GEAR + ACCESSORIES
CAMERA SUPPORT (NEW Buyer's Guide)
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Shoulderpod G2 (larger grip)
GIMBALS (NEW Buyer's Guide)
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FeiyuTech G6 Max (hybrid)
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FeiyuTech VLOG Pocket (very portable)
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Moza Mini-MI (holds 300g payload!)
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Moza Mini-S (foldable)
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Moza AirCross 2 (larger rig)
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DJI Osmo Mobile 3 (popular choice)
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DJI Ronin SC (larger rig)
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Freefly Movi or buy here (one of our faves!)
TRIPODS (NEW Buyer's Guide)
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Manfrotto PIXI (tabletop)
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Joby GorillaPod (bendy)
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Sachtler ACE XL (indie)
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Manfrotto 504HD System (indie)
LENS ADAPTERS / FILTERS / LIGHTS (NEW Buyer's Guide)
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Moondog Lab Multi-Camera Filter Mount (the best!)
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Moment Lenses + Gear (including anamorphic)
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Sandmarc Lenses & ND Filters (works with Ultra Wide!)
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PolarPro LITECHASER (for iPhone 11 + Ultra Wide)
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Boling P1 LED Light (awesome RGB+FX light)
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Aputure AL-M9 (love this LED light!)
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Aputure LS-mini20d (great spot light)
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Falcon Eyes SO-28TD (soft studio light)
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Falcon Eyes Roll-Flex 24TDX (large LED w/soft box)
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Godox SL-60 LED (indie friendly LED)
MICROPHONES / RECORDERS
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RODE NTG4+ (shotgun)
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Comica BoomX-D Mobile or Traditional
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Blue Yeti Mic (for studio)
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Lightning Splitter/Adapter (for headphones)
OTHER CAMERAS
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BMPCC4K (amazingly affordable cinema camera)
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Sony a6400 (great mirrorless camera for YouTube)
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DJI Osmo Pocket (great pocket gimbal)
MOBILE + DESKTOP APPS
VIDEO CAMERA / CINEMATOGAPHY APPS
VIDEO EDITING APPS
AUDIO RECORDING APPS
OTHER FILMMAKING APPS
These lists are primarily apps and gear that we've reviewed and/or use on a regular basis. For detailed insights on mobile filmmaking apps we'd suggest checking out Handheld Hollywood. Also, we primarily focus on iOS apps, however, many of these are cross-platform and will work on Android, too. For a comprehensive Android app resource download this PDF from our friends at the Smartfilming Blog.
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If you want to learn how to use FiLMiC Pro (and see accessories paired with it) then definitely check out our course The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro. Or for a broader "how to" look at smartphone video and mobile filmmaking check out our Smartphone Cinematography 101 course.
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To see all of the filmmaking gear we use to produce our YouTube show and more please visit our page on Kit. And the primary music we use in our work is from the Artlist (get 2 months free using this link).
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Also, check out our partner site CineMoti if you need unique quality stock footage for your indie project (and use discount code SAVE50 to get 50% off all orders).
Some of the gear and/or apps may no longer be available or work with later iPhone or other smartphone models.
We use affiliate links for some of our suggestions. A small commission is paid to us for any sales which helps support our website and YouTube channel - and it costs you nothing extra. Thank you!
We've also created gear recommendations on Amazon! We get lots of questions on the best way to start building a filmmaking kit and so here are some suggestions:
Smartphone Gear 101 - Getting Started
Smartphone Lenses, Rigs + Cases
Move Your Smartphone Camera! (Gimbals, Sliders + Dollies)
(See list above for other ideas & favorites. Not all gear is available on Amazon.)