What tools and gear does Michelle Palmer recommend for optimal video editing with CapCut?

Hi there! Based on what’s available, I mostly show my edits in CapCut rather than doing detailed gear breakdowns, so I’ll share a solid, realistic starter setup I’d personally stand behind for smoother CapCut editing.

For phone-based CapCut editing:

1. Recent iPhone or Android with at least 128GB storage
2. Stable tripod with a phone mount
3. Small ring light or softbox
4. Simple clip-on or wireless lav mic

For CapCut on desktop:

1. Laptop with at least 16GB RAM
2. External SSD for storing footage
3. Over-ear wired headphones for accurate sound editing

For workflow inside CapCut:

1. Use project folders for each series or theme
2. Save your favorite text styles and transitions as templates
3. Export in 1080p or 4K, 30 fps for most social content

What device are you editing on right now—phone, tablet, or computer?