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Creator apps & tech I actually use
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items The creator tools, apps, and tech that genuinely make my life easier. From UGC filming gear to editing apps and WFH essentials, these are the things I actually use almost daily.
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Gadgets and Apps
Tripods
Lighting & Ambiance
Gadgets and Apps
The creator apps, filming gadgets, and little tools that genuinely make content creation easier for me.
A great lightweight option for creators editing short-form content, managing emails, and working on the go.
13 inch MacBook Air Apple M5 chip with 10 core CPU ... - Best Buy
Love this phone for content creation. Great cameras.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus 128GB Pink Unlocked
Amazing quality microphone
DJI Mic - Elevated Audio On the Go - DJI United States
I was already creating content before joining UGC Mastery Academy, but I didn’t fully understand how brands actually use UGC in marketing. The program helped me think more strategically about hooks, ad structure, pitching, and creating content that b...
Sydney Mohni Masterclass
My favorite video editor software
CapCut AI Video Editor: Smart Online Video Editing with Advanced ...
If Figma, Notion, ChatGPT, and Claude had a baby. It's part brainstorm board, part AI workspace, part content ideation tool.
Poppy AI
I learned the hard way that backing up your content matters 😭 Cloud storage is great until something goes wrong. I always recommend creators keep physical backups of important footage.
SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD USB-C
A cheaper lav mic option if you’re just getting started with UGC or content creation.
MAYBESTA Wireless Mini Lavalier Mic 2 Pack
These are a life saver when you need to film with your back cameras and still want to see how you look in the frame. Mirrors your phone screen!
Selfie Monitor Screen iPhone 1080P Wireless
Tripods
My favorite tripods for filming content solo, especially when I need flexible angles
or back camera footage.
Favorite tripod if your phone has a MagSafe case
ULANZI TT88 Magnetic Tripod for iPhone 17
This tripod is super helpful when filming with your back camera because it keeps the MagSafe area free for a selfie monitor or screen mirror device.
EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod & Selfie Stick with Remote
Super helpful for bathroom mirror content, GRWMs, and overhead filming.
2026 Vacuum Magnetic Phone Holder, Heavy Duty Suction Cup Car Mount for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro Max
Lighting & Ambiance
The lighting and setup pieces that help my content feel softer, cleaner,
and easier to film at home.
Great for adding color and depth behind desks, monitors, or TV setups.
Philips Hue Play Starter Kit - 2 Black Bars + Bridge
Having extra lighting around to create ambience is essential to good content creation.
Govee Floor Lamp 2, RGBIC, Alexa, 1725lm
Easy way to make your setup look more polished without spending a fortune. This is a much cheaper alternative to the Phillip's Hue Bars.
Govee Smart LED Light Bars RGBICWW WiFi
Great for adding ambient lighting behind your setup. This one has a flatter base than the lamp 2.
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Basic, 1000lm LED
Simple clip on light that's super easy to attach to a phone, tripod or laptop.
NEEWER NL-60AI Selfie Light, 60 LED, Clip
While filming in natural light in front of a window is best, having another source for days you don’t have time to film during the day is a game changer
18IN Ring Light Kit 55W 6700K Dimmable LED