I made this resource list for you because so many of you were asking about the tools I use on a daily basis. I hope you get great benefit out of this list. No need to go out and purchase everything on the list, just add to your toolbox as you grow. Most of these options are extremely affordable and work just as good as the gear you would find in a television studio. Enjoy… Share… Comment.
CAMERAS
Front Facing Cameras
Logitech C920 with widescreen lens – works with both PC and MAC – Good for livestream and video – $60-$70
Alternatives:
iphone w/Olloclip
Canon Vixia HFM50 – Full HD 10x Image Stabilized Camcorder
DSLR camera for awesome depth of field and a cinematic feel
Canon
60D – Flip out screen – $800 new, $500 used
T4i – Flip out screen – $600 new, $300 used
T3i – Flip out screen, more lenses – $600 new, $400 used
Nikon
D5200 – Flip out screen – $797 new, $500 used
D7000 – Shoots in extreme weather – $897 new, $600 used
D3200 – More lenses – $597 new, $397 used
DSLR Drawbacks
Sound mixing can be an issue
Most DSLRs don’t have an auto-focus for video
Can only shoot for about 20 minutes before vewfinder gets overheated
Uses a limited memory card
AUDIO
Audio-Technica Wired Lapel Mic – great for FAceTime videos – $20
Rode Smartlav + Mic
Sennheiser Wireless Mic – great quality, more expensive – $600-$700
Rode NTG2 – Preferred Mic – $250 – Read reviews and check the specs – Great for filming at a conference
Desktop Mics – for Webinars
Blue Yeti – for both Mac or PC – $115
Blue Snowball – $60-$90
Desktop Mics – for Podcasting, screen capture, videos and more
Heil Microphone – Great quality, more expensive – $327 mic, $120 stand
Mixers and Audio Recording
M-Audio Fast Track ProMixer
Zoom HZ and H4 Recorder
With a sound mixer: Mic XLR cord goes into the mixer; USB cord goes from mixer to computer
LIGHTING
Lightbox
Cowboy Studio 2275 Watt Digital Video Continuous Softbox Lighting Kit with Boom and carrying case
2 light stands
2 soft boxes
1 boom
Backdrop – I personally don’t use a backdrop as I like depth, but if you need one:
Muslin backdrops in white, black, or green. Come in kits and easy to find
SCREEN CAPTURE SOFTWARE
Camtasia (PC)
Screenflow (Mac)
Both are good for tutorial, webinar, editing video
MY SPECIFIC VIDEO SETUP INCLUDES:
1. iphone 6+: Free (I already had this)
2. Olloclip add on lens: $80
3. Rode Smartlav + Lapel Mic: $80
4. Selfie Stick: $16
5. Breet Cell Phone Clip Holder: $9
6. Screenflow software: $100
Total: $285 for filming with HD camera/phone
7. Heil Mic: $327
8. Heil Boom: $120
9. Sound Screen: $20
10. M-Audio Fast Track: $100
11. USB cord: $5
12. XLR Mic cord: $7
13. Cowboy Light Kit: $170
Total: Around $1300 for phone and desktop
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Thanks Casey. Great checklist. I have some of these and it’s good to get a confirmation. I see what you mean about using the Logitech C920 rather than a DSLR. Thanks.