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Starting my UGC Journey | Content Creation Essentials for Beginners
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items Tech | this 2026, i'm starting my UGC journey. if you want to get into UGC as well, check out some of my essentials!
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this is just my current phone, but any phone works, honestly. i personally like the 15 pro because the camera quality is good and it lasts long on me. i also find it easy to transfer the clips to my laptop/ipad for easier editing
Apple iPhone 15 Pro (512GB) - Black Titanium
i got my camera as a gift, but you can def use whatever camera you have (even your phone!) especially as we are still starting out. i'm also still starting to get the hang of using this one.
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III 20.1 Megapixel Digital Camera - Black: Wi-Fi, Self-Timer, 4K Video
these are the headphones i use when editing!
Apple AirPods Max - Starlight
Accessories
i have a separate tripod for my phone and camera, and a phone tripod i use for when i'm traveling. this one, i use this for my phone + when i'm filming at home. it has a remote, which, while i don't always use, definitely still comes in clutch! this ...
Amazon Basics 64-inch Extendable Tripod for Smartphones
when i'm filming outside with my phone, i bring this one with me. it fits in most of my bags and the adjustable legs help me wrap it around a fence or whatever to hold it up. i mostly use it to take photos, but now that i'm starting my UGC, i'm going...
Ruittos Mini Flexible Phone Tripod Stand
i use this for tiktoks and it's another handy accessory to have for when i'm alone and only have a mirror/window to prop my phone on. i still prefer my tripods over this, but it's good enough. for filming driving videos, i also use this sometimes!
OCTOBUDDY Mirror - Suction Cup Phone Mount
i've yet to invest on big lights for my videos and sometimes i just use my lamp, which pretty much does the job anyway. but when i need better lighting for tiktoks and even web meetings, i usually clip this on my phone/ipad/laptop
Portable 90 LED Selfie Ring Light for iPhone
this mic is pretty worth its price. i use it for my voiceovers and the audio holds up pretty well.
Mini Mic Pro - Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone & Android
an obvious must-have for transfering your camera shots to your phone!
Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader - 2.6in
i'm not gonna lie, i know little to nothing about hard drives, and mine was just a hand-me-down! but this is the one i have and it's been alright so far
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD USB-C