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My Creator Kit: Tools I Use to Film Social Media Content at Home
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items Whether you’re just getting started or leveling up your content game, having the right tools makes a huge difference. I’ve put together a list of my favorite creator tools that help with everything from filming and editing to organizing ideas and man...
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Creator Gear
Lighting
Editing Apps
Planning & Organization
Audio
Graphic Design
Creator Gear
Cameras, tripods, ring lights, smartphone mounts, mics—everything you need to shoot high-quality photo and video content. These are the essentials I use to capture crisp, professional-looking content—whether I'm filming Reels, YouTube Shorts, or UGC ...
If you're shooting product shots or food content a bendable tripod is a must! This is the one that I use. I love that it's affordable and sturdy. I use it all the time!
CAMBOFOTO 87" Flexible Phone Tripod Stand
If you like to stream or create content on your iPad then you need this tablet tripod!
LIUGAST 63-inch Tripod Stand for iPad/Tablets
If you like to shoot content with a DSLR then you need a sturdy tripod. This is the one I have used for the past three years. It works so well!
Aureday 74'' Tripod with Remote & Bag
I recently purchased this lens to get close up product shots. I'm still getting used to using it but it has high ratings is a very nice quality. You can also get wide angle shots!
Xenvo Pro Lens Kit for iPhone & Android
Lighting
I use this with my Godox SL-60W to create natural looking lighting. It comes with a bunch of adapters so it can look like the light is peeking through a window!
Bowens Mount Optical Snoot Flash Projector
I use this light for product and food shots. It gives you nice natural looking lighting and is so easy to set up!
Godox SL-60W LED Video Light 5600K Bowens
I use this tripod for my Godox SL-60W light. You can use it for other lights as well. And it's very sturdy and folds up easily!
Amazon Basics Aluminum Photography Tripod
This is the main light I use for my reels and photos. I have had this Neewer brand right light for over 5 years and it's still in great shape! I like that it comes with different attachments so you can change the feel of your lighting.
NEEWER 18" Ring Light Kit with Stand & Holder
The famous Alix Earle light! I always take this light on the go! It's perfect for shooting content at restaurants or cafes! The charge lasts a while and it's compact so it's easy to travel with!
Newmowa 60 LED Rechargeable Clip Fill Light
Editing Apps
My go-to apps and software for editing photos, videos, and graphics quickly without sacrificing quality—perfect for creators on the move.
I use Adobe Lightroom to edit all of my photos! It's only $10 a month and totally worth it! It's also beginner friendly!
Photo editing and organizing software | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
CapCut is by far my favorite app for editing short form video! It has a ton of features, lots of font options and is user friendly!
CapCut | All-in-one video editor & graphic design tool driven by AI
Planning & Organization
Tools that help me plan my content calendar, batch ideas, and stay consistent across platforms—because creativity works best with a little structure.
Notion is my favorite way to organize my content. There is a learning curve when you first start using it but it gets easier and faster! Not only do I use it for content creation but for my own personal goals as well!
Notion
I've moved from Trello to Notion but I still think that Trello is one of the best ways to organize your content calendar or anything else that you need to keep organized. It's a great project management platform!
Capture, organize, and tackle your to-dos from anywhere | Trello
Audio
Clear audio can make or break your content—these affordable mic options help you sound polished for voiceovers, interviews, and reels.
Good audio is a must! I always use my iPhone mic for my voice overs or talking head videos!
MAYBESTA Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone
Graphic Design
Create eye-catching graphics, Reels covers, and social posts with these beginner-friendly design tools I use almost daily.
I have been experimenting with Adobe Express lately. It's easy to use and similar to Canva!
Adobe Express
I use Canva for all my graphics. I pay to have all of the features and it's under $15 a month! They also integrated a lot of new AI features to make creating even easier!
Canva
Courses & eBooks
Level up your skills with these digital resources—great for creators who want to build their brand, blog, pitch brands, or dive into UGC.
This is the best Pinterest course that I have completed. Serena provides so much information and makes it easy to understand. If you have question you can always reach out to Serena as well!
The Profitable Pin Formula & Support Community by @digitalsuccesswserena | Stan
This is a great course for SEO for beginner bloggers. It is one of the most affordable courses that I could find. The only thing is you must complete the course within a time frame and do not have lifetime access
SEO Masterclass