You can make art WITHOUT gear.
But when you’re ready to invest in tools to help, here are a few items we own, use, love, and vouch for.
(*And if you buy any of these, it supports Friendly Filmmaker at zero cost to you!*)
LIGHTS
(MY PERSONAL S-TIER)
POWERFUL, VERSATILE, AND EASY TO USE.
LIGHT DOME SHAPES, DIRECTS, AND DIFFUSES LIGHT AS DESIRED.
QUICK-OPEN SOFT BOX. YES PLEASE!
SPOTLIGHT & COOKIE ATTACHMENT, WHEN YOU NEED THAT SPECIAL EFFECT OR STYLE.
STURDY AF. I'VE HAD THESE FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS. BUILT TO LAST. STRONG & RELIABLE.
(PUNY POWERHOUSES)
BICOLOR BRICKS w/ FILTERS. STURDY EVEN AFTER 15 YRS. RUNS ON NP OR AA BATTERIES.
RECHARGEABLE USB-C LIGHTS, RGB w/ EFFECTS AND MODES. SMALL BUT MIGHTY.
TEENY, BENDY, STURDY, ALL-METAL TRIPOD FOR SMALL THINGS IN TIGHT SPACES.
SOUND
