The Future of this Channel – Ben Durham

Watch our @strongtowns video here: https://youtu.be/YtcBrDulXSM Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content access to our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com • where to find me • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bendurham.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenDurham.ca Website: https://bendurham.ca Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you). ================ ⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*) ================ Main equipment used in this video: 🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu 🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo 🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy ^ at 28mm, 🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 🌬🚫 Shure A2WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3zKuzo8 ================ My other regularly used camera equipment: ================ 🚲 cargo trailer that I use: https://amzn.to/46eYot4 🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio: https://amzn.to/37q17VW 🎥 GoPro 11 often used in biking footage (just not in this video) But the GoPro 12 is the best right now: https://amzn.to/4d1rT3w 👓 Canon RF 35mm f1.8 lens is my fave lens on FF cameras: https://amzn.to/40piZXk 👓 Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L lens: https://amzn.to/3xa1Aq8 👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK 👓 Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3udJTEu 🎤 Tascam DR-10L 24-bit lav mic recorders: https://amzn.to/3XRpu7u 🎤 The newest Tascam DR-10L Pro (32bit): https://amzn.to/4cDxhKa 🎤 Wireless Lav Mics (I use the old Sennheiser G3 setup): https://amzn.to/3ufIcpT 🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm 💁‍♂️ Manfrotto Fluid Head Tripod https://amzn.to/3VQr4Un 💁‍♂️ Travel Tripod (very light): https://amzn.to/3L3zS1T 💁‍♂️ Slightly larger tripod: https://amzn.to/3KjIqBY Stabilization: 🎈current gimbal: Ronin S (discontinued) I'll be upgrading to the DJI RS 4: https://amzn.to/3PuVRmV or maybe the lighter DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40qDGoJ 💻 OBS for screen-captures ================ ⌚ CHAPTERS ⌚ 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Ben? 02:35 What's in store for 2025? 07:56 Simplified Patreon 10:10 How will I accomplish all this? ================ Tech stuff: Audio Optimized for YouTube at -1 dBTP, -14 LKFS via Davinci Resolve Studio Edition. Filmed with the gear mentioned above. Shot on the week of January 5th, 2025.