Vlogging kit- A quality camera, a basic lighting setup, and an external microphone will go a long way to helping you create professional-looking (and sounding) content.
The Hook It’s 3:47 AM on a beach in White Rock, BC. I’m rigging a GoPro to a homemade slider for Going Home, my 2024 short that would later screen at the Soho International Film Festival. The ocean’s louder than I expected. The Hero 12 Black I’m using keeps fogging because I didn’t account for … Read more
The $18 Mic That Saved My First Vlog I was three hours into filming “The Camping Discovery” when I realized every single take was ruined. Wind noise. Constant, aggressive wind noise that made my voice sound like I was yelling through a tornado. I’d hiked two hours to this spot with my iPhone 12 Pro … Read more
Budget Breakdown: What You’ll Actually Spend {#budget-breakdown} Let’s cut through the noise. Here’s what travel vlogging gear actually costs in 2025: Beginner Setup: $500-800 Perfect for your first trip or testing if vlogging is for you. Camera: $400-600 Audio: $50-100 Stabilization: $30-50 Accessories: $50-100 Intermediate Setup: $1500-2500 For creators ready to upgrade quality without breaking … Read more
Best Phone Tripods for Content Creators: Real-World Testing from 50+ Shoots I learned about tripods the hard way. Middle of shooting “Going Home” in 2019, balanced my iPhone on a stack of books because I “didn’t need a tripod.” Three hours of footage. All unusable. Shaky. Amateurish. The kind of content that makes viewers click … Read more
Have you ever watched a vlog and thought, “I could do that!”? You’re not alone. Millions of people are turning to vlogging—not just as a hobby, but as a way to connect with others, share their passions, and even build a career. The potential is huge, but let’s be honest: getting started can feel overwhelming. … Read more