I am curious to know what others are using to record short form video content for your brands/companies (other than a phone). What other equipment do you think is necessary when recording?
Honestly, I find my phone to be best for recording short form video content (I shoot on my iPhone 16 Pro Max), as I shoot it vertically - and that certainly helps when it comes to editing the content. I also use a Hohem iSteady M6 gimbal along with Hollyland LARK M2 microphones. This set up has proven to be the most portable, while also allowing me to capture professional, high quality content. I do also have my Canon T8i, with a Zhiyun Weebill S gimbal, but I rarely ever use that to shoot short form video content. A good phone (I certainly prefer the iPhones) with the right equipment is really all I’ve ever found I’ve needed to shoot short form video. However having the gimbal & the microphones goes a VERY long way in terms of making your video content look professional.
I have shot short form video content on a Sony a7 mirrorless camera, but I ran into the same issue as when shooting on my Canon - the aspect ratios are different, and editing becomes much more tedious. Hope this helps
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I mostly use iPhone but depending on the video, I may use a Canon DSLR. I’ve also used Rode mics for audio. I’m also curious about other accessories being used for video. Like gimbals or tripod setups, any interesting lighting equipment?
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