- 01EssentialWorkstationMac Studio M2 UltraThe heart of my setup. Handles 4K timelines, complex 3D renders, and heavy After Effects compositions without breaking a sweat.M2 Ultra · 128GB RAM · 2TB SSD
- 02WorkstationCustom PC WorkstationSecondary render machine for GPU-intensive work. Runs Redshift and Octane renders while I continue working on the Mac.AMD Ryzen 9 · RTX 4090 · 64GB RAM
- 03WorkstationSynology DS920+Network storage for project archives and media library. Redundant storage gives peace of mind for client work.32TB RAID · 10GbE
- 04EssentialDisplaysApple Pro Display XDRPrimary reference monitor for color-critical work. The HDR capabilities are essential for modern deliverables.32" 6K · P3 Wide Color · 1600 nits
- 05DisplaysLG UltraFine 27"Secondary display for timeline, tools, and reference. Great color accuracy at a more accessible price point.27" 5K · Thunderbolt 3
- 06DisplaysiPad Pro 12.9"Used as a third display with Sidecar, plus sketching storyboards and reviewing cuts on the go.M2 · 12.9" Liquid Retina XDR
- 07EssentialCameraSony FX6Main cinema camera for client shoots. The full-frame sensor and S-Cinetone deliver beautiful images straight out of camera.Full-Frame · 4K 120fps · Dual ISO
- 08CameraSony A7S IIIB-camera and run-and-gun situations. The low-light performance is unmatched for documentary-style work.12.1MP · 4K 120fps · S-Log3
- 09CameraDJI Ronin 4DFor cinematic motion work. The built-in stabilization and LiDAR focus system are game-changers.6K · 4-Axis Gimbal · LiDAR
- 10CameraSony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM IIWorkhorse zoom lens. Covers most situations and the autofocus is incredibly reliable.G Master · f/2.8 · E-Mount
- 11EssentialAudioShure SM7BStudio microphone for voiceover and podcast recordings. The industry standard for a reason.Dynamic · Cardioid · XLR
- 12AudioUniversal Audio Apollo x4Audio interface with pristine preamps and real-time UAD processing. Makes a huge difference in audio quality.4 Preamps · Thunderbolt 3 · UAD-2
- 13AudioSony MDR-MV1Open-back headphones for mixing and sound design. Wide soundstage helps with spatial audio work.Open-Back · Hi-Res Audio
- 14AudioSennheiser MKH 416Shotgun mic for on-location shoots. Exceptional rejection of off-axis sound.Shotgun · Super-Cardioid
- 15EssentialSoftwareAdobe After EffectsPrimary motion design tool. 15+ years of muscle memory and a workflow optimized for speed.Motion Design · Compositing
- 16SoftwareCinema 4DMy go-to for 3D work. The MoGraph toolset is unmatched for motion design.3D Modeling · Animation · Redshift
- 17SoftwareDaVinci Resolve StudioColor grading and finishing. The node-based workflow gives precise control over every aspect of the grade.Color Grading · Editing · Fusion
- 18SoftwareFigmaUI/UX design and style frames. Collaborative features make client feedback seamless.UI Design · Prototyping
- 19SoftwareFrame.ioClient review and collaboration. Timestamped comments have transformed my feedback workflow.Review · Collaboration
- 20AccessoriesLogitech MX Master 3SBest mouse for creative work. The horizontal scroll wheel is essential for timeline navigation.Wireless · MagSpeed Scroll
- 21AccessoriesKeychron Q1 ProMechanical keyboard with custom keycaps. The tactile feedback improves my editing speed.75% · Gateron Brown · Wireless
- 22AccessoriesElgato Stream Deck XLMacro controller for After Effects and Premiere shortcuts. Saves hours of repetitive keystrokes.32 Keys · LCD · USB-C
- 23AccessoriesCalDigit TS4Thunderbolt dock that handles all my connectivity. Clean desk, single cable to laptop when mobile.18 Ports · Thunderbolt 4 · 98W PD
Current setup as of August 2026. Gear is personal — what works for me might not work for you. No affiliations with anything listed here.