equipment$20–35used in 2 side quests
Tripod with phone mount and remote
An adjustable-height stand that holds your phone steady for filming, with a wireless remote so you can start recording from across the room. Keeps framing identical across sessions so you can actually compare progress.
What to look for
- 1Extends to at least 50-60 inches so camera sits at standing eye level
- 2Phone mount that rotates 360° and tilts—you'll need both portrait and landscape angles
- 3Remote with 20+ foot range that pairs without apps or complicated setup
- 4Leg locks that hold position under light bumps—twist-locks beat clip-locks for stability
Skip
- Tabletop tripods under 20 inches—they only capture your torso, not full body movement
- Remotes that require Bluetooth pairing each session
Used for: recording practice sessions from audience perspective · filming progress check-ins with consistent framing · capturing full-body movement for form analysis · self-recording presentations or performances
Side quests that use it
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