studio, the channel is a comfortable, yet sophisticated hub for its audience. A WHOLE NEW WORLD Possessing no prior experience in YouTubing or editing, it was a steep learning curve for Fabian, especially when it came to thinking of ways to enhance his set-up. However, it didn’t take long for him to hear murmurings from fellow creators, recommending he use the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography kit: MPB. “I quickly realised, for two-thirds of its retail price, I could get a camera that’s brand new. It wasn’t long until I had purchased three cameras from MPB and learnt how to multicam stream,” recalls Fabian. The first significant upgrade to the channel’s output, multicam streaming is nonetheless a key component to any successful YouTube set-up. As Fabian himself was still learning the YouTube content ropes, MPB served as more than just a platform selling kit, acting as an educator as well as a core component to his channel’s evolutionary process. “I had never worked with cameras before,” reveals Fabian. “For someone getting into it, it’s easy to go onto the MPB website, type in what you want and quickly uncover the best option. It’s ideal for someone starting out and trying to make that jump from webcam to higher-level streaming kit.” It’s apparent that, when it comes to YouTube, getting better gear is an investment you may or may not see return on. That’s why MPB’s circular buying and re-selling model is so apt for any streamer – even if they are right at the start of their career. “I could buy cameras and sell them back whenever I wanted, meaning I was never left with loads of useless gear,” Fabian highlights. “When I send something back, MPB grade and value it. Plus, I’ve never had problems
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MPB helped kit out Broadsword Wargaming’s full multicam set-up
with what I’ve been given – or traded back in. And if you do happen to not like what you get, just trade it in and get your money back – done!” With a Trustpilot rating of ‘excellent’ (backed up by over 25,000 reviews), MPB is a part of every stage of a creator’s production journey. Customers like Fabian are on the receiving end of first-class service, through constant support from its help centre or by speaking directly with its roster of kit experts. “I started with an iPhone 5 or 6, and quickly learned that I couldn’t get the shots I wanted. I was looking at other YouTubers and content creators, thinking: ‘How do they get this to look as good as it does?’ “To give an example, I got hold of a Canon EOS 600D and 650D. Over the years, I gradually traded them to the next level – 750D. I also got my lenses from MPB, including the 50mm kit lens I still use now!”
the dots between DSLRs and YouTube content creation. “It’s scary for a lot of streamers to make that jump from a webcam,” says Fabian. “But you will see infinitely better content with a DSLR. I didn’t know anything to begin with!” The trick to achieving success with YouTube is no different to high-end broadcast productions – the higher the quality of your output, the better your audience retention and viewing numbers will be. “To be taken seriously, you need a professional production. For that, the most important element is using the right camera kit,” he concludes. Check out MPB’s complete range of products and services by heading to mpb.com Aside from MPB’s pre-loved remit, it also demonstrates sustainable practices across the board, laying claim to 100% plastic-free packaging and a cloud platform that uses 100% renewable electricity. SUSTAINABLE STREAMING
A SERVICE FOR THE STREAMERS One of the biggest hurdles to set aside was an association with photography, instead reconnecting
TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION
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