Basic equipment Smartphone Video
Mobile equipment for professional filmmakers
Below are my recommendations for the best basic equipment for professional filming with a smartphone. At less than 200 grams, the smartphone is the world’s lightest camera. However, this can quickly lead to shaky and jerky images and noisy sound when recording. Not every Android mobile phone has a built-in image stabilisation function.
About me
Hello, my name is Sibylle Trost. I am an experienced Television-Journalist and Smartphone Video Coach. On this website, I share professional tips on how to create the best smartphone videos. I also offer an exclusive insight into my diverse range of workshops. On my YouTube channel Sibylle Trost Film you will find tips and tricks on how to use your video professionally. It’s not just about technology, but also about dramaturgy, storytelling and content. Suitable for beginners and advanced users.
Basic equipment smartphone video
For safety reasons, use a mount that is more stable than a standard selfie stick. For this, you will need a clamp with two threads. This can be mounted on any tripod in either portrait or landscape format, depending on whether you are creating content for Facebook and Instagram Stories or for websites and YouTube channels. For sound, an external clip-on microphone is recommended.
As an experienced filmmaker, I have put together a basic equipment pack for iPhones, Samsungs, Sonys, Huawei and other smartphones to help you take your first steps towards becoming a professional, independent mobile filmmaker.
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Basic Smartphone Video Kit* CC-BY Sibylle Trost, Berlin
Smartphone for filming with a large display:
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1 TB https://amzn.to/4eUeIC9
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 1 TB https://amzn.to/3TU1M73
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256 GB https://amzn.to/4oQUzDi
Smartphone holder clamp
JJC Klemme mit Wasserwaage: https://amzn.to/39DI8IC
Cullmann: https://amzn.to/2YM1tyh
Tripod
Tripod holder: https://amzn.to/2Ycgomk
Tripod Ulanzi extendable table tripod with plastic handle https://amzn.to/39H691K
Cullmann Magnesit Copter Multitripod: https://amzn.to/2UUMcdC
Zeadio Metall Mini-tripod, Stabilisator: https://amzn.to/2UWVh5z
Cullmann Revomax tripod https://amzn.to/3bo7R3y
Tripod and selfie stick
ULANZI MT-16Tripod & selfie stick for camera and smartphone https://amzn.to/3qiUwX5
Gimbal DJI OM 6 Osmo Mobile Gimbal https://amzn.to/3qgZJi9
Registration for workshops and courses with Sibylle Trost
Eventbrite: https://insights-media-tours.eventbrite.com
Microphone
Wireless RØDE Wireless Go Mikrofonsystem https://amzn.to/36mgA72
Hard Case https://amzn.to/49wbbIP
RØDE Box https://amzn.to/3JoBKqO
Lavalier RØDE smartLav+ https://amzn.to/43bh0Yy
RØDE VideoMicro kidney condenser capsules https://amzn.to/43x00vZ
Mikrofon Interview Set RØDE SC6L Interview-Kit https://amzn.to/30niiRZ
RØDE AI-Micro with dual-channel audio interface https://amzn.to/3MYywcT
Windschutz und Zubehör
RØDE MINIFUR-LAV windbreaker https://amzn.to/2BkStIB
RØDE SC1 extension cord https://amzn.to/30plkVB
RØDE SC7 connecting cable TRS 3,5mm –TRRS https://amzn.to/3X0OfM0
Adapter Apple Lightning Adapter https://amzn.to/43wsyoZ
Apple iPhone HDMI Adapter https://amzn.to/43bO9mY
Contact Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sibylle.trost.berlin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightsmediatoursberlin/?hl=de
Smartphone LED light
RGB Camera video light https://amzn.to/3ltwB1y
LED Video light Conference light https://amzn.to/3LycrxU
Adapter tripod mini tripod head ball joint https://amzn.to/3MFjZRR
Green Producing
Reflector Neewer 5-in-1 Foldable Reflector Set Reflector https://amzn.to/3fFqdyW
Reflector stand Neewer photo studio light stand, 190 cm https://amzn.to/2N9A83J
Powerbank Powerbank 20,000 mAh with 4 USB ports https://amzn.to/3wysNSZ
Storage
Flash-Drive SanDisk iXpand Go 128 GB https://amzn.to/3IMGx24
SanDisk iXpand Go Flash-Laufwerk iPhone Speicher 256 GB https://amzn.to/3N6dRnq
SSD SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2 TB https://amzn.to/3Ze6UW7
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4 TB https://amzn.to/4fOTx5E
Loudspeaker
JBL Flip Essential Bluetooth https://amzn.to/3C4XDUY
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