Shoppee Finds
Here's the list of gears & products that I've purchased & used for my vlog & Youtube studio.
Camera: Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro
Lights
Lights
Softbox Studio Lighting Kit
1 x Softbox
1 x E27 LED Bulb
1 x 2 Meter Light Stand
To get that professinal studio inspired lighting, I purchased 3 softboxes to use for my Youtube 3-point lighting setup: (1) key light, (2) Fill light and (3) Back light. If you're tight on budget, this is the only set of lights that you'll need because it has more daylight illuminating power than the rest of the lights that I'll recommend. Just make sure to place the lights on a 45 degree angle from both sides of your face, not directly in front of your face, otherwise the lights will wipeout the natural dimensions of your face, which is unflattering on camera. This also has a diffuser (white cloth) to only give off soft lighting to your face.
Cons:
not that sturdy & bulb easily gets hot. You need to purchase a universal power socket or universal adapter to plug the device to a power source , which is annoying but I also have a link to that if you want to know what I'm using. Also, setting up the item at first is quite confusing & tedious because there is no manual along with the package & there is no button to adjust the brightness of the bulb. Nevertheless, there are always YouTube videos out there to help you out! Lastly, this is not a good light if you have a small space to film because although this is lightweight, this takes so much space in your room.
Price: around Php 500
Sunsonic 10'/26 cm LED Ring Light
This is the light that I used to add ambient lighting on my video background using the warm light mode. You can use 2 or more units depending on how much ambient lighting that you need for that warm & cozy ambience. I used 3 ring light sets: one on the left, one on the middle and one on the right. Just make sure to turn off your room lights for better color payoff. What's so great about this product is that there is also an attached cellphone holder which you can tilt or adjust on a 360 degree angle, so you can shoot in portrait (Tiktok videos) or landscape mode (YouTube videos).
Cons:
Product is not that sturdy and the other light modes such as daylight & cool light don't give that much illuminating power. You also need to purchase a power socket with a USB port to plug the device to a power source , which is (again) annoying but I also have a link to that if you want to know what I'm using.
Price: around Php 200
Andoer USB LED Video Light Kit
Depending on how much light do you need for your setup, I used one of these to light my forehead. You really don't need this light. This is just optional especially if you are into beauty or makeup videos. This is only great if you want more daylight lighting but don't have that extra space for another soft box. I just placed this light on top of my table & on a 45 degree angle on the side of my face.
Cons:
You also need to purchase a power socket with a USB port to plug the device to a power source , which is (again) annoying but I also have a link to that if you want to know what I'm using.
Price: around Php 700
PULUZ Portable Lighting Studio Box
Depending on how much light do you need for your setup, I used one of these to light my entire face. You really don't need this light. This is just optional especially if you are into beauty or makeup videos. This is only great if you want more daylight lighting but don't have that extra space for another soft box. I just placed this light on top of my table & directly in front of my face. This product is not meant to light the face but meant to light small products.
Cons:
You also need to purchase a power socket with a USB port to plug the device to a power source , which is (again) annoying but I also have a link to that if you want to know what I'm using.
Price: around Php 300
Audio
Audio
Boya by M1 Lavalier Microphone
If you're still starting out, this is the only external microphone that you need which you can plug into your smartphone or even to your professional camera or PC. Why? Becase this microphone is so versatile that you can still record a crisp & equalized audio even if you're 1 to 2 meters aways from your camera because you can just clip your microphone onto your shirt and tuck the wires inside.
Cons: The long wire is so annoying.
Price: around Php 300
Vlog Accessories
Mitsushi Universal Power Socket
This is the universal power strip that you need to be able to plug all of your softboxes , ring light & video lights in just one outlet. I've only bought one of these, but I wish I have bought 2 items for more convenience.
Price: around Php 300
1 Kilo Plain White Cotton Cloth for Backdrop
I used this as backdrop for my Youtube video. A lot of content creators are recommending felt papers or film papers but they are just so expensive especially for those who are tight on budget like me. With this cloth, you can just throw it in the laundry without the need to iron it, and then hang it on your wall with the help of some adhesive hooks.
Price: around Php 200/kilo
1 Kilo Plain White Cotton Cloth for Backdrop (backup)
Ths is just a backup in case the 1st link is sold out.
Price: around Php 300/kilo
Adhesive Wall Hooks
Used to hold the cloth backdrop in place. I just made a hole on my stretchible cotton cloth using some scissors or blade. You don;t have to dig hole on your wall because you can just stick this hooks on any surface whether on plain cement, tiles or wood.
Price: around Php 50/8 pcs.
Ugreen 65 Watts GAN Charger
Long-lasting battery performance is non-negotiable especially during filming. This charger can fully-charge your device for only 30 minutes.
Price: around Php 800,
cord not included
Bluetooth Rechargeable Shutter
You can use this device to take a selfie or take a photo from your smartphone on a tripod if you don't have anyone to help you click the shutter button on your phone screen & even if you're meters away from your phone.
Price: around Php 100
Logitech M221 Silent Wireless Mouse
This is so worth it especially if you hate wires on your desk while working & hearing the annoying sound of a mouse click. And it's Logitech, which is a trusted brand for mouse and keyboard products.
Price: around Php 500
Baseus PD 100 Watts Type C to Type C Fast Charging Cord
I used this charger cord to connect with my Ugreen 65 Watts GAN charger to fully take advantage of the 65 Watts capacity to charge my phone faster, although my phone can't accommodate that 65 Watt power. But this a great cord to stock up for for my future phone upgrades.
Price: around Php 100
Baseus 6A USB to Type C Fast Charging Cord
I used this cord to transfer my files from my phone to my computer hard drive way faster than the average cords in the market .
Price: around Php 100
Hair & Makeup
Essence Liquid Highlighter, Gold Addiction
This is the only highlighter you'll ever need if you're on a budget but still want to look glowing on camera. Liquid highlighter is the key to get that natural glowy effect: not powder, not cream, not balm highlights. I used the shade gold addiction.
Price: around Php 400
Strip Fake Lashes, Style 1
I cut each strip into 3 parts & only used the inner portion to get that cat eye effect. Cutting 1 strip lash into two might be too overpowering for the eye especially for those who have small eyes & single eyelid. I have big eyes & double eyelid so also take that into account.
Price: around Php 50/set
Individual Fake Lashes,
10D: 8mm, 10mm & 12mm
10D: 8mm, 10mm & 12mm
To fill in the areas that have sparse lashes, I just match the legnth of my real lashes with the fake individual lashes. I used the Duo Eyelash glue by the way. There's no need to buy fancy eyelash glue especially if you're on a budget like me.
Price: around Php 50/set
Big Metal Hairclip, #4
I love this hairclip because it looks classy on camera.
Price: around Php 50/piece
Lip Liner Pencil
Get that full lip using this cheap lip liner pencils. Just buy this lip liner set at your own risk because I'm not fully confident with the brand but these pencils get the job done.
Price: around Php 100
11 pcs. Makeup Brush
Softest brush ever for the cheapest price possible!!!
Price: around Php 200
Derol Lip Oil & Lip Plumper
This is a lip oil & lip plumper in one set to lessen lip wrinkles and get that pouty, juicy & full lips on camera. The lip plumper might irritate your lips if you can't the ingredients on the product so make to fo your onw research first before purchasing one.
Price: around Php 200
Careline Satin Lipstick, Titania
Based on the acidity of my lips, this is what works best for my pigmented lips. This is a satin lipstick, so this has a glossy finish.
You can also buy other lipstick shades from them that will fit your natural lip color.
Price: around Php 100
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