Three point lighting is the best. Frugal pro tip....3 $10 gooseneck floor lamps with "daylight" led bulbs and then cover the lamp part with $1 shower caps to softly diffuse the light for that beautiful skin glow. Total cost: $40. P.S. Only use LED bulbs because they will not get hot and therefore can be covered without a fire-risk.
Aurora Skyes three point lighting with diffusers tip by Clyde. Another option is a $50 setup from Amazon Neewer 600W 5500K Photo Studio Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B013JV3J1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rSYuyb279GB9V
clyde gallagher I've been using 3 led floor lamps until I'm able to get a ring light . I also find with the Sony a5000...I know another UA-camr that films with the a5000 but uses a ring light & her quality looks great! Will you take a look at my video for some suggestions? Idk if the light is close enough to me or what....😕
This is helping me so much! NOT gonna lie my numbers have been really stagnant and it can definitely be frustrating when you're trying to grow but I refuse to be discouraged! Thank you for all the tips and info!
I would love to start a youtube for styling outfits but i feel really shy in from of a camera and extremely picky with the quality my video would turn out. I loved hearing work with what you have and be creative. It really inspired me. I love watching your tech talks and learn so much from it. Thank you for these videos they are super helpful.
bruna abreu Same here! I actually bought all of the filming equipment. Created my channel and even filmed here and there. But still like you, I'm too freaking shy and also a perfectionist.
Thanks Maya, your tech videos, I just love! Question - when I try to film close-ups, I feel like it shows WAY too much detail of my face. I don't know if it's the lighting, camera setting or just my skin lol. I'd like to achieve that almost airbrushed look I see in most beauty guru videos.
Hi +Kemi's Choice i'm a videographer I think I can help :p. I'm a little late but hopefully you can see my message anyways :P. I took a look at your "How to Bob Braids (Tutorial) - NO BURNING!" video and from what I can tell, the most likely culprit is that your light is too close to you and also turned up too high. It also looks like you aren't using a softbox. This is something you can put over light to make the light softer. That "airbrushed" look you are looking to achieve happens because the lights are diffused (by softboxes), further away from the subject, and/or turned down in intensity. I hope this helps, happy vlogging! :)
Thank you Olivia for your reply!. Yes you are right, I don't have a softbox, and the light was right in front of me in that video. I will hopefully be able to invest in better lighting equipment soon and get much better quality videos. Thanks again!!
Omgg girll I've been watching tons of videos on filming and editing UA-cam videos... && I must say I enjoy yours the most. It is very informative, helpful, and motivation. You never once discouraged and made this seem impossible. You only encourage and gave an abundance of positivity and motivation! You got a click on the bell for that. Thanks girl. When you said "everything isnt going to be perfect, work with what you have, & allow yourself to grow" I felt that. Thank you for your videos!! ❤❤❤❤
I am a new and upcoming makeup artist.... and you said some specific words that i just wanna say just lifted my spirit, reminding me that its not about perfection but "Once you maximize on what you got the universe will give you more.... Be creative!". Thank you!
I'm currently working on filiming my first few videos and I tried for the first time today and I was struggling. Just found this and I'm so happy I did!!! Subscribed ❤ you're awesome
I finally uploaded my first video!!! I just wanna say thanks again!!! I'm getting so much positive feedback already I can't wait to upload more, you've given me so much confidence in this whole thing!!! Would you maybe check it out and tell me what you think?❤
yes it does! I didn't buy it for video but I do still use it for video. Using what I have until I can get a camera made for video. but I'm in love with the sonya5100 for pictures.
Im thinking of getting this camera. I know u mentioned that u love it for pics. Do the pics come out clear? and how is the video and sound quality? Ive heard its not the best.
this camera is definitely made for pictures. the images come out beyond amazing and super clear. the quality of the video and sound are nice the only default of this camera is the over heating when recording.
Your tech videos are the best. For the past three years I’ve been wanting to start a channel but due to my low self esteem I haven’t done it. Now that I’m more confident you’re videos are a blessing. I’ll be posting my first video next week.
I love how you encourage people to work with what they have in the beginning and not spend a ton of money when just starting out. Great tips! Your personality really shines through ♥️🙌🏽
I love your personality so much! You make me so happy and lit up inside to watch! I think it has to do with also how independent and strong you are inside - to do all this on your own too. Your personality shows your drive and determination while staying really positive and happy with all that you have. You're such an inspiration and so beautiful!
Awesome advice thank you thank you! I recently just bought a $20 suction GPS car holder so I can film with my iPhone. I stuck it to my living room window and just stand in front so I can use the natural light. It's been working pretty well so far hahaha now I just gotta edit my first vid
Maya, I Have a question. I've ask MULTIPLE youtubers this question but all seem to act like its a secret and it's annoying. But some youtubers have backdrops, and behind them there's something that kind of looks like there's a light. Like behind them is lighter then the backdrop. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check out Alyssa Ashely's video. Can you please tell me how they do that?!
Army Barbie I watched a video I forget her name but I think she called it a halo light or something & she basically just puts a light behind her when she's filming. I hope this helps😊
Army Barbie i could be wrong but i believe all they use is a fabric of some sort...something that will from a fabric store that will really pop. and then i think they position a light source to hit the back drop...they may have two off to the sides to really illuminate the back drop or they may have one but then strategically sit in front of the light source while also facing a different light source. so essentially you have light on the "back drop" and also light on you... if that makes sense?
It's the fabric they're using - usually it's the sequins fabric and when it's a blurred background that's what happens so any glittery or metallic background will make this happens
U are beyond adorable! That last comment about ppl putting stuff off because they are looking for perfection was everything I needed to hear! Keep inspiring❤️
I've been having to start my channel because my businesses demands it (I'm a makeup artist, I invented a process to airbrush special fx tattoos that look & feel so real tattoo artists can't tell they last a week). I'm teaching other muas how to do it! ANYWAY, I recently found out I have Cancer so waiting just seems silly anymore. Don't wait for tomorrow, it's not guaranteed! I'm editing my first few videos right now!
I believe she is using an HDMI cord. Based on the make of your camera you may need an HDMI cord or mini HDMI cord. They are fairly cheap and easy to order. The port to connect it is usually located on the side of the camera.
You use the USB cable that comes in your camera box, also there's a CD of software you install so when you connect your camera it pops up and you just click live view recording. If you don't have a CD room bit on your laptop you can download from canons website (which I had to do)
I want to start vlogging. Just daily stuff, workouts, hanging out, wig making. Thanks of that nature. I'm super nervous, but only time will tell. You're tech talks are really helpful!! Thank you!
You are literally my favorite human alive. I just watched like, 100 of your videos and I just love you! So informative, yet fun to watch and listen to. Thanks girl!
Do you think you could make a video about editing with iMovie? It's great for cuts and stuff but I have a hard time with adding in things like text and making it look a little more professional :/
arpitha badrinath one way I had overlays is downloading overlays from UA-cam. A lot of them have the green screen of the overlay. You can also use keynote and create text/ pictures in there. Make sure the background is green. Save it as QuickTime. Then when you get to iMovie, insert your clip from either key note or UA-cam on top of the section you want the over lay to be over. Click the over lay clip. After that there will be an option at the top with the tools that say "cutaway" click that then the drop down will give you options. Click blue screen/green screen. Then you'll have your overlay
You're a great teacher. I honestly don't usually like people's teaching styles however you remind me of a seasoned version of myself. I trust your knowledge! Thank u
Absolutely love your personality! New subscriber for sure. I've been a "beauty guru" for years and am finally branching out into cleaning and organizational and minimalism videos as well. This was super helpful!!! :)
Im thankful for these tech videos. Not so much for the super technical stuff but for the look or style of how to do things. Especially since I JUST started my channel. I'm been watching you since almost the beginning.
I heard if you have a ring light, put the ring light behind your camera, and not right against the camera :) If the ring light is right against your camera, it will create too harsh of lighting :)
When on iMovie I edit my exposure to create more lighting since my original lighting my itself is not where i would like it to be. However, when I upload my video to UA-cam from iMovie OR Quicktime it looks NOTHING like how the video looks on iMovie OR Quicktime. It COMPLETELY goes back to normal to how it originally was and did not show how my video actually looks after i edit it on iMovie. Why is this?! I tried both ways and my lighting still changes 😭😩 Please help. It is soo frustrating. I can see how it is suppose to look like on UA-cam but 'actually' shows the way I don't want it to look.
I know this video is a lil older but I soooo appreciate you made this whole series! instead of keeping some big secret you give all the aspiring creators an opportunity to learn about the art of filmography and photography! Thank you!
Ohhhhhhh ok , n ow i remember who you look like - You resemble BooBoo Kitty (Grace Byers) from Empire . She is an islander too - she is from Cayman Islands. Yall are so pretty and those short signature hair cut so beautiful.
Thank you!! I'm working with limited space, my main issue. I love that you said to just work with what we have. I've put off doing videos for years because I wanted it to be just perfect. I just got the Sony a5000 so I'm ready now, I'm just going to go for it!
I Have Watched Almost All Of Your Videos, I Would LOVE It If You Could Go More In Depth About Using An iPad. I Have A Camera And A Windows Laptop. ;) Ty -xx's jessica
Doing my homework now. creating my UA-cam channel. I can say what just yet. But I just sent to say thank you for building up the community and sharing some tech advice and wisdom. Your channel is eye candy for the soul!!
i just discovered your channel today and spent most of my day watching and learning some great tips. I'm new to UA-cam and thought it was a lot easier. However, I'm up for this challenge as this is something I'm very passionate about. I started my channel a few months ago, but left it alone for a while because I wanted to wait until i have everything. Realizing that may be a good year or two I decided to learn some tips and your video appeared as "recommended". I just subscribed to your channel and I'm even more exhausted to build my brand using this platform. Thank you so much, you are very helpful.
I've always gone back and forth about posting videos on my channel and I finally decided to just go for it. Thank you so much for the videos, Tech Talk has taught me so much already can't wait to get started!
Thank you Maya! You're such an amazing help 😩 I started watching you because I wanted to start a UA-cam channel based on beauty. You've gotten me to start and to also continue persistently. I cannot thank you enough for all your help 💛
I love your Tech Talks soooo much! You really MOTIVATE me to work with what I have and be creative and not only that, you the realest for the all these Tech Talks, I learn so much from them!
I love your channel. You teach and entertain and cover every single question before I even have chance to ask it LOL.... LOVE LOVE LOVE your freeform style and the amount of work you put in producing these videos. I am going on a binge watch of all your videos despite of when you uploaded them. THANK YOU SO MUCH MAYA
I am so thankful for the video!! I'm a new channel and I've been saving for a year to update my equipment and I've been looking for a GOOD UA-cam video to go over setup, lights and background. And this is literally the best one I've ever seen. So much info, literally no rambling ( that's so refreshing!!😩😩) instant sub 💕💕
I'm still very new to youtube and I love making videos. I'm not a beauty guru, I just make videos to show people what I like to do, things I enjoy, places and etc. I just want to show the world there is so much to life and to go out and live it. I haven't really been keeping up constantly making videos because I am living at home with my parents and we don't have much room for a set up. Just a few days ago my boyfriend and I got approved to live in an apartment and i couldn't be more blessed. I see my channel growing because I will have more space and I can create my own design from the bottom up. I can't wait to grow with my viewers and learn about them and even my self along the way. Your video truly inspired me and gave me great ideas! I love your channel, keep up the great work.
I’m so grateful for this video! Focusing the camera was my biggest struggle!! I would legit record a whole video and not even capture my entire face . Thank you!
I wish I found u earlier 😩 I've been wanting to start my own channel for about 4yrs now and i haven't yet because I always felt like I was missing something or needed a better camera, lighting etc. your videos are very helpful but even more so encouraging and motivating. I've already made up my mind that I'm this year is gonna be the yr that I start. I'm glad I found u just in time .. Thanks sooooo much for your help😊
I am watching this video bc I want to start my own channel. I love your honesty about how to get started and not putting this off, being creative and working with what my budget can allow. I want to shoot videos on so many things from fashion, diet/lifestyle change, D.I.Y. ideas, and so much more. I'm kind of having a hard time figuring out my focus for my first video and what topic I want to cover first.
Maya! Can I just tell you thank you?! This was such a helpful video and I love your personality while you deliver relevant and meaningful content. I have watched almost every single video in your Tech Talk playlist and I've gained something from each video so thank you again!
SOOO glad I found this video. I actually started my beauty channel a few months ago & im just playing around the elements to see what works best. This helps a lot!
You're my favorite youtuber because your videos are always so helpful and entertaining! I have a short attention span, but I never get bored while watching your videos, and I can always watch the entire video from start to finish.
Girl, your tech talk videos, particularly about editing, are perfect! You're such a pro but you make it so simple and easy to understand. What other apps other than Final Cut Pro do you use??
Ugh I love you, you’re so beautiful and so much personality. You literally look flawless not to mention freaking brilliant. Thanh’s for the help!! Seriously
I LOVE you you have the absolute best personality!! I've learned so much about setup and tech info from these tech talks and you make it so interesting! I have been wanting to make makeup tutorials but I kept putting it off due to wanting it to be perfect as well, but I just made my first one and I already feel more confident ! Thank you!
I'm looking into making beauty videos, and this was incredibly helpful! I have been watching Maya for a while, and I love everything she stands for and preaches about. I liveeee 🙌🏼✨
You have all the answers for all of my questions in all of your videos...AND you're enjoyable to watch too!!! Thank you for sharing all this info! Is there a way to set up your iphone so that you can see it/start/stop recording from your computer in a similar way to how you've connected your camera to your laptop?
Maya you are very very talented, you have great taste in decorating, styling, video details....thank you for following your passion and helping everyone along the way!!!
Hey girl! You are such a doll! I LOVEEEEEEEE this video! I'm starting my own channel soon.. right now I am just mainly doing research on how to do everything right. I don't like doing things sloppy & fixing it along the way, I like doing it right the first time & building from there. That's how I ran into your video! Thank you for making these videos! You are awesome!
I just started my youtube channel and I am so thankful I found you. You have given me soooo much good advice for the next few months and helped me set a lot of goals for myself
I've recently started a youtube channel and I am SO happy I have found this video and your channel! Just this video alone has given me so much help for when it comes to filming my next video. Thank you so much for sharing xxx
Tech talk is now a staple. Soo insightful. The potent point was understanding what you hv to work with in order to unleash your creativity and produce amazing work. Shameless Maya .. You're the gandolf of wisdom
The impressions vanity is definitely on my wish list! Love the mirror and makeup tables so much! Love all your setups. Just started watching your channel today and I'm hooked already. 😘
I'm thinking about stating my own channel but I need to learn how to use the camera on my iPhone first, and I'm loving the way you explain things so I like to say thank you
Hi, Maya thank you so much for all your help I've been wanting to start a UA-cam channel since 2012 I was always scared of failure, but I finally decided this was going to be the year I was going to leave fear and just DO IT!. I purchased the camera, laptop, and lighting. This week will be my first time filming, editing and uploading my first video. Your videos have helped me so much I've subscribed to your UA-cam channel thank you again your awesome!.
I've been stressing over this, wondering what to buy and being too scared about going over my budget but you've literally answered all my questions in one video. Thanks.
"Once you maximize what you have, the universe will give u more" so true!!!!
Your hair is so cute like this!
Alissa Ashley was thinking the same I love it
Three point lighting is the best. Frugal pro tip....3 $10 gooseneck floor lamps with "daylight" led bulbs and then cover the lamp part with $1 shower caps to softly diffuse the light for that beautiful skin glow. Total cost: $40.
P.S. Only use LED bulbs because they will not get hot and therefore can be covered without a fire-risk.
clyde gallagher thanks do you mind liking or replying to my comment so that I get a link to your comment
Aurora Skyes three point lighting with diffusers tip by Clyde. Another option is a $50 setup from Amazon Neewer 600W 5500K Photo Studio Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B013JV3J1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rSYuyb279GB9V
clyde gallagher I've been using 3 led floor lamps until I'm able to get a ring light . I also find with the Sony a5000...I know another UA-camr that films with the a5000 but uses a ring light & her quality looks great! Will you take a look at my video for some suggestions? Idk if the light is close enough to me or what....😕
Racquel Edouard which UA-camr are you referring to? Then I can get an idea of what you are going for.
Naturally Sunny
This is helping me so much! NOT gonna lie my numbers have been really stagnant and it can definitely be frustrating when you're trying to grow but I refuse to be discouraged! Thank you for all the tips and info!
I love her tutorials! So informational. Keep pushing forward Cora :D
Cora LovesGlam stay encouraged I’m growing too❤️
I really needed to hear this thank you.
“Work with what you have & eventually the universe will give you more”
I would love to start a youtube for styling outfits but i feel really shy in from of a camera and extremely picky with the quality my video would turn out. I loved hearing work with what you have and be creative. It really inspired me. I love watching your tech talks and learn so much from it. Thank you for these videos they are super helpful.
Bruna Abreu Thank you Bootiful
Nwadiogo Aw thank you! I appreciate the support! I'm challenging my self to get out of my comfort zone. It's only holding me back !
I'm in the same situation girl, I feel your pain.
bruna abreu Same here! I actually bought all of the filming equipment. Created my channel and even filmed here and there. But still like you, I'm too freaking shy and also a perfectionist.
Aja Marie just start! You will learn a lot along the way
Thanks for all the love again boos! Share this video on Twitter with your friends who need some Tech Talk in their life! ctt.ec/cI4Sp
Shameless Maya Do you have a tech talk coming about vlogging 😆😆 pretty pleaseeeeee!.
Thanks Maya, your tech videos, I just love!
Question - when I try to film close-ups, I feel like it shows WAY too much detail of my face. I don't know if it's the lighting, camera setting or just my skin lol. I'd like to achieve that almost airbrushed look I see in most beauty guru videos.
Shameless Maya LOVE YOU MAYA YOU INSPIRE ME💙💜💛
Hi +Kemi's Choice i'm a videographer I think I can help :p. I'm a little late but hopefully you can see my message anyways :P. I took a look at your "How to Bob Braids (Tutorial) - NO BURNING!" video and from what I can tell, the most likely culprit is that your light is too close to you and also turned up too high. It also looks like you aren't using a softbox. This is something you can put over light to make the light softer. That "airbrushed" look you are looking to achieve happens because the lights are diffused (by softboxes), further away from the subject, and/or turned down in intensity. I hope this helps, happy vlogging! :)
Thank you Olivia for your reply!. Yes you are right, I don't have a softbox, and the light was right in front of me in that video. I will hopefully be able to invest in better lighting equipment soon and get much better quality videos. Thanks again!!
She always gives me motivating advices.
Odera's World That's what I love about her😃
WHAT AN INSPIRATION ,POSITIVE ENERGY AND LOVE !!! Woman you are beyond amazing !!! Thank you !!!!!!!!!
I will second that sentiment and statement...She truly is !
Omgg girll I've been watching tons of videos on filming and editing UA-cam videos... && I must say I enjoy yours the most. It is very informative, helpful, and motivation. You never once discouraged and made this seem impossible. You only encourage and gave an abundance of positivity and motivation! You got a click on the bell for that. Thanks girl. When you said "everything isnt going to be perfect, work with what you have, & allow yourself to grow" I felt that. Thank you for your videos!! ❤❤❤❤
This is one of the best filming tutorials I've watched. Thank you Maya. i am in love with your energy. You rock and keep doing you girl.
Notification gang where you at doe?!?
Shameless Maya you're looking at it!
Shameless Maya here!
This was soo helpful!! I've been waiting for a video like this for forever!! Thank you!!
Shameless Maya here learning 👋🏾 been using ur tech talk vids to start up my channel :)
::Airhorns blaring::: Right here girl! :D BTW...Teddy = Bubblegum. Whaddya think?
just found this girl😍😍why i haven't been subscribed??
Savannah Pawlicki-Mason I have no idea but welcome!
Shameless Maya always
I am a new and upcoming makeup artist.... and you said some specific words that i just wanna say just lifted my spirit, reminding me that its not about perfection but "Once you maximize on what you got the universe will give you more.... Be creative!". Thank you!
I'm currently working on filiming my first few videos and I tried for the first time today and I was struggling. Just found this and I'm so happy I did!!! Subscribed ❤ you're awesome
Stacia Ana MUA YAS!!! Welcome! Make sure to watch my very 1st video
I finally uploaded my first video!!! I just wanna say thanks again!!! I'm getting so much positive feedback already I can't wait to upload more, you've given me so much confidence in this whole thing!!! Would you maybe check it out and tell me what you think?❤
Stacia Ana MUA just checked out your channel keep up the great work 👌🏾
I really live for these Tech Talk Videos man
Boy did I need this video! Thanks Maya 😁
I just popped over to your channel. Love your name and tag line and you're beautiful Sis. Wishing you much success.
It's CRYSTAL! Thanks darling! I love yours too, you have a new subbie over here 😊
So True. She gets it in
She serves us daily
Mr.FlyShxtOnly yes she does!
I just purchased a sonyA5100 . Your videos help me sooo much! I have a beauty & lifestyle channel. Thank you for all the great tips!
Truely DeVine it over heats so bad 😩😩
yes it does! I didn't buy it for video but I do still use it for video. Using what I have until I can get a camera made for video. but I'm in love with the sonya5100 for pictures.
Im thinking of getting this camera. I know u mentioned that u love it for pics. Do the pics come out clear? and how is the video and sound quality? Ive heard its not the best.
this camera is definitely made for pictures. the images come out beyond amazing and super clear. the quality of the video and sound are nice the only default of this camera is the over heating when recording.
thank you !
Your tech videos are the best. For the past three years I’ve been wanting to start a channel but due to my low self esteem I haven’t done it. Now that I’m more confident you’re videos are a blessing. I’ll be posting my first video next week.
I love how you encourage people to work with what they have in the beginning and not spend a ton of money when just starting out. Great tips! Your personality really shines through ♥️🙌🏽
I'm literally DYING for this rooooommmm!!!!!!! 😫😫😫😫😫😭
More tech talk please! I love it sooooo much!!
I'm watching to make my videos look better. I don't really have a channel theme but I plan on revamping.
Sounds exciting
Its Ekcho Me tooo.
Keep Going, I believe in You
I love your personality so much! You make me so happy and lit up inside to watch! I think it has to do with also how independent and strong you are inside - to do all this on your own too. Your personality shows your drive and determination while staying really positive and happy with all that you have. You're such an inspiration and so beautiful!
Awesome advice thank you thank you! I recently just bought a $20 suction GPS car holder so I can film with my iPhone. I stuck it to my living room window and just stand in front so I can use the natural light. It's been working pretty well so far hahaha now I just gotta edit my first vid
p.s. the mirror added a beautiful light bounce!
Never clicked so fast. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing 😘
Beautycanbraid and then we got how to edit like a beauty guru coming at you
Maya, I Have a question. I've ask MULTIPLE youtubers this question but all seem to act like its a secret and it's annoying. But some youtubers have backdrops, and behind them there's something that kind of looks like there's a light. Like behind them is lighter then the backdrop. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check out Alyssa Ashely's video. Can you please tell me how they do that?!
Army Barbie it could be a filter
Army Barbie I watched a video I forget her name but I think she called it a halo light or something & she basically just puts a light behind her when she's filming. I hope this helps😊
Army Barbie I've been searching that up as well but no luck! Makeupshayla videos look like that as well
Army Barbie i could be wrong but i believe all they use is a fabric of some sort...something that will from a fabric store that will really pop. and then i think they position a light source to hit the back drop...they may have two off to the sides to really illuminate the back drop or they may have one but then strategically sit in front of the light source while also facing a different light source. so essentially you have light on the "back drop" and also light on you... if that makes sense?
It's the fabric they're using - usually it's the sequins fabric and when it's a blurred background that's what happens so any glittery or metallic background will make this happens
U are beyond adorable! That last comment about ppl putting stuff off because they are looking for perfection was everything I needed to hear! Keep inspiring❤️
Great advice! Thank you. While I'm not a beauty blogger, these tips are also great for when you want to do talking videos. Great advice. Thanks.
I've been having to start my channel because my businesses demands it (I'm a makeup artist, I invented a process to airbrush special fx tattoos that look & feel so real tattoo artists can't tell they last a week). I'm teaching other muas how to do it! ANYWAY, I recently found out I have Cancer so waiting just seems silly anymore. Don't wait for tomorrow, it's not guaranteed! I'm editing my first few videos right now!
ipaintflesh this is the best advise I’ve ever heard. Hope things are going better for you! Thank you so much ! Sending healing energy your way💖
can you show how you connected your 5d to your mac to see yourself while recording?
I believe she is using an HDMI cord. Based on the make of your camera you may need an HDMI cord or mini HDMI cord. They are fairly cheap and easy to order. The port to connect it is usually located on the side of the camera.
i have the same camera she does.
Jayblac1615 in the video she says she's using a long usb cable
You use the USB cable that comes in your camera box, also there's a CD of software you install so when you connect your camera it pops up and you just click live view recording. If you don't have a CD room bit on your laptop you can download from canons website (which I had to do)
Thank you for this because I have the cannon CD. But my Apple laptop which is ran on OX dosent recognize it
HILARIOUS!! YOUR SKIT ON BEUATY GURUS AND FILLING NEGATIVE SPACE LOL
I want to start vlogging. Just daily stuff, workouts, hanging out, wig making. Thanks of that nature. I'm super nervous, but only time will tell. You're tech talks are really helpful!! Thank you!
You are literally my favorite human alive. I just watched like, 100 of your videos and I just love you! So informative, yet fun to watch and listen to. Thanks girl!
I watch this video to make improvements on my channel. Great Video...Thanks for sharing ;)
yes me too!
if you mind please check out & subscribe to my channel :D
You are a gem! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, beautiful!
P.s. Anyone, who's reading this - May you have a lovely day :)
ASMRdeMAR tysm for my lovely day xD .. a year later
Do you think you could make a video about editing with iMovie? It's great for cuts and stuff but I have a hard time with adding in things like text and making it look a little more professional :/
I know right? I want to add 2 overlays and it's giving me a hard time!
arpitha badrinath one way I had overlays is downloading overlays from UA-cam. A lot of them have the green screen of the overlay. You can also use keynote and create text/ pictures in there. Make sure the background is green. Save it as QuickTime. Then when you get to iMovie, insert your clip from either key note or UA-cam on top of the section you want the over lay to be over. Click the over lay clip. After that there will be an option at the top with the tools that say "cutaway" click that then the drop down will give you options. Click blue screen/green screen. Then you'll have your overlay
Raq Natural oh wow thank you!!!!!
You're a great teacher. I honestly don't usually like people's teaching styles however you remind me of a seasoned version of myself. I trust your knowledge! Thank u
Absolutely love your personality! New subscriber for sure. I've been a "beauty guru" for years and am finally branching out into cleaning and organizational and minimalism videos as well. This was super helpful!!! :)
I've never clicked a video so fast lol. Please talk about plug ins editing for final cut pro!
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Omg I hope thats a yes! Your tech videos helped me so much and I still refer to them, Thank you!!
I think she's spoken a little bit about them before, I really want to know good ones for text graphics! I just hate the text Final Cut comes with.
TabithaAdamMUA I may have to go back and re watch her videos. I like how the text popped up when she did the close up.
TabithaAdamMUA the text ones? They can be bought as a 30$ package on pixel film studios website!
love it. this is the prefect video i was looking for. your on point & so specific with things
ItsHenny I try my best to make sure you understand!!!
I love how the textures of sparkly fabrics show through the blurry background.
Im thankful for these tech videos. Not so much for the super technical stuff but for the look or style of how to do things. Especially since I JUST started my channel. I'm been watching you since almost the beginning.
That beauty guru voice is hilarious!
How do you get rid of light glare when you show makeup products in your video
I heard if you have a ring light, put the ring light behind your camera, and not right against the camera :)
If the ring light is right against your camera, it will create too harsh of lighting :)
When on iMovie I edit my exposure to create more lighting since my original lighting my itself is not where i would like it to be. However, when I upload my video to UA-cam from iMovie OR Quicktime it looks NOTHING like how the video looks on iMovie OR Quicktime. It COMPLETELY goes back to normal to how it originally was and did not show how my video actually looks after i edit it on iMovie. Why is this?! I tried both ways and my lighting still changes 😭😩 Please help. It is soo frustrating. I can see how it is suppose to look like on UA-cam but 'actually' shows the way I don't want it to look.
I know this video is a lil older but I soooo appreciate you made this whole series! instead of keeping some big secret you give all the aspiring creators an opportunity to learn about the art of filmography and photography! Thank you!
Your videos are so helpful! I do admire your work and your dedication. Love you!!!
Teddy will be Rafiki which means "Friend" in Swahili.
Ohhhhhhh ok , n ow i remember who you look like - You resemble BooBoo Kitty (Grace Byers) from Empire . She is an islander too - she is from Cayman Islands. Yall are so pretty and those short signature hair cut so beautiful.
Who's having a Shameless Maya marathon ?
This is actually the first video, which actually gives you some REAL TIPS who are actually working! Thank you!
Thank you!! I'm working with limited space, my main issue. I love that you said to just work with what we have. I've put off doing videos for years because I wanted it to be just perfect. I just got the Sony a5000 so I'm ready now, I'm just going to go for it!
I Have Watched Almost All Of Your Videos, I Would LOVE It If You Could Go More In Depth About Using An iPad. I Have A Camera And A Windows Laptop. ;) Ty
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jessica
Shameless Maya always hookin a girl up
Watching to try to improve my channel! If you like hair and beauty videos and vlogs you should check it out! #shamelessplug
Doing my homework now. creating my UA-cam channel. I can say what just yet. But I just sent to say thank you for building up the community and sharing some tech advice and wisdom. Your channel is eye candy for the soul!!
i just discovered your channel today and spent most of my day watching and learning some great tips. I'm new to UA-cam and thought it was a lot easier. However, I'm up for this challenge as this is something I'm very passionate about. I started my channel a few months ago, but left it alone for a while because I wanted to wait until i have everything. Realizing that may be a good year or two I decided to learn some tips and your video appeared as "recommended". I just subscribed to your channel and I'm even more exhausted to build my brand using this platform. Thank you so much, you are very helpful.
Does anyone else think that she looks like Lil Brandi from Love & Hip Hop Hollywood? 😍
I've always gone back and forth about posting videos on my channel and I finally decided to just go for it. Thank you so much for the videos, Tech Talk has taught me so much already can't wait to get started!
This was super helpful! I'm having the hardest time figuring out my lighting game. How far away are you from your ring light tho?
Thank you Maya! You're such an amazing help 😩 I started watching you because I wanted to start a UA-cam channel based on beauty. You've gotten me to start and to also continue persistently. I cannot thank you enough for all your help 💛
I love your Tech Talks soooo much! You really MOTIVATE me to work with what I have and be creative and not only that, you the realest for the all these Tech Talks, I learn so much from them!
I love your channel. You teach and entertain and cover every single question before I even have chance to ask it LOL.... LOVE LOVE LOVE your freeform style and the amount of work you put in producing these videos. I am going on a binge watch of all your videos despite of when you uploaded them. THANK YOU SO MUCH MAYA
Years later still awesome!
I am so thankful for the video!! I'm a new channel and I've been saving for a year to update my equipment and I've been looking for a GOOD UA-cam video to go over setup, lights and background. And this is literally the best one I've ever seen. So much info, literally no rambling ( that's so refreshing!!😩😩) instant sub 💕💕
I'm still very new to youtube and I love making videos. I'm not a beauty guru, I just make videos to show people what I like to do, things I enjoy, places and etc. I just want to show the world there is so much to life and to go out and live it. I haven't really been keeping up constantly making videos because I am living at home with my parents and we don't have much room for a set up. Just a few days ago my boyfriend and I got approved to live in an apartment and i couldn't be more blessed. I see my channel growing because I will have more space and I can create my own design from the bottom up. I can't wait to grow with my viewers and learn about them and even my self along the way. Your video truly inspired me and gave me great ideas! I love your channel, keep up the great work.
Why am I just now discovering this channel?! I adore your personality and you're so informative
I’m so grateful for this video! Focusing the camera was my biggest struggle!! I would legit record a whole video and not even capture my entire face . Thank you!
I wish I found u earlier 😩 I've been wanting to start my own channel for about 4yrs now and i haven't yet because I always felt like I was missing something or needed a better camera, lighting etc. your videos are very helpful but even more so encouraging and motivating. I've already made up my mind that I'm this year is gonna be the yr that I start. I'm glad I found u just in time .. Thanks sooooo much for your help😊
I am watching this video bc I want to start my own channel. I love your honesty about how to get started and not putting this off, being creative and working with what my budget can allow. I want to shoot videos on so many things from fashion, diet/lifestyle change, D.I.Y. ideas, and so much more. I'm kind of having a hard time figuring out my focus for my first video and what topic I want to cover first.
Maya! Can I just tell you thank you?! This was such a helpful video and I love your personality while you deliver relevant and meaningful content. I have watched almost every single video in your Tech Talk playlist and I've gained something from each video so thank you again!
SOOO glad I found this video. I actually started my beauty channel a few months ago & im just playing around the elements to see what works best. This helps a lot!
You're my favorite youtuber because your videos are always so helpful and entertaining! I have a short attention span, but I never get bored while watching your videos, and I can always watch the entire video from start to finish.
You are so transparent and full of useful, quality information!! Kudos to you!!
Girl, your tech talk videos, particularly about editing, are perfect! You're such a pro but you make it so simple and easy to understand. What other apps other than Final Cut Pro do you use??
Ugh I love you, you’re so beautiful and so much personality. You literally look flawless not to mention freaking brilliant. Thanh’s for the help!! Seriously
Just found this!!! Gonna start a new UA-cam channel for fitness, makeup,vlogs and much more 😁 so excited
So glad I found this channel! I want to start my own UA-cam channel with makeup, vlogs, hair tips & more!
I LOVE you you have the absolute best personality!! I've learned so much about setup and tech info from these tech talks and you make it so interesting! I have been wanting to make makeup tutorials but I kept putting it off due to wanting it to be perfect as well, but I just made my first one and I already feel more confident ! Thank you!
I'm looking into making beauty videos, and this was incredibly helpful! I have been watching Maya for a while, and I love everything she stands for and preaches about. I liveeee 🙌🏼✨
You have all the answers for all of my questions in all of your videos...AND you're enjoyable to watch too!!! Thank you for sharing all this info! Is there a way to set up your iphone so that you can see it/start/stop recording from your computer in a similar way to how you've connected your camera to your laptop?
Maya you are very very talented, you have great taste in decorating, styling, video details....thank you for following your passion and helping everyone along the way!!!
Hey girl! You are such a doll! I LOVEEEEEEEE this video! I'm starting my own channel soon.. right now I am just mainly doing research on how to do everything right. I don't like doing things sloppy & fixing it along the way, I like doing it right the first time & building from there. That's how I ran into your video! Thank you for making these videos! You are awesome!
My wife showed me these videos and we both loved all the information you shared. Great work, thanks!
I bumped into your channel last while trying to start up my own channel and your contents have been so so so helpful. Thank you Maya boo
Omg why did i rewind 3 times to hear u do the beauty guru tutorial voice it was hilarious love u i have learned so much from ur videos thank u
thank you so much for this whole entire playlist its helping me soooo much with how to start my channel and it's super encouraging
Your tech talk segments are so helpful! im slowly starting up my own channel and you give such great advice and offer several options.
I just started my youtube channel and I am so thankful I found you. You have given me soooo much good advice for the next few months and helped me set a lot of goals for myself
I've recently started a youtube channel and I am SO happy I have found this video and your channel! Just this video alone has given me so much help for when it comes to filming my next video. Thank you so much for sharing xxx
Tech talk is now a staple. Soo insightful. The potent point was understanding what you hv to work with in order to unleash your creativity and produce amazing work. Shameless Maya .. You're the gandolf of wisdom
Literally the most organized and educational video! Absolutely love! :)
The impressions vanity is definitely on my wish list! Love the mirror and makeup tables so much! Love all your setups. Just started watching your channel today and I'm hooked already. 😘
I'm thinking about stating my own channel but I need to learn how to use the camera on my iPhone first, and I'm loving the way you explain things so I like to say thank you
Hi, Maya thank you so much for all your help I've been wanting to start a UA-cam channel since 2012 I was always scared of failure, but I finally decided this was going to be the year I was going to leave fear and just DO IT!. I purchased the camera, laptop, and lighting. This week will be my first time filming, editing and uploading my first video. Your videos have helped me so much I've subscribed to your UA-cam channel thank you again your awesome!.
I've been stressing over this, wondering what to buy and being too scared about going over my budget but you've literally answered all my questions in one video. Thanks.
Thank you SO much! I am studying on creating a UA-cam channel and... You are truly amazing - I love your style!
Miss Maya, you're a genius & I don't say that lightly! Well done & thank you for sharing your knowledge on Tech Talk!