A gear guide to help you choose a camera body, lenses, tripod and stabilization gear, lighting equipment, audio gear, accessories, budget kit, intermediate kit, and advanced kit options.
Templates you need
Templates make your life much easier by giving you systems and checklists that you can utilize to adapt to your personal needs.
All gear needs specific to each of the 10 career paths of vlogging/YouTube, social media content creation, commercial and brand work, documentary filmmaking, travel/cinematic, music videos, real estate videography, educational and tutorial content, wedding and event videography, and fitness and sports videography.
Shot list guide for event coverage (E.G. weddings, corporate events, parties), portrait sessions (E.G. headshots, family photos, personal branding), commercial/product shoots, real estate photography and videography, social media content (short clips, reels, stories), b-roll and cutaway shots, and shot list tips.
Contract template covering scope of work, fees and payment terms, cancellation and rescheduling, rights and usage, model release, limit of liability, force majeure, and entire agreement.
A pricing calculator including the categories of project details, time and labor costs, equipment and additional expenses, travel expenses, and total project price calculation.
A guide on camera settings including portrait photography, landscape photography, action/sports photography, low-light/indoor photography, night photography, real estate photography, product photography, video settings, color profiles and log shooting, aspect ratio and frame guides, bit depth and color sampling, focus assist settings, exposure assist tools, stabilization and lens corrections, noise reduction and sharpness, picture profiles for in-camera look, audio settings for in-camera sound, dual card slots and file management, displaying and monitoring settings, and additional tips by scenario.
Pricing structure for event coverage (E.G. weddings, corporate events), portrait photography and videography (E.G. headshots, family sessions), commercial/product shoots (E.G. brand promos, product photgraphy), real estate photography and videography, social media content (E.G. short clips, reels, stories), and additional services.
Pre-shoot checklist covering client and project preparation, equipment check, location and logistics, day-of-shoot essentials, creative preparation, and safety and comfort considerations.