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Reasonably Priced Tools for Filming

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This is a list meant for anyone interested in better videos or photos. If you want to up your videography without breaking the bank these are some pretty reasonable choices that are going to increase your game. When it comes to vides and photography ...
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Microphones / Sound Equipment

What is a great lighted and stable video without the sound? Not great. So these are some good options to make sure you are heard by your watchers/listeners. Enjoy.

 
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This is a great microphone to get a clear sound for podcasting or other voice needed things. For what its worth, you get a beautiful sound quality and not everything in the room. So if you're serious about wanting clear recording for your voice this ... 
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Shure MV7 USB Microphone for Podcasting, Black
 
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This is a great bluetooth microphone for your phone or even computer or camera. Get great sound while recording on your phone so no matter how far you are from the camera your voice stays clear and understandable. 
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SabineTek SmartMike+ Wireless Bluetooth Mic, Black
 
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If you have a iPhone with a lightning connector this could be a great microphone for you. it connects through bluetooth so you can record audio from further away than your phone microphone is going to pick up, keeping it nice and clear and giving you... 
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Movo Wireless Mini DI Duo Mic for iPhone, 164FT
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Lighting and other Lighting needs

Every good photo or video starts with good lighting. Now the sun is a great place to start, but when you can't use it, these are great options as well.

 
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I love my ring light, I've got some seriously great pictures and videos while using one. It's especially nice when you need just a little more light because you can't get any of that natural sunshine. So if you need a little more light to film this i... 
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Lume Cube LED Ring Light for Videos, 18” Circle
 
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This thing is fantastic. It makes filming at night or in low light conditions even easier. If you want to look fantastic and still natural looking this could be the thing for you. Now this is just the light, the stand comes separate but I'll include ...HERE so you can get a stand to get the right angles. 
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Neewer LED Bi-Color Studio Round Light, 18'' 70W
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This is a decent light stand to hold up the round light on another note. It's also just a good back up if you need stands for lights. 
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Amazon Basics Aluminum Light Tripod Stand, 2-Pack
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Stabilizers and Tripods

These are fantastic tools to use to better your photography or video skills.

 
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This is a great tripod and selfie stick, and the best part is it also is small enough to put into a bag to carry with you, so you always have a tripod handy when you need it! 

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EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick with Remote
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If you're looking for something to track your face, or keep videos from being shaky, or even just some cool effects that are hard to pull off on your own, this could be the tool for you. Take a look, its pretty fancy, but the reviews are good and its...
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DJI Osmo Mobile SE 3-Axis Phone Gimbal
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If you're doing your film work in a stationary place, this could be a really cool tool for you. It tracks your movements while filming so you're always in frame, but allows you to be hands free and get a nice clear image. If thats what you're looking...

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Auto Face Tracking Phone Holder, 360° Rotation
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Backdrops

This is a collection of both backdrops I have personally used and ones I would totally buy in a heartbeat.

 
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If you're looking for a backdrop that is simple but also esthetic, this could be it. This comes in different colors and sizes, but is also not just a solid color which is nice. 

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Kate 5x7ft Light Yellow Abstract Texture Backdrop
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My favorite part about backdrops is you can use them for so many different things, and disguise what your background really looks like… Like a messy house because you have little kids that are nuts. Anyway, this comes in different sizes.

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WOLADA 7x5FT Vintage Wood Backdrop 11890
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These ones can be really good for photography, especially of birthdays or milestones for youngins, with the floor depth you can turn it into a cute little scene to make memories. I also like how the white brick makes it so you can add whatever colors... 

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Allenjoy 5x7FT White Brick Wall with Wooden Floor
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I'm rather a fan of the fabric backdrops, they don't crinkle as bad as some of the others and when they do it's not overly difficult to straighten them back out. I also really like the look of this one, it's a little on the darker side though so you ... 
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Rustic Wood Backdrop for Party 10x8ft Fabric
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I like the fact that the slats are horizontal and that the wood isn't overly dark, this could be a great backdrop for photos or for videos, making everything look pretty professional. 
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LYWYGG 7x5ft Wooden Backdrop Baby Shower Props
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