BBC Science Focus - 10.2019

CHRIS’S PICK OF THE ESSENTIAL

KIT THAT’LL GIVE YOUR YOUTUBE

VIDEOS PROFESSIONAL POLISH

3... 2... 1...

ACTION!

RADAR

RODE LAVALIER MIC

To c a p t ur e de cen t qua li t y a udio, you’ll ne e d a

dedicated external microphone. Thankfully,

they’re prey aordable. Rode’s Lavalier

microphones clip to your lapel and cleanly pick

up your voice, even when you’re stood a

distance from the camera in blustery conditions.

Rode also oers a range of other mics to suit all

needs, including some designed for smart-

phones if you want to shoot on the cheap.

FROM £47, RODE.COM

FINAL CUT PRO X

If you’re serious about producing a professional

video and you own a Mac, then check out

Final Cut Pro. It’s a surprisingly intuitive but

feature-packed editor, allowing you to layer 4K

clips and other media. You can add transitions

and other eects simply by dragging and

dropping onto the timeline. Alternatively, if you

just want to trim your video clips, check out the

simpler (and free) iMovie.

£299.99, APPLE.COM

MANFROTTO BEFREE ALUMINIUM

TRAVEL TRIPOD

If you’re planning on taking your DSLR out

and about for shooting, I highly

recommend grabbing a Manfroo tripod.

This aluminium eort folds up

impressively small, and is incredibly light

to boot, yet there’s no compromise on

stability. Perfect for throwing in a

backpack, or taking on trips abroad.

£185, MANFROTTO.COM

PANASONIC GH5

If you want a dependable DSLR for shooting 4K

video by yourself, the Panasonic GH5 is still a

winner. It’s easy to use, boasts impressive

stabilisation and packs in a surprisingly deep

range of features for a reasonable price. Just

remember to grab a spare baery if you’re

shooting a lot of footage.

£1,500, PANASONIC.COM/UK

JOBY GORILLAPOD MOBILE RIG

If you’re keen to shoot videos with your

smartphone or GoPro, then check out the

GorillaPod. This exible lile fella can stand your

mobile device upright on a desk for convenient

hands-free shooting. Alternatively, those bendy

legs can wrap around a post, handlebars and

other slim objects, giving you full freedom.

£70, JOBY.COM

CHRIS’S PICK OF THE ESSENTIAL

KIT THAT’LL GIVE YOUR YOUTUBE

VIDEOS PROFESSIONAL POLISH

3... 2... 1...

ACTION!

RADAR

RODE LAVALIER MIC

To c a p t ur e de cen t qua li t y a udio, you’ll ne e d a

dedicated external microphone. Thankfully,

they’re prey aordable. Rode’s Lavalier

microphones clip to your lapel and cleanly pick

up your voice, even when you’re stood a

distance from the camera in blustery conditions.

Rode also oers a range of other mics to suit all

needs, including some designed for smart-

phones if you want to shoot on the cheap.

FROM £47, RODE.COM

FINAL CUT PRO X

If you’re serious about producing a professional

video and you own a Mac, then check out

Final Cut Pro. It’s a surprisingly intuitive but

feature-packed editor, allowing you to layer 4K

clips and other media. You can add transitions

and other eects simply by dragging and

dropping onto the timeline. Alternatively, if you

just want to trim your video clips, check out the

simpler (and free)iMovie.

£299.99, APPLE.COM

MANFROTTO BEFREE ALUMINIUM
TRAVEL TRIPOD
If you’re planning on taking your DSLR out
and about for shooting, I highly
recommend grabbing a Manfroo tripod.
This aluminium eort folds up
impressively small, and is incredibly light
to boot, yet there’s no compromise on
stability. Perfect for throwing in a
backpack, or taking on trips abroad.
£185, MANFROTTO.COM

PANASONIC GH5

If you want a dependable DSLR for shooting 4K

video by yourself, the Panasonic GH5 is still a

winner. It’s easy to use, boasts impressive

stabilisation and packs in a surprisingly deep

range of features for a reasonable price. Just

remember to grab a spare baery if you’re

shooting a lot of footage.

£1,500, PANASONIC.COM/UK

JOBY GORILLAPOD MOBILE RIG

If you’re keen to shoot videos with your

smartphone or GoPro, then check out the

GorillaPod. Thisexible lile fella can stand your

mobile device upright on a desk for convenient

hands-free shooting. Alternatively, those bendy

legs can wrap around a post, handlebars and

other slim objects, giving you full freedom.

£70, JOBY.COM