Tools
Recommended Tools
Practical tools for building ventures and creating content. Explore recommendations based on our own use or research, clearly labelled on each entry.
Audacity
My go-to tool for recording my own voiceovers before bringing the audio into Clipchamp to finish the video.
Free, open-source audio recording and editing software.
dralud M1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone
Works well for recording voiceovers in Audacity — just check the microphone and receiver have power before starting.
Microsoft Clipchamp
A useful discovery for creating my videos — I use Clipchamp to bring video clips and my own recorded voiceovers together.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 (32GB / 512GB)
My everyday laptop for business and building new ventures — chosen when my old Dell started struggling with the workload.
Evershop 5-inch Desk Ring Light
The Evershop 5-inch Desk Ring Light is a basic option for close-up video work, though evidence from customer reviews suggests mixed experiences.