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So you're ready to be a Content Creator?
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items So you’re ready to start your content journey—EXCELLENT. 👩🏾💻
This list is for creators who want to begin without waiting for “perfect.” These are the tools I’d recommend to anyone starting today—simple, effective, and worth the investment.
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At home setup
If you're in the beginning stages of your content journey, these are great equipment options.
If you plan to create video content, good lighting is a non-negotiable. When starting off, I'd get a Ring Light, but not just any Ring Light. I like this one, not because of the size (although it's excellent), but because of the LED specs (not the co...
NEEWER 55W 18"/45cm 5600K Dimmable Ring Light
If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of setting up a Ring Light stand, and you know you’ll always be filming, seated at a table. This is a good starter light. I’ve had one for many years that I still keep at my work desk. Comes in handy when you...
NEEWER 10" 7W LED Selfie Ring Light
An external hard drive is a MUST!!! I am no longer a believer in storing everything on your computer/hard drive, cause if your computer crashes or you run out of space, you will encounter a whole new level of irritation (take it from me 😅). Start bi...> other brands
Seagate Portable 5TB External HDD USB 3.0
Prepare yourself for all the editing you have to do by investing in one of these ergonomic mouse! Not only am I a content creator, but I’m also a photographer and communications manager, so I spend A LOT of time at the computer. With that said, I not...
Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
On the go equipment
If you’re a content creator on the go, this is a powerful light source you can clip to your phone or even screw onto a tripod.
NEEWER: Phone Selfie Lights
If I were to start from the beginning and film with my phone again, I would buy this tripod. It's strong, sturdy, and almost my height—keep in mind I'm 5’9! Not the most lightweight tripod on the market, but I'd rather pay for quality and durability...
TONEOF 66" Automatic Auto-Open Phone Tripod
When I first got into content creation and started recording outside, I noticed that although the phone’s built-in mic was high-quality, it was no match for windy days. That’s when I decided to invest in a portable mic.
A mic kit like this is great ...
CKOKC Wireless Microphone for iPhone & Android
I haven’t had a mobile gimbal stabilizer since the DJI OM 5 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer, but I love their products, and I think this is an excellent device upgrade.
Also, it extends into a tripod. Not too tall, but it gets the job done.
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer