Gear up
You can make art WITHOUT gear.
But when you’re ready to invest in tools to help, here are a few items we own, use, love, and vouch for.
(*And if you buy any of these, it supports Friendly Filmmaker at zero cost to you!*)
Lights
Amaran 300c
POWERFUL, VERSATILE, AND EASY TO USE.
Apurture Light Dome
LIGHT DOME SHAPES, DIRECTS, AND DIFFUSES LIGHT AS DESIRED.
Apurture Quick Open Soft Box
SIMPLE SET-UP
Apurture Amaran Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT & COOKIE ATTACHMENT, WHEN YOU NEED THAT SPECIAL EFFECT OR STYLE.
NEEWER Pro 100% Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand
STURDY AF. I'VE HAD THESE FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS. BUILT TO LAST. STRONG & RELIABLE.
Puny powerhouses
On-Camera Light
BICOLOR BRICKS w/ FILTERS. STURDY EVEN AFTER 15 YRS. RUNS ON NP OR AA BATTERIES..
USB-C Chargeable Light
RECHARGEABLE USB-C LIGHTS, RGB w/ EFFECTS AND MODES. SMALL BUT MIGHTY.
Mini Tripod
TEENY, BENDY, STURDY, ALL-METAL TRIPOD FOR SMALL THINGS IN TIGHT SPACES.
Sound
Wireless Microphone
INCREDIBLY SMALL, EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE, AND GREAT NOISE CANCELLATION