Travel vlogging equipment set up

My travel vlogging equipment set up

One thing that is going to keep me busy as I travel the world is vlogging and sharing my videos on Youtube. As a rookie Youtuber I am learning the basics so I can hit the ground running. I’m going to share my travel vlogging equipment set up I’m using to travel the world.

What does my set up look like?

I have decided the Iphone 13 pro max will be my main piece of video equipment to capture my journey. As a back up I’m carrying my Iphone 11 for when I am in sketchy areas where Iphone thieves frequent. Add a GoPro which did the job on my trip to Thailand and is compact which makes it difficult to steal. These devices all offer quality high def video and make for great YouTube and social media reel viewing.

How do I mount the video equipment? I have 2 tripods that also serve as a vlogging stick one for the iPhone’s and one for the Go Pro. To be a pro You need a tripod mount that holds accessories such as lighting and microphones. I have 2 methods to do this: one that’s a small gadget from Woohoto that attaches to the tripod and a cage from Small Rig that acts as an iPhone carrying case. The cage is really cool as it’s always ready to go. All I need to worry about is packing a microphone, light and vlog stick and we’re good.

How do I mount the video equipment?

Finishing off the set up

Sound

Sound is important to bring a professional clear sound and surprisingly it’s quite cost effective. The sound on my equipment is good but you need to make sure you have a crisp clear sound when vlogging. I have 2 ways to do this one is a microphone by SmallRig that attaches to my iPhone mounts and includes outdoor wind and noise proof covers. The second microphone is a lapel microphone from Purple Panda that attaches to my clothes and makes the sound clearer even from a distance. If you are buying a purple panda for your iphone keep in mind that you will need a lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter. As an added bonus this sound set up makes me look like a pro even though I am far from it. I also have a back up mic from Sairen that doesn’t require any adapters.

Lighting

Another important add on is an additional light. For this I purchased a light smaller than the size of a credit card that attaches to the mounts or case. It’s amazing what proper lighting does and how it improves the video quality. Proper lighting is a necessity to be a Youtuber and the light I purchased from Vijim works great.

Finishing Things Off