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:

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

For CapCut on desktop:

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

For workflow inside CapCut:

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

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