The Ultimate Equipment Guide for Doing Online Video

1. The Ultimate Equipment Guide for Doing Online Video WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

2. IT ALL STARTS WITH CONTENT It doesn't matter  HOW PROFESSIONAL  your equipment is. WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

3. If your CONTENT is NOT ON POINT ... it DOESN'T matter. WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

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5. BASIC SETUP When you're creating videos directly from your laptop or computer and you simply want to increase the video and audio quality. LOGITECH C920 Gives a significantly higher quality than built-in webcams (full HD video recording) Features include automatic sharp focus. Audio Technica ATR2100 USB May be connected to the computer directly via USB. Has an XLR port that connects to an audio interface or mixer. * People are actually more likely to notice low-quality audio than low-quality video. WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

6. SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES When you're creating videos directly from your smartphone. SETUP iOgrapher Snaps iPhone in and out quickly Adds more stability when taking videos Lenses, lights, and microphones may be added Rode Smartlav Rode TRRS to TRS Adaptor plugs into your phone, and then you can plug a microphone into the other end. Satechi Bluetooth Remote WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

7. POINT & SHOOT CAMERAS Sony DSC RX100 Provides a very high-quality video, even better than the iPhone Downside: No microphone input Sony ECM XYST1M May be attached to the Sony DCS RX100 for added microphone  "shotgun microphone" WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

8. DSLR SETUPS Canon 80D Auto-focus function Provides high-quality videos Touchscreen display Canon 50 mm Prime lens Low f-stop of 1.8 (wider lens opening) allows more light to go through producing high-quality images in low light environment * Downside:  It’s fixed, so you can’t zoom with it. You have to be about 5 feet away from the subject. WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

9. DSLR SETUPS Tamron SP 24- 70mm Di VC USD Low f-stop and manual focus feature Rode Videomic Pro Best for recording videos while on the move and with multiple speakers a "shotgun microphone" WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

10. DSLR SETUPS Rode Videomic Go Cheaper alternative to Rode Videomic Pro May be connected to your DSLR or smartphone provides good quality directional sound pick up Sennheiser EW 100 G3 with Lapel Mic WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

11. CAMERA Canon VIXIA HF G20 Doesn't shut off after a certain period of time of recording Provides high video quality WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

12. MISCELLANEOUS BlackMagic Design UltraStudio Mini- Recorder Allows to record FB live videos with DSLR and camcorder HDMI IN allows to connect to DSLR, camcorder SDI IN for more professional video recording WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

13. MISCELLANEOUS Joby Gorillapod   Small tripod that can be used to hold just about anything. May be used to hold webcams, DSLR WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

14. MISCELLANEOUS Neewer Dimmable Bi-color LED Lighting adds quality to your video The setup you'll need depends on the room you’re in. WWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM

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