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 pre y a ordable. 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 o ers 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 e ects 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 Manfro o tripod.
This aluminium e ort 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 ba ery 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 li le 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 pre y a ordable. 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 o ers 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 e ects 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 Manfro o tripod.
This aluminium e ort 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 ba ery 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 li le 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