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:
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RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for Lightning/iPhones)
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RODE Vlogger Kit (all-in-one for USB-C/Android)
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Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
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Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
YOUTUBER • SETUP #2
This can work with a variety of phone models:
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JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic & light)
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Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
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Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
YOUTUBER • SETUP #3
This can work with a variety of phone models (good mobile journalism setup too):
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SmallRig Professional Phone Video Kit - Amazon or B&H (all-in-one w/ tripod, mic, light, cage & handles)
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Moment Case (choose correct case for your phone)
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Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount (connects to the Moment case for the ND filter)
VIDEO CAMERA APPS
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FiLMiC Pro (great, but now subscription-based)
ALTERNATIVE & OPTIONAL GEAR
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Sandmarc Cases, Lenses & Filters (different ecosystem, but solid choice)
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Neewer Ring Light (for studio shots)
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MOZA Nano SE Gimbal (pocket sized, but big performance)
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Aputure MC RGB LED (build your own setup)
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RODE VideoMicro (build your own setup)
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Apple 3.5mm to Lightning Adapter (for mic)
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Ulanzi Tripod Mount (build your own setup)
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Ulanzie U Rig Pro (build your own setup)
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Smallrig Smartphone Rig (build you own setup)
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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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