Clacker. Synchronization. "Nobody knew that" (to quote a famous man). Thank you James, you have my favorite woodworking channel (along with The Woodsmith Shop, of course).
This is the third video, by accident and coincidence, that I've watched today (ok, it's Monday now so two days) about how production works in your videos. The titles didn't make it clear, at least to me, that the videos were anything other than more woodworking. But these videos were very, very interesting. Thanks for showing us how the sausage is made!
It's fortunate for us youtubers that the audience cares a great deal more about the subject matter and whether it's interesting than they do about production values. Production values are for professionals and professionals only. (as in, the viewers don't care)
The also have (had?) an old carriage house behind the publishing offices which is way cool and used as a photo studio. Their primary build shop was in the daylight basement of the publishing offices. I’ve visited there twice in past years and they were gracious hosts both times. Woodsmith has my highest respect. You too Vince!
Glad you got to show a little bit of behind the scenes of Woodsmith. I've been in their retail store many times and all the staff is knowledgeable about woodworking.
Congrats on getting to work with PBS, and thank you for some behind the scenes pictures, as well as a look at why they do things the way they do for editing later 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very informative and I really enjoyed your summary. It was nice to learn the behind the scenes of the Woodsmith shop which I watch regularly. Also enjoyed your informative UA-cam videos. Thanks for doing them.
Thanks; this was fascinating. We don't have any woodworking shows on TV at all here in the UK (sadly) so it's interesting to see answered whether they have to do it all over again for the close shots. I'd have tried to go for some crane telephoto nonsense to get both close and far shots in one go, but that's probably why I'm not in TV production..
That's really cool you got to do that! It also shows how different one show can be from another, the New Yankee Workshop was a real workshop with 1 camera guy where this is a studio with multiple cameras. One isn't any better or worse they are just different ways of doing things and it's fun to see different ways of doing things.
I once heard Don speak about their TV show production. He said they went to a trade show and figured out all of the equipment they would need to do their show in HD. I think he said they were one of the first PBS shows in HD. Another thing I remember was that they did almost everything in house. I think they said they sent it off for color grading when they were done editing.
Thank you for the behind the scenes look. Like you, I have streamlined things but yet have many of the same elements going on. I set up two identical cameras - one for wide angle lens showing me at work and taking in the tool wall etc. behind me and then a second camera with a regular lens focused on the top of the work table or work station I am working on. Guess you would call that my "B roll camera". I turn on the camera with the sound recording equipment first and then the close-up camera and then I hit a piece of wood on the workbench to make a definitive sound. Everything syncs up in Adobe Premier Pro CC. Oh yeh, I have eliminated all tripods by hanging my lights and cameras from a 1/2 inch piping network I set up on my workshop ceiling. That works great! Keep producing stuff, James - I love your jigs and builds and I buy my tools through your Affiliate Links from time to time. Now, off to use my Mega Crosscut Sled (built from your plans).
You have it just sweet in your 'ever so 'umble' ' little youtube show. Big TV is nice with all the polish. But the 'warts 'n' all' experience is SO much more enjoyable - don't change it too much - let evolution take its course. But good luck for the TV stuff, you'll make it a hit, Jim!
Hey, Eye Candy... I much prefer your style of videos. In some of the channels I watch, the benches and surrounds look so squeaky clean I wonder if it is not all green screen projection. No your style is get your hands dirty. (if you can with saw dust). That's more me. Keep them coming.
I did not subscribe to your journal because I don't spend that much time reading any magazine. I like the videos you do because it seems more real or easier to understand. I have had different subscriptions in the past and I just don't have time to read.I pick up things that I don't know by watching videos. I do like your videos.
I notice one difference on the set from the regular shows - the tablesaw. Through season 13 they had a Powermatic on the show. When the 14th season comes out they'll have Rikon. The saw you were at was a SawStop. I believe that's what you use in your shop. I know they use SawStops in their production shop. Now I'd like to know how they got that big saw moved into the set for you to use. P.S. I'd love to watch the show, but I just don't have the money. C'est comme ça que les jetons tombent.
Stump--another great video showing an interesting perspective On that great show. Despite your streamlining, I always think your videos are well done and most of all informative.
Did Don P retire? I don't see him on season 12. Yes woodsmith shop is the best. I prefer the filming to reading a magazine. They are easy to follow. You tube vid are great.
So why do I watch hours and hours of your videos, and almost no TV episodes? You're doing a good thing here...a better thing. They should be begging you to at least be a writer for them. I guess once you've had candy you can never go back.
I'm done watching till you get some dizzy broad in a skimpy costume holding items up, running her fingers around it and so on. After all, isn't that what professionalism is all about? Oh wait, you're not a game show are you? Never mind..I'll keep watching.
martino amello now that the feminists have finally destroyed the miss America pageant you could get college girls in skimpy costumes and advance the cause of World Peace and no dizzy broads would be needed. The dizzy broads could still make PSAs about adopting kittens with distemper.
Clacker. Synchronization. "Nobody knew that" (to quote a famous man). Thank you James, you have my favorite woodworking channel (along with The Woodsmith Shop, of course).
This is the third video, by accident and coincidence, that I've watched today (ok, it's Monday now so two days) about how production works in your videos. The titles didn't make it clear, at least to me, that the videos were anything other than more woodworking. But these videos were very, very interesting. Thanks for showing us how the sausage is made!
It's fortunate for us youtubers that the audience cares a great deal more about the subject matter and whether it's interesting than they do about production values. Production values are for professionals and professionals only. (as in, the viewers don't care)
The also have (had?) an old carriage house behind the publishing offices which is way cool and used as a photo studio. Their primary build shop was in the daylight basement of the publishing offices. I’ve visited there twice in past years and they were gracious hosts both times. Woodsmith has my highest respect. You too Vince!
Glad you got to show a little bit of behind the scenes of Woodsmith.
I've been in their retail store many times and all the staff is knowledgeable about woodworking.
I hope you & Woodsmith are able to do many more videos. I am a huge fan of both shows.
Thanks for the insight of The Woodsmith Shop. That is my favorite woodworking show and it was fun to learn what goes on behind the scenes.
I always wondered why they clacked. Now I know. Thanks James.
Congrats on getting to work with PBS, and thank you for some behind the scenes pictures, as well as a look at why they do things the way they do for editing later
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very interesting. Thank you. And your show is just as good as TV to me. You do nice work.
Very informative and I really enjoyed your summary. It was nice to learn the behind the scenes of the Woodsmith shop which I watch regularly. Also enjoyed your informative UA-cam videos. Thanks for doing them.
Thanks for the peek in the woodsmith shop. I have to agree they have a pretty good program! But then so do you. And I like your sense of humor.
Thanks; this was fascinating. We don't have any woodworking shows on TV at all here in the UK (sadly) so it's interesting to see answered whether they have to do it all over again for the close shots. I'd have tried to go for some crane telephoto nonsense to get both close and far shots in one go, but that's probably why I'm not in TV production..
Never miss that show. James I bet the course will be great!!
You do a great job making great videos! Nothing wrong with your shop studio. Keep'em coming!
I think your production quality is great! Much more authentic than TV
That's really cool you got to do that! It also shows how different one show can be from another, the New Yankee Workshop was a real workshop with 1 camera guy where this is a studio with multiple cameras. One isn't any better or worse they are just different ways of doing things and it's fun to see different ways of doing things.
Wow.. you're BIG TIME now stumpy! I remember when you were just a blog on lumberjacks!
I once heard Don speak about their TV show production. He said they went to a trade show and figured out all of the equipment they would need to do their show in HD. I think he said they were one of the first PBS shows in HD. Another thing I remember was that they did almost everything in house. I think they said they sent it off for color grading when they were done editing.
Thank you for the behind the scenes look. Like you, I have streamlined things but yet have many of the same elements going on. I set up two identical cameras - one for wide angle lens showing me at work and taking in the tool wall etc. behind me and then a second camera with a regular lens focused on the top of the work table or work station I am working on. Guess you would call that my "B roll camera". I turn on the camera with the sound recording equipment first and then the close-up camera and then I hit a piece of wood on the workbench to make a definitive sound. Everything syncs up in Adobe Premier Pro CC. Oh yeh, I have eliminated all tripods by hanging my lights and cameras from a 1/2 inch piping network I set up on my workshop ceiling. That works great! Keep producing stuff, James - I love your jigs and builds and I buy my tools through your Affiliate Links from time to time. Now, off to use my Mega Crosscut Sled (built from your plans).
I like the UA-cam way of doing videos more than the T V version
You have it just sweet in your 'ever so 'umble' ' little youtube show. Big TV is nice with all the polish. But the 'warts 'n' all' experience is SO much more enjoyable - don't change it too much - let evolution take its course. But good luck for the TV stuff, you'll make it a hit, Jim!
Hey, Eye Candy... I much prefer your style of videos. In some of the channels I watch, the benches and surrounds look so squeaky clean I wonder if it is not all green screen projection. No your style is get your hands dirty. (if you can with saw dust). That's more me. Keep them coming.
Love the behind the scenes, thanks. Btw. To my untrained eye, the quality of your videos ARE on par with the big guys.
I did not subscribe to your journal because I don't spend that much time reading any magazine. I like the videos you do because it seems more real or easier to understand. I have had different subscriptions in the past and I just don't have time to read.I pick up things that I don't know by watching videos. I do like your videos.
Pretty cool.. thanks for the peek... and don't downplay what you guys do... your videos are top notch.
I notice one difference on the set from the regular shows - the tablesaw. Through season 13 they had a Powermatic on the show. When the 14th season comes out they'll have Rikon. The saw you were at was a SawStop. I believe that's what you use in your shop. I know they use SawStops in their production shop. Now I'd like to know how they got that big saw moved into the set for you to use.
P.S. I'd love to watch the show, but I just don't have the money. C'est comme ça que les jetons tombent.
I asked for it and they got it done. That's all I know :)
Very interesting, I just got your book the handmade workshop perhaps the best woodworking book I own 5 stars buddy!!!
Stump--another great video showing an interesting perspective On that great show. Despite your streamlining, I always think your videos are well done and most of all informative.
that was interesting! I never knew about the clacking sound, or the color card.
Roy Underhill does his in 1 take. Cheapest TV show on PBS; according to him it would cost them money to fire him
I watch both shows and I much prefer your videos James.
Did Don P retire? I don't see him on season 12. Yes woodsmith shop is the best. I prefer the filming to reading a magazine. They are easy to follow. You tube vid are great.
Ah , the Woodsmith Shop , nothing but repeats here in New York . Time to move on to other things !!
Thank You James nice video!
Informitive & interesting, Good Ole Stumpy at it again. Surprised to see a SawStop in their predominantly Powermatic shows. Is that your saw?
They moved it in there so I felt like I was at home :)
For this that live in countries without PBS, where can I see the shows?
How do you make the, Beewax to restore wood.
Has stumpy ever used that giant planer in the background on UA-cam ?
How was the catering truck?
Thanks. Enjoyed it.
Keep them coming.
James Stumpy Nubs Hamilton or better known as the eye candy
Very interesting.
Good share!
Great video! BUT ... I will not tolerate any hatred of old Kung Fu movies!
If you are curious, I can tell you why it is called B roll...
Cool!
James? Hamilton? Whaaaat???? I thought your name was "Stumpy!" You look more like a "Stumpy!" This totally kills it for me... :o(
So why do I watch hours and hours of your videos, and almost no TV episodes? You're doing a good thing here...a better thing. They should be begging you to at least be a writer for them. I guess once you've had candy you can never go back.
The Woodsmith Shop is painful to watch. Woodworkers talking down to eachother about things they obviously should (and do) know.
I'm done watching till you get some dizzy broad in a skimpy costume holding items up, running her fingers around it and so on. After all, isn't that what professionalism is all about?
Oh wait, you're not a game show are you?
Never mind..I'll keep watching.
martino amello now that the feminists have finally destroyed the miss America pageant you could get college girls in skimpy costumes and advance the cause of World Peace and no dizzy broads would be needed. The dizzy broads could still make PSAs about adopting kittens with distemper.
Create has some good programming, but not your level of humor and in depthness.