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Things I Actually Use as a Beginner Content Creator
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items I'm a beginner content creator who likes to keep things simple. I don't need a fancy studio or a million gadgets—I just want things that work and make creating content a little easier. These are the tools, accessories, and odd little things I actuall...
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Filming & Recording
My Desk Setup
Editing & Content Tools
Filming & Recording
The things I actually use to make filming and recording easier—without turning my house into a production studio.
Better audio without a complicated setup. I just clip it on, connect it to my phone, and start recording.
Wireless Mic
I use this at my desk all the time. The base is sturdy without taking up a ton of space, and the magnetic mount makes it easy to pop my phone on, adjust the angle, and start recording.
MagSafe Adjustable Phone Stand
The MagSafe mount is my favorite part—I can just stick my phone on and start recording without messing with a phone clamp. It’s quick to set up, easy to adjust, and one less thing to fight with when I’m trying to film.
72'' Magnetic Tripod
I use this when I want to record hands-free—especially off-roading, working in the garage, or filming my 3D prints. It’s tiny, easy to position, and lets me capture what I’m doing without having to hold or constantly move my phone.
Insta360 GO Ultra
My Desk Setup
The everyday things on and around my desk that make working, creating, and running my online business a little easier.
I love that I can just stick my phone on the MagSafe charger and still see and use the screen—even for recording. It charges my phone, watch, and AirPods at the same time, with just one cord instead of a mess of chargers all over my desk.
3-in-1 Wireless Charger
Apparently I have tiny ear canals, and most earbuds are just too big. 😂 These are actually small enough to be comfortable, stay in my ears, and still give me ANC without feeling bulky.
JLab Mini ANC True Wireless Earbuds
I love that this clamps to my desk instead of taking up valuable desk space. I can swing it into place when I’m recording and adjust the lighting.
Desk Ring Light
I love how versatile this is. I can use it with my iPad or phone, and it’s perfect when I want to work somewhere other than sitting at my desk.
Phone Holder Bed Laptop Mouse Pad 360° Arm
I love having my monitors up off my desk. These free up so much desk space, and I can easily move each screen exactly where I want it instead of being stuck with the original stands.
Dual Monitor Arms
My laptop definitely does not have enough ports for everything I use. 😂 This gives me one place to connect my monitors, USB devices, SD cards, and everything else without constantly plugging and unplugging things.
Acer 13-in-1 USB-C Dock
Editing & Content Tools
The tools I use to get content from “I should post something” to actually posted—with as little extra work as possible.
This is where I edit almost all of my videos. It was easy enough to start with the basics, and I’ve just learned new features as I’ve needed them instead of trying to figure everything out at once.
CapCut Video Editor
I use Canva for pretty much everything—graphics, thumbnails, Pinterest pins, videos, and more. I’m definitely not a graphic designer, but Canva makes it easy to create things that actually look like I know what I’m doing. 😂
Canva
This is how I move my pictures and videos from my phone to my computer without uploading them to the cloud or emailing them to myself. It’s quick, simple, and one of those little tools that makes my content workflow so much easier.
LocalSend
I use this to automatically send my TikTok videos to Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. I set up the workflow once, and now I don’t have to remember to manually post the same video everywhere.
Repurpose
I take an unreasonable number of screenshots. 😂 Snagit makes it easy to capture exactly what I need, quickly edit or mark it up, and use it in tutorials, content, or whatever I’m working on.
Snagit - Screen capture and screen recording