{"id":5090,"date":"2018-12-19T18:28:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.makeupmesha.com\/?p=5090"},"modified":"2020-04-27T23:38:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T03:38:41","slug":"my-favorite-tech-items-as-a-blogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/?p=5090","title":{"rendered":"My Favorite Tech Items As A Blogger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a blogger and content creator, there a few gadgets that you just have to have. I\u2019ll admit that some items are just for kicks but most of them are definitely MUST Haves! In this post, I\u2019ll share with you the items that I use the absolute most!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">SMART PHONE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Daily, I use my iPhone to begin drafts for my blog, take photos, and keep up with all of my social media and emails. I really depend on iPhone drastically to keep me connected.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"makeu022-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"2655ee2be6aaf764ee22e27c1230b7e0\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0775MV9K2,B01N9YOF3R,B07YZVT5Y5,B081TJFVCJ,B081TLRQ9H\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">LAPTOP<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For more important posts (Paid\/Sponsored) and YouTube video editing I use my HP Touch screen laptop. I love this laptop because it\u2019s super powerful, has 1TB of storage, and it\u2019s super easy transport. I take it almost everywhere.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"makeu022-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"dee5fb1078db4abeade8a9f542f019d5\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B084YXBMR9,B086HYDP6Y,B0863D4XJW,B01LZORCUR,B07V49KGVQ,B00VQR7MVQ\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">EDITING SOFTWARE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When editing my YouTube videos, I use Cyberlink Power Director. This software is very affordable, easy to use, and allows you to create high quality videos in all formats. I highly recommend this software, I\u2019ve been using it for years.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"makeu022-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"ea30857e469b05e5dc2908ca7c421d9e\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07XM5XF93,B01MU3Z8NX,B075MPBD7R,B07KSCPS1Z,B00UV3VCLC\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">FILMING &amp; PHOTOS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Though I use my iPhone for instagram photos when I\u2019m about town, I primarily prefer my Sony a500 camera for my pictures. I love having high quality pics for both my blog and instagram. Without question, I always use my Sony a5000 when I\u2019m creating sponsored\/collaboration posts.<\/p>\n<p>I love the Sony a5000 because of its compact size, making it easy to travel with, and because it takes super crisp photos and videos. This camera is worth the investment.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"makeu022-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"300dfdcdffc770c220126a2e904d50e6\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B00MHPAFAG,B00I8BICB2,B07X63W2KH,B01LOVWG8C,B07QBD256Y,B084CV5QMH\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993366;\">LIGHTING<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As far as my lighting setup, I use ring lights. Ring lights are best for filming situation because they are easy to move about my home, affordable, and they produce the perfect amount of light for filming and photography needs.<\/p>\n<p>Though I have used umbrella lights in the past and they worked pretty good too. As I grew as a blogger, (you will too) I progressed to ring lighting.<\/p>\n<p>I will suggest beginning with a ring light if possible especially if you\u2019re a beauty blogger\/influencer.<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"makeu022-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"c360dbd111e7c4141f41d33a43dd5e1f\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0834ZYDCV,B081ZXPJL1,B0784SSRZS,B07L6B667Q,B018G039IU,B08219CHSN\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeupmesha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5125\" src=\"http:\/\/www.makeupmesha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech-1080x720.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/www.MAKEUPMESHA.COM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/blogger-tech.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I hope this post helps you on your road to becoming a blogger or youtuber!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeupmesha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/signature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4447 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.makeupmesha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/signature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a blogger and content creator, there a few gadgets that you just have to have. 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FILMING &amp; PHOTOS Though I use my iPhone for instagram photos when I\u2019m about town, I primarily prefer my Sony a500 camera for my pictures. 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