VIDEO GEAR TO THE SHOOT LIKE THE PROS

Camera Gear to Help You Shoot Pro Video

When I started out in video journalism/brand journalism, video production, website development and social media, I found that I had to search the Web for hours or even days at a time to get the answers I needed. I often I would buy equipment only to find out that it wasn't right for the need I had. I had no way of knowing this except through trial and many errors. I've learned a lot and now can travel any where in the world with gear ranging from high-end to minimalist (but still high quality, thanks to the iPhone.) There are times when you need less to actually get better and more quality footage. I teach you how to do that using your iPhone or smartphone. Today, everyone is a storyteller (or should be!). The world of broadcasting is no longer just for the news Media. You are a brand and you have a story to tell...now let me show you how to create the best story and use the right gear to do it. I've compiled this page of resources for you. Many of these resources are tools that help give my business a competitive advantage and that's why I highly recommend them. Some of the resources have been recommended to me by other thought leaders. I may earn a commission if you use services from some of these affiliate links, but that does not increase the cost of the product/service. I really appreciate you using my links. If you have a question, please contact me by using the Contact page or my Twitter @PhoebeChongchua...is the fastest way to reach me and start a conversation.

Shot with iPhone X, color corrected with iPhone X, touched up with ArcSoft Portrait+

Video Services: Video Storytelling & Video Marketing

Live Fit Films is the parent company of The Brand Journalism Advantage.

Live Fit Films is a full-service, multimedia, brand journalism marketingagency specializing video storytelling and video marketing. We produce: documentaries, public service announcements, videos for the web and TV.

We offer online distribution through the Web, TV, Radio, Print, and our Internet TV station, PCIN.TV, which features video and articles from our Media publications, Live Fit Magazine and The Plant-Based Diet. Visit our YouTube channels Live Fit Magazine, The Plant-Based Diet TV, and Think Like A Journalist.

Tell Your Brand's Story With Video, Articles, And Images, contact me today to talk about your story.

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Shot with Sony a7rii

Sony a7rii Camera Body Only

Sony FE 4/24-70mm to stop down to stop down to 2.8 will cost about $1,100 more! Don’t need it.

Lens Sony Native, 28-70mm F3.5-5.6

Lens Sony Native, SEL50mm F1.8

SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB 95MB/s

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB 95MB/s

Zoom H5

Zoom H4N

Zoom H1

Case for Zoom H1

Case for Rode Mic

Rode VMGO Video Mic Go

Sennheiser EW112P G3 A-Band Dual Wireless Lav Mic Bundle with SKB Hard Case and Extra Batteries

EQUIPMENT

Microphones: Here are two of my favorites. For those on a budget or those who are on location a lot, you can get the AudioTechnica for under $100, AudioTechnica 2005USB is plug and play with your laptop. You can also use it with recorder devices for field reporting. See Recorders below. The bundle package is an excellent value and makes it very portable. I highly recommend protecting your gear, so the Kit is quite nice: AudioTechnica 2005USB Kit. When in studio, I use and love my: Heil PR-40. You don't have to have radio station studio with a soundproofed room to make this dynamic microphone sound great. Give it a go and you'll see why it's a few hundred dollars...still an excellent price for the high quality. Splurge on this and you won't regret it. I promise! Other Options AudioTechnica ATR2100-USB or Sennheiser microphones which I use for TV broadcast productions as well as when shooting with my DSLRs. Recorder: Zoom H4n or Zoom H1 External hard drives: LaCie and G-TechnologyiPhone (smartphone) Video Equipment Rode SmartLav+ – Connects directly into your iPhone for recording audio and using while shooting video on iPhone Shoulderpod – For steady shooting. Makes holding the iPhone for video shooting and still photography a breeze; keeps you steady. Selfie Stick – A must not only for capturing video/photos of you but also for high and low angles. I use this a lot when shooting on location and in odd places like riding on elephants or in trees. See Videos shot and edited exclusive with iPhone6+ while on location in Thailand

Software & Tools To Help You Publish Like A Pro

Editing Software

Non-Linear Editing Software: Apple's FCPX & Compressor Video converter: Turbo.264HD by Elegato

Website Hosting

Web Hosting: HostGator

Podcasting

Audio & Video Creation, Distribution & Hosting: Libsyn Distribution: iTunes Microphone: Audio-technica AT2005 USB USB Interface: M-AudioGuest Headset: Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headset

Business Tools

Internet Audio & Video Calls, Instant Text: Skype Schedule & Track Emails: Boomerang Automated Emailing: Drip

Website Plugins

The best plugin for opt-in forms for your Website: OptinSkin

Website Landing Page Templates

Landing Pages or complete Website: Optimize Press is one of my favorites. I typically always install it and find that it works great with WordPress. You can very easily build Web pages that attract and help convert leads into sales using Optimize Press. Plus, it's highly affordable, check out their pricing here. Two others you can try for landing pages are listed below. I've heard good things but haven't used them: GetResponse, Instapage

Website Theme Templates: Envato

These days beautiful, fully responsive Websites can be made fairly quickly and simply by starting out with the best template. Finding Website templates used to be a huge chore but today, I find them easily using one of my favorite marketplaces. Envato. Here Are Five Key Tips To Consider Before Purchasing A Website Template:

Make sure you know which Website builder platform you plan to use the template on before you buy it. For instance, is it WordPress or Squarespace?
Understand what the template can and can't do for you. This is specially important if you're not a Web developer and want to use it basically "as-is".
Read the reviews and preview the working template. This will give you a better understanding of what it may do for your Website.
Check to see how responsive the developer is to comments and questions. Many times, I've emailed the developer, not all are responsive but some do a fabulous job of helping out and answering questions.
Check to see how engaged the developer is and how often the developer updates the template. If your Website builder platform upgrades, will the template continue to work with it?

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Podcast Services & Training

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Entrepreneurs
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Brands of every size
Doctors
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Fitness Professionals
Charity Organizations
People with a story to tell and a desire to engage a community

Podcast Services & Training

Podcast Consulting
Podcast Producing
Show Format
Interview Training
Training on how to get the best guests for your show
Training and setup of Automated scheduling (a must!)
On-Camera or Voice Training
Video and/or Audio podcast equipment
Podcast Editing
Strategy for Podcast Success