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My Content Creator Kit

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Interested in content creation?  Here are my tools that I have used over the past few years as a social media manager and content creator.
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Camera and Lenses

This is what is in my kit and should be in yours.  Also, some recommendations for additional options.  

 
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My Primary Camera
Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 4K Video, Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC X Image Processor, Dual UHS-II SD Memory Card Slots, and Up to 12 fps with Mechanical Shutter, Body Only, Black
 
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My go to lens.
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L is USM Lens
 
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Super popular point and shoot style, with their classic fuji recipes
FUJIFILM X100V | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX
 
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Perfect for vlogging and getting wide angles.
Canon Rf 15-35mm F2.8 L is USM
 
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For when you need to punch in a little more.
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L is USM Lens, Telephoto Zoom Lens, 3792C002
 
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Wishlist Camera, take your filming to the next level.
Canon EOS R5 C (Body) - Compact, Mirrorless Cinema EOS Camera - Full-Frame 8K IS & DIGIC X Processor, 8K/60K Internal RAW, HDMI 8K RAW Out, 4K/2K Oversampling - Dual Pixel CMOS AF w/iTR AF X
 
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Great portrait lens
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens, Black
 
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One of Canons good beginner to mid level cameras.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Body
 
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Another good starter option to get you into photography.
Shop Canon EOS R7

Camera Accessories

If you have your camera, this is what you'll need next.

 
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You can never have too many of these.
Lexar Pro 2000x 128GB SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
 
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Will help even the light on bright days.
PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon ND Filter Mist II
 
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Same as the other variable ND filter.  It will help even the light whens shooting on super bright days.
PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon ND Filter 2-5 Stop
 
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Best way to cut down on that light glare.
PolarPro 82mm Circular Polarizer Filter
 
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Nice way to keep a few extra batteries on hand.
NOMATIC McKinnon Battery Case for DSLR Batteries
 
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Budget memory card case.
36 Slots Water-Resistant Memory Card Case
 
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Budget Tripod
3 Legged Thing Patti Flip Lock Tripod - Black
 
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Travel Tripod
Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber)
 
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A nice option for a mini tripod.  Good length for vlogging.  I like to use it with a Gopro or 360 cam as a time lapse or B camera.
PGYTECH MANTISPOD PRO | Mini Tripod

Computer + Accessories

This is what I use to edit photos, videos, and create graphics. 

 
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An editing BEAST!  Perfect for video, photos, and graphic design.
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Pro, 16.2-inch, 16GB/512GB
 
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For your backups and backups backups.
SAMSUNG T7 2TB, Portable SSD
 
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Must have for Macbook Pro users.
Anker USB C Adapter (2 Pack), USB C to USB
 
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You can always use an extra port.
UGREEN 7-in-1 USB C Hub with Ethernet & HDMI
 
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Must have for photographer/ videographer.  This has been a staple in my bag.
Anker 2-in-1 USB C SD Card Reader
 
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For those quick larger file transfers, or if a client needs a copy.
SAMSUNG Type-C USB Flash Drive, 128GB, 2022
 
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This is my travel keyboard.  Best paired with the case.
nuphy Air75 75% Low Profile Wireless Keyboard
 
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Case for nuphy Air75
nuphy Air75 Exclusive Leather case-Yellow

Camera Bags/ Cubes

 
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I can fit my R6, two lenses, and a few filters.  Allows you to pick whatever bag you prefer.
Lowepro GearUp Creator Box Large II
 
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A popular option for a camera cube.
Peak Design Medium Camera Cube for Travel Bags
 
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Another good option for a camera cube. Plus you can use it as a stand alone.
Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Bag
 
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Nice all around camera bag with ability to use for daily/ travel.  Its pretty popular due to is modularity.
NOMATIC McKinnon Travel Camera Bag
 
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Hard case for best protection.
Pelican 1510 Case With Foam (Black)
 
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Inserts for modularity
TrekPak Foam Insert for Pelican 1510 Cases
 
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If you need a little extra room.
Pelican Air 1615 Case With Padded Dividers (Black)
 
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Budget option hard case.  You can use inserts too.
5800 Weatherproof Protective Rolling Carry-On Case, X-Large

Audio

Easy way to get great audio with backups.

 
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Good audio beats good video, elevate your game!
DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case)
 
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Direct competitor to the DJI one
Rode Wireless GO II 2-Person Digital Mic
 
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Alternative mic.  Similar to the DJI Mic and the Rode Wireless Go II
Hollyland Lark M1 Wireless Lavalier Mic w/ Noise Canc
 
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Budget mic to get you started.  I started with this one.  Super compact.  Gives pretty good audio.
Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone
 
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Run and gun mic.
Rode VideoMic NTG Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone
 
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Another light weight option for a mic
RØDE VideoMic GO Lightweight On-camera Shotgun Mic
 
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Still a light weight but a step up from the beginner level.
Rode VideoMic Pro R Camera-Mount Microphone

Gimbal

Best way to get super smoother videos.

 
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A work horse of a gimbal.
DJI RSC 2 - 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer, 6.6 lb Payload
 
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Professional Gimbal.
DJI RS 3 Pro
 
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Alternative to DJI gimbal
Zhiyun Weebill S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer

Drone

 
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Easy to learn, fun to fly, ready to work.
DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) + Fly More Kit Plus
 
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A few options, CPL and ND filters.
K&F Concept Mini 3/Pro CPL Filter for DJI Drone

Video, Step It Up

 
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See better and off camera recording.
Atomos Ninja V 4Kp60 10bit HDR Monitor/Recorder
 
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Find the best angle.  Monitor to cage.
SmallRig Field Monitor Mount Holder - BSE2346
 
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One is none, two is one.
KONDOR BLUE X Gerald Undone MK2 HDMI Cable
 
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Usually lives on my camera.
SmallRig Cage for Canon R5/R6/R5 C, Aluminum Alloy
 
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Help with different angles.
SmallRig NATO Top Handle Quick Release 1955
 
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Helps add pieces to the cage.
SMALLRIG Quick Release Safety Rail 4cm - 1409
 
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RGB light bar.
NEEWER RGB LED Video Light Stick, Touch Bar & APP

Software

 
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Free and paid (worth paying for).  I use this often to create quick graphics for social media posts.
Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | Canva
 
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A free adobe alternative.  Great for color grading.  Has a paid version too which offers a few more features.
DaVinci Resolve 18 – Studio | Blackmagic Design
 
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Another tool for your tool box.
Official Adobe Photoshop - Photo & design software
 
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The best way to organize your photos and do light edits.
Photo editing and organizing - Lightroom - Adobe
 
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One of the ways to bring an edge to your videos.
Motion graphics software | Adobe After Effects
 
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A standard way to edit your videos.
Professional video editing software | Adobe Premiere Pro