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The Creative Stack: Tools to Boost Your Content Production
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items I love creating content for social media. This is a list of must have equipment for venturing into content creation,Scroll for a curated list!
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The ultimate Camera List For Newbies & People of any Budget
Handy Accessories for Solo creators
Camera lenses I recommend
Useful Camera Lens Accessories
My Lightweight Tripods & Gimbal setup
Plug and Go Mics For better Video Audio
The ultimate Camera List For Newbies & People of any Budget
All the camera gear I personally use to shoot videos, and gear I recommend if you are on a budget and want to get into content creation.
Before settling on my Panasonic GH4, I had this camera shortlisted. Sony's Autofocus is second to none, they set the standard. The Zve10 is Perfect for vlogging with the starter kit lens, this is the camera you take with you on hikes, cross country t...
The Best Vlogging Camera
I am currently working on a slasher movie, and am looking at this as an inexpensive way to film closeups whenever my Camera is out of reach. It also helps that its affordable, I don't want to drop thousands of dollars on camera gear, nor do I have th... The Pocket 3 is definitely something to look at for aspiring filmmakers and small time content creators restricted by budget. Foodies also love this camera because it is portable, doesn't strain their hands and offers excellent footage. They can easily fit it in their purse or loose pocket, hence the name.
The Best portable Vlogging camera
I am a huge Android fan, and I would be biased if I didn't recommend this phone for content creation. This phone has one of the best cameras on any smartphone and with the right skills you can create great social media content with it! If you are a l... or maybe you are that one person who loves to record from their phone but needs more control over your camera settings, install open camera from the play store, you will be able to customize your camera settings as if on a professional camera.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
I love this camera, The Gh5 is an upgrade to the Gh4 it provides better lowlight performance. best of all every GH4 lens is compatible with newer Panasonic G cameras since they all use the same micro 4/3 system. Pair this camera with a decent prime l... You wonder why you get sharp video but it doesn't look like your idols. This is why they use a camera setup not a smartphone. This is a great starting point, go see it!
Panasonic LUMIX GH5| 4K Mirrorless camera
If you are like me and prefer equipment that just works here is an oldy but goodie, this camera released more than 10 years ago, and holds up well even to this day. This is perfect for people just getting into videography. Paired with the right lens ...
Panasonic LUMIX GH4 | 4K Mirrorless Camera
I have been recommended this camera by many content creators, both on tiktok, Youtube and other platforms, and I even have a friend who bought one recently. This camera is for the person who must have the cinema grade hardware, and prefers a great ca...
Sony Fx3| Cinema camera
I bought my iphone 15 plus new, however If you are on a tight budget like me and want to shoot photos and video, the best camera is the one you have, which is more than likely your phone. I am an Android guy so any High end Samsung Galaxy s phone wil...
iPhone 15 Plus | Optimized for Social media
A viable option for a reliable camera if you are looking for savings, Samsung Smartphone cameras tend to stay relevant as their devices age since they add new features which competitors tend to add later on, this phone supports 8k video, and has a so...
SAMSUNG Galaxy S23 Ultra| 256GB Phantom Black
Handy Accessories for Solo creators
This is small or handy accessories popular among solo creators such as myself, this will help you level up your creation like a pro!
I find this is very handy when I need to operate the camera, and record myself without a crew behind the cam.
This can be used to mount a camera or phone for video recording just make sure you pump it until the red marker disappears.
This is perfect ...
ULANZI SC-02 Suction Mount 4.5'' Magic Arm
A must have for content creators. A valuable tool for pov shots, vlogs, tutorials, and so on, this is what your favorite creator uses for those cool pov shot. See for yourself.
Phone Stand & Neck Holder | for Pov shots and Hands Free content
Creating high quality content with a phone demands you use your rear camera. Solo creators have the issue of being unable to properly frame shots since they are both behind and in front of the camera. This device fixes that issue. It allows you to pr...
Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor 1080P
Another must have for solo creators. It allows you to better monitor your shots. It comes in a 4k resolution for sharp video and its touch screen. A must have for solo creators who primarily use a camera and dont want to miss a shot, go check it out!
External Monitor For Camera | DSLR Mirrorless
Camera lenses I recommend
I bought these lenses used off Ebay, was able to get them for under $200 each. Considering that these are beginner lenses they are great for the price.
I added this monster to my collection recently. it performs a lot better than the other two however, it doesn't zoom as much. Its perfect for someone who vlogs and wants that portrait like bokeh blur. This person likes being the center of attention, ...
Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens
This is the lumix G vario lens it is the 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, it is good for recording in good lighting conditions. I just bought one the other day for my GH4 will test it and see how it works, However I have seen only positive reviews about it so...
Best Affordable lens for GH4 or Lumix GH line of Cameras GH5, 6...
This is the lens I currently use with my Gh4 for video recording, keep in mind though that you will need to invest in good lighting since this is a 3.5 to 5.6 aperature, its a great starter for those ready to shoot video and take photos out of the bo...
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH MEGA O.I.S.
Useful Camera Lens Accessories
A curated list of accessories that attach to a lens to help improve image quality, have a glimpse!
I hate when filming outdoors and lens flares ruin my shots. This has helped me with that by blocking unwanted light which causes flares. It also protects the lens from bumps. This is perfect for Content creators who do a lot of outdoor filming, it wi...
Lens Hood Petal 46mm + Stepping Ring 46-58mm
A must have if you shoot content outdoors. This is like a sunglasses for your camera. It can help you block out excessive light, and improve the quality of your videos. This is for a content creator who film primarily outdoor and in brighter conditio...
Neutral Density & ND Camera Filters
My Lightweight Tripods & Gimbal setup
My personal advice on gear such as Tripods and Gimbals for steady video on smartphones, and Cameras including DSLRS, mirrorless, and Go-pros, look!
If you currently shoot content from your phone, some form of tripod or gimbal is necessary to keep footage steady when panning the camera. This is the one I most recommend. It is compatible with Android phones as well as the iPhone and comes with a r...
Selfie Stick Tripod 61in with Remote
I didn't buy this tripod, I was gifted it by an old man who had just retired from a long career as a wedding photographer/videographer. It was full of dust but he assured me it still worked, and wanted me to just promise to take care of it. I have an...
CAMBOFOTO 74" Navy Blue Aluminum Tripod
The best tripod I have seen in a while! Its height make it a no brainer for getting interesting shots with varying angles. Its perfect for taller content creators who have issues getting overhead shots. Compatible with phones as well as camera, defin...
K&F CONCEPT 90''/230cm Ultra High Tripod
Plug and Go Mics For better Video Audio
These are the microphones I use to improve audio from my phone & Camera when recording videos. Look!
Hands down the best investment I have made this year in camera equipment aside from my Mirrorless camera and its lenses. Audio from this mic is clear, and for the price its hard to beat, battery life is also decent, I have used this to record TikTok ...
PQRQP 3 in 1 Wireless Microphone for iPhone/Android/Camera
I have slowly started to record with my camera more because, the videos tend to have much more dynamic range than phones. As a result I invested in this mic to improve the sound quality of my videos more. This is comparable to the sound quality of th...
Movo X1-Mini Video Shotgun Mic for Camera
Easy to setup Lighting I use for content creation
Hey you! your video sucks because your footage is grainy, look how to fix it!
Hands down the best ring light I ever owned, its so good I had to buy it twice. Its bright, has an adjustable brightness settings, and allows you to use multicolor light also known as RGB, it also comes with a remote to control the colors and intensi...
"Cshidworld 13"" RGB Selfie Ring Light with Stand & Holder, 26 Modes, 10 ...
I Recently purchased two of these off the TikTok shop, they are better than I expected. So I recently filmed a scene for a short film at night and needed to shine a light through my outside window to give the illusion of daylight, these worked a bit ...
EMART 16x16 Softbox Lighting Kit 3000K-6000K 85W LED
Editing software
When planning on doing content creation its best to learn a bit of editing, there are tons of free tutorials on Youtube and It also helps to want to learn how to do cool effects and edits, these are software I currently use when editing my videos, th...
Its has been my honor as someone who started video editing with handbrake and Sony Vegas pro to use Davinci resolve and Davinci studio respectively, they make editing easy compared to the competition and also offer pro level controls, pair your smart... must be tired of having great footage for your content only to get bogged down by crappy editors that lacks features you need, then you spend hours/ days reediting the same footage only to end up with lackluster result. These can fix that, just pract...
DaVinci Resolve – Studio
Laptop with decent hardware to Edit content
Once you start creating content if you plan on editing videos yourself you will at some point gain experience in video editing and have a regular upload schedule. At that time you will understand the convenience of having a fast, laptop with powerful...
This is the one I own. Its all the portable Horsepower you will need. It has a graphics card to take the strain off your computer processor when handling demanding graphics and effects. Plus you can easily stow it away in a drawer once you are done s...
HP Victus 15.6 Core i5 cpu| FHD 144Hz
I have an iphone, and everyone knows iphones work well with other apple products. The Apple ecosystem is one of the best ecosystems ever designed.
This Mackbook is perfect for the power user who wants a really good editing laptop that offers the bes...
Apple MacBook Pro 2021 M1 Pro 16GB RAM
Headphones for video Editing & Getting in the Zone
Lastly, Its no secret content creation takes time, I use these to get in a creative headspace.
These are useful when you need to isolate from the world around you and work on your content, look!
I lose inspiration alot while editing, and I get distracted. listening to music always helps with that.
This headphone is for someone who edits on their computer and needs inspiration, this person wants to filter out unwanted noise and get back to m...
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Pro Studio Monitor
SD card
I record alot of high quality content, and often times find myself needing more space. This Sd card helps with that.
I use this type of sd card for high quality video recording and storage. It ensures I have the space needed to get my shots. This is for Content creators who need high quality storage for their content. Sneak a peek!
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
External Storage & Data Transfer Accessories for videos & Pics
These make data transfer from SD cards to PCs as well as external storage and backup easy Scroll to see how!
Newer Laptops rarely have sd card readers, this makes editing content from your camera on a pc a headache. This device comes in handy. Pop in your sd cards, and plug it into your computer, and transfer your files seemlessly. A must have for serious C...
Anker USB 3.0 Micro SD Card Reader, 5Gbps 2-in-1 ...
I record alot of content. sometimes its impossible to delete memories for new ones. That is where this external ssd comes in with 500gb of space. It helps clear space on devices while preserving memories I want to keep. This is for content creators w...
Aiolo Innovation 1TB Ultra Slim Portable HDD