Creator’s Checklist for the Festive Season 2025

The holiday season presents a great opportunity for creators to shine in their creativity! For many creators, Diwali and the holidays mean more than just a chance to celebrate the time of year, they also bring the opportunity to create fun, nostalgic and engaging content. It is the time of year, not just for timeshare owners, but for every creator out there, whether you are a beauty influencer, gamer, travel influencer, podcaster, or health and wellness influencer to create outstanding content that their audience will appreciate and interact with.

At Digitek, we understand that you need the right tools to bring your content to life. That is why we created a Creator's Checklist for the Holiday Season 2025 that comes loaded with some good starter gear, content ideas and ways to elevate your content during the holiday. Not only will this help during the holiday season but it will also help you look like you have professional high quality gear, regardless of whether you are recording, streaming, vlogging, or photographing for that category!

So, let’s get started, get your gear, get your content ready to go and let Digitek help the holiday shine!

Getting Your Gear Ready: Essential Equipment for Creators

As the festive season approaches, it’s time to gear up with the right equipment to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re filming a Diwali vlog, shooting a holiday makeup tutorial, or streaming a festive gaming event, having the right tools can elevate your content quality and ensure smooth production. Here’s a look at the essential gear you’ll need this season:

Tech Setup for Photography & Videography

Tripods: Stability is Key

Shooting with stability is essential for any great video/photo shoot. Whether you're doing a fun fashion shoot for a holiday, such as a special Diwali look or for something such as "Get ready with me this Diwali", or capturing holiday memories with family, or for product photography while targeting brands that want to come up with fun festive shoots, a solid tripod helps you to keep your shots steady and professional.

The Digitek DTR 520 BH is a compact, collapsible tripod, ideal for small lens cameras, DSLRs, or video camcorders. The 4-section adjustment allows you to adjust the height to accommodate all types of shoots, such as festive vlogs or holiday product photography. The pan head allows you to easily rotate the camera, making it suitable for shooting family moments or Diwali DIY tutorials. Using the Digitek DTR 520BH will give you steadiness and stability as you film everything from pre-Diwali preparations to the evening celebrations. You should be able to film the features of your products, like jewellery, or gift sets, in perfect lighting levels and with different smooth and stable angles.

Ring Lights: Perfect Lighting for Every Shot

Lighting is what will bring your content to life. The ring light is an important key for generating a nice, even light that's flattering. Be it your makeup tutorial, fashion lookbook, or a holiday product unboxing, ring lights will help create a professional-looking setup without those unflattering shadows that can ruin a shot.

The Digitek DRL-18RT C6 is ideal for getting that soft glow that will be perfect for Diwali makeup tutorials, fashion shots, or wherever you want to live-stream your holiday shopping hauls. It provides you with even, shadow-free lighting, ideal for bright, high-quality content. The remote feature on the Digitek DRL-18RT C6 makes adjusting brightness levels easy on the fly, giving you the confidence that you will have the perfect light indoors or outdoors during the festive season.

Capture the beauty of your holiday makeup looks, from traditional to modern, with perfect lighting. Film your festive outfit reveal and holiday lookbooks with the soft lighting provided by your ring light.

Portable Lighting: Go Anywhere with Your Setup

Sometimes, you need flexibility, especially during the holidays when you’re capturing impromptu moments. Whether you’re outdoors or need a smaller, more portable lighting solution, a mini portable light can help.

With its 3000K–6000K colour temperature range and 360° HSI control, the Digitek LED-D6W RGB offers a range of colours, making it perfect for both holiday creative videos, such as showcasing your holiday home decor, a DIY project, or your gaming setup, as well as for general use in producing interesting content. It's a portable light that you can throw in your bag and take with you anywhere, allowing you to create unique content easily, no matter where you are.

Whether you’re at a holiday market or filming Diwali street celebrations, this portable light can enhance your outdoor shoots and provide consistent lighting even in dimly lit settings. Use the RGB modes to match your content’s vibe—warm golden hues for festive moments or cooler tones for sleek holiday aesthetics.

For Gamers & Mobile Creators

Creating professional mobile content has never been easier. Whether you’re streaming or recording for social media, a smartphone gimbal is perfect for those fast-paced, action-packed moments.

The Digitek DSG-007F AI Gimbal features AI tracking that can follow your movements, making it ideal for gaming streams or mobile vlogs during the games or when you are at a festival celebration. With its wide-angle capability, you can film wide shots, making it great for either holiday gaming events or family festivities during Diwali.

Live-stream your gaming activities of the season using the AI tracking feature to record uninterrupted, flawless video. You can get clean video of your Diwali family gatherings, holiday travels, or festive events too.

Audio for Perfect Festive Content

Clear audio is essential for creating engaging content, especially when you’re interacting with your audience during live streams or filming tutorials.

While filming your Diwali tutorials or holiday livestreams, the Digitek DWM-101 has got you covered. It will allow you to be heard above all the noise, even in a busy environment. It is ideal for content creators who are recording in crowded spaces, such as a Diwali market or amongst family while celebrating Diwali. It will ensure that you get everything in your content that you want to keep, without background noise being a potential distraction.

Record Diwali festive podcast episodes or interview close family members or fellow creators about the holidays. Use the wireless mic for beautiful audio while filming in chaotic environments.

Conclusion

The festive season is a treasure trove for content creators to show off their creativity, connect with their followers, and create incredible memories. With the right gear from Digitek, you'll have all the tools you need to make high-quality content that looks professional throughout the season. Whether it is tripods, ring lights, other portable lighting, or a smartphone gimbal, Digitek has reliable tools, in all different forms, for all types of creators.

Be prepared to capture every moment, whether you are streaming a holiday gaming event, creating a makeup tutorial, or filming a Diwali vlog. With Digitek gear, your content will rise above the rest, and your audience will remember you all holiday season.