Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
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Beginner Content Creator Starter Kit: Gear & Apps I Use at 65
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items You don’t need a studio to start creating videos. I began making product reviews and short videos with a simple setup, and this is where I share the filming gear, editing apps, and everyday tools I use as a creator at 65. I’ll tell you what I’d start...
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The Gear I Started With
Software I Use to Create
Where I Share, Learn & Earn
The Gear I Started With
Your phone can do more than you think. These are the simple tools that help me set up a shot, film hands-free, and capture product videos without starting with an expensive camera.
This magnetic neck phone holder was the very first filming tool I bought. It let me keep my hands free while recording product demos and everyday moments from my point of view. If you’re just starting out with your phone, this is one of the simplest ...
Magnetic Neck Phone Holder for Recording
I bought this mini microphone after seeing another older YouTuber use one—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? I don’t have kids or a dog making noise in the background, but I do have traffic, trains, and plenty of other sounds. I want...
MAYBESTA Wireless Mini Microphone for iPhone
A selfie light for my phone was one of my first creator purchases. I was filming with the phone I already had, and this was a simple way to add light without buying a whole setup.
ALTSON 60 LED Portable Selfie Light Video
I added a desk ring light later, once I started filming more at home. It gives me a dedicated light for videos at my desk, while the little phone light is easier to grab when I’m filming somewhere else.
Desk Ring Light
I bought this when I started filming cooking videos and moving around more. It follows my face, so I can keep both hands free instead of stopping to reposition my phone.
camrola Auto Face Tracking Phone Holder
Software I Use to Create
These are the tools I use after filming to work through an idea, edit my video, and make the graphics that go with it. I’m sharing what each one does in my own workflow so you can start with what you need.
Your tool for thumbnails, covers, Pinterest pins, and keeping look consistent.
Canva
Phone video editing and creation app.
A Video Creation App for Easy Editing & Sharing
Your phone can do more than you think. These are the simple tools that help me set up a shot, film hands-free, and capture product videos without starting with an expensive camera.
CapCut AI Video Editor: Smart Online Video Editing with ...
From ideas, scripts and images in one place.
Download ChatGPT
I use Linktree to keep my content links together and its social planner to plan what I’ll share. This link goes to my own profile so you can see how I use it.
Link in bio tool: Everything you are, in one simple link | Linktree
Where I Share, Learn & Earn
Once I started creating, I needed places to share my work and learn what to do next. These are the programs, platforms, and communities I use. You don’t need to join everything at once; I’ll explain what each has meant in my own journey.
program for earning from qualifying traffic you send through links.
Amazon.com Associates Central
It’s an extension of Associates with additional creator tools and an application process.
Sign Up for the Amazon Influencer Program
Creator Passport by Shoppable Videos helps creators earn more through affiliate marketing, UGC, brand partnerships, and creator commerce.
Creator Passport - Help + Chat
Trybe is where I started putting UGC into practice at 65. I’ve applied to brands, followed their briefs, made product videos, and learned from the feedback—including revisions. If you’re curious about creating videos for brands, I’m sharing what the ...
Trybe — Performance-based UGC for Creators & Brands
Amazon KDP was where I created my very first digital product, and I’ve gone on to create many more. It gave me a simple place to start turning my ideas into something I could share and sell.
Self Publishing | Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
I use YouTube Shorts for quick product reviews and clips from my longer videos. It’s one way I share what I’m using and learning as I build my channel at 65.
Get started creating YouTube Shorts