Keep up the good work bro.

[@tombuck]

You really killed it with that space! It’s super cool to see how it’s evolved.

[@DaliborSaula]

Great tips Peter. A lot of us including myself were so hung up on buying gear, that it took so long to actually get out there and use it.

[@okaysidd]

The sheer energy with which you speak and present yourself motivates me into doing something better and fun. :)

[@YoOnurMuscle]

Shout out to youtube, for having people like you! Your videos have an awesome energy bro

[@TaylorGonz]

Man, I just found your videos yesterday and can't stress how perfectly timed it was. You're shits real entertaining and your tutorials are great, super stoked to see what you keep making.

[@jordanalvarez7416]

I love how you organized the space!! looks great!

[@penealwolde4852]

discovered him like a week ago and his numbers are going up like crazy. keep up my dude

[@SummerAnderson_Cinematheque]

I don't know why but the way you edited this is fun. The sequencing, jump cuts are perfect and very entertaining. I never say that about jump cuts...

[@Nicholas175]

Get some saloon doors for the closet

[@PeterMcKinnon]

LOL yes!

[@DJDarkGift]

Hey Peter, As usual, thanks for the killer tips as I’ve started a little notebook with all of the McKinnonisms I can use or could possibly use in the future. In this selfish age I truly appreciate your knowledgeable vlogs as I myself believe in paying things forward and try to pass along my experience and tips with others looking to make their projects better. Have a killer weekend. “Just remember, The Gear You Own Usually Winds Up Owning You.” ~Tyler Durden.

[@trivelliistudy6873]

thanks man I am the smallest youtuber you can find and your vlogs/tips and advice are helping me soo much. Have an awesome day my friend!

[@REFITSTUDIOS]

Your vids are so inspiring! you deserve more recognition!

[@WestrnMan]

16thKind trust me

[@PeterMcKinnon]

I appreciate that!

[@shredpudding2795]

He got it! 11k subs woohoo

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Lots of older houses were built much smarter than anything built after like the 80’s…..That dark room curtain idea is also from Forever ago when darkrooms were the Way! 📸 My college darkroom was that size! 😮. I think it is perfect for a regular photographer…Now you!??? 🤗. Perfect point on equipment…Look at Ansel Adams and the way he knocked it out of the Park! Truly.

[@kyleblegen]

An "acoustic production blanket with some hooks on the wall".... haha. I like it, but you should try a pocket door instead! ZERO wasted space.

[@poolboyinla]

You're going to have 1 millions subscribers soon.

[@acanalesc]

Its been 7 months

[@z-man1938]

Angel Canales Ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

[@grahamcanton4714]

Predicted

[@alessandrofederica90]

You were right ;)

[@johnkramer6401]

Who cares

[@BamsCam226]

Just came across this channel. May be the best tech channel I've seen on YT. Great work Peter!

[@davidperez4381]

I remember when I subscribed to you on my old channel you only had few subscribers. Now look at you...they grow up so quick. Keep up the good work!

[@Project20]

How do you just "add an outlet"?

[@BenDunlop]

You Google how, go buy the equipment & parts, then do it yourself. I did it to wall mount the TV and run power neatly. It's not hard

[@shredpudding2795]

You can reroute the wires and put in a plug.

[@deanbaker6643]

@@BenDunlop be careful with how you just do that, in Australia adding a outlet must be done by a licensed electrician, home DIY can lead to big fines

[@tanyadevice2465]

back 4 years later. My challenge to watch ALL his vids going strong

[@TRifficVision]

Cool video yet again! I really enjoy watching your vids and very useful tips! Very nice office/closet! On your gear "rant" I wanted to pitch in, because I do have lots of gear and I'm still expanding, but the reason behind that is: I want to grow as a company. By having gear inhouse for practically every kind of shoot I can just cater to every need of my clients. For example: I still use my Sony HDR-FX1 and Sony HVR-Z5 for specific assignments that will suffice with these types of camera's. If I want to shoot a short film in very High quality I can use my FS5 or A7s Shogun combo. For just run & gun stuff I can use my C100. It's just being able to take whatever I need on a specific day/shoot instead of calculating much time to go to a rental company, test the camera's that are almost always been beat to hell (because people just aren't very careful with those things), getting back, program the camera the way you want/need and spending a lot of time the next day bringing it back again. Now I can easily send out people I hired to do an assignment for me, providing them with the gear I know creates the best images for my video's. So if you're always going to be a one man band I get it that you don't need more camera's than you have hands, but if you want to grow and not rely on rental companies for every shoot you don't have the specific equipment for, I say that having much gear isn't necessarily a bad thing!:) Anyway, keep on doing these awesome video's! You're now officially up there for me together with Jon Olsson, Film Riot and a really small group of youtubers I gladly give my precious time to on a daily basis!!

[@sc818bdjohn]

Dude I appreciate your frequent videos. Presentation, flow, everything is on point, hope you stick around and keep the content coming. More PS stuff too!

[@akatsuki7378]

Don't stop vlogging and making tutorials! You might be my photography's coolest guy, ever!

[@Just1Tori]

Soooo inspired. Every aspect of this video. Concept, concent, Execution & advice. As fellow photographer this is my Favourite KZbin channel. I get excited when I see a new upload. Please don't ever stop!

[@jimmymcfarlin2060]

Peter I dont know you but im so proud to see what your doing! your doing it all right! ive been watching your channel grow for just a little while! keep it up brother and thanks for the awesome channel and tips. yours gonna blow up. keep being your self

[@Paulabusa]

Great advice Pete... Bother the gear and the use of space.... I need to rethink how I can maximise the small space I have in my small apartment for my KZbin setup

[@rhowell5]

New photographers need to watch this! Excellent advise!

[@matthijshogendoorn1676]

I really like your mindset about gear. I currently am only using my motorola moto g5 (a 200 dollar phone) to shoot my photos with and I really enjoy the process. Of course my hobbyist needs differ a lot from yours, but it still holds true.

[@jamesaguilera700]

awsome vlog. I totally agree with you about gear. I shot with a Canon XLT for two years before finally buying my new Canon M5.

[@DarthDumDum]

You are so organized, my OCD loves it!!!

[@markpercivalconsulting8466]

'Don't let the gear own you' - I think this is an excellent message. MarkP

[@parkalan]

i see what you saying, first time i shot with a 50mm lens i felt so limited, i needed to think different, use creativity, look for better angles. That's how i learned that limits force you to be creative (still use my kit lens all day tho)

[@stephandjulien]

Yeah! Gear doesn't matter, but infatuation is somehow hard to control. I have always been a gearhead and, as hard as I try, I cannot kill the lust for a newer, better, CLog shooting (or SLog) camera. Better this, better that, etc etc etc. But I agree that you have to stay focused on your craft. I love your aesthetic. I am happy I found your vlogs

[@Pigiama]

sooo true! i m passing trought a depressive period, that i m more focused on this or that spec instead of using it :/

[@ivanjacobo6639]

i love your ability to create in both photography and interior design jeje

[@TudorLaurini]

i just felt in love with your videos! congrats! May I know if in Pr do you edit your audio or you just keep it natural? I've the same mic but mine one don't know why hasnt got the same quality

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Love that workspace setup!

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Your construction montage reminds me of the transition scenes in the Cornetto Trilogy movies. Nice.

[@9BlockProductions]

Love the gear space! Awesome work @PeterMcKinnon

[@Futureyesproductions]

love watching this guy, he does what i love to do and what i want to get better at! Keep the vids coming!! #Grind

[@mr.doorgunner3433]

you have room for more racks and stacks, and that gear will eat up the echo sound automatically...just keep the window!! Put in a couple of rgb style light bars around the window for night shoots...Yes a mini studio!!! I am new to your vblogs and love them!

[@thechicoshow1980]

I'm a magican who is slowly getting into photography . You videos a dope you make it easy to understand thank you keep it real.

[@cnsvids4u]

You message is so encouraging and motivating! Thank you!

[@CooLin1stPlace]

Your sequences are so clean! Informative video man.

[@AnthonyBordignon]

No wonder you hit 1 mil subs. This might be my favorite show

[@sturnz7537]

Thanks for this video...definitely something I needed to hear. I love new gadgets but need to use what I have so it actually gets used.

[@Dstrukt2k2]

I have a hand-me-down 5D-MKII.. a 50mm a 24-70mm a 70-200mm and an 85mm L-series + a manfrotto tripod.. this is essentially my entire kit not counting some gradient and netural density filters, and it's entirely adequate for pretty much any situation I could come across.. I had about 25 lenses at one time but have since sold most of them.

[@MrTrio5]

Currently working on building a video/ editing studio in my basement. I find This videos helpful and inspiring. 🙌🏼👍👍👍

[@flappytaco]

Skip to 5:17 for the rant. Great rant... USE. YOUR. GEAR. I'm def guilty of too much time researching, buying, exchanging gear + youtube vlogs/other people's work. I'm still learning and it takes a lot sometimes to get over the fear and overwhelm of digging in to actually using the gear. My goal is to daily pick up my camera and record something. Anything.

[@jvmusicph]

i always get something new from you, Peter. im learning a lot!

[@hopefullythisisit8488]

Holy ... this magic in the videos man. I love your content it pulls the viewer in. You are my favorite youtuber

[@tobyliubos]

hey man, just saw some of your videos that popped up on my feed, keep it up with that amazing content. I could easily tell u put a looot of effort and time to your shots and videos! btw you deserve much mnore subscribers bro, greetings from argentina

[@thenewmejourneyfitnessphot6326]

Love your vlogs, very entertaining and love your delivery style.

[@LuisJauregui]

bro can't get enough of your videos ...subscribed!

[@jorgeluna5991]

Now you are my new favorite youtuber! love it!

[@sonakshisharma91]

love the way how you organize everything!!

[@dpurdie5256]

5:00 is where the title comes in, so true.

[@DodiAzmi]

Super useful, so easy to get into that grey area gear thirsty mindset - Thanks a lot dude!

[@JayDeeMcMillan]

I absolutely Love how the older videos are uncensored haha

[@dylanmedias]

nice video dude, new closet space is dope love the natural white lighting.

[@stanleyrocker8192]

Casey 2.0

[@TravsTattoos]

From one vlogger to another, great video man. Seriously.

[@carlosanthony_JCA]

Thaaaaank you best advice ever .. i don't have much... sl2 with 10 18mm also a rode micro... and after hearing this... i realize i have what i neeed thaaaaank you...

[@Swellers]

Seriously, you might be my new favorite KZbinr!

[@WatchDevante]

Peeped that Mavic Pro! JEALOUS BEYOND BELIEF!

[@rachelp276]

You are so creative and the talent you have is amazing!

[@GalvanMonica]

Soooo jealous of your gear closet, love how it turned out!

[@EmanueleAndreozzi]

Awesome editing! i love this cinematic color

[@WrenchedOutExperiment]

Great video Pete.. great content and it’s only getting better brother, keep up the great work.

[@oneofmanyhobbies91]

so I just found your channel, and keep it up you might be my favorite channel in a matter of a month.

[@Locql]

DUDE I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I WATCHED THEM ALL

[@MikiYork]

Brilliant words, love listening to your advice

[@Fullaperturepro]

Beautiful gear shelf, Peter!

[@SplendidBlended]

That closet is slick. I'm happy enough with my gear. What I really need is some better content ideas for the vlog. I am proud of what I have though! Love your vids!

[@kingsta91]

I love your edits! You are hilarious and super fun to watch my man! Not to mention soo helpful with your tutorials... make me your disciple! hahahas

[@sergiojaramillo6932]

I automatically left the video after it ended but I came back to give a like. You deserve it man!

[@99anthony]

you're such a huge inspiration. thank you and keep up the incredible work!

[@NKPT_ONLINE]

Great improvement to the closet, "not bad for a Sunday afternoon". :)

[@DeyvsonMoutinhoCaliman]

Cheap equipment can shoot a high enough quality for youtube, the creativity is the hardest part. I bought a cheap camera, because I knew I wouldn't do much with it. I like taking pictures and such, but when it comes to making a movie I really don't have anything to say, and the best equipment wouldn't change that.

[@devinfrank2288]

watched two of your videos and now i'm ready for an hour of binge watching. subscribers +1

[@rossyrocks5952]

By far my new favorite KZbinr

[@TampaFilmmaker]

Hey man, never stop what your doing! I love everything you've been putting out!!

[@dsdioseptian]

hey pete! been really inspired by you! keep up the good work man.

[@MiladJPanah]

1 x Fullframe DSLR 1 x 24 - 70 mm f 2.8 1 x 70- 200 mm f 2.8 _____________________ some batteries and SD- Cards. that's it. My whole Gear for my Work

[@InfinityFidelity]

So you don't do video then? What about sound?

[@morfe9263]

M JP I am guessing tamron?

[@noahzibell2027]

Hi, love your videos they are amazing and as new beginner photographer your tips are really helpful. Your an inspirations to me.

[@wcstudiosco]

You've gotta be one of the coolest filmmakers on KZbin! Certainly subbed!

[@dimasrandyprahara2508]

actually i hate photography all of its stuff, but you sir has made me loooved it

[@steveman223]

new favorite channel. Keep the videos coming!

[@AtmosphereAerosol]

We see you Peter! Thanks for the support and awesome video! I bet a lo of people are looking in their closets right now! Cheers!