Everything on this list is stuff I actually use every day to make videos. Most of it is fairly cheap — a great starting spot for anyone trying to start their path in content creation.

Been using this camera since 2020. It's not special, it's not fancy, and it's on the cheaper side — but if you want a camera you can afford that's better than your iPhone, get the M50. Kit comes with a Rode VideoMic GO and a memory card.
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By far the most expensive thing I have. Decked out with 64GB of RAM, OLED touch screen, Intel i9, and an RTX 3050 Ti. You don't have to go this crazy — but the same specs on a MacBook or Razer run $1,000–$2,000 more.
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A big, sharp 1440p editing canvas without the "creator monitor" price tag. Thin bezels, accurate color, and 120Hz makes even scrubbing timelines feel smooth.
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Long editing sessions destroy your back before they destroy your patience. Three memory presets, built-in power outlets, and enough width for the whole setup.
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It's a cool keyboard, plain as day. When I click the buttons it sounds really good. I promise it's worth it.
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If you're an editor, this is a must-have. It has a plethora of buttons that let me build hotkeys — it has ramped up my editing speed in Premiere Pro by at least 3x.
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If you want good audio you need a real mic — and a real mic needs an audio interface for the XLR cable. USB microphones never felt crisp to me. Focusrite makes the best.
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Best bang for your buck. Crisp, clean audio, a sleek look, and it doesn't empty your wallet.
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The industry's default budget studio headphones for a reason. Flat, honest sound so your mix translates — no bass-boosted lies.
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35x17 inches of charcoal felt that makes the whole desk look intentional. Non-slip, premium feel, hides cable chaos.
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XL mat with a 15W Qi charger built in — phone charges while I edit, one less cable on the desk.
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Cheap continuous lighting that makes webcam and talking-head shots look 10x more professional. Set it, forget it.
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Looks great on camera, tells me how long I've been editing, and the dimmer means it's never blasting light in a dark room.
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Every good background needs a plant, and this one can't die on me. Five feet of instant depth for the B-roll.
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The rest of the fake jungle: potted eucalyptus for the shelf, hanging ivy for the wall. Zero maintenance, full "put-together" energy.
Eucalyptus IvyEvery video needs a soundtrack. I use Musicbed — real artists, not elevator music. Try it free for 14 days.
Tools & services I use