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So you’re new to content creation?
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items Everything you could possibly need to get started on your content creation journey and TONS different options of all price ranges! A good portion of them I’ve used myself!
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Cameras 🫶🏼
Lighting
Microphones
Audio
Cameras 🫶🏼
What your eyes see is one thing, but what your camera sees… will be completely up to you and which one you pick.
If you’re doing long form content like tutorials, Vlogs, ASMR, etc. especially with a focus on YouTube, this is gonna be your Pal. This focuses more on you and your sound rather than capturing movements and quick shots if that makes sense.
Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers, Black | ZV1F/B
Another DJI competitor, think short form content, more like TikTok, Reels type. Better priced and easier to use IMO but at what cost?… picture quality.
Insta360
Your Average influencer starter camera, your own personal phone. Both front and back cameras have 4K capability with 60 fps, pair I with a nice bright ring light and you’re ready to make your first TikTok 👌🏼
iPhone 16 Pro
A Go-Pro competitor from the DJI line that honestly would work really well for vlogging also if you’re doing on the go or moving moment type content! A STEEP investment though at almost 570$
DJI Osmo 360 Standard Combo, 8K 360° Camera
This. Is. An. Investment. BUT it is a great one! By far my favorite camera that I’ve used and the easiest to whip out and go with. The battery life is great and it’s SUPER lightweight and portable.
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments
Lighting
Light up the scenery! Ambient, background or bright overhead lighting can sometimes make or break your video performance
My very first starter right light, rechargeable, comes with a little remote and there’s 3 light settings, easy, breezy, beautiful, light up girl 🤷🏻♀️
M MYBAT PRO 9" Outdoor Selfie Light w/ Tripod
These little things are small but they are BRIGHT, if you want something portable that’ll light up anywhere you’re at, this is your best bet. Clips right onto your phone or stand and the battery lasts foreverrrrrr. Type C charging port and one button...
ALTSON 60 LED Selfie Light with Tripod & Clip
These are great for ambiance or sensory input, background lighting, basically anything you need besides your main lighting. I love these for ASMR video, in the background, they’re super calming and the movement is nice to watch. Bonus points: your ki...
Northern Lights 18-Color Galaxy Projector
These are great for in the kitchen, bathroom, a bedroom, etc. I use these when I’m doing my middle of the night pump and pour videos or little late night cooking vids when I’m not wanting to turn on the bright overhead lights.
MCGOR 10in Rechargeable Motion Sensor Lights
A major upgrade from the clip onto your phone version, these will light up your entire room, life, and show everything going on plus some. If you’re doing lifestyle, kitchen, crafting, or anything with high attention to detail moments then you’ll nee...
UBeesize 2 Pack 13" LED Video Light Kit
I love these for ambient/background lighting if you’re trying to set a tone for your content. Also looks really cool just to have around for movie nights or parties!
ULANZI VL119 360° RGB LED Video Light Stick
Microphones
Can you hear me? Can I hear you? How does it sound? All of these have been tried and test and deemed appropriate to even be put on this list!
The Cadillac of Microphones, affordable, user friendly, universally loved by all streamers/ ASMRtists, vloggers. yes there is one or 2 better brands out there but those are your 300-400$ PLUS options. Blue yetis are the most widely loved and used bet...
Logitech Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Gaming & Streaming
Another DJI Rec, goes with your Osmo pocket 2/3 or drone, or action. These are more Lavalier type Mics that you just clip onto you and talk. GREAT sound quality on these guys. I know several vloggers that use these in their out and about videos and l...
DJI Mic Mini Wireless Mic 2 TX + 1 RX Case
The budget blue yetis, 35-40$ and CLOSE to the same quality but definitely not the same. A really decent option though if you’re really tight on your budget, or don’t want to pull the trigger on a blue yeti just yet.
ZealSound USB Condenser Mic for PC & PS
Another top of the line option right up there with the yeti, loved by a lot of creators and definitely worth the money! These microphones are the ones you see on a lot of professional setups, there’s lavalier versions, cinematic versions, ans of cour...
RØDE NT-USB Mini Studio USB Microphone Black
These are more for podcasts, studios, and more professional audio artists. A really spendy option if you’re just doing YouTube or TikTok’s at about 440-550$ a piece depending on all the bells and whistles it comes with.
Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Studio Microphone
A starter/basic option honestly, 23$ and you gotta have them right up next to your mouth basically to have good sound quality and even then it might be a little gravely still. There’s brand after brand of these types of Mics around, reviews will be y...
Wireless Mini Lavalier Mic 2 Pack for iPhone
Audio
Trust me, whether you think it is right now or not. These are important. You have to be able to hear exactly how you sound to others
These connect right into the headphone jack of your blue yeti or other Mic with a 3.5 mm jack/adapter and you can hear EXACTLY what you sound like. Standard old Apple headphones
Apple EarPods Wired Headphones 3.5mm Plug
A great option if you’re into the over the ear headphones. Not a full on investment but the quality of these and battery life is amazing! Not to mention the color is gorg
JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones Mauve
3.5mm plug in jack, over the ear design, good quality audio and only 45$. Budget but they’ll do you right!
OneOdio A70 Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones
A Bluetooth option, 90$, you will NOT hear yourself speak into your microphone with these but if the cords bother you then these will do just fine, you’ll just have to watch your recording back and make sure your audio is how you like it.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, H2 Chip
If you’re a gaming streamer, or creating content where you’re not going to be on screen then these are a wonderful option to go with. A good quality Mic and audio all on one. A small investment at 120$ but worth every penny in my book.
Logitech G733 Wireless Gaming Headset White
The absolute top of the line and a decently spendy investment if you’re just creating intent on a mobile device, Bose has an unmatched sound quality when it comes to headphones so you already know what you’re getting into. Bluetooth, Noise Cancelling...
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Bluetooth Headphones