Influencer marketing has become one of the most effective marketing solutions for brands. It’s no coincidence that all major sectors and brands represent themselves with influencers too. So if you think you are an influencer or see your career in this field, we have some super news: The RECnGO team has put together some essential tools for an influencer starter pack. The starter pack includes:
1. Good WiFi
2. Smartphone or tablet
3. RECnGO app
4. Power bank
5. Microphone
6. Tripod
7. TikTok Light
8. Backpack
1. Good WiFi
The set’s first and most crucial element is a good and stable internet connection. Unlimited mobile internet on your phone could be a great solution.
2. Smartphone or tablet
Believe it or not, Hollywood is already filming with iPhones. So a top-performance smart device for streaming is essential. It can be an iOS or Android tablet or a smartphone either. The point is to have the best quality camera, powerful processor, enough memory, and storage space.
3. RECnGO app
One of the most significant benefits of live streaming is that viewers consume your content right when you create and publish it and not when they want to. This means that you will reach followers interested in your content and constantly watch your work.
RECnGO is a live video studio application in your hand. But why does anyone need such an app for live streaming? If you think about it, live streaming is incredibly cheap because, thanks to RECnGO, you don’t need any special equipment, a giant camera, or a multi-person staff. All you need to have is a smart device and an active account.
With RECnGO you can be your producer, and create videos anywhere, anytime!
The app is available with a monthly subscription. Our premium subscription package includes the following options:
- Unlimited live videos
- Access to all functions
- All 6 camera angles
- Streaming without the RECnGO watermark
4. Power bank
A new generation tablet or smartphone shouldn’t disappoint. However, depending on the length of the live video, the device must have the required battery time to avoid running out of power during the video recording. To avoid such an inconvenient situation, you will need some kind of power bank. Several manufacturers produce it, but our recommendation is to purchase one with a minimum capacity of 10,000 mAh.
If other external peripherals are also in use during broadcasting (such as a microphone, a flash, etc.), be sure to check their batteries also before starting your live stream.
5. Microphone
Good sound quality helps you provide a higher experience for the viewers. This can be especially true if speech or music plays a prominent role in your content. On the other hand, it can significantly degrade the experience of your live broadcasts if the sound quality is poor.
Common problems can be:
- The sound is too quiet
- Disturbing background noise (dog barking, loud music, lots of cars, etc.)
- Electronic noise (buzzing, humming, hissing, etc.)
- The background music is too loud or too quiet compared to the speech
We recommend a rifle microphone or a clip-on wireless microphone for this. A clip-on microphone may be the simplest and most cost-effective solution for you.
6. Tripod (3-legged stand)
You no longer need to ask your friends or a family member to help you make a video. With the RECnGO app, you can connect many devices mounted on stands and connect them to a transmission chain. This allows you to use and switch between multiple camera views within the broadcast.
Our suggestions for the tripod:
- Be movable in 3 directions.
- To have non-slip rubber feet on its legs.
- We recommend a height of 1.5 meters (but these tools usually can be folded to 50-60 cm). If its height is flexibly adjustable, that would be best.
- Rack bag accessories could be handy.
7. TikTok Light
Lighting is a pretty sensitive subject when making a video. It can affect the quality of the image, but we can also convey feelings or moods in a given content with proper lighting. Good lighting can be crucial if someone uses a green screen while streaming. The lighting provides a smoother transition from body lines to the background.
A super simple yet cost-effective tool for this is “TikTok Light”.
TikTok Light is easy to fold and a great lighting option when shooting a video. It has both hot and cold light, but we suggest cold light.
If you want to take photos or create videos at home, you don’t need a photo studio with giant lights. This ring lamp is worth the investment.
8. Backpack
Do not forget to protect or store the devices listed above correctly. The best way to protect your phone, microphone, and other devices in almost any situation is with a suitably protective case. It doesn’t have to be an expensive bag, but there are aspects in its design that you should pay attention to.
We recommend the following:
- Have lots of little pockets
- The back of the bag should be slightly stiffened
- Have straps in it to hold the devices fixed
- Be padded
- A bottle holder can also come in handy, especially if you’re preparing to produce a longer video
If you have any questions about any of the products or are interested in precisely what products we are using, please get in touch with us at [email protected].