Youtube: Gear List
What do you need to start shooting your own youtube videos?
Not much! A few pieces of equipment and you’re good to go. The hard part is doing the work consistently. I’ve created thousands online videos and the hardest part is just getting them up in the first place. Get these few pieces of kit and start shooting today!
Cell Phone
PRICE: $0-$600
MANDATORY: YES
SUMMARY: Do you need some fancy camera? Probably not! Even if you knew how to use it properly, you probably won’t take the time to offload the footage, edit, and then upload. You’re probably better off just using your phone; you know how to use it and there are free apps for simple editing. Remember, the best tool is the one you actually use 😉
iPhone Holder
PRICE: $5.99
MANDATORY: YES
SUMMARY: Just like the tripod, just get it. Propping your phone up on books and against different surfaces is a complete waste of time. This thing is dirt cheap and will make everything easier.
Video Lighting Kit
PRICE: $59.86
MANDATORY: NO
SUMMARY: This is not a necessity, but it’s pretty cheap and will make your videos look a lot better. That said, you could get by by simply shooting facing a window.
Audio Recording
TASCAM’s DR-05 brings high-quality stereo recording to an easy-to-use portable powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The DR-05 records in MP3 or WAV format – including 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio – to microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of all-new microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu, the DR-05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of your hand.
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