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Content Creator Essentials - FROM A BEGINNER
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items FOR BEGINNERS BY A BEGINNER! Are you new to content creation or want to get into content creation but don’t know where to start?
Here’s everything I use as someone who is still learning, figuring it out, starting her content creation journey!
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Apps & Websites
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Tech Gadgets
The perfect lighting solution to fix bad lighting situations when creating content! I love how there are different lighting settings depending on what type of lighting fix you’re looking for.
Bower Clip-on Snap Light for Streaming, Selfies & Remote Work - USB-C, 8-Level Brightness, Black
Elevate the quality of photos/videos taken on your phone with this two-in-one phone camera lens!
This is so helpful, especially if you have an older phone but don’t have the money to upgrade or cannot afford a digital camera.
Xenvo Pro Lens Kit for iPhone & Android
Hate using your back camera but not being able to see what you’re capturing? Here is the perfect solution!
A MagSafe & Bluetooth vlogging screen so you can see what you’re recording!
Newmowa Pink Magnetic Phone Vlog Monitor
Absolutely obsessed with this mini microphone! I can stand across the room from my camera but sound like I’m right in front of the camera.
MAYBESTA Mini Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone
Elevate your photography with this mini ring light for your phone, tablet, or laptop. There are different lighting issues to choose from depending on what your needs are.
I love using this for selfies or product flat lays.
XINBAOHONG Rechargeable Clip-on Selfie Light
An absolute must have! I love that you can either use this as a tripod or a selfie stick and that there is a Bluetooth remote control that can be used to take pictures as well as start & stop videos!
ATUMTEK 55" Selfie Stick Tripod, Pink
This was an impulsive purchase I made but I do not regret it! While this is a gaming microphone, I’ve been using this microphone to voiceover videos while editing videos on my laptop.
I have been considering getting into gaming as a hobby since I’m...
Razer Seiren V3 Mini Wired Ultra-compact Condenser ...
A cheap but great fix for lighting issues when you need something stronger than a selfie light. The lighting at my house sucks, in all rooms & this has been so helpful for filming & taking pictures at any time of day. Now I really don’t have ...
Portable Selfie Light with Stand, 1 Set Dimmable Video Conference - TikTok Shop
I don’t have steady hands & I’ve been looking for a tripod stabilizer so that my shaky hands stop ruining the videos. Since I already have a iPhone tripod, I wanted a more affordable option & this has been so helpful.
Magnetic Selfie Stick Tripod, Wireless Remote Control Selfie - TikTok Shop
Don’t let the price fool you, this phone stand is definitely worth it, especially for content creators!
If you’re a content creator & looking for a phone stand/phone tripod that you can stick to almost any surface to get the perfect shot, this ...
Magnetic Phone Holder, Vacuum Suction Cup Magnetic Phone Holder, - TikTok Shop
I haven’t used this item yet but hope to try it out this week so I can give more information. I originally “returned” this item on TikTok but since you can keep the items you rerun on TikTok, I decided that I should try it to see if this is something...
Wireless Magnetic Smartphone Camera Holder with Ring Light Function, - TikTok Shop
I believe that the Rebel Series has been discontinued but i absolutely love my Canon t5i camera! I always wanted to get a dslr camera because I have always loved photography but this wasn’t a hobby that I could really get into growing up due to sport...
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 18MP Digital SLR
This is a perfect option to leave in your bag so that you will always have good selfie lighting!
Compact Phone LED Light, Mini LED Fill Light, USB Selfie Rin - TikTok Shop
A shockingly affordable way to elevate your content! You do not need an expensive setup or photo studio to create high-quality product photos. This backdrop set has been a game-changer! It includes both solid and textured backdrops plus cutout option...
10pcs Photography Backdrop Props Kit 16x11.5
Camera tripod for my dslr camera
Amazon Basics 60" Lightweight Tripod, Black
Apps & Websites
This truly makes creating content so much easier! I love how they have different account types offering different options depending on what you’re looking for. I love that there is an extensive variety of different tools you can use.
I’ve had a Can...
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
I know it’s pricey if you’re not a student, but it’s so worth it. I love the convenience of importing content from one app to another and how it works seamlessly with your devices. If you’re new to an Adobe app, they also offer tips & tricks to l...
Adobe Creative Cloud | Professional Creative Software
I’ve had a VSCO subscription for over 10 years & despite having other photo/video editing apps I still love VSCO & use it all the time!
If you’re just looking for a basic photo editing app this is perfect for you. Although, they do offer mo...
VSCO Photo Editor & Video Editor - Desktop & Mobile App
I’ve been using Unfold for years! I love using this app to create photo collages and other aesthetic content for social media.
Unfold — Toolkit for Storytellers
I love film photography but don’t always bring a film camera with me, so this is a great way to get a film quality photo without using a film camera.
Huji Cam on the App Store
I’ve been using this recently for video editing to create videos for social media. There is a free version or you can pay for the subscription.
CapCut | All-in-one video editor & graphic design tool driven ...
Learning Resources
If you’re looking to start your own business or getting into branding to make a career in UGC, this is a great resource for learning about how to create a logo.
Logo, revised edition: Evamy, Michael