What equipment do I need to start content creation?
The equipment you will need for content creation will depend on the example or type of content you are going to create, for instance you will need a camera or phone if you want to create a video content.
Below is therefore a breakdown of the equipment you will need based on the kind of content you are going to create.
1. Equipment needed to start creating written content.
The equipment you are going to need to start creating written content are a computer system, wrting software and a pen and pad.
- A computer system: your computer system is going to be either a desktop or laptop which has a quality keyboard that will help you to type comfortably.
- A writing software: You will also need a writing software like Microsoft Word, Google Doscs, Adobe Reader etc. that will help you to type and read your content on your laptop.
- A pen and pad: additionally, you will need a pen and writing pad like book, jotter etc. that will help you to jot down your points in case your computer is not at reach, and transfer them to it when it is available.
2. Equipment needed to start creating audio content.
To start creating audio content you will need the following equipment: a computer system, microphone, a headphone, a pop filter, monitor speakers and an audio interface.
- Computer system: Yu will need a computer system, either a desktop or laptop that will help you to connect all your other equipment for your audio recording.
- A microphone: It is the microphone that will help you to capture your voice and so you need to purchase a good quality microphone.
- An headphone: The headphone will help you to make your voice to synchronize with your beats or instrumentals as well as listen back to the voice you have recorded.
- Pop filter: The purpose of the pop filter is to prevent the ‘hiss’ sound from being captured by the microphone and in so doing deliver a clear and sound audio.
- Monitor speakers: It is the monitor speakers that will help you to mix and master your audio to get a better audio sound.
- Audio interface; also known as DAW (Digital Audio Workspace) are the software that will help you to record, mix and master your audio in your computer.
3. Equipment you will need too start video content.
The equipment for creating video content are a camera, phone, tripod stand, lighting, computer system, video software and microphone.
- Camera: It is the camera that will enable you to record your video clips, and to get the best quality videos you must to purchase an high quality camera like the Canon 60D or 6D. If your budget allows, you can also purchase a drone camera that will help you to capture aerial views of shots and angles that are basic for your video content.
- Phone: In place of a camera, you can also use your phone to record your video clips. While smartphone may limit you to having a high quality video depending on the type of smartphone, an iPhone s known to have a high quality visuals so I suggest you settle for it.
- Tripod stand: The purpose of the tripod stand is to help you have a steady video clips because your video clips might tend to shake if you are holding your camera or phone in your hand while shooting.
- Lighting: Lighting is very important especially if you are shooting indoor clips or taking your shots at night. The lighting will make you video clips more brighter for your audience to see everything clearly. We have different kinds of lighting example softbox, ring light, or natural light.
- Computer system; You will also need a computer system, either a desktop or laptop to enable you edit and render your video clips.
- Video software: Your computer system will be useless for video content if you do not have a video software installed to enable you edit and render your video clips.
- Microphone; Microphone is also important for video content because it will help you to do voice overs where they are necessary.
4. Additional equipment for content creation.
Other equipment you are going to need for content creation are external drive that will enable you store your content for safety after shooting and even post-production, internet connection that will enable you to upload your content online, screen recording software that will help you to record important videos for overlays on your own videos.