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equipment for a beginner content creator

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I've slowly been gathering some equipment through my content creation journey, and here's a list of things that I think are helpful if you enjoy making videos for social media and platforms. There are things that I could definitely upgrade or improve...
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my first “real” camera that wasn't my phone. even out of the box, the difference in video quality was insane. I try to shoot everything with this now, because the image is so crisper. it also takes great pictures, and is a great beginner camera to le...
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Mirrorless Vlog Camera
 
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I used to have cheap mic that I got on Amazon for like $10. It was so bad that I just started speaking into my phone to record voiceovers. then I got this mic and it was so much more crisp with no background noise, and the wind muff also reduced the ...
DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier Microphone 250m
 
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a reliable tripod, essential for filming good quality videos. low cost, but can carry heavier cameras and can also tilt down to hold the camera horizontally if you want to make short-form content.
JOILCAN 74" Tripod for Camera Phone Video
 
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the quality and image stabilization on this is fantastic. really good for catching shots in motion, in water, and in wide range for a super immersive feel. it adds a different feel than my main camera and really makes my videos a bit more interesting...
HERO13 Black + Accessories Bundle
 
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such an upgrade over my old school laptop. it's fast, it's responsive, and the usb-c ports are great for attaching extra monitors and storage. I spent a decent amount of money but it's been worth every single penny
MacBook Pro

Software

 
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I used to use iMovie to edit, and was really frustrated by the lack of customization and
Adobe Premiere Pro