Whether you're just starting out or leveling up your content game, this list includes the gear and tools that help make creating, recording, and publishing smooth and professional. From audio equipment and lighting to editing software, these are the ...
I love how EASY it is to edit your videos using Movavi. They have both a 1-time purchase -or- a subscription to stay up to date. Either way I can't say enough good things about their software and this is from a non-techie guy.
Movavi Video Editing Software
A huge library of effects and background music to lift your videos from wow to wowzers using Movavi Video Editor
Movavi Video Effects Library
Create awesome video projects easily
Video Maker | Movavi Video Suite
This software is amazing - unlike looped music or music with a set time - you can tell Sonicfire how long of a music clip you need and it re-arranges the song to fit that timeframe. Then I just export my custom length song out and bring it into my vi...
Music Software for Content Creators
Make sure you are always in shot with this face tracker mount.
Auto Face Tracking Phone Holder Camera Mount
I love that you get that "NPR' look without the NPR studio price tag. A clear mic is so critical to a successful YouTube channel.
Pro Computer Condenser Mic with Boom Arm
You may have seen these in mirrors behind content creators - but good lighting is really important to a good video. I love the even lighting this produces.
22'' Ring Light with 72'' Stand
Using SonicFire - you choose the song you want to have a custom length created for your project. Browse all their albums and tracks with a wide variety of styles and genres.
Royalty Free Music and Albums
Sound is essential to your video, and using sound effects is a powerful way to amplify the effect of your audio.
Sound Effects - Royalty Free | Artlist
Sometimes called “B-Roll” stock videos can be great space fillers or for transitions.
Royalty Stock Footage and Video Footage - Artlist
Let's face it - everything nowadays is USB Plugs for power but our PCs/laptops may only have a couple slots. So a USB charging block is important to keep the lights on (sometimes literally).
Charging Blocks
I have this webcam for my YouTube channel and love it.
Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam
Many people do run successful YouTube Channels using just a phone and a ring light, but more often than not, this doesn’t work (particularly if you want to record long videos but your phone is full of personal pics & videos too). I like this came...
Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators
When you are ready to up your game then look at his DSLR camera to replace your phone or started camera.
Upgraded Camera - Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera
The 50mm lens is the best for filming vlogs.
Canon RF50mm F 1.2L USM Lens
You'll probably record more than what you'll need so it's important to have enough memory available to film all the takes you'll need. This card is hands down the best speediest one.
512GB 4K Pro Series Memory Card 100MB/s
It's important to keep your camera steady when filming. If you are out n about, then a Gimbel stabilizer is your new best friend.
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone
Great read to give a history of the changes to YouTube.
Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Rise
Worth a listen for all YouTubers
The Rise of YouTube and How It's Changed Our Lives : The Pulse