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iPhone Filmmaking Rig: Gimbals, Wireless Mics & Phone Video Gear
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items I shoot almost all of my videos on my phone now, and a few accessories turned it into a serious filmmaking rig. A smooth gimbal, a pair of wireless mics, and a small light make phone footage look and sound professional. These are the phone video tool...
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Gimbals & Tripods
Wireless Microphones
Lights, Lenses & Storage
Gimbals & Tripods
Stabilizers and tripods for smooth phone footage.
This DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal turned my shaky phone clips into smooth, cinematic footage. The built in extension rod helps me get higher angles, and the magnetic clamp attaches my phone in a second. It folds small enough for my jacket pocket, so it com...
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer
This newer DJI Osmo Mobile adds a built in tripod and smarter subject tracking, which is perfect when I film myself cooking or walking. It is light, quick to unfold, and the battery lasts all day. My partner uses it for our kids' recitals, and the fo...
DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Smartphone 3 Axis Gimbal
This hohem gimbal kit includes a tripod and a magnetic fill light, so I have a complete phone filming rig in one case. The tracking follows me smoothly, and it handles heavier phones with a lens attached. It is a great value kit that I recommend to f...
hohem iSteady M6 Smartphone Gimbal Kit
This Manfrotto mini tripod holds my phone steady for tabletop shots and doubles as a comfortable handle for walking vlogs. It is sturdy, folds flat, and the ball head locks with a quick press. It lives in my camera bag, and I use it on nearly every s...
Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
This UBeesize tripod wraps around railings and branches, and the wireless remote lets me start recording from across the room. It is light, cheap, and surprisingly sturdy for my phone. I bought one for my niece's first video projects, and she uses it...
UBeesize Flexible Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote
This JOBY GorillaPod grips my phone securely and its flexible legs wrap around almost anything for creative angles. I use it for overhead recipe shots in our kitchen and timelapses on hikes. It is a classic accessory I think every phone filmmaker sho...
JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Stand
Wireless Microphones
Wireless mics that capture clean voice audio.
This DJI wireless mic records crisp voice audio with smart noise canceling, which saved my outdoor interviews from wind and traffic. It records internally as a backup, and the charging case keeps both mics ready. It is the wireless mic I trust when o...
DJI Mic 2 Wireless Microphone System
This DJI Mic Mini is so tiny and light that people forget I am wearing it, which makes my videos feel more natural. It plugs right into my phone, the battery lasts a full day, and the case recharges it on the go. It is my everyday mic for our quick p...
DJI Mic Mini Wireless Microphone System
This RODE Wireless GO II lets me record two people at once, which is perfect for interviews and podcasts filmed on my phone. Each mic records separately, so I can fix levels later. It has been rock solid for years, and I use it for every two person c...
RODE Wireless GO II Dual Channel Microphone System
This RODE Wireless ME is a compact two piece system where the receiver doubles as a second mic for me behind the camera. It connects to my phone easily and sounds clear and natural. It is a smart choice for my filming with family members or friends o...
RODE Wireless ME Compact Microphone System
This RODE VideoMic plugs straight into my iPhone and captures clear directional audio in front of the camera. The furry windshield helps outdoors, and there is no battery to charge. I use it for quick product videos when I do not want to clip a mic o...
RODE VideoMic Me-L Directional Microphone
This Shure wireless mic records in stereo, which gives my music and nature clips a beautiful sense of space. It is tiny, clips anywhere, and the receiver mounts on my phone rig. I used it to film my nephew's piano recital, and the sound blew our fami...
Shure MoveMic 88 Wireless Stereo Microphone Kit
These Hollyland LARK mics are about the size of a button, so they hide easily on clothing for a clean look. The sound is clear, the noise cancellation is effective, and the case charges both mics. My partner and I use them for our joint vlogs, and th...
Hollyland LARK M2 DUO Wireless Microphone System
This Shure microphone plugs into my phone and rotates so I can aim it at myself or the scene. It captures rich stereo sound for music and ambient recordings, and the app gives me easy control. I use it for live music clips at our local cafe nights, a...
Shure MV88 USB-C iPhone Microphone
This RODE SmartLav is the simple wired lavalier I keep in my bag as a reliable backup. It clips onto a collar, plugs into my phone with an adapter, and needs no batteries. It is an affordable way I found to get clear voice audio for our quick tutoria...
RODE SmartLav+ Lavalier Microphone
Lights, Lenses & Storage
Lights, lenses, and drives that finish the rig.
This Lume Cube panel mounts on my phone rig and gives my face a soft, even glow in dim rooms. I can change colors for creative shots, and it recharges quickly. It made my evening clips look so much more professional, and it fits easily in my backpack...
Lume Cube Panel Pro 2.0 RGB LED Light
This Ulanzi light is small, affordable, and bright enough to light my face for selfie videos at night. The color temperature adjusts from warm to cool, and it mounts on my phone tripod. I bought a few so my partner and I can light our kitchen filming...
Ulanzi VIJIM VL120 Bi Color LED Video Light
This Neewer ring light gives me even, flattering light for talking head videos filmed on my phone. The kit includes a tall stand and a phone holder, and the dimmer is easy to use. It turned our spare room into a simple filming studio for our family v...
Neewer 18 inch LED Ring Light Kit
This Moment variable ND filter lets me shoot smooth, cinematic video in bright sunlight by cutting glare without changing my settings. The hard stops make it easy to dial in, and it fits my lens system. My beach and snow footage looks far more natura...
Moment Variable ND Filter for Camera Lenses
This Samsung portable drive plugs straight into my phone so I can record or offload big video files on location. It is rugged enough for travel, transfers quickly, and saved me when my phone storage filled up mid shoot. I back up all of our family vi...
Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD
This Aputure mini light is weatherproof, magnetic, and incredibly bright for its size. I stick it to metal surfaces for quick backlighting, and the colors are accurate for skin tones. It is the small light I reach for when I want my phone footage to ...
Aputure MC Pro RGBWW Mini LED Light Panel