Get Set Up!
If you’re trying to build your own home taping studio, or just trying to improve it, you’re in the right place.
You can download our online course, Get Set Up, to learn all the nuts and bolts of setting up a home studio. We break it down in to three levels: GOOD, BETTER, and BEST. So no matter what your budget is or what type of space you have, you’ll get tips and tricks to improv your setup.
If you just need some product suggestions, see below…
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DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Additionally, these are merely STARTING POINTS that should not take the place of your own research. We do not guarantee any results with any of these products. Not all of them are used by Get Taped, so we can NOT vouch for them or whether they are right for you. You assume ALL responsibility when it comes to purchasing and using these or any other products.
Camera (These are merely suggestions. Please research to determine the best fit for you)
Using your smartphone is just fine. Just always remember to use in LANDSCAPE MODE (horizontal like a movie), and if you’re phone is older than 2020, consider upgrading to improve the quality of the camera.
Canon Vixia HF G70 camcorder (Amazon affiliate link*) - around $1250
Canon Rebel T7i DSLR (Amazon affiliate link*) - around $765
Tripods(These are merely suggestions. Please research to determine the best fit for you)
Tabletop option with phone mount (Amazon affiliate link*) - less than $20
Full-size 67" option with phone mount (Amazon affiliate link*) - less than $50
Full-size 74" option with phone mount (Amazon affiliate link*) - less than $50
Full-size 72" option with fluid head (Amazon affiliate link*) - less than $150
Lighting (These are merely suggestions. Please research to determine the best fit for you)
10" Ring Light with include 6' stand (Amazon link*) - around $40
Small Ring Light with clamp (Amazon link*) - around $25
Small Softbox Light Kit - 2 fixtures, 1 bulb each (Amazon link*) - around $100
LED Panel Light Kit - 2 fixtures, including stands (Amazon link*) - around $280
Dome Work Light with Clamp - for backlight (Amazon link*) - around $19
Audio (These are merely suggestions. Please research to determine the best fit for you)
Rode NTG2 Shotgun Microphone (B&H Photo Video link) - $270
Microphone Stand - (Amazon link*) - <$30
iPhone Mic Adapter - if you're still using your phone for the camera (Amazon link*) - $25
Mini Lav Mic for iPhone - 2 pack (Amazon link*) - $30
XLR to mini-jack cable (Amazon link*) - $10
XLR Cable, 10 feet long (Amazon link*) - $18
Portable Audio Mixer - attaches to a camcorder or DSLR (B&H Photo Video link) - $290
Acoustic Panel, 24"x 48" x 2" thick (Amazon link*) - $70
Foam Acoustic Diffusers - 48 pack (Amazon link*) - $35
Dedicated Backdrop (These are merely suggestions. Please research to determine the best fit for you)
Portable, Reversible Backdrop WITHOUT stand (Amazon link*) - around $50
Note: Use gray side for auditions, especially TV/Film. For commercials, you may try the Blue side, as long as it doesn't appear TOO bright on your video.
Large Gray Backdrop. 9' x 10', wrinkle-resistant. (Amazon link*) - $85
Backdrop Stands (Amazon link*) - $45
And lastly, here are a few miscellaneous items that you may find yourself needing:
Painters Tape - for securing stuff temporarily, or placing your mark
Extension cords and/or Power Strips - for the times when your outlets are a little too far away
Binder clips or clothespins - great for securing things in place
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