When making YouTube videos, do you think that gear matters or is it all about the story?

99% of the work is the story, trust me. When it comes to my videos, for example, I'm an absolutely terrible videographer and editor - I'm just using a cheap pocket camera. Also, I don't have any fancy lenses, gimbals, or drones.

However, I focus 100% on telling stories and if people enjoy that, not much else will matter. Of course, better cinematography won't hurt, but we are wired to be attentive and interested in stories, not just nice views.

Other answers by Jacob Laukaitis:

• What are your all time favorite digital nomad books? in category Books
• What is the best location to start my journey as a digital nomad? in category Travel
• What strategy did you adapt to get 1M views? in category YouTube
• Was becoming a digital nomad the best decision you made in your life? Is there anything you wish you had done differently? in category General
• I'm worried that as a digital nomad I wouldn't have a stable income and would risk not being able to sustain this lifestyle. Maybe it's better for me to spend some time working for a big company, save money and then travel? in category General

Other answers in the category YouTube:

• How do you market YouTube videos?
• What are some tips on making YouTube titles?
• How do you keep eye contact with the lens of the camera and how to not feel awkward when people stare at you while you vlog?
• What are some tips on growing a YouTube channel?
• What strategy did you adapt to get 1M views?

Some random answers on our wiki :

• What services could one offer as a lawyer digital nomad? by Larissa Bodniowycz in category Law
• Do you use some kind of light tripod that you carry everywhere? This is how you take those awesome Instagram photos, right? by Jacob Laukaitis in category Travel
• What are your tips on building a personal brand? by Kristin Wilson in category Marketing
• I'm in my final year of university. I don't want a 9-5 job. What's your advice for soon-to-be graduates who have very little business knowledge and really want to make money while traveling? by Jacob Laukaitis in category Startups
• What was it like to scale an e-commerce store in the early two thousands? by Dan Lawrence in category Startups
• How do you structure your time - management? Do you make sure that you set off days where no client will contact you or do you make yourself available each day of the week? by Thalassa van Beek in category Freelancing
• What is your favorite mode of transportation and why? by Thibault Lemaitre in category Travel
• How did you start out in your having stable remote work? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Remote work
• What are some interesting discoveries you had while traveling as a digital nomad? by Thibault Lemaitre in category Travel
• What are the best strategies for Facebook ads marketing? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Facebook ads