These are the things I use to pump out insane amounts of content. I bought these things over the course of 3 years, to be clear. If you want to invest in being a professional content creator/influencer, this is what I recommend.
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Current Equipment & Programs
For Beginners Ballin' on a Budget
Current Equipment & Programs
These are all the things that I actually use every single day to create content. They help me efficiently do my job. Gone are the days of talking into your phone and making it big, unless you already have some form of fame. Invest in yourself.
My camera for YT & TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
I have TWO of these, I am obsessed
TODI Large Ring Light with 79" Stand
Unfortunately, YES. It's worth it.
16-inch MacBook Pro - Space Black
Useful for script reading while filming and keeping organized. Not a need, but definitely nice to have.
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB - Blue
Helpful for when you're not filming on set
Coyktonty OSMO Pocket 3 Small Auxiliary Light
Lighting. LIGHTING. I use like 6 lights to achieve studio lighting.
Neewer 13" LED Video Light Panel Kit, 2 Pack
You need this for thumbnails, customizing link sites, literally so much. SO USEFUL.
Canva
IMO this is the easiest editor to learn. Desktop and phone. I use this for EVERYTHING.
CapCut | All-in-one video editor & graphic design tool driven by AI
This is the BEST for content planning/organizing/scripting
The AI workspace that works for you. | Notion
The most convenient tripod
KraftGeek Magnetic Phone Tripod for iPhone
If you plan to podcast, just get this
Shure MV7+ Podcast Dynamic Microphone.
Also a good choice for podcasting
Shure MV6 Gaming Microphone, Dynamic USB PC Mic
Use this to hold up your ipad if you read from a script. HELPFUL AF
LISEN Tablet Stand for iPad Holder
to SAFELY film in the car
LISEN Suction Phone Mount
Backlighting. Color fill. Creative Photography. Its good.
SMALLRIG RGB LED Photography Flashlight
For Beginners Ballin' on a Budget
If you're new and overwhelmed with content creation, these are helpful to get you started.
Look. You can buy a bunch of shit to optimize your phone. Your phone is probably fine to start with. If you invest in anything outright, JUST GET THIS. You won't have to buy a gimbal or a screen to see the front camera. You won't have to get weird ap...
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo,
This is great because it has pretty much everything you need to start. I'd add one really good light to this.
USKEYVISION Upgraded Vlogging Kit
Don't even bother with a ring light. If you start with something quality, you don't have to repurchase it or need to make space for junk. This is much better than a ring light.
