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✨ Content Creation Basics for Beginners & Busy Mums

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Khloe Howell

This list includes content creation tools that are tried, tested and personally used by me while creating social media content for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. From filming and lighting to planning captions and staying consistent, these basics are...

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Filming essentials 📸

Lighting essentials 💡

Audio essentials 🎤

Planning and content ideas ✍️

Editing and posting tools 🎥

Filming essentials 📸

These are the tools I use to actually record my content. Phones, tripods, and mounts make filming easier and steady, so I can focus on creating without stressing about shaky footage. Perfect for Reels, TikToks, or quick videos at home.

A simple, affordable tripod that I actually use to film my content. It keeps my phone steady for videos, photos and hands-free filming, whether I’m recording Reels, TikToks or quick clips at home. Nothing fancy — just reliable and does the job.

Amazon Basics Tripods & Monopods Camera

Makes filming hands-free so I don’t have to rush to hit record. Handy for Reels, TikToks, or staged shots.

Wireless Bluetooth Camera Shutter Remote for IOS & Android

For creative angles, tricky surfaces, or outdoor filming. Flexible and portable — can wrap around poles, chairs, or hold the phone at weird angles.

Tabletop Phone Tripod

This is the phone I use to film and edit my content. The camera quality is really good without needing extra equipment, and it’s easy to use for everyday videos, photos, Reels and TikToks. Perfect if you want to create content straight from your phon...

Google Pixel 8 – Unlocked Android Smartphone

Lighting essentials 💡

Good lighting completely changes how your content looks. I use ring lights or adjustable lights to make videos brighter, clear, and professional-looking — even when the natural light isn’t great.

I use this for filming Reels, TikToks and any content where I need good lighting and a steady overhead shot. The adjustable ring light brightens everything perfectly, and the phone mount keeps my videos steady without needing anyone to hold the camer...

AIXPI Overhead Phone Mount with 10in Ring Light

Makes filming bright and consistent. Adjustable settings help me get the perfect light for any time of day.

10" Ring Light with 67" Tripod & Phone Holder

Small and portable, great for filming on the go or adding extra brightness to tricky spaces.

60 LEDs Selfie Light, 3 Modes, Rechargeable Clip

Audio essentials 🎤

Clear sound makes your videos so much more watchable. Lapel mics or clip-on microphones help me capture my voice perfectly, without background noise, whether I’m vlogging, recording tutorials, or doing TikToks.

I use this mic for filming talking videos, Reels and TikToks. It’s small, easy to clip on, and the sound is way clearer than using my phone alone. Perfect for vlogging, video calls, or any time I need my voice to come through without background noise...

HMKCH Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone & Android

Planning and content ideas ✍️

Coming up with ideas and captions can be overwhelming. I use ChatGPT to brainstorm content, write captions, and plan posts so I can stay consistent without burning out. It’s like having a helper for my creative brain.

I use ChatGPT every day to help me come up with captions, post ideas, hooks and even content calendars. It’s like having a second brain for all the times I’m stuck or running out of ideas — perfect for busy mums and creators trying to stay consistent...

ChatGPT

Editing and posting tools 🎥

I use CapCut to edit all my videos for Reels, TikToks and social media. It’s super easy to add music, text, transitions, and make content look polished without needing fancy software. Perfect for creating quick, scroll-stopping videos straight from m...

CapCut

I use Canva to create graphics, posts, covers and simple designs for my content. It’s really easy to use, even if you’re not “creative”, and helps everything look clean and put together without spending hours designing. Perfect for social posts, stor...

Canva

InShot is a popular video editing app used by many creators for trimming clips, adding music, text and transitions. It’s a good alternative if you’re looking for a simple, beginner-friendly editor for Reels, TikToks and social media videos.

InShot - Video Editor & Maker

I use Google storage to back up my photos, videos and content so I don’t run out of space on my phone. It makes it easy to store footage, access files across devices and keep everything safe without constantly deleting content. A must if you create v...