Are you an aspiring content creator? Maybe you know your way around content creation but are always looking for gadgets or apps to help you out. This list features all my favorite apps and gadgets that have landed me work, and transformed my creative...
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Editing and scheduling apps
Gadgets
Electronic Maintenance
Finding Work
Editing and scheduling apps
Apps I love for planning, scheduling, and editing my content
The #1 app! I love using this for youtube thumbnails, Instagram stories, UGC portfolio, Creating my own green screens and overlays, Pinterest Pins, spreadsheets, and scheduling content.
Canva
Never will use any other video editing platform as long as this is around. I sprung for the Pro version (9.99 a month) since I do Youtube, but the Free version is Amazing as well!
CapCut | All-in-one video editor
Great app for editing photos. I love the retouch features and the spot remover tool!
AI Photo & Video Editor EPIK
Love this app for planning my work day and scripting videos
Google Docs: Online Document & PDF Editor
Perfect for storing all my previous videos without having to take up space on my phone or use a flash drive!
Google Drive: Share Files Online
I use this for my taxes!
Google Sheets: Online Spreadsheets & Templates
Great website for transfering video files over email effortlessly.
WeTransfer
My favorite emailing app
Gmail
Gadgets
All the gadgets I use for creating my content
High quality, bright light! great for clipping onto phone or computer to brighten your surroundings
LED Rechargeable Clip Fill Video Conference Light
Another good light option!
King Ma Portable Selfie Phone Light
Love this case! I edit on my ipad, and this makes typing so much easier! Also protects your iPad good.
Keyboard Case for iPad 10.2" 7th-9th Gen
This is the phone I use to film everything :)
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, 512GB, Purple
Perfect for note taking. I also use this to draw on my youtube thumbnails. Also helps with precision when editing.
Apple Pencil (1st Generation)
Great for protecting your laptop while traveling, and for general storage
Vandel Puffy Laptop Sleeve 13-14 Inch
My current computer
2018 MacBook Pro 13" i5 8GB 256GB SSD
Electronic Maintenance
Everything I use to maintain my appliances
Perfect for wiping away fingerprints
Windex Pre-Moistened Electronic Cleaning Wipes
Backup macbook Charger
Mac Book Pro 118W USB C Fast Charger
Good for dust and hair in computers.I use this once a month
10oz Air Duster Spray for Keyboard Cleaning
Finding Work
How I find work as a small creator
Perfect for beginners looking for work. Fast payout, and easy jobs and money
How I landed my first UGC gigs. Jobs can be low payout. Just look for reviews and research before applying.
Upwork Inc.
How I find brands looking for UGC creators
Brands Meet Creators - Connecting Brands and Creators for UGC ...
I find work here by joining groups for UGC or social media
Facebook
I am apart of their influencer program. This is where I make most of my money.
Amazon
I love this site. I can customize what I offer, and it allows you to get discovered directly on their site. I have completed a couple orders here recently.
