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Content Creator Must Haves
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items As a content creator I am continuously working to improve my content and keeping up with the hottest and best tools available to run my online business efficiently and with the best products for my budget.
Sections
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Cameras
Lighting
Audio Equipment
Lenses
Tripods and Stabilizers
Computers and Editing Software
Cameras
This includes digital cameras, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, or even high-quality smartphone cameras for photography and video recording.
I love my GoPro Hero11 I use it in the summer around the pool and also use it to film all of my unboxing videos.
GoPro HERO11 Black (Sports & Underwater Camera)
This is the webcam I use and love. I record many tutorials with it for my YouTube Channel and it's amazing for meetings as well.
Elgato Facecam Pro, True 4K60 Ultra HD Webcam
This was my first creator camera. I loved this camera. I shot so many amazing videos. I love that it would track my face. Sadly I lost it. I still have hopes to locate it. I suspect it was stolen in San Francisco.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - Hot Rod Cameras
This mini monitor has really changed my vlogging game!
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Lighting
Studio lights, ring lights, softboxes, reflectors, and natural light enhancers.
This is the ring light I have and use. I love that it helps supplement the light in my room especially during the winter months and it keeps the light in the room steady if clouds happen to come and change the natural light coming from the window.
Sunpak - LED 448 19" Bi-Color Ring Light Kit - Black
This beautiful light sits on my desktop. It provides just the right amount of lighting that my glasses do not show it in reflections and I do not get shadows on my face when recording videos.
Desk Lamps That Diffuse Light
Audio Equipment
Microphones (lapel, shotgun, condenser), audio recorders, and wind mufflers for clear sound recording.
For my videos I use the Sure MV51 Mic. I love the crisp sound it delivers and that it does not pick up any extra sounds outside my recording space.
MV51 - Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Shure
I love this Microphone. We have used it for recording vocals as well as it is amazing for podcasts.
SM7B - Vocal Microphone
Lenses
A variety of lenses (wide-angle, macro, zoom, prime) for different shooting requirements.
These lenses are so important for your video quality when shooting in sharp bright daylight or sunshine situations. Helps so much with cutting out post production editing time.
Gopro Polarized Lens
Tripods and Stabilizers
For steady shots, consider tripods, monopods, gimbals, and steadicams.
I love this tripod I have several in different parts of my house so I can easily set up shots and keep moving on in my production.
Amazon.com: Gopro Tripod
I love Abovetek products they make quality items
I love this Abovetek mount. iPad mount I got off the Tiktok Shop is this mail has is insane. I’ve had it mounted to the roof of my Mazda for about two months and it hasn’t budged 360° it rotates in all directions so you can be sure to get the perfect viewing angle regardless of how you mount it. It also has a separate attachment that you mount your camera is so cool if you can use to mount a regular camera on. Get one of IPad Suction Mounts for yourself. Also works to mount phones! @AboveTEK @AboveTEK.US @AboveTEK.Inc #ipadmount #ipadmountingsolution #ipad #ipadkid #carmount #suctionphoneholder #holderipad
Computers and Editing Software
A powerful computer for editing and professional-grade software for video, photo, and audio editing.
My Husband loves his Corsair PC. He streams live with Black Desert Online. He swears by this PC. If he's happy, I am happy!
VENGEANCE a7300 Gaming PC, R9 7900X, RTX 4090, 2TB ...
This is my PC. I love it. It can do anything I need it to do. I love being able to use it when streaming on multiple platforms.
Gaming PC - i5-12400F |RTX 3050
This is the software I use to edit my long format videos. It is professional and gives me a lot of options for creativity.
Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple
I love my mouse. It never lets me down. It tracks very well. Highly recommend the razor mouse.
Gaming Mice - Wired and Wireless Gaming Mouse
Storage Solutions
External hard drives, SSDs, and cloud storage services for data backup and management.
I store all my YouTube Back up videos on my crucial drive. It has never let me down. Best investment ever!
Crucial X8 2TB Portable SSD | CT2000X8SSD9
I really love to keep all my cords in control. That way I can keep the area free of dust and easily find things I may need to unplug and plug in on occasion. These keep our office spaces neat and tidy.
Electrical cord management
Live Streaming Gear
If you're into live streaming, you'll need a good webcam, a streaming software, and possibly a streaming deck.
I love my Elgato Stream Deck
Elgato Stream Deck
I love my Elgato Facecam Pro+ It has such excellent picture quality and works seamlessly with the elgato teleprompter.
Elgato Facecam Pro 4K60 Ultra HD Webcam
I absolutely love this during live streaming and displaying the product or the boxes. I rotates or will semi rotate, you can choose the speed of rotation of the product. It's my must have!
Amazon.com: Rotating Display Stand 360 Degree ...
Mobile Accessories
For creators who use smartphones, consider gimbals for smartphones, clip-on lenses, and portable lighting.
When I travel or make videos at offsite locations this is the gimbal I love using
Osmo Mobile 6 - Unfold Your Creativity
I absolutely love this charger becasue it also has a battery bank. If you go somewhere when you travel and there either are not enough plugs for everyone or you simply forgot to plug it in, the battery pack can charge up your phone, ear pods and watch anyway. This has been a lifesaver for me. I also love that the phone charger can act as a stand when you go live on TikTok or other things like face time calls. It's an amazing charger. Everyone in my house has it.
Power Packs & Power Banks
Green Screen and Backdrops
For more controlled and creative backgrounds in videos and photos.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Gear
If you're creating content in VR or AR, you'll need the respective headsets and compatible equipment.
Super cool gear!
Best Smart Glasses of 2023 | AR Headset Reviews
These goggles are pretty cool. My son had them and I enjoyed trying them out. If you are into AR these are amazing.
Virtual reality headset
Drones:
For aerial photography and videography.
Having a drone brings your content creation to the next level!
Camera Drones
Miscellaneous Accessories
This includes memory cards, batteries, chargers, cables, and cleaning kits for equipment maintenance.
Love the convenience of an amazing cell phone holder.
Best Cell Phone Automobile Cradles
I love this power strip I even travel with it.
Powered USB Hub, VANGREE 17-Port ...
The Powered USB Hub is amazing and so useful
VANGREE 17-Port USB Hub with 90W Power Adapter
I love using this product to get different angles for photos and its excellent for TikTok Live sales.
3 in1 / White/ With Remote controller
Love the mirror on this and using it for displaying products.
JAYEGT Motorized Rotating Display Stand, 7.87in
California Locations
Here are some beautiful locations that you can use to make your content
I absolutely love the charm and atmosphere at the Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House
If you want to shoot some nature videos be sure to visit Yosemite National Park. It will inspire your for months!
Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Often overlooked this location is both historical and dreamy. You can witness the fog roll in and see the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge. The historical museum gives your imagination a good idea of how life was in San Francisco when Fort Point was built. It has excellent displays of everything from the munitions to what the soldiers ate. It is a must see in San Francisco.
Fort Point National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Content Creation Inspiration
Check out this board to get inspiration for video creation.
If this place doesn't spark your joy and inspiration for creativity, it will certainly fill your stomach with the most delicious dishes to eat. The drinks are both creative and delicious. I love all the imagination and decoration that goes into all parts of this dining establishment. Reservations are recommended.
Palo Alto - Son & Garden
December through January I love making a trek out to see the Elephant Seals. They have their pups during these months. It can be cold so be sure to have a good parka on so you can enjoy watching their antics. Often times there are park volunteers out telling people about these beautiful creatures.
Elephant Seal Overlook
Training
Every Content creator should have basic business training. I highly suggest you investigate getting trained with these courses.
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The Roadmap 2.0
This course is filled the exact strategies Hailey Cunningham used to make over $450,000 from creating and selling my her digital products in less than 5 months. Not only that, you'll get to resell this very course as your own and pocket 100% of the e... Entry to our Passive Profit Millionaire community and unlock unlimited lifetime access to all forthcoming modules that we add in the future with no monthly fees or upsell charges! (Did I mention they will keep adding material for you and your custom...
Passive Profit Millionaire
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Blogging and YouTube Creation
Helpful tools, software and other stuff for bloggers
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This is the best software to stream across multiple platforms, like YouTube, FaceBook, LinkedIn, Instagram all at one time.
StreamYard
This is the software I use to help manage my YouTube Channel with SEO and it also helps me see my TikTok analytics. This membership really helps with the taggin of your videos helping you get found with search results.
VidIQ
This is the software I use to put music into my videos on YouTube. Putting music in your YouTube videos makes the user experience so much more meaningful.
Epidemic Sound: Royalty Free Music for Video Creators
Using many chat can help streamline your sales process. Automation will help you interact with more customers and drive more sales and conversions.
Chat Marketing Made Easy with Manychat
This is a course on how to create a no face YouTube Channel
No Face YouTube Course
Discover Skool and Join a Community or make your own online community.
Skool: Discover Communities or Create Your Own
This is what I use to post my content across platforms without the logos. It is fully automated and takes the stress and work out of having to repost content continuously.
Repurpose.io