High Quality Audio Video Production Gadgets

While we can produce videos on our smartphones and tablets, these little inexpensive gadgets can dramatically improve the quality of the video products and they have worked well for me.

USB Microphone, 192KHZ/24Bit Plug & Play Condenser Cardioid Metal Mic Kit with Professional Sound Chipset for Recording: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQT8879

This microphone and scissor stand set has been excellent for podcasts, audiobook recording, and video calls. It is extremely sensitive and picks up well even from a distance of 4 to 5 feet. This is helpful when making presentations while standing up at a distance in order to be able to move around and use hand and body gestures.

Pop Filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F6WIX5K

This pop filter helps to reduce pops and breathing noises and is very small and not bulky as most pop filters. It is very helpful for audiobook recording.

LED Video/Photo Light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BDG6TXY

This expands the options for taking photos and videos in low light conditions or when the background is brighter and the subject is likely to appear dark. It also enhances the sharpness of videos.?

Camera Hot Shoe Screws:?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018UJLIOE

I needed these screws to use with my Smartphone Video Rig to connect additional devices such as an iPhone to the rig.

Smartphone Video Rig:?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FQCWQG

This can be used as a handheld video rig with a mounted light or can be connected to a tripod.

iPad or Tablet Holder for Tripod or Video Rig: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFPSQ2H

This holder allows me to mount the iPad directly on a tripod or on top of my Video Rig so it can serve as a teleprompter. The iPad has an application called Pages, which I use as my teleprompter.

Smartphone Mount for Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072KNBV21

When I am not using the above contraptions, this little thing allows me to put the Smartphone on a table or a flat surface to take selfies or videos. I can also use this to mount the smartphone to a tripod.

Prograde Lavalier Lapel Microphones: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CHCSLVC

These wonderful microphones connect to a smartphone input and will dramatically enhance the quality of the audio. These will allow two people to talk and do an interview or simply talk about a topic, while the session is being recorded on the smartphone.

Bluetooth Clicker: I have one but I am not so happy with it because it keeps losing its connection to the iPhone. So I am ordering another one. I think we need something that will maintain connection properly all the time. I also noted a delay between the time I click and it actually clicks. I am hoping for one with a shorter delay. If anyone has a recommendation, please post in the comments.

Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod-Bag/dp/B005KP473Q

While I have a very old tripod, this is an inexpensive and functional tripod I saw on Amazon. Do your own research and select the one. Make sure the tripod allows you to change angle, height, rotation, and also allows up and down camera movement.

P.S. When taking videos with a smartphone, do not take the video lengthwise as this will not show up well on a screen or TV. Take the video breadthwise so it fills up the screen and appears more professionally produced.

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