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Content Creator Must Haves
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items It's a new year and a great time to start creating content. This list will contain everything you may need to get started
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The Starter
The Rising Creator
The Pro
The Starter
Items for a Budget of $200 or less
You will need crisp audio. These are great for creating content. No need to spend hundreds when you are starting out. Compatible with most smartphones
MAYBESTA Wireless Mini Bluetooth Lavalier Mic
If you want to produce quality videos, then your lighting is key
I love that this can just clip onto your phone. You can throw it in your purse/bag and take it anywhere
I have had the standard ring light and those are pretty bulky
I love that this can just clip onto your phone. You can throw it in your purse/bag and take it anywhere
I have had the standard ring light and those are pretty bulky
Newmowa 60 LED Rechargeable Clip Light
Great if you are like me and dont have someone else to film with you. You can just set up your tripod anywhere and get the footage you want
EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod w/ Remote & Stand
Tons of great templates and the functionality within this app is amazing! I am able to fully edit my videos within 1 place. Super convenient
CapCut
The Rising Creator
If you have a budget under $1000 and you want to shift away from the content on your phone only. These items are for you. These are also great for people interesting in vlogs
For those real bright and clear videos that go viral on the internet, this is one way you can get them too
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo Vlog Cam
Perfect for creators who do 'walk-and-talk' videos. It uses 'GainAssist' technology, which automatically adjusts your volume so you never have to worry about your audio peaking or being too quiet. It’s literally 'clip-on and go.'
RØDE Wireless ME Ultra-compact Mic System
This makes it easy to control your lighting, mic and video transitions all from one device
Elgato Stream Deck + Audio Mixer & Controller
The most affordable lighting set you can get that will give you that studio lightning at home!
NEEWER 2 Pack 660 LED Bi-Color Video Light Kit
The Pro
For those serious about content creation
One of the best cameras from Sony. It has built-in AI that acts as your personal cameraman—automatically cropping and tracking you as you move around the room. If you want that 'cinematic' look with a blurry background, this is the one."
Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Creators Black
The iconic 'Podcast Mic.' It’s famous for a reason: it ignores background noise and makes your voice sound incredibly rich and professional.
Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone - XLR
The fastest way to edit video in 2026. You edit your video by simply deleting words from the text transcript. If you say 'um' or 'uh,' you can delete them all in one click. It turns an 8-hour edit into a 20-minute task.
Descript
Dont worry about filming and running out of storage. This will ensure you have the ability to store your content
SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD USB-C