What I Use & Recommend
Make Better Video. Faster.
You don't need a studio. You don't need a crew. You need the right tools and the confidence to press record. Whether you're shooting smartphone video for the first time or upgrading your production kit, these are my hand-picked recommendations for lights, audio, AI tools, and gear that actually save you time. Built for busy people who want professional results without the learning curve.
Phone Mounting & Holding
Lock your smartphone in place. Steady shots start here.
SmallRig 360° Phone Mount
Premium metal construction built for smartphone video creators. Smooth 360° rotation means your phone moves with you. Perfect for vlogging, Instagram, or quick selfie videos.
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Lamicall Foldable Phone Stand
Clean white finish that blends into any desk setup. Height adjustable, lightweight but rock-solid stable. Your phone stays put during live streams and video calls.
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Good light is the fastest upgrade for smartphone video. These deliver.
Aputure MC Pro Pocket Light
Tiny but mighty RGB light that fits in your pocket. Magnetic backing sticks anywhere. Create professional skin tones, mood lighting, or vibrant colour effects.
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NEEWER 9" LED Panel
Smooth colour temperature adjustment from warm to cool. Mounts on desk, attaches to camera, or sits on a tripod. The workhorse light in your smartphone video kit.
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Softbox Lighting Kit
Complete two-light setup for just over $100. Two light sets, wireless remote, and carry bag. Everything you need to nail professional lighting without the price tag.
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From pocket-sized to full studio. Stable video every time.
SmallRig Mini Tripod
Compact tabletop tripod that punches above its weight. Extends to 52cm with a 360° ball head for quick angle changes. Fits in your bag next to your phone. Perfect for on-the-go smartphone video.
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Zeadio Pocket Tripod
Ultra-portable mini tripod with flexible legs. Wraps around poles, sits on uneven surfaces. Great for quick setups when you need stable smartphone video in tricky spots.
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NEEWER 74" (188cm) Video Tripod
Full-size fluid head tripod for smooth pans and tilts. Sturdy aluminium build. When you need proper production quality and your phone or camera locked in tight.
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NEEWER Overhead Boom Stand
Overhead angle unlocked. Perfect for product shots, cooking videos, and craft tutorials. Strong enough to hold your phone, camera, and a light all at once.
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Bad audio kills good video. These fix that problem fast.
Hollyland Lark MAX 2 Wireless Mic
Tiny wireless mics with on-board recording chip. Zero latency, no dropouts, best-in-class audio. Clips to your subject and pairs with your smartphone instantly.
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DJI Mic Mini Wireless Kit
From the king of the drones comes a top-tier wireless mic kit. Two transmitters and a receiver that plugs straight into your phone. If you intend to interview or chat with anyone in your videos, grab the two-mic kit. Detail-rich audio, noise cancelling, ultralight.
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BOYA Magic Wireless Mic
Transforms between handheld, clip-on, desktop, and on-camera setups. But it's the sound quality and intelligent features that truly shine. AI noise cancelling, auto-gain, 30-hour battery. For the price, it's crazy good.
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RØDE VideoMic NTG Shotgun Mic
Premium on-camera shotgun mic with USB output. Built for interviews, customer testimonials, and on-location recordings. Reliable and crystal clear.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones
The go-to for monitoring and quality control. Comfortable for long editing sessions, accurate audio playback, and active noise cancelling when you need to focus.
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When you're ready to step up from smartphone video. My personal kit.
Sony a7III Camera
My workhorse since 2019. Full-frame mirrorless with exceptional video performance. Fast autofocus, reliable battery life, and colours that sing.
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Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Lens
Sony E-mount wide-angle beast. Fast f/2.8 aperture captures dynamic, cinematic framing. Perfect for vlogs, storytelling, and environmental shots.
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Urth Variable ND Filter
Variable ND lets you control shutter speed in bright sunlight. Smooth video motion, shallow depth of field, creative long exposures. Essential for outdoor shoots.
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Level up your live streams and video production workflow.
Elgato Stream Deck+
One-touch app switching, teleprompter control, smooth dial control. Game changer for post-production workflows and live streaming.
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Elgato Cam Link 4K
HDMI to USB converter that turns your DSLR into a professional webcam. Crisp video, no lag, works with every platform. Meetings will never look the same.
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Elgato Prompter
Eyeline-compatible teleprompter so you look at the camera while reading your script. Confident on-camera delivery every single time.
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Small things that make a big difference to your smartphone video game.
Sinjimoru Phone Grip
Silicone stretching strap that wraps securely around your phone. Dead simple, incredibly useful. Shoot handheld smartphone video without the fear of dropping it.
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Directors Clapboard
Mark your takes like a pro. Syncs audio to video faster. A fun detail that signals you know what you're doing. Your team will love it.
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Edit, design, and create. The apps behind every good smartphone video.
CapCut
Free mobile and desktop editing that punches above its weight. Built-in effects, transitions, and colour grading. No watermark. Perfect for quick turnarounds or serious projects.
DaVinci Resolve
Professional-grade colour grading, editing, and effects in one. Free version is genuinely production-ready. Industry standard that creators and broadcasters trust.
Canva Pro
Templates for everything: thumbnails, social graphics, presentations. Stock photos, icons, and brand kit management. Fast way to create on-brand graphics without design experience.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Premiere Pro for professional editing, After Effects for motion graphics, Photoshop for image work. Industry standard across broadcast, film, and digital production.
Tools
Organise, collaborate, and ship. The backbone of every production workflow.
Notion
All-in-one workspace combining notes, projects, databases, and templates. Customisable workflows for every team size. Free tier is robust.
Calendly
No more back-and-forth scheduling emails. Share your availability, clients book a slot. Syncs with your calendar automatically.
Frame.io
Client review and approval in one place. Leave frame-specific comments. Track versions. Integrates with editing software.
Slack
Team communication hub that centralises conversations, files, and tool integrations. One source of truth instead of scattered emails.