My Core Content Creation Tools

I was asked this week about some of the tooling I use to create content.

So in this post, I will list some of the core software and hardware I use to create high-quality content.

*I've been slow on content recently, but I've been polishing my tools to get back to work! *

Software

On the software front, I use a few different things depending on the type of content.

• Descript (record video and edit by text!)

• Screenflow (records my Mac screen at 60fps)

• ScreenBrush (draw on your screen)

• Restream (stream to LinkedIn, YouTube, and wherever else you need to)

• Loopback (to control my audio and what devices are recorded)

Hardware for streaming and video recording

This is definitely the most complicated set of things I use and I would recommend watching a few YouTube videos on the bigger pieces of equipment before you decide if you need something so complex (and somewhat excessive for making YouTube videos and Zoom calls).

Although the links point to Amazon, my usual place for music or audio is Thomann.

Audio

• Rode NT1-A Complete Vocal Recording

• DBX 286 S

• Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen

• Powercord UK

• Fender Deluxe Cable 3m Tweed

• XLR Mic Cable

• RØDE PSA1 (Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm)

• RØDE PSM1 (Microphone Shock Mount)

Video:

• Sony Alpha a5100 Camera

• AC-PW20

• Elgato Key Light

• Elgato Solid Arm

• Elgato Cam Link

• Micro HDMI to HDMI

Note - I GREW THIS OVER TIME!

Don't let your gear stop you!

You have a phone in your pocket; start with that.

Or you can screen record without a camera if it's for informational content.

You can get fancy later, so don't make excuses.