You Have a Camera. So Why Aren’t You Posting?

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You Have a Camera. So Why Aren’t You Posting?

“I don’t post because I don’t have the camera”. Is this the thought that’s stopping you from creating? If so, it’s the lamest excuse you can make, because you almost certainly have a powerful camera in your pocket right now.

The real reason you don’t post videos isn’t the gear; it’s because you’re scared. And that’s okay. I’m scared too, but I’m posting anyway, and you can as well. You don’t need to wait for the perfect camera when you can start powerfully with the smartphone you already own.

Your Phone is a Film Studio

If you doubt the power of a smartphone, just look at what professionals have been doing for years. You can make art with a smartphone, not just YouTube videos. Consider these examples:

• “New Love Meetings” (2005): This remake of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s classic documentary was shot on a Nokia N90.
• “Tangerine” (2015): Director Sean Baker shot this critically acclaimed feature film using three iPhone 5s phones.
• “Unsane” (2018): Steven Soderbergh filmed this entire thriller with an iPhone 7s.

It’s now 2025, and our current smartphones are far more powerful than the devices used to create these feature films and documentaries. You can get decent, high-quality footage from a phone that isn’t even a top-tier model.

It’s the Creator, Not the Equipment

Having a top-of-the-line Arri Alexa doesn’t guarantee you’ll make good content. The equipment is not enough; it’s the person behind the lens that truly matters.

Just look at two of the biggest creators on the platform:

Emma Chamberlain: She has a very basic aesthetic and uses a Canon M50 and a handicam. Despite her simple setup, she has amassed over 12 million subscribers.

Casey Neistat: He started his channel using a lot of basic equipment, including the very same “ancient” Canon 70D that I use to shoot my videos today.

I film my own videos in my kitchen and dining room, not a fancy studio. The point is, your story and your perspective are more important than your gear.

Your Next Step is Simple: Press Record

You do not have to buy anything to start. The phone in your pocket can provide quality video and, if you’re close enough, decent audio as well. If you feel you absolutely must spend your hard-earned money on something, get a microphone, but it isn’t a requirement to begin.

I hope to see what you create. You can start posting videos today with just a smartphone. If you want to share this creative journey, subscribe to my channel and let’s start this trip together.