Interested in content creation? Here are my tools that I have used over the past few years as a social media manager and content creator.
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Camera and Lenses
Camera Accessories
Computer + Accessories
Camera Bags/ Cubes
Audio
Gimbal
Camera and Lenses
This is what is in my kit and should be in yours. Also, some recommendations for additional options.
My Primary Camera
Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 4K Video, Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC X Image Processor, Dual UHS-II SD Memory Card Slots, and Up to 12 fps with Mechanical Shutter, Body Only, Black
My go to lens.
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L is USM Lens
Super popular point and shoot style, with their classic fuji recipes
FUJIFILM X100V | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX
Perfect for vlogging and getting wide angles.
Canon Rf 15-35mm F2.8 L is USM
For when you need to punch in a little more.
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L is USM Lens, Telephoto Zoom Lens, 3792C002
Wishlist Camera, take your filming to the next level.
Canon EOS R5 C (Body) - Compact, Mirrorless Cinema EOS Camera - Full-Frame 8K IS & DIGIC X Processor, 8K/60K Internal RAW, HDMI 8K RAW Out, 4K/2K Oversampling - Dual Pixel CMOS AF w/iTR AF X
Great portrait lens
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens, Black
One of Canons good beginner to mid level cameras.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only), RF Mount, 24.2 MP, 4K Video, DIGIC X Image Processor, Subject Detection & Tracking, Compact, Lightweight, Smartphone Connection, Content Creator
Another good starter option to get you into photography.
Shop Canon EOS R7
Camera Accessories
If you have your camera, this is what you'll need next.
You can never have too many of these.
Lexar Professional 2000x 128GB SDXC UHS-II Memory Card, C10, U3, V90, Full-HD & 8K Video, Up To 300MB/s Read, for DSLR, Cinema-Quality Video Cameras (LSD2000128G-BNNNU)
Will help even the light on bright days.
PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon Variable ND Filter | Mist Edition II (6-9 Stop)
Same as the other variable ND filter. It will help even the light whens shooting on super bright days.
PolarPro 82mm Peter McKinnon Variable ND Filter | Signature Edition II (2-5 Stop)
Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber) Ultra-Portable, Stable and Compact Professional Camera Tripod
A nice option for a mini tripod. Good length for vlogging. I like to use it with a Gopro or 360 cam as a time lapse or B camera.
PGYTECH MANTISPOD PRO | Mini Tripod
Computer + Accessories
This is what I use to edit photos, videos, and create graphics.
An editing BEAST! Perfect for video, photos, and graphic design.
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray
For your backups and backups backups.
SAMSUNG T7 2TB, Portable SSD
Must have for Macbook Pro users.
Anker USB C Adapter (2 Pack), USB C to USB
You can always use an extra port.
UGREEN USB C Hub with Ethernet, 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter with 4K@60Hz HDMI, 100W PD Charging, SD/TF Card Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, MacBook Docking Station Compatible with Mac M1, M2, iPad, Steam Deck
Must have for photographer/ videographer. This has been a staple in my bag.
Anker SD Card Reader, 2-in-1 USB C Memory Reader for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDHC Card, and UHS-I Cards
For those quick larger file transfers, or if a client needs a copy.
SAMSUNG Type-C™ USB Flash Drive, 128GB, Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s 3.13 Read Speeds, Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0, Waterproof, 2022
This is my travel keyboard. Best paired with the case.
I can fit my R6, two lenses, and a few filters. Allows you to pick whatever bag you prefer.
Lowepro GearUp Creator Box Large II
A popular option for a camera cube.
Peak Design Medium Camera Cube compatible with Peak Design Travel Bags (BCC-M-BK-1)
Another good option for a camera cube. Plus you can use it as a stand alone.
Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Bag
Nice all around camera bag with ability to use for daily/ travel. Its pretty popular due to is modularity.
NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Pack- Travel Camera Bag by Peter McKinnon
Hard case for best protection.
Pelican 1510 Case With Foam (Black)
Inserts for modularity
TrekPak Foam Insert for Pelican 1510 Cases
If you need a little extra room.
Pelican Air 1615 Case With Padded Dividers (Black)
Budget option hard case. You can use inserts too.
5800 Weatherproof Protective Rolling Carry-On Case, X-Large
Audio
Easy way to get great audio with backups.
Good audio beats good video, elevate your game!
DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Lavalier Microphone, 250m (820 ft.) Range, 15-Hour Battery, Noise Cancellation, Wireless Microphone for PC, iPhone, Android, Record Interview, Vlogs
Direct competitor to the DJI one
Rode Wireless GO II 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone
Alternative mic. Similar to the DJI Mic and the Rode Wireless Go II
Hollyland Lark M1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone with Noise Cancellation
Budget mic to get you started. I started with this one. Super compact. Gives pretty good audio.
Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount, Auxiliary, Black
Run and gun mic.
Rode VideoMic NTG Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone
Another light weight option for a mic
RØDE Auxiliary VideoMic GO Lightweight On-camera Shotgun Microphone for Filmmaking, Content Creation and Location Recording
Still a light weight but a step up from the beginner level.
Rode VideoMic Pro R Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Gimbal
Best way to get super smoother videos.
A work horse of a gimbal.
DJI RSC 2 - 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for DSLR and Mirrorless Camera, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Fujifilm, 6.6 lb Payload, Foldable Design, Vertical Shooting, OLED Screen, Black
Professional Gimbal.
DJI RS 3 Pro
Alternative to DJI gimbal
Zhiyun Weebill S 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
Drone
Easy to learn, fun to fly, ready to work.
DJI Mini 3 Pro (DJI RC) + Fly More Kit Plus – Lightweight Camera Drone with 4K/60fps Video, 2 More Batteries Provide Up to 94-mins Flight Time, Tri-Directional Obstacle Sensing, Drone for Beginners
A few options, CPL and ND filters.
K&F Concept Mini 3/Mini 3 Pro Circular Polarizers CPL Filter Compatible with DJI Mini 3 /Mini 3 Pro Drone CPL Filter with 28 Multi-Coated
Video, Step It Up
See better and off camera recording.
Atomos Ninja V Ninja V 4Kp60 10bit HDR Daylight Viewable 1000nit Portable Monitor/Recorder ATOMNJAV01
Find the best angle. Monitor to cage.
SmallRig Field Monitor Mount Holder with Cold Shoe and 1/4" Inch Screw for 5 Inch and 7 Inch Monitor, with 360 Degree Swivel and 140 Degree Tilt, Rubber Cushion, Aluminum Alloy Build - BSE2346
One is none, two is one.
KONDOR BLUE X Gerald Undone | MK2 HDMI to Micro HDMI Thin Short Coiled Braided Cable for On-Camera Monitors, Capture Cards + More | 4K/60hz | 18Gbps 3D HDR MetaData | Limited Edition Purple
Usually lives on my camera.
SmallRig R5 / R5 C / R6 Cage for Canon R5 R6 R5 C, Aluminum Alloy DSLR Rig Stabilizer with Cold Shoe, 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Threaded Holes for Filmmaking, Video Shooting 2982B
Help with different angles.
SmallRig NATO Top Handle Quick Release Handgrip, Built-in Cold Shoe Mount, 1/4''-20 and 3/8''-16 Thread Holes, Locating Holes for ARRI Standard, Back/Forward Adjustable - 1955
Helps add pieces to the cage.
SMALLRIG Quick Release Safety Rail 4cm 1.57 Inches Long with 1/4'' Screws - 1409
RGB light bar.
NEEWER RGB LED Video Light Stick, Touch Bar & APP Control, Magnetic Handheld Photography Light, Dimmable 3200K~5600K CRI98+ Full-Color LED Light with 6400mAh Built-in Battery, 17 Light Scenes - RGB1
Software
Free and paid (worth paying for). I use this often to create quick graphics for social media posts.
Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | Canva
A free adobe alternative. Great for color grading. Has a paid version too which offers a few more features.
DaVinci Resolve 18 – Studio | Blackmagic Design
Another tool for your tool box.
Official Adobe Photoshop - Photo & design software
The best way to organize your photos and do light edits.
Photo editing and organizing - Lightroom - Adobe
One of the ways to bring an edge to your videos.
Motion graphics software | Adobe After Effects
A standard way to edit your videos.
Professional video editing software | Adobe Premiere Pro
