175: My Video Toolbox (Episode 95)

Michael Murphy
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Podcast ShowNotes

The question I get all the time is ‘What do you use to make your videos?’. I always chuckle and wish I could respond with an easy answer. The fact of the matter is there are a lot of pieces to the puzzle. I don’t use them all on every video, but I’m always hopping around depending on what I need.

The Podcast:

Mike Murphy Unplugged (Ep98)

Inside the Mike Murphy toolbox of gear, software and iOS apps that I use to make all of my videos.

Click Here to see all my gear on Kit.com

Inspiration for show:
On a regular basis I am asked what my favorite tools are for making videos or I am asked which piece of software I use to edit all of my videos. The reality is I use an array of gear and programs on my Mac and iPhone to make nearly every video and it really all depends on what the video needs.

I try to keep everything as simple as humanly possible, but as you are about to learn, there is a lot that goes into video production and editing.

Episode 98:
Gear I Use to capture video & audio
Software I Use on My MacBook Pro
Apps I use on my iOS Devices

The 4 main types of video I make:
Daily Quick Tips & Tutorials
Gear & How To Videos
Animations for Marketing & Products
Vlog & On-Location Videos

THE DAILY QUICK TIPS & TUTORIALS

Posted Daily on Instagram and YouTube

GEAR & HOW TO VIDEOS

Gear Videos & Demos
Podshed Videos
Corn on The Cob

ANIMATIONS FOR MARKETING & PRODUCTS

Weekly Podcast Promo Videos
Holiday Gift Guide
Product Videos for Sale (T-shirts, social media ads…)

VLOG AND ON-LOCATION VIDEOS:

Instagram Stories
Promo Videos

GEAR, SOFTWARE & IOS APPS

GEAR I USE FOR VIDEO

MacBook Pro
IPhone 6 or iPad Pro (9.7")
Logitech c920 (My Main Webcam)
Shure SM7B microphone (My workhorse for podcasting and video)
IKan LED Light (Main)
IKAN Piatto LED Light (Fill)
Heil Mini Boom Arm (Holds my LED Light or GoPro or Webcam)
Manfrotto friction arm (clamps to desk and holds Logitech c920)
Canon t5i (DSLR camera)
Rode VideoMicro (Small shotgun mic)
Rodelink Filmmaker Kit Lavalier Mic (Wireless for DSLR)
Zoom H6 (My recorder)
Rode NtG3 shotgun mic (Best shotgun mic ever)
MeFoto Daytrip Tripod for my DSLR camera (Love this little tripod)
Joby GorillaPod (meh)
Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod (Love!)
MeFoto Sidekick 360 for my iPhone (Love!)
DJI Osmo (gimbal for iPhone!!)
Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries (the best)
Anker Portable chargers (Large)
Anker Portable Charger (small)

SOFTWARE I USE

Screenflow
Camtasia
Webcam Settings for $7.99.
AirDrop (To get videos from Mac to iPhone)

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD:

For Adobe CC Free Trial

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro (video editor)
Adobe After Effects (special effects)
Adobe Audition (audio)
Adobe Media Encoder (exporting video)

IOS TOOLS:

Adobe Draw
Adobe Clip
Adobe Capture (for Looks)
Apple Clips (Instagram Videos)
Filmora
iMovie
Filmic Pro

MUSIC & SOUNDTRACKS:**

Artlist.io ($199/year)

Free:
YouTube Creator Library
Freesound.org
Bensound.com

Premium Sources I like:
PremiumBeat.com
Pond5.com
EpidemicSound.com

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Michael Murphy

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Podcaster, Tutorial Maker & Problem Solver. I Help People Figure Things Out. Email: mike@mikemurphy.co Podcaster Support & Content Creator @Simplecast.

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