VIDEO KITS | YouTuber

Gear & app suggestions for those focusing on solo YouTube and/or vlogging.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

YouTubers, social media users (TikTok, etc.), travel video creators, mobile journalists, and some hobbyists & beginners (depending on the type of videos you want to make).

WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND?

These simple all-in-one kits are similar to our Minimalist suggestions, but with more focus on making solo YouTube videos and/or social media & vlogging. Thus meaning setups that make it easy to film yourself. Also, these are great options for those that want a "one-stop" solution as all the gear comes in one box ready to shoot.

These are suggestions based upon years of hands-on experience. And please note, some of these options could be mixed & matched within different setups.

YOUTUBER • SETUP #1

This can work with a variety of phone models:

Note - if you have a 15 Pro/Max some of these items won't work (we're working to update this info).

RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for Lightning/iPhones)
RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for USB-C/Android)
Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

YOUTUBER • SETUP #2

This can work with a variety of phone models:

JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic & light)

Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

YOUTUBER • SETUP #3

This can work with a variety of phone models (good mobile journalism setup too):

SmallRig Professional Phone Video Kit - Amazon or B&H (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic, light, cage & handles)
Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
Moment 52mm VND filter

VIDEO CAMERA APPS

FiLMiC Pro (great, but now subscription-based)
Cinema P3
Moment Pro Camera
Protake
MAVIS

ALTERNATIVE & OPTIONAL GEAR

Sandmarc Cases, Lenses & Filters (different ecosystem, but solid choice)
Tiffen 52mm ND Filter Set
Moment Filter 67mm Mount (optional style mount)
Neewer Ring Light (for studio shots)
MOZA Nano SE Gimbal (pocket sized, but big performance)
Aputure MC RGB LED (build your own setup)
RODE VideoMicro (build your own setup)
Apple 3.5mm to Lightning Adapter (for mic)
Joby "Bendy" Tripod
Ulanzi Tripod Mount (build your own setup)
Ulanzie U Rig Pro (build your own setup)
Smallrig Smartphone Rig (build you own setup)
Manfrotto Tabletop Tripod (build your own setup)

For more gear suggestions be sure to check out the main Apps + Gear page
and/or the Buyer's Guides from the menu above.

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