Which tools and gear does Paul Rogers recommend for achieving cinematic video effects?

A few of the go-to tools and tricks:

• Cheap clear lens filter + Vaseline: Put Vaseline on the filter edges (never the lens glass) to get soft highlights, halation, and a dreamy, cinematic glow for almost no money.
• Simple 2-light setup: One soft key light on your face, plus a small light or flashlight on the background wall to create a bright circle and add depth.
• Cinema-focused camera gear (when you have it): Bodies like the Sony FX6, a 35mm prime (e.g., 35mm GM), and a good boom mic like the Sennheiser ME64 for clean audio.

Want recs for a specific budget or camera system?