We are watching more videos and getting interested in Images rather than reading articles. So Influencers post images and regularly upload videos for their audiences. Today we will write for those Influencers, who are making exciting videos and doing photography for their audiences. To get quality video and eye-catching photos you will need to have a well-decorated studio with essential gadgets and gear.
Let's go throw a list of essential gadgets for your in-home studio must need to have
1. Camera:
The camera for your in-home studio is like the center of the plan. If you want to deliver quality output camera is mandatory. There are different types of cameras available in the market. You need to find out the best one according to your requirements. If you know the purpose of using the camera in your studio it will be much easier to get the one that will be perfect for you. To identify which camera will fill your requirements you need to have a proper idea about the camera & its features.
so let's dive into the camera world to choose the one we will need for our in-home studio. but before that, we need to list down types of cameras available
Different types of cameras we may have for our in-home studio. We will talk about action cameras, 360 cameras, Digital SLR, Compact digital, Mirrorless, Film cameras.
Let's talk about those cameras mentioned above and see their features. Then we can identify which camera we should use for which purpose.
A. Action Camera :
Action cameras are great for travel, Event, or Sports photo capture. This type of camera is rugged, compact, and mountable. So you can easily mount it with your helmet, chest, arm, or wherever you want to capture your motion life.
So if you want a portable studio then an action camera would be very helpful or you are trying to capture motion pictures you can use an action camera.
When you are doing a photoshoot, in-home studio. you just need to be careful about things like backdrops, lighting, wind, and so on.
You must need to capture high-quality photos so there are some specific types of cameras bet of the in-home studio.
let's introduce some of the best in-home photography cameras that will magically give you a stunning photo.
B. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon has given us so many powerful cameras and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is one of the best cameras for the in-home studio. So the question is why?
Let's see why I am recommending this one.
• Deliver high-resolution professional-looking photos, while you know you are an amateur in the photoshoot world, the camera is doing that for you. though it's funny it's true
• Able to capture phenomenal images without so many hassles
• Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has 61 point autofocus, 30.4 megapixels sensors, ISO may reach 32000 so you are not going to face a poor lighting situation. Though it has emergency lighting features
• Not only photography but also great for video shooting with 4k resolution
So you can choose this camera for both photography and video shooting for your in-home studio.
C. Nikon D850
Nikon D850 makes it faster to focus on an object. Canon introduced BSI (Back-side Illumination) technology with this camera.BSI FX-format gathers light very efficiently, Full-frame CMOS image sensor. Its 153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors & its ultra-accurate autofocus system deliver a magnificent image without wasting time on focusing.
D. Sony a7R III
Sony a7R III comes enhanced image processor with a 42.4-megapixel image sensor to ensure a high-quality image.
EyeAF enhanced its auto-focusing capabilities. That means it's best for portrait photography.
2. Ring Light:
Nowadays, ring lights are getting more popular due to their design and structure. It spreads lights and creates lessens shadow on subjects. That's why for those who are shooting for videos and photos ring light becomes an essential kit for their in-home studio.
Not only this, though ring light low cost but perfect for macro photography, to generate color effects.
While you are making videos, the ring light creates a halo shadow. It does give a dramatic look for filming.
You need to set up the camera in just the center of the ring light.
3. Tripod
Honestly, the tripod is a gamechanger for a photographer. It will increase the quality and versatility of your photos.
It's a device with three legs with a mountable head. There are different types of heads available so you can buy them according to your choice.
You know stability matters when you want to capture low light, long exposure, and HDR photography.
If you are working on low light photography like Travel Photography, Real-Estate Photography, Landscape Photography, etc Tripod will be beneficial for you.
As a beginner photographer, if you fail to have a sharp photo. then I will recommend before blaming the lens, the camera you must know that Tripod can give you a sharp image.
It's a little bit challenging to set up legs properly. Tripod will help you to frame the photo you want to click on. Mount your camera and see which scenario you want to capture now, avoid objects just fold up the Tripod and capture the moment you want
4. 360-Degree Rotating Selfie Stick:
Want to capture smooth & natural 360° photo or video then this 360° rotating selfie stick is mandatory.
You will get a photo from any location of your room. Smart rotating selfie sticks will track your face. When you will face an object in front of your phone it will focus on the object. When you will move, it will follow you around, will focus on you. Selfie sticks are capable to capture videos or photos without dead angles and shaking. You don't need to have an assistant while you are walking or moving around, and capture videos like recipes or showing your audiences something by walking around, Online classes, writing on board, etc.
5. Smartphone Camera Grip:
You are thinking to treat your smartphone as a traditional camera? then you will need to have a smartphone camera grip. The camera grip will give stability and comfortability When you are grabbing your phone for a stunning photo.
You can't expand the Smartphone camera grip but you will feel comfortable & use both of your hands to make your steady while clicking a photo.
Ooops, I forgot that, When you are making videos camera grip will give you a Handycam feel. You can capture video one hand.
Additionally, you will have some extra features like a shutter button, zooming ring, changing the preset or shooting mode, Etc
So for your in-home studio, you should have a smartphone camera grip if you are thinking or interested to have photos using your smartphone.
6. Studio Light
For a high-quality crystal image, your camera plays half of the game. Light plays a vital role. In daytime or outdoor photoshoot,
the sun is enough for lighting. For indoor photoshoots, you must be careful about lighting. To get a sharp photo you need to know how to focus on products & make them glamorous.
So you will need to invest in lighting equipment. There are different types of lit available but which type you will need depends on which types of photos or videos you want to get. Ex products photo, still images, evergreen screen video.
I personally recommend Godox SL-60 for home studio. This is good enough for a photo or video shooting. The most interesting part of this kit, you can upgrade at any time.
7. Three-Point Lighting Kit
I will say, Three-point lighting kit is one of the most reliable lighting arrangements for photos or video. It's the foundation of studio lighting.
The three-point lighting kit will have three main components. The main light, a fill light, and a backlight.
The main light is your exposure. It's one of the strongest lights of this setup. Vloggers want to place the main light just in front of them so that it can focus on their faces.
Without a backlight, your subjects may disappear or get blended with the background which will never want in photography or video shooting.
so place the backlight, light up your background and make the whole photoshoot or video shooting glamourous. I will ask you to play with your backlight to get some unique color blend.
Fill light to recover the gap with your main light. what does it mean? If the main light fails to illuminate any part of your subjects, Then fill light will recover this lighting. That's the reason I recommend placing your fill light just opposite the site of your main light.
8. Microphones:
Early days microphones were quite expensive. The only high-priced studio was using. But nowadays, It become more popular and essential equipment most of the in-home studio owners are using. Without a good microphone, a vlogger or musician can't perform actually.
so that's the reason we keep microphones as one of the recommended equipment for your in-home studio.
Let's go a little bit deeper. Talk about the types of microphones available in the market and their features, That will help you to choose the right one you will need for your in-home studio.
Condenser microphones need a small amount of electric current and the most versatile studio microphone. This type of microphone is more sonically sensitive and fragile than dynamic.
Dynamic microphones are one of the most popular and musical love this type of microphone and audio engineers give them always thumbs up.
Ribbon microphones required external power. It's an old technology though they are also fragile.
Backdrops
Smartphone Stabilizer Gimbal
9. Lenses:
For an in-home studio, you must need different types of lenses for different types of tasks.
A prime lens is better for low light photography so I think an in-home studio it's great. Because you know the sun is an advantage for the outdoor studio. Though lighting may recover this.
You will have a blurred background now a day most trending photography people talking about.
Prime lenses little bit expensive but it's Quiet & Fast.
A zoom lens is good for portrait photography. It's more expensive than a prime lens.
Filters
Honestly speaking filters change the light also the look of any images just picked.
so recommend using filters to capture awesome photos
Polarising filters, Skylight filters, Graduated neutral density filters, Neutral density filters, Strong neutral density filters are those types of filters, Mostly used while photography.
10. Track Slider:
You know the importance of a track slider. When you are doing video shooting you will feel the necessity of a track slider. You should get a track slider in your budget but don't miss this equipment
Editing Software
You must need a powerful computer for your in-home studio because you will have to work with the video you have shot to make it more attractive, add music, remove an unnecessary part, join and so more tasks
you just need powerful editing software besides a laptop or personal computer
That's all for today, Make sure to write comments about what do you think about this article and poke me if I missed any important types of equipment I should discuss here.
