If you’re going to be taking the time to make videos for your courses, then considering an upgrade to your video equipment could be a good investment choice. When creating your video content, consider that your viewers will be viewing your videos on a variety of different devices and screen sizes. Creating high quality video content can help ensure your videos will have a professional look regardless of who’s viewing them.

Remember: These are just tips, not requirements! If you’ve got a cellphone and a Simplero account - you’ve got what it takes to start making course content that sells.

What you purchase for recording videos is going to depend on:

• Budget

• The space you’re recording in

• Whether you need more than one camera

• Your need to move or be stationary

• Your output needs (1080p, 4k, 240fps, etc.)

• Technical knowledge

• The availability, and compatibility of your recording equipment
  

If what you’re looking for is a webcam that you can connect to your computer via USB, which will be cost-effective, and functional for things like webinars, zoom meetings, scenes that have good lighting, and smaller rooms - then we would recommend the following

• (Low Budget) Logitech C930

• (Mid Budget) Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO

• (Higher Budget) Insta360 Link
  

If you’ve got the need, a higher budget, and what you’re looking for is something with a bit more flexibility, is portable, allows you to choose the lens you need, and that you can use to record directly to the device - then you’re likely looking for a DSLR with video capabilities.

Calvin’s top pick is the Canon 90d with the Sigma 18-135mm lens. You can see his full specs here: https://calvincorreli.com/blog/39580-my-video-setup 

If you go with a DSLR, something that can additionally help streamline your video creation process is an external screen, also known as a field monitor, which will allow you to see yourself while you’re recording. Some cameras come with this built in, but if not this can really help with making sure that you stay in-frame, are actively recording, that you’re in-focus, and that your lighting is working properly. Here are a couple of field monitors we recommend:

• (Mid Budget) Andycine A6 Plus

• (Higher Budget) Atomos Ninja V