Tools of the Trade. | Kate Wilson.

the tools of the trade.

Below you’ll find the tools, services and gizmos I’ve used to create content and build things online that I love and recommend.

filming gear. desk set-up. on the go. software + apps.

filming gear.

A portable selfie stick with a phone holder, a wireless remote control, and a tripod stand, all designed for taking photos and videos with smartphones.

magsafe compact tripod

Small enough to carry around in your bag but tall enough to film pieces to camera easily. The double-sided magnetic design makes it easy to snap your phone or accessories into place.

A selfie stick with a smartphone attached, a wireless remote control, and a portable wireless camera device.

compact phone tripod

Another compact but handy tripod. This one is compatible with all phones and features a bluetooth remote to start or stop recording.

Two portable cameras with screens displaying photos of women, a black and white wireless charger, and a tripod holding a smartphone with a group of people on the screen.

magsafe selfie monitor

This little monitor makes filming solo easy. It mirrors your screen so you can check the shot you set up, position yourself correctly or even use it as a teleprompter while you’re filming outside.

Wireless earbuds with charging case, included charging cable, and storage case in a white carry box.

magnetic lapel microphone

Nowhere to clip on a mic? No problem with this magnetic lapel mic. Comes with a handy charging case. Available in white or black, usb-c or lightning connector options for different phones.

clip on microphone set

Plug and play microphone system that is very easy to use. Available usb-c or lightning connector options.

A smartphone with a camera attachment featuring multiple lenses and a large circular lens filter.

phone lens filter kit

Cut out the glare when shooting in bright daylight with this phone filter kit. Can be used with iPhone 16 and older models.

A portable LED light panel, a smartphone with a light attachment, a laptop displaying a video call, and a small ring light are shown on a white background, used for video conferencing or content creation.

clip on light

Handy light to brighten up shots when natural light isn’t available. Can be clipped onto your phone, a tripod or nearby objects to add light.

Orange iPhone with triple camera and black screen displaying neon pattern.

iphone 17 pro

It’s not just the blue and orange colour ways - the cameras really are next level on this iPhone. Worth the investment.

Gold iPhone 16 with triple camera system and a black display screen showing a dark abstract wallpaper.

iphone 16 pro

Still a good option for filming - although it lacks some of the benefits of the newer model.

desk set-up.

A MacBook laptop with a black screen displaying a abstract neon light pattern.

macbook pro

I prefer editing my content on a desktop. Apple’s Airdrop options and ease in handling video and audio files makes it an easy choice.

Dell 27-inch QHD monitor with colorful abstract background, displaying specifications including IPS panel, LED backlit, 75Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync.

usb-c monitor

The picture on this monitor is crisp! It also charges my macbook and has no noticeable lag when video editing.

Grey Sony over-ear wireless headphones isolated on white background.

noise cancelling headphones

Make editing your audio easier with a good set of wireless headphones. These are comfy - even when wearing glasses.

Wireless charging station with a smartphone, Apple Watch, AirPods, power adapter, and charging cables.

3 in 1 charger

Keep your phone, airpods and watch charged with this handy three in one charger.

Overhead view of a workspace with a desktop computer, keyboard, mouse, coffee mug, tablet, notebook, pen, and a green potted plant on a dark blue desk mat.

desk mat

Enjoy skip free scrolling when editing with this smooth desk mat. Comes in various colours.

hard drives

All the videos and content creation files add up quickly. Keep your best footage safe and save on cloud space by backing up to a hard drive.

on the go.

portable charger

For fast charging on the go, this power bank can charge two devices simultaneously.

Wireless car charger with a green charging indicator and a lightning bolt icon on the screen

hands free charging

Stay safe and powered up while driving. On a big shoot day this car charger has been an absolute life saver.

A blue tablet with a colorful screen, featuring abstract colored ovals in blue, pink, yellow, and white.

ipad mini

Small enough to carry around, large enough to make editing on the go just that little bit easier. Don’t be afraid to grab a larger (and cheaper) ipad if it suits your eyesight.