Self-Tape Essentials.
If you don’t have a self-tape setup, here are some budget-friendly options.
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This set-up provides consistent professional lighting at a low cost.
Rode shotgun microphone for smartphone or camera. Rode is a reliable brand.
Collapsible backdrops come in multiple colors and store easily.
Aluminum tripod for Camera and Smartphone.
Rode shotgun mircrophone smartphone adaptor cable.
Kelly uses this wireless microphone system for her tapes. It’s an investment, but it's the closest thing we’ve found to professional, on-set quality audio.
Smartphone holder for Rode shotgun microphone.
If you're ready to invest in a camera, this SONY is an excellent self-tape camera-and-lens combo for under $1,000.
Backdrop stands are convenient and compact.