In the difficult way to become a filmmaker, choosing your filmgear is probably one of the hardest steps. Of course this is easier than accepting in first place that you have a not so high budget. However, when it comes to DSLR filmmaking, one does not simply go to a department store a catches the first thing in the eye… you NEED to have the appropriate tools in order to not wasting your time, energy and money, or worse: other people’s money.
In this opportunity, I’ll show you some artifacts that will ease your feet during the road to be the most efficient filmmaker in this era. From cheap DSLR cameras and not so cheap gear, you can be sure that all of these items have a pretty good price/value rate that’ll satisfy your needs.
| Image | Name | Type | Rating |
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| Canon EOS-1DX MarkII | DSLR Camera |  (4.6/5.0) |
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| DJI Mavic Pro | Drone |  (4.3/5.0) |
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| Zoom H6 | Recorder |  (4.5/5.0) |
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| Rode Video Mic Pro | Microphone |  (3.8/5.0) |
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| Rode NTG4 PLUS | Boom Microphone |  (4.2/5.0) |
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| Canon 24mm Lens | Wide Angle Lens | (4.5/5.0) |
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| Canon 70-200mm Lens | Telephoto Zoom Lens | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Aputure Light Storm 6000K | Light |  (4.1/5.0) |
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| Freefly MoVI Pro | Gimbal | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Manfrotto Xpro | Monopod | (4.3/5.0) |
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| JOBY Gorilla Pod | Mini Tripod | (4.3/5.0) |
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| Manfrotto MVH502A | Tripod | (4.2/5.0) |
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| Tiffen Filter Kit | Filters |  (5.0/5.0) |
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| Neewer 5-in-1 Reflectors | Reflectors |  (4.7/5.0) |
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| DJI OSMO Mobile | Phone Gimbal |  (3.5/5.0) |
Video Production Equipment
Here’s a list of 15 pieces of video production equipment that you can use to create professional-quality video:
- Camera
- Portable Drone
- Portable Recorder
- On-Camera Video Mic
- Shotgun Microphone
- Wide Angle Lens
- USM Lens
- Lighting
- Gimbal
- Monopod
- GorillaPod
- Tripod
- Filter Kits For Cameras
- Light Reflectors
- Phone Gimbal
- Up to 14 fps full-resolution RAW or JPEG, and up to 16 fps in Live View mode.
- Improved center point focusing sensitivity to -3 EV and compatibility down to f/8.
Once you have chosen to start, the first thing in the checklist is obviously something to capture the images: a DSLR camera! (Mirrorless cameras are part of a different story). I dare to say that this is the best DSLR camera just because it does everything that good cameras do, but faster! It also makes a great performance in extreme filming situations because of its special design to reduce the mirrors vibration and a body that resists external conditions.
- Effective pixels:12.35 Megapixels (Total pixels: 12.71 M)
- Lens 78.8° FOV, 28 mm (35 mm format equivalent).
Once you have a camera, you can put your imagination to fly… and if you want it to be literally, there’s a way to do that. As you can see, what we have here is a really nice camera that happens to be able to fly! With a max speed of 40.4 mph and a max flight distance of 8 miles, this is certainly one of the best drones for beginners as it fulfills your expectations but doesn’t do more than you may need. Just don’t forget to look at the flying regulations or other restrictions.
- Direct recording to SD cards, up to 128GB.
- Preamps with an ultra-low noise floor, up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in wav or MP3 format.
- Multichannel and stereo usb audio interface for pc/mac/ipad.
As you’re not going to become just a photographer but also a filmmaker, you obviously have to consider to get the greatest quality sound among your priorities. This device does a great job both recording directly connected to a sound source such as an electric guitar, or capturing different sounds so you can play with them later and mix them with your footage.
- Automatic Power Function with plug-in power
- Optimized Windshield Shape
Remember how awesome do all those microphones looked at the backstage of your favorite movie? Well, you can have both the awesome look and the great sound with this on camera mic. Rode VideoMic Pro captures the cleanest sound thanks to patented technologies that successfully isolate the mic away from any unwanted noise and rumbles. Plus, its special design allows you to place it far from the camera.
- Internal rechargeable lithium battery.
- Fully charged via MicroUSB.
There are two kinds of people in the world: the ones who prefer what we mentioned in the previous spot and the ones who prefer to keep it simple. So if you want a more subtle yet practical device, this mic may be an option. The subtle part is provided by its physical shape and super high sound sensitivity; and the practical side is given by its in-built battery (not so common in the mic world).
- Minimum focus Distance is 0.8ft
- Focal Length -24 mm
- Diagonal angle of view: 84°.
I believe that so far, we have made it very clear that just having a camera is not enough in the filmmaking world. Well, let’s repeat it. Image improvement accessories are the key and sharpness is the word to describe what this lens produce. Plus, it minimizes ghosting and flares; a real jewel.
- One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements for High Image Quality.
- Minimum Focusing Distance Shortened from 3.9 ft. to Approx. 3.3 ft.
If you were a camera, and these were your eyes, you can be sure that they wouldn’t abandon you. These lenses have an improved durability that makes them resist even harsh conditions. Having this in our toolkit would definitely turn a regular camera into the best camera for beginners.
- 324 luminous chips, provides 14000lux@0.5M(1.64ft).
- Ultra Silent Fan.
- Unique Light-Control Separation Design
Now that you have the appropriate tools to catch the best sound and images, we can start touching them up, because you can’t always have that summertime in Ibiza glow, right in the middle of January. This is a portable and lightweight device that provides excellent color reproduction and has a great temperature control system.
- ATS (Auto Tune Stability).
- SmoothTrack technology
Once you are getting an expert with your filmmaking tools you’ll want to start experimenting with scenes where you would wish to control everything, and sometimes you need to be far from your camera but still need it to keep moving. This platform will make everything easier.
10) Manfrotto Xpro
- Maximum Working Height: 79.9 inches. Folded Length: 30.7 inches
- Easy Link 3/8 inch connector to fit an external monitor or other accessories.
Moving forward on the road to become an expert filmmaker, and after all the cool stuff we’ve shown you, you’re probably thinking about creating tornado-like images. BUT, you’ll also need simple and solid foundations for those not so shaky scenes. This is exactly when a monopod will help.
- Wrappable legs allow you to secure your equipment to any surface
- Anodized aluminum construction delivers durability and smooth movement
Have you ever looked at a movie scene and thought: ‘How in the earth could the cameraman shoot that in such a tiny place? Well, this seems like a useful toy for that, right? And actually is! Just imagine how many places you can reach and get angles that no one ever pictured before (no wonder why if they just had a regular tripod).
- 75mm Ball Mount for quick adjustment
- Mid spreader for better stability
Now that you have the camera, the lens and the mic, the other lens and the other mic, how would you hold everything together? The following gear is practically the best tripod for DSLR cameras, as it would hold almost any camera and their accessories in the market.
- Delivers clean images for post color grading
- Made with optically pure Water White glass and Tiffen’s ColorCore technology
Before choosing to become a filmmaker, when you were still a part of the mortal world, I’m pretty sure that you thought everything in the movies belonged to a different world that needed no filter. Don’t worry, we’ve all been through that. According to most user testimonies available, these filters are the best you can get for such a price.
- Translucent, silver, gold, white, and black
- Fits any standard reflector holders
There’s a golden rule you should never forget: ‘Light is an artist’s best friend’, so you better start playing with it. In this case, we recommend you to do it with this item because, why would you buy just a light reflector when you can have four light reflectors and one shadow screen at once?
- Smooths and even cancels out the movements you make.
- Share moments using YouTube Live inside DJI GO
- Take 1-second long exposures for light trails and dramatically blurred cars without a tripod.
We’ve reached the last but not the less important filmmaking gear in our list: your cell phone! Yes! Just as you read it! With this device your cell phone may become the best camera for filmmaking on a budget, so there’s no excuse to stop creating.
15 Video Production Equipments (For YouTubers &Video Creators)
Video production is a field that requires specific equipment to get the job done. Knowing what kind of equipment you need can be overwhelming, especially if you are just starting out in this industry. Well, as I promised, we broke down the top 15 video production equipment any filmmaker, YouTubers, vlogger, or video creator would need, and your options for different types of cameras, lighting, microphones, tripods, and more! You can add more artifacts as time goes by and as you gain more experience, but surely you won’t want to remove any of these devices out of your filmmaking kit.
| Image | Name | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS-1DX MarkII | DSLR Camera | (4.6/5.0) |
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| DJI Mavic Pro | Drone | (4.3/5.0) |
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| Zoom H6 | Recorder | (4.5/5.0) |
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| Rode Video Mic Pro | Microphone | (3.8/5.0) |
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| Rode NTG4 PLUS | Boom Microphone | (4.2/5.0) |
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| Canon 24mm Lens | Wide Angle Lens | (4.5/5.0) |
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| Canon 70-200mm Lens | Telephoto Zoom Lens | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Aputure Light Storm 6000K | Light | (4.1/5.0) |
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| Freefly MoVI Pro | Gimbal | (4.6/5.0) |
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| Manfrotto Xpro | Monopod | (4.3/5.0) |
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| JOBY Gorilla Pod | Mini Tripod | (4.3/5.0) |
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| Manfrotto MVH502A | Tripod | (4.2/5.0) |
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| Tiffen Filter Kit | Filters | (5.0/5.0) |
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| Neewer 5-in-1 Reflectors | Reflectors | (4.7/5.0) |
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| DJI OSMO Mobile | Phone Gimbal | (3.5/5.0) |
For Further Reading – Here are a few additional gears and resources that will help you out on your journey.
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