Video Gear Kit
A simple video kit setup that won’t blow your budget!
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PHONE SETUP for $107 (YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR PHONE!)
SWITCHPOD
It’s a tabletop tripod… AND folds up to serve as a a selfie stick! Your phone mounts on top with the mount below. This gives you an easy way to get stable video from your phone!
PHONE MOUNT
This device mounts to the Switchpod and holds your phone. Easily turn it into landscape or portrait mode!
camo
This is an app that allows you to use your phone as a webcam. Plug it in, open your software and record or stream using your phone as a camera!
Pro camera setup for $1758
SONY A6100
A fantastic pro DSLR / Mirrorless camera! Be aware that currently, availability on gear is low. Other alternatives if you have trouble are Sony a6400 and the Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma Lens 16mm f1.4 (for sony)
This is the lens Luria uses on her set. Remember that lenses are a personal choice based on the look you’re going for!!!
Watch this video for a comparison of lenses!
ELGATO CAMLINK
In order to connect a camera that is NOT USB (like a DSLR), you’ll need a Capture Card. You can get an Elgato Cam Link that allows your Level 2, 3 or 4 setup to bring in an HDMI camera for your LIVE Videos.
Watch this video to learn more!
ELGATO DESK MOUNT & FLEX ARM
This mount attaches to your desk and holds your camera. The Flex Arm is optional but gives you flexibility for positioning your camera where you want it!
Neweer light panel kit
This kit will give you two lights for each side of your face, giving you more coverage to fill in shadows. Comes with light stands. If you want to lessen the footprint on the floor, you can upgrade your setup with more desk mounts or Varipoles (tension poles that go floor and take up less space).
OTHER ITEMS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...
MEE AUDIO M6 HEADPHONES
These are low profile headphones (meaning the viewer can barely tell that you’re wearing them) that don’t cost much at all!
CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
The TS3 Plus is the ideal solution for Thunderbolt™ 3 Mac & PC users who need to connect multiple devices to their laptops such as SD Card Readers, USB hard drives, dual monitors, digital audio devices, Thunderbolt™ 3 components, and more.
Elgato Stream deck XL
X-keys (60 Key)
M1 MAC MINI
The M1 Mac Mini is currently the best least expensive option for a streaming computer! The newer Mac Studio M1 Max is a great upgrade!
Software
STREAMYARD
FREE TRIAL
Streamyard allows you to get started super quick with live streaming through the browser (no downloads). Share your screen, add comments & do simple interviews. Watch the tutorial video here.
Restream
10% CREDIT
Stream live to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others – at the same time.
ECAMM LIVE (Mac)
Free trial
Highly recommended! Add graphics, easily add comments on screen, share your screen and more! This is the most efficient software we have found for Mac. Access our free training videos on Ecamm here.
VMIX (WINDOWS)
free 60 DAY trial
vMix is our FAVORITE streaming software on the PC! Highly robust and flexible. It’s the most stable software we’ve found that works with the broadest range of people/scenarios.
The vMix team is constantly updating it and their updates are always solid without causing issues with your stream!
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