Name: Cole Cavolo

Location: Mesa, Arizona, US

Occupation: Videographer/Photographer/Editor

Cost of setup: ~$5K

Social media: Instagram

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

I’m a full-time Videographer and Editor for a large RV dealership called La Mesa RV.

I shoot and edit commercials and ads for our company.

A close-up of a mechanical keyboard and a microphone on a desk, with a monitor displaying STARFIELD in the background and a PC with illuminated fans to the side

I’ve been with the company for just over a year, having previously worked as a freelancer in commercial, television, and film productions.

I still take on freelance work when possible, but not as often since I became full-time.

I’m also a hobbyist photographer.

I’m always snapping photos whenever I get the chance.

I love to shoot on film and mainly use my Mamiya RB67 for my photography.

A well-organised work space with a white desk, ALEX drawers, a black shelf with plants and cameras, and a computer setup in the background

I develop and scan my own photos when I have the time and the chemicals, but I use some local labs for convenience.

I’m really just a fan of analogue workflows and tech in general.

When I’m not working or taking photos, I’m in my office playing games or music.

Take us through your setup

Item Model
Monitor LG 34GP950G-B 34″ Ultrawide
Speakers Bose Companion 2 Speakers
Headphones beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R
Keyboard Razer BlackWidow v2 Chroma
Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum
Desk mat Logitech Desk Mat
Chair Autonomous ErgoChair 2
Desk shelf IKEA countertop and ALEX cabinets
Microphone Samson G-Track pro
DAC/AMP Sound Blaster X4

The key features of my desk setup that help with my work and hobbies are my ultrawide monitor, headphones and DAC/AMP, and my PC itself built for video editing and gaming.

I use DaVinci Resolve mainly for my video editing and colour grading.