【Watch Sukeban Deka the Movie 2: Counter】

You've probably heard of Mikey Angelo,Watch Sukeban Deka the Movie 2: Counter the creator with over 7 million followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He's best known for crafting catchy songs that cleverly weave in his deep knowledge of pop culture and current events.

And if you've seen his videos, you’ve definitely noticed the bucket hat. He wears one in nearly every clip — and now has hundreds stacked in his closet.

At VidCon 2025's Meta Night Out, we caught up with Angelo to learn more about the tools he uses to create the content we can’t stop watching.

---

You May Also Like

---

---

We chatted with Angelo at VidCon's Meta Night Out in 2025. Credit: Mashable

Mini tripod

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon UBeesize Phone Tripod Pro S, Premium Flexible Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote $12.98
$14.99 Save $2.01

Angelo uses a basic tripod he bought off Amazon, but it plays a key role in his workflow, especially when he's on a tight deadline.

Mashable Trend Report Decode what’s viral, what’s next, and what it all means. Sign up for Mashable’s weekly Trend Report newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

"If I'm like 'Oh, no, I have a draft due today that I haven't filmed, and I'm not at my regular place, my [mini tripod] always comes in handy," he said.

iPhone

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Free Apple iPhone 16 Pro at AT&T With Trade-in and Qualifying Unlimited Plan at AT&T Wireless

All of Angelo's videos are shot on his iPhone — no fancy camera setup here. And yes, he uses the front-facing camera. "I always use the selfie side," he added.

Logic Pro

Apple Logic Pro X (for Mac) $199.99 at Apple App Store

This is where the magic happens. "I do all of my production in Logic," he said. "That's where I make all the beats and all the music, and I produce my vocals on it, too."

Then, he lip-syncs along with the tune when recording the video. For editing, he turns to the InShot app to pull everything together.

Mashable will be live at the Anaheim Convention Center this week, covering VidCon 2025. Check back in the days ahead at Mashable.com, where we’ll be talking to your favorite creators, covering the latest trends, and sharing how creators are growing their followings, their influence, and making a living online.

Topics TikTok Creators VidCon

• Games
• Entertainment
• Life
• Shopping
• Social Good
• Tech
• Science
• Digital Culture

• Report: Match Group dating apps conceal assault cases
• GAC’s newest falcon
• Chinese video games generate $17.346 billion revenue in overseas markets in 2022 · TechNode
• US tightens export restrictions on AI chips to China · TechNode
• SpaceX is so close to turning its rocket headquarters into an actual city
• First China
• ByteDance denies it is abandoning VR business Pico · TechNode
• Geely and Baidu’s JV to deliver first model in October after rebranding · TechNode
• Lions vs. Commanders 2025 livestream: Watch NFL Playoffs for free
• Qualcomm China and Baidu form partnership to develop extended reality technology · TechNode

• AI Death Calculator? People are searching for their ‘death date’ with this creepy (fake) bot
• Shop the best lawn and gardening deals now
• SpaceX test dummy Ripley is ready for launch to the space station
• SpaceX launches moon lander, lands booster despite tough conditions
• Best gift card deal: Get a free $20 Starbucks gift card when buying a $300 Delta gift card
• Best streaming deal: Sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV and save over $200
• Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid 2024 livestream: Watch Champions League live for free
• How to hide photos on iPhone
• Galápagos tortoise, feared extinct, has first sighting in 100 years
• Best camping deal: Score up to 47% on Coleman tents, cooking supplies, and more at Amazon

• PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mini
• Huawei aims for 70 million smartphone shipments in 2024 · TechNode
• Huawei’s intelligent automotive business unit sees management changes · TechNode
• Chinese passenger EV exports surged 107% in Sept, Tesla and BYD lead the way · TechNode
• Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 livestream: Watch NBA online
• Vivo set to unveil self
• China's eight
• Shanghai Disneyland set to introduce world’s first Zootopia
• Early Prime Day deals on self
• Luxshare producing three iPhone 15 models, preparing for Apple Vision Pro production · TechNode

• Best robot vacuum deal: Save $500 on Roborock Qrevo Edge
• Huawei unveils large language model for the automotive industry · TechNode
• BaichuanAI secures $300 million in funding from Alibaba and Tencent · TechNode
• Baidu set to launch ERNIE model iteration next week: report · TechNode
• Trump who? Tech giants join massive effort to uphold Paris Agreement
• JD emphasizes “genuinely low prices” ahead of Singles Day · TechNode
• US may limit US companies from engaging with China’s entities on RISC
• First China
• Notre Dame vs. Georgia football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
• Meituan launches short video feature after months of testing · TechNode