what I actually use

GEAR,
TOOLS &
EVERYTHING
IN BETWEEN.

Everything here is part of my real routine. I have tested it, I use it regularly, and I am comfortable recommending it. If I stop reaching for it, it comes off this page. That is the only rule.

Olena with her filming gear

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Gear list last updated April 2026

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Start Here

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra This is my main phone and I use it for everything — filming, staying organized, and editing clips on the go.
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DJI Mic Mini My favorite beginner mic. Super lightweight, easy to use, and flexible enough to connect to a phone, camera, or DJI camera setup.
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LUXSURE Ring Light Tripod A very easy beginner setup because it gives you a tripod, phone mount, and ring light in one. Great if you want something simple.
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SmallRig Camera Tripod A heavier-duty tripod if you want to invest a little more. Works for both a camera and a phone and is easy to adjust.
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Hohem iSteady M6 Gimbal A really strong smartphone gimbal if you want smoother movement without jumping straight into a full camera setup.
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My Current Filming Setup

Cameras

DJI Osmo Action 6 One of my two main cameras right now. Lightweight, easy to use, and really good for filming both inside and outside.
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro A lighter, easy-to-use action camera option that works really well indoors or outdoors and also connects wirelessly with DJI mics.
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Microphone

DJI Mic 3 A more advanced microphone setup that still feels easy to use and sounds really good across different filming setups.
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Main Lighting

amaran 200x S This is the main light I use now. It gives me much more flexibility and power when I want a better-looking setup.
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Godox S85T Quick Release Softbox This is the big softbox I pair with my main light when I want softer, more polished light.
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NEEWER 10ft Heavy Duty Light Stand A heavy-duty rolling stand that has been a lifesaver in my office because it is easy to move and does not feel bulky.
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Budget Light Alternative

amaran 60dS If you want a more budget-friendly light that can still grow with you, this is a really good place to start.
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Godox CS-65T Lantern Softbox This is the lantern softbox I would pair with the 60dS if you want a softer, simple budget lighting setup.
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NEEWER 10ft Heavy Duty Light Stand A sturdy rolling stand if you want the budget light setup to feel easier to move and live with.
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Tripod & Storage

ULANZI MT-78 Tripod This is one of my favorite tripods because it feels like a really good balance between lightweight and sturdy.
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PNY 128GB microSDXC 2-Pack You really never want to run out of storage, and these are the cards I keep on hand for action cameras and everyday filming.
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Desk Setup

Insta360 Link 2 My go-to webcam. It gives a really clear picture and has a built-in gimbal with auto-tracking, so it follows you as you move.
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Amaran Verge LED Panel Light A budget-friendlier desk light that is easy to control and gives a really nice setup at the desk.
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SmallRig Camera Desk Mount A really useful desk mount for lights and cameras when you want to keep your setup cleaner and off the tabletop.
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Elgato Wave Mic Arm A really nice mic arm that feels smooth to move around and helps keep extra table noise out of the microphone.
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FIFINE USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone A super affordable microphone option that gives you a lot of flexibility without making the setup feel too complicated.
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Editing & Repurposing

DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor + Studio This helps me edit faster, and the Studio license is a really good long-term buy if you know you want to stay in DaVinci.
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Descript Still one of my favorite editing tools, especially if you are newer and want something that feels easier to learn. See it here →
Opus Clip This is what I use when I want to turn a longer video into shorts without watching the whole thing over again and guessing what to clip. See it here →
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Creative Workflow

vidIQ The YouTube tool I actually use. It helps with titles, thumbnails, search — the stuff that matters when you want people to actually find your videos. See it here →
OINK for Influencers One of the only influencer tools I genuinely love because it is budget-friendly and helps with creator connections, campaigns, and brand outreach. See it here →
Benable A simple way to make lists, save recommendations, and organize things you want to share in one place. See it here →
Wispr Flow A tool I did not know I needed until I started using it. It makes it much easier to stop typing everything and just speak your thoughts out. See it here →
Canva One of the easiest tools for thumbnails, simple graphics, and visual creator workflow without making things feel too technical. See it here →
Google Keep Still one of the easiest places to quickly catch ideas before they disappear. See it here →
Obsidian A really good option when you want a bigger place to organize notes, ideas, and systems in a more structured way. See it here →
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Business Tools

TidyCal The scheduling tool I use for all my bookings. Easy to set up, and you only pay a one-time fee — no monthly subscription. See it here →
Hostinger A simple way to buy domains and build a website with an easy drag-and-drop setup if you do not want something complicated. See it here →
EmailOctopus A nice email option if you want something simpler and more budget-friendly. Free plan: 2,500 subscribers and 10,000 emails per month. See it here →
Geniuslink This is the deep-linking tool I use when I want my links to stay cleaner and work better across places like Amazon and Walmart. See it here →
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