What are 3 Key Pieces of Video Equipment Needed For Your Smartphone to Shoot Better Video

It doesn’t matter if you are just starting to shoot video with your smartphone or are a novice. There are 3 Key pieces of video equipment that are a must for high-quality video.

Using a smartphone to record a woman in the kitchen cooking

Do You Really Need to Use Extra Equipment for Shooting Video on Your Smartphone?

Yes, simply yes, Using a few key pieces of video gear will not just make your video look and sound better, but it will make you more confident about the videos you want to share.

Is It Really OK to make videos with your smartphone?

Again, the answer is YES…in fact these days, it is one of the best pieces of video equipment you can have.

Time spent on mobile smartphones viewing YouTube is 23.1 hours. According to Statista.

If people are watching videos on their smartphones, then use that same tool to make your videos. Are you in a little fear zone that your video isn’t good enough?

Well, the best way to conquer that fear is to start. Don’t be that “turtle” personality that sits in your shell looking out into the world, watching it go by, and not taking action.

Get your head out of your shell and start. A few key things you might want to consider to make a better video are 3 Key pieces of equipment.

So what are those 3 Key pieces of Video Equipment?

Ok, there are 4 Key pieces of video equipment the first one is, of course, your smartphone, then….

…To improve your video instantly this is what I suggest to all my students and clients

  1. Tripod
  2. mic
  3. light
Why?

The reason why you want to use these 3 different pieces of equipment is that you are going to feel more confident because your shoot is framed better and not shaky; you or the items you are shooting show up better and your sounds better if there is someone talking on your video.

What do I get?

Grab my download my free gear guide to get the equipment that works.

Louise “Weezy” Summey

Video Strategist

Weezy loves to help people find their voice in their journey by using video and podcasts as
an alternative way to reach their audience. We show you how to produce your own content.