True or False: You should really buy a nice DSLR if you want to create video content for your business.
Answer: FALSE!
While I appreciate everything I learned in film school, video has become so essential in everyday marketing that it’s a skill you shouldn’t have to go without just because you don’t have formal media production training or fancy equipment. That being said, it’s helpful to have a handful of tools at your disposal such as a simple light, quality microphone, and a way to stabilize your phone or camera.
Here are a handful of equipment recommendations to take your video to the next level! From budget set-ups to higher-end pieces of equipment, there’s something for everyone!
CAMERAS
Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Kit with EF-M 15-45mm Lens
Canon EOS 90D with 18-135 is USM Lens, 4k video capability
MICROPHONES
Rode VideoMic Pro+ On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone
Rode VideoMic with Rycote Lyre Mount, Boom Pole, Screw Adapter and Extension Cable
Rode SmartLav+ Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones
PowerDeWise Lavalier Lapel Microphone Omnidirectional Mic with Easy Clip
LIGHTS
UBeezsize 10’’ LED Ring Light with Stand and Phone Holder
Neewer LED Ring Light 18-inch Outer Diameter 55W 5500K with smartphone holder
Neewer Photography Bi-color Dimmable LED 20×27 inches Studio Softbox reflector Lighting Kit
Neewer 2 Piece Bi-Color 660 LED Lights + Stands (for studio work)
TRIPODS / ACCESSORIES
JOBY GorillaPod 3k Kit with ball mount
AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag
Cell phone tripod mount with Cold Shoe
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card
If you haven’t already, be sure to snag my free Video Starter guide here!
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