N.B. All listed prices below are approximate. With any tech purchase, you get what you pay for. If you see similar gear listed at three radically different price points (e.g. $20, $150, $750) the middle one is probably the best option (unless your budget is unlimited.) Always read customer reviews and compare multiple products.

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1.     Video Camera

a.     I use a rather old Canon XA-10 because that's what I have. There are many out there at different price points, and while you get what you pay for, it's hard to see the difference between a $1000 and a $8000 camera. Avoid DSLRs unless you consistently have another person to operate the camera for you for every shoot.

b.     A high-quality digital video camera is a sizable investment, not to be taken lightly. If a digital video camera exceeds your budget for video production, it is possible to make high-quality video with only a smartphone or tablet camera, BUT only if all other parts of your setup (especially lighting!) are high-quality. 

1.     Lighting equipment

a.      If filming on digital video camera: Softbox ($30-60) with light stand

b.      If filming on phone or tablet: LED Ring Light ($15-40) with light stand

2.     Audio Interface

a.      Focusrite 2i2 for solo or duo playing ($100 used-$170 new)

b.     Two ¼” cables (if connecting to speakers) (>$20)

3.     Microphone

a.      Superlux ORTF Stereo Condenser Mic ($150-230)

b.     Two XLR cables (>$20)

i.     Long enough to reach from the interface to the mic with slack

4.     Audio/Video Recording Software

a.     Interface Driver: Search Google to see if your interface requires driver download, most do. (Free)

b.     Digital Audio Workstation

i.      Mac: Logic Pro X, Ableton Live 10, Reaper

ii.     PC: Ableton Live 10, Reaper

c.      Adobe Creative Suite ***$20/mo. subscription if you have a .edu email address, or access to a friend's

i.     Premiere Pro

ii.     AfterEffects

5.     Livestreaming

a.     If you have a digital video camera: Elgato CamLink 4K ($150)

b.     Otherwise, Webcam ($20-70) or smartphone

c.     OBS Software