Checklist: 4 Affordable Vlogging Equipment You Need To Start Your Video Making Journey

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Checklist: 4 Affordable Vlogging Equipment You Need To Start Your Video Making Journey

Videos are fun to watch, but a lot goes on BTS (not the band, guys; behind the scenes) in creating those fun and engaging videos. It is 2022, and everyone (okay, not everyone but creators at large) is into vlogging or making videos for their brands. While you can definitely get started on your phone, […]

1. Phone

Duh! This one’s a given. If you wanna make videos, you need a shooting device. If you don’t want to invest in a professional camera that costs a bomb, you can definitely get started with your smartphone. We live in a world where phones are getting way smarter and the cameras on our phones are getting upgraded with top-notch specs.

While an iPhone remains an undeterred name in the field when it comes to camera quality, much loved OnePlus phones are also offering exceptional video quality. Brands like Sony, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Samsung too have great lenses that will do the job!

TagMango Recommends: If you have the budget for it go for iPhone 13 for its exceptional sharpness. And if you are looking for a budget option but a great camera, get OnePlus Nord 2.

2. Tripod or Monopod

This one’s as basic as a shooting device. Nobody likes shaky footage or watching distorted videos. It puts the audience off and one of the keys to audience retention is that you have a steady camera. You would definitely wanna invest in a good tripod that will offer you that steadiness. Monopods are also good if you have someone behind the camera or you wish to take some shots that involve you recording objects with a lot of movement.

TagMango Recommends: Digitek DMP 60 N Professional Monopod is a budget buy that is great for shooting hand-held. AmazonBasics 50-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag is tried and tested.

3. Ring Light

It’s natural for you to get hold of the bright sunlight for your selfies and photos, right? Well, ring lights are in a way your sun. People engage with bright, attractive videos. And a ring light helps you achieve just that. Millions of content creators worldwide use ring lights to make their videos aesthetic and eye-pleasing.

You can get it for as low as Rs 1000 or as high as Rs 15,000. It all depends on the output you are looking for.

4. Mic (Microphone)

If you are going to be making videos in which talking is involved or you are speaking to/behind the camera, then you should definitely invest in a lapel mic. Nobody likes noisy background sounds, and sound is one of the most overlooked aspects of videos. You can use a USB condenser mic or Lapel (Lavalier) mic. Maono has budget lapel mics which are good on sound quality.

Other vlogging equipment/accessories: Phone holder, connectors, equipment bag, memory card, hard drive, etc.

We at TagMango want every creator to flourish and want to help every creator monetise their content. So start investing in proper equipment and get started on your vlogging journey.