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🎥 My UGC Creator Tool Kit -- Equipment I wish I knew I needed sooner!
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After a year of creating content here are my top recommendations. The ones I wish I started out knowing would be helpful! Not they are not all NECESSARY. But they will save you time, give you better results, AND land you better deals when used right....
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Digital Tools That Will Save You Time
 
Tools I Use to Film UGC
 
Getting the Perfect Lightbox Set-Up
 
Props & Aesthetics That Will Make Your Content Stand Out

Digital Tools That Will Save You Time

 
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Trybe has an easy application process, chat tool ro communicate with brands, and a direct upload section for deliverables. See your creative briefs, commission structure, track your active ads all in one place!
Trybe — Land contracts with brands!
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If you are looking for a streamlined process to pitch to brands this is it. Not only do you get access to thousands of brands contact info, but Bentos AI writing tool helps your formulate and AUTOMATE profession pitches. You can even schedule follow-...
Bento - Your UGC pitching hub!
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Stop wasting time uploading your ONE video to 3, 4, or 5 platforms. Set up your flow. Post your content to one platform and let Repurpose upload it to the rest!
Repurpose.io - One Video ALL the platforms
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Want to start working with brands but overwhelmed where to start? Kale gives creators a stress free place to pick up projects. Learn how to follow simple creative briefs. Work within a deadline and earn for your posts!
Kale - The Creator App
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Create your portfolio, rate cards and more EXTREMELY simply. Canvas has templates for it all.
Canva - Not just for pretty graphics
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Make pitch decks, portfolios or your own professional landing sites for brands to view.
Faces - its like building a site all about you!
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Stay organized, keep track of deals and deliverables, create a schedule or workflow... you can even use notion to create a portfolio or rate cards.
Notion - Literally so much to do here. I LOVE the calendar systems
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Not only are brands using it to communicate with creators, but there are entire channels dedicated to applying for new brand deals and collabs!
Discord - Not just a social platform
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It takes a little while to learn the various tools and features, but trust me when I say Capcut is your one stop shop when it comes to video editing.
CapCut - Edit quickly and efficiently!
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Tools I Use to Film UGC

 
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The proof is in the content. When you are using a professional tool your videos are cleaner, and have the high quality brands are looking for in well paid UGC content.
Osmo Pocket 4 - Smooth filming. Professional results
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Get rid of the background noise, hallow voice overs, and echoing voices. Using a mic will enhance your audio quality 10 fold.
DJI Mic Mini - clear audio
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If your goal is high quality, ultra focused, tight textured shots a macro lens is a must!
Kase HD Master Macro Lens for Close-Up Shots
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There is no doubt. The iPhone has hands down thr BEST cameras for filming content.
iPhone - the #1 phone for filming
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filming with your back camera gives you a far better quality video. BUT it makes it hard to know what's in the shot and if you're framed properly. This gives you the screen view whole recording with your back camera. AND the light always casts that p...
Selfie Screen with Light - no more front screen filming
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Not all tripods are made the same. Trust, nothing is more frustrating than not being able to rotate to get the right angle without a bar in the way.
KraftGeek Magnetic Magsafe Phone Tripod
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Sometimes a tripod doesn't cut it. Or you're trying to film out and about... pulling a tripod out is, cringe.
2 Pack Silicone Suction Phone Case Mount
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No more harsh lights, dim shots or weird shadows!
NEEWER 350W Equivalent Softbox Lighting Kit
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Keep all your equipment organized so you are never running arouns wondering where you put that thing you really need for filming RIGHT NOW
Metal Utility Rolling Cart
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Don't let a dead battery kill a filming session. Stay charged up!
Orfeika 20000mAh Power Bank Fast Charging
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Gives you the ability to film various sized products at different heights. No more bending and stooping, raise it up to shoot at eye level, lower it down to get overhead shots.
Electric Standing Desk
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Allows for comfort and easy movement while filming. Adjustable height for the adjustable desk!
Swivel Stool with Wheels
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Never loose your content. Automatically back up all of your photos and videos to a hard drive. So if you loose your phone, or your cloud gets wiped your hard work is saved!
Synology Drive | Your private cloud for file management and sharing
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Getting the Perfect Lightbox Set-Up

 
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Great for setting the scene and getting the perfect shot everytime. Helps to balance lighting, and gives you the exact backdrop youre looking for.
5 PCS Cement Boards Photo Backdrop for Flat Lay
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Helps to achieve various heights, ads texture and dimension to your shots.
Product Photography Props
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Perfect for all things texture shots. Make up, skincare, food, you name it!
Teenitor Cake Scraper Cake Smoother
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Gives you thr ability to get all angles of the product without moving the camera, bumping into your set up, or winding up woth shaky footage.
Motorized Rotating Display Stand
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Play with light and shadows on a clean realistic background
Photo Backdrop Tabletop Kit for Photography
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Add height, depth and dimension to your shots.
White Geometric Cube Photography Props Set
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Creating messy shots, but keeping it contained. Great for liquid pours, depth where you want the product behind the fluid and more.
Acrylic Serving Tray with Handles
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Add tecture, color and charm to your lightbox.
Scrapbook Paper
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Props & Aesthetics That Will Make Your Content Stand Out

 
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Skincare Prop!
Facial Mask Bowl Set
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Bathroom Prop for makeup, skincare, etc.
Apothecary Jar Clear Bathroom Storage with Bamboo Lid
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Use them with product inside like a basket, flip them upside down for risers, turn them on their sode for a deep close up filming box, put them.in the foreground for depth.
StorageWorks Wicker Basket
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Adds tecture and luxury
Luxury Silk Texture Photo Props
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Mirrors add depth and creativity to shots!
Acrylic Mirror Set
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Adds tecture to your shots and gives you a unique filming surface!
Fluffy Carpet Mini Small size
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Clip it to your phone, your laptop, or anywhere you need so you always have the perfect lighting to film.
Portable Selfie Light
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Pretty aesthetic for jewelry and beauty shots
Ceramic Cloud Jewelry Tray Trinket Dish
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Shoot with liquids, water droplets, shower scenes and more without getting your equipment wet.
Plexiglass Sheets
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Keeps your tools in tip top shape, plus sometimes you need some gentle wind action in your shots!
Electric AirDuster
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Adds warmth and a soft glow to your shot
Ivory Pillar LED Candles
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Makes a beautiful riser to add height!
Wood Slice Container Candle Holder
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Spritz onto products, acrylic tray or sheets for moisture effects.
Mister Spray Bottle, White/Clear, 2-Pack
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Adds something fun to the shot
Antique White Clock
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