I used to film my cooking videos with my phone propped on a cereal box

That was my setup for about 2 years, until I tripped over the cord for my single work light in my Chicago apartment and sent a whole batch of cookies flying. I finally invested in a basic tripod and a second light from Amazon, which cost me around $120 total. Has anyone else had a kitchen disaster that finally pushed them to upgrade their gear?

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the_tessa4d ago

Honestly that whole "kitchen disaster that pushes you to upgrade" thing is so real. Tbh I see it everywhere, like when someone's cheap coffee maker floods their counter and they finally buy a decent one. It's like we all wait for a total mess to happen before we let ourselves spend a little money to make life easier. Your cookie story is the perfect example of that moment.

miles_sanchez4d ago

My cheap toaster oven set off the smoke alarm last week, which is my version of @the_tessa's coffee maker flood. Guess I'm buying a real oven now.

parkerp804d ago

Man, that cereal box life is so relatable. I did the same thing with a stack of cookbooks until my cat jumped up and sent my phone right into a bowl of pancake batter. The_tessa is totally right about how we need that final push. After my own mess, I grabbed a cheap phone clamp from a hardware store that screws onto any light stand, which was way cheaper than a full tripod. It's wild how a small fix can save you from so much future stress.