My current real-life filming setup for 2026 — built around the basics: stable video, clean audio, and simple lighting. These are the items I’m using most right now. Quick “Beginner Filming Basics” - Stability: pick one tripod you’ll actually use (LUXSURE for beginners, SmallRig/K&F/Ulanzi for upgrades). Audio: one mic you trust (DJI Mic Mini) + one “upgrade”/test (DJI Mic 3). Lighting: one key light you can control (amaran 200xs for big light; amaran 60d for close-up).