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Content Creator Starter Pack
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items Looking to get into content creation or UGC? As someone who's been making content for brands for years, here's the products I'd recommend for someone getting their start!
Sections
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Lighting
Phone Accessories
Sound
Backdrops & Sets
Lighting
When natural light is out of reach, these are what I rely on for sharp imagery.
This continuous video light was hands down the best investment I ever made. It's easy to control, mimics natural light, and levels up both photos and videos captured on your phone.
Godox SL60IIBI Bi-Color LED Video Light
When you're on the go or in a pinch without time for a full lighting setup, this small panel light provides impressive illumination. It's great for lighting your face for beauty content, or for smaller subjects.
LED Rechargeable Clip Light
Once your get a hand of lighting, you'll learn that a collapsible reflector is your friend! Use this to add subtle light redirection, reduce reflections, or bring up strong shadows.
Collapsible Reflector Disc
Consider this under $100 LED light panel for creative backlighting or as a fill light on smaller, stationary setups.
Godox LEDP260C Bi-Color LED Light Panel
Phone Accessories
Use these props to level up your phone content!
One of my most versatile and helpful tools! This gimbal helps to stabilize moving, walking or handheld shots with smooth motion. Updated versions also have face-tracking technology if you're filming yourself or a subjent.
DJI Osmo Smartphone Stabilizer
If I had to recommend only one piece of equipement for content creation, it would be a tripod for your iPhone.
62" Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick
This one is a big of a hack, but if you find it's a struggle to film yourself with your phone's main camera, clip this onto the tripod so you can see the reflection of your phone screen!
Clip On Security Mirror
This small, portable screen mirrors your phone screen. Keep if on hand if you're having someone take your photos and you want to monitor, or use the magnetic attachment to monitor your shots while you're filming yourself with the back camera.
Magnetic Selfie Monitor Screen
An update to the traditional OCTOBUDDY suction mount, I prefer this one because it's removable, so I don't have to have it on my phone 24/7
OCTOBUDDY - Silicone Suction Phone Mount
This one isn't specific to just content creators! But if you rely on your phone for work or side projects, make sure you're protecting your screen from damage.
Ailun Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Sound
Capturing sound or ASMR? Consider these!
This set of 2 microphone is wireless, and connects to your phone so easily without needed an app. Using a mic in public spaces also helps to minimize background noise.
Mini Wireless Microphone
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Backdrops & Sets
Turn any space into a set!
I love this small, collapsible backdrop set for small spaces and shooting at home.
T Shape Backdrop Stand Kit
Savage backdrops are used by all of the creative professionals. I think it's worth investing in a neutral seamless color that will work for a range of projects.
Savage #01 Super White Seamless Background Paper (86" x 36')
I purchased this as a folding desk when I started working from home, but I've kept it years later because it's the perfect, easily movable surface for shooting around my home.
Folding Computer Desk for Small Spaces
For lifestyle, beauty, or food, I'd consider a white marble-like backdrop as essential. These from Replica are about 2x2' making them large enough for most content needs.
White Marble Replica Surface