Recommended Kit

Lesson 10: Working with a teleprompter

Glide Gear TMP100

The Glide Gear TMP100 is the perfect teleprompter to use with our apps as it is portable and is designed for use with iPhones and iPad.

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glide gear TMP100 teleprompter
Neewer Professional Aluminum Alloy Video Camera Tripod

This tripod from Neewer is incredibly strong and sturdy – perfect for shooting both indoors and outdoors. This comes in at just over £100 on Amazon, which is a great deal for premium quality.

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Neewer Professional 155cm Aluminum Alloy Video Camera Tripod
Manfrotto Compact Advanced Aluminium Tripod with 3 Way Head

A lightweight alternative is the sturdy and flexible aluminium tripod by Manfrotto. It is considerably cheaper than the Neewer and is a good option if you’re filming indoors.

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Manfrotto Compact Advanced Aluminium Tripod
Remote controls

Various remote control options are available for controlling the teleprompter app.

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Logitech R500 Wireless Presentation Remote
Prompt+ teleprompter app

Perfect for use in a physical teleprompter device. Allows you to control the scrolling remotely using a Bluetooth remote control or even another iOS device.

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Prompt+ Teleprompter App
Teleprompter for Video app

If you’re on a budget, this app can be used instead of a physical teleprompter. The app record video at the same time as displaying the scrolling script.

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teleprompter for video app

Lesson 11: Location and Building a Set

Acoustic Sound Foam Panels

If you’re struggling with outside noise or room echo you should consider using soundproofing foam like these.

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24 Acoustic Sound Foam Panels
Andoer softbox lights

A pair of softbox lights will ensure consistent lighting in all your videos. These Andoer lights are dimmable and can be controlled remotely, which makes them ideal for a solo course creator.

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Andoer 3 Color Dimmable Photography Softbox
Backdrop screens

If your set needs a new background there are a variety of screen designs available to buy. The one used in this course was 10ft by 10ft.

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buy backdrop for video course
Backdrop stands

To hold your backdrop screen, you will need a stand of the equivalent size. This 10ft x 8.5ft frame by Emart is perfect for the job.

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You may also want to get some extra clips to keep the screen wrinkle-free. View on Amazon

Emart Backdrop Stand

Lesson 12: Using a Green Screen

Green Screen with backdrop stand

This 8.5ft x 10ft 100% cotton green screen, together with support stand, is ideal for anyone wishing to use a green screen for their course.

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EMART Green Screen Backdrop Stand Kit Chromakey
Neewer Professional Video Light with Barndoor

To light the presenter and separate them from the green screen a video light such as this one by Neewer should be used.

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Neewer Professional LED Video Light with Barndoor

Lesson 20: Getting stable shots

DJI Osmo Mobile 3

The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 has a 3-axis gimbal which delivers a super-smooth, stabilized image.

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DJI Osmo Mobile 3

Lesson 21: Lighting and Using Lights

Andoer softbox lights

These softbox lights were used as the key light in our course. They are also suitable for use as a fill light.

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Andoer 3 Color Dimmable Photography Softbox
Neewer Professional Video Light with Barndoor

This Neewer video light was used in the course as a rim light to separate the presenter from the screen and give a 3-dimensional image.

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Neewer Professional LED Video Light with Barndoor

Lesson 22: Audio and Microphones

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone

The Smartlav+ can be discreetly positioned near your mouth to pick up every word you say clearly. The wired version is much more affordable than other alternatives.

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Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone for Smartphone
Rode Wireless GO

If you’re prepared to pay a little extra to get rid of the wires, a great solution is the Rode Wireless Go.

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RODE Wireless GO

Lesson 24: Getting Started in LumaFusion

LumaFusion

In this section of the course you learn how to edit your videos using LumaFusion.

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Lumafusion app is available for ipad and iphone