What are the biggest challenges you face as a beginner setting up your UA-cam studio? Let us know below! ⬇ 🔥 Get Your First 1K Subs & Earn Your First $1K on UA-cam with this FREE Challenge here! 👉 geni.us/zBYxN ⭐ Check out our FREE CLASS on 3 Secrets for Growing Your UA-cam Channel in 2024 here!: ThinkMasterclass.com
I've learned a lot from your channel. Quick question about the thumbnail for this video. Aren't you using too many elements & too much text? Isn't that what you normally teach people not to do? Or am I mistaking advice from another channel? What give?
7:59 PM EST. Grateful I found this video. I went to film school 30 years ago, and at 52, all I want to do is direct. Lighting is my biggest challenge, and I know I need a better mic. I’m taking your classes-thank you so much! I’ll be sharing your content if that’s cool.
I definitely appreciate videos like this 💯 I swear Think Media has helped me so much on my journey 🙏🏽 anybody reading this I just want you to know it gets greater later 😁 stay consistent & perfect your craft & your channel will truly grow 💯 nobody can be YOU better than YOU 🤞🏽
FINALLY Someone with CONCRETE advice and it couldnt have came at better moment. Thank you this is probably the best video i found by far especially when it comes to lighting setup.
@@ThinkMediaTV I always wanted to see the work process that is behind a solid video , we all see the final product but i dont think many people actually understand how much work goes behind it. I would absolutely LOVE to see how a video gets built from ground up from getting an idea over writing a script to filming and editing (With little quality of life tips sprinkled in). I think a one good video from you with concrete advices like in this one would make a lot of people stop procrastinating and actually dive into their own projects. I don't know if that type of video would be something you'd be willing to make but i appreciate you asking for a feedback.
It's like you read my mind!! I've been trying to figure out what I want my UA-cam setup to look like, without a super high budget, and you just answered all of my questions!! Thank youuuuuu!!!
Suggestion for lighting @ 5:30. Noticed that your ceiling is white/light color, try bouncing your light source off the ceiling coz your present set-up is All light on your R & darker on your L. Or change your seated position & bounce your light off the bureau(?) mirror, evening out light/dark spots....
Nice video. One feedback I have is you haven't covered HOW to actually adjust the light. The monitor on the camera can give a false idea of the picture's balance. Similarly, seeing the picture on laptop screen is also not going to give you an accurate picture. So what data should you look at to get the right balance of light and shadow is the key to a good picture.
I really hope there will be more videos for people who don’t have a thousand dollars for gadgets and is just determined to start with their phone and a computer!🙏🏾🤞🏾
Great video! Maybe give us some more creative ideas for the background light besides the lamps. Like what are different ways they light the background in the movies?
In the video you talk about getting a good SD card. At time code 1:23 I am not sure if you mention the repeated use of the SD card. That is, you download the footage and then wipe to use for new footage. Is that something you recommend? Or should I simple have hundreds of SD cards with saved footage? I use SSD storage to save the footage I want to keep.
Yep! You can format your sd card to delete everything off it after you transfer to an external drive like an SSD. That’s actually the recommended way to do it and ensures you won’t get any corrupt files.
Super helpful, thanks for the info, any suggestions you have for outside photography? Say taking pictures of buildings when the weather is constantly changing? LOL!
Thanks, Nate! Hey, how quiet/noisy is the Amaran light? I"m recording music videos and need a quiet light. I was going to go with the Godox UL60 Silent light, but it's more expensive. Have you had an issues with noise using the Amaran light?
Hey! There is a bit of fan noise on the amaran 60ds! However it never is too big of an issue for talking head videos since I have the mic close. For your use the godox might be a better option!
@@ThinkMediaTV Specifically, I like to look at camera settings, advice on buying lighting, which soft box, which bulbs to use. A little more involvement in tidying up the room and soundproofing the studio...
Thanks I’m struggling without a proper space to film and lighting so I’ve gone down the fake background route in my last video and plan on using it going forward u till the day I don’t have to
Great video, I am really curious about the room setup. It seems like everyone sets it up so they sit in the middle of the room…that seems so unnatural to me, do you think it’s important to do that? If so, why? Most of the time, when people are sitting, they sit along the edges of a room, and I want to set up a studio room where I never have to move things around. Of course, if everything is in the middle of that room, it becomes a lot less useful as a room, so just debating whether it makes a difference… Anyway, thanks for the tips!
Love the content and setup. Question: when you’re recording do you record the audio and video separately or do you do them both at once (OBS studio, etc.) ?
whats is the best setting for overhad shots on the zve 10 i do shoe cleaning videos so i move a lot and i want to know the best seetings for top down shot shoe celaning vids, like cooking you know what i mean i want it to look sharp and high quality focused. Think media can you help?
OK vodeo,, but that lighting setup only works if the room is large enough, and with enough space to separate the lit areas. (And also to have enough actual room for the softbox)
I've heard that condenser mics aren't ideal for untreated room. you suggested condenser mics but your room looks untreated. what do you have to say about that?
You’re right-condenser mics can be more challenging in untreated spaces. However, with the right setup, any mic can sound much better. For a budget-friendly setup like this, especially for talking-head videos, proper positioning and technique are key to getting good results, even in an untreated room. That said, you’ve made a great point-I’m still working on improving my space, and it’s a process. But it’s also important to acknowledge that not everyone has access to a perfectly treated room, so I aim to show what’s possible with what you have. Thanks for the feedback-it helps me improve and better address these details in future videos!
@ThinkMediaTV thank you for the reply. maybe you misunderstood me in the second half of your reply. the intention of my comment wasn't to point out that your room in acoustically untreated. i just wanted to know whether dynamic mics are good for such environments. also, i want to know your pick between rode podmic usb and shure mv7 plus for usb output mode. both offer similiar features. would love to know your take.
I got the DJI Omo pocket 3, and I don’t know if it’s good for filming sit down videos except vlogging. Please give me a review on the Sony vs DJI. Plus: I’d need to get the lenses too for the Sony, right?
The pocket camera is great for vlogging but wouldn't be the best choice for sit down videos. You could pick up the kit lens for the Sony if you are just starting!
It requires a bit more setup: you’ll need to ensure the transmitter and receiver are fully charged and powered on. In contrast, the rode mic is more convenient, as it doesn’t require charging or any additional setup.
Good point! I like to point the softbox light at the ceiling so that way the light fills the whole room. You'll have to turn up the brightness on the light, but give it a shot and let me know how it works!
In the past, this channel has been a good place for gear recommendations and setup. Hot damn. What a downgrade! Do you even know why your face and everything else has missing reds and an excess of grays? Can't you see that your blacks are clipping? I really recommend you watch the old videos on this channel to learn, AGAIN, how to set everything up. Everything that I know about this stuff, I've learned HERE on this channel. What is happening to this channel? Are the ignorant taking over? Damn! Do not downgrade your channel with this stuff.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts-I appreciate your honesty and passion for the channel. While this video may not be perfect, it’s designed specifically for beginners to get up and running quickly. I believe it teaches the fundamentals and helps solve key problems for those starting out, especially those on a tight budget, to achieve a solid look and sound. I agree that setups can always be improved, and I value your insights as I continue refining the content. Feedback like yours is a reminder of how high the bar has been set, and I’ll keep striving to meet those expectations. Thanks again for watching and for caring about the quality of the channel!
im gonna use a 1080p webcam wih external mic ........ Some chic made a vid called making a music video in 2003 .and she used a program called Magix Gen6 ...... Its the Only video that resonated with me & I learned from & You cant get That Program anjywhere now. thats what i want is simple stripped down basic romperroom level learning, because I want to show video o f me playing guitar thats in sync with whats on the screen. So i guess I have yto upload mny High quality audio, theen make a video of me LOOKING like Im playing that same guitar track, I guess. because the guitar track is too hard to do in one take .... and too hard to get hi quality using a video canmera .... so finsished product gets uploaded in mp3 or wav ..... THEN make a video where it LOOKS like Im playing that same guitar track, I guess? how the hell editting is so confusing.
What are the biggest challenges you face as a beginner setting up your UA-cam studio? Let us know below! ⬇
🔥 Get Your First 1K Subs & Earn Your First $1K on UA-cam with this FREE Challenge here! 👉 geni.us/zBYxN
⭐ Check out our FREE CLASS on 3 Secrets for Growing Your UA-cam Channel in 2024 here!: ThinkMasterclass.com
I've learned a lot from your channel. Quick question about the thumbnail for this video. Aren't you using too many elements & too much text? Isn't that what you normally teach people not to do? Or am I mistaking advice from another channel? What give?
@@neededtobesaid4275 this is my first video I watch. I’m gonna spend at least 30 minutes a day watching tutorials my film, making bug has returned.
7:59 PM EST. Grateful I found this video. I went to film school 30 years ago, and at 52, all I want to do is direct. Lighting is my biggest challenge, and I know I need a better mic. I’m taking your classes-thank you so much! I’ll be sharing your content if that’s cool.
No. 7.
Great channel.
Small channels we are HERE! 2025 is ours! Good luck 😊
New subscriber of your channel here
Wii in here 🫣🤭
Thank you
This!
You gotta just press record. Love it
I definitely appreciate videos like this 💯 I swear Think Media has helped me so much on my journey 🙏🏽 anybody reading this I just want you to know it gets greater later 😁 stay consistent & perfect your craft & your channel will truly grow 💯 nobody can be YOU better than YOU 🤞🏽
FINALLY Someone with CONCRETE advice and it couldnt have came at better moment. Thank you this is probably the best video i found by far especially when it comes to lighting setup.
Appreciate the kind words! What kind of content would you like to see more of in the future?
@@ThinkMediaTV I always wanted to see the work process that is behind a solid video , we all see the final product but i dont think many people actually understand how much work goes behind it. I would absolutely LOVE to see how a video gets built from ground up from getting an idea over writing a script to filming and editing (With little quality of life tips sprinkled in). I think a one good video from you with concrete advices like in this one would make a lot of people stop procrastinating and actually dive into their own projects. I don't know if that type of video would be something you'd be willing to make but i appreciate you asking for a feedback.
The difference seen in the intro is huge. Appreciate these suggestions, they will really help me out
It's like you read my mind!! I've been trying to figure out what I want my UA-cam setup to look like, without a super high budget, and you just answered all of my questions!! Thank youuuuuu!!!
Woohoo! Happy to help! If you have any questions or would like to see more content like this let me know!
Suggestion for lighting @ 5:30. Noticed that your ceiling is white/light color, try bouncing your light source off the ceiling coz your present set-up is All light on your R & darker on your L. Or change your seated position & bounce your light off the bureau(?) mirror, evening out light/dark spots....
Nice video. One feedback I have is you haven't covered HOW to actually adjust the light. The monitor on the camera can give a false idea of the picture's balance. Similarly, seeing the picture on laptop screen is also not going to give you an accurate picture. So what data should you look at to get the right balance of light and shadow is the key to a good picture.
I love his walking with short
I really hope there will be more videos for people who don’t have a thousand dollars for gadgets and is just determined to start with their phone and a computer!🙏🏾🤞🏾
We have lots of those on the channel, and there are more to come!
Great Idea! More coming soon!
To someone reading this, don't give up on your channel. Success will be in the near future.
Azeem, you're the BEST!!!!!
Kind words indeed thank you! MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎊 🎉🙂
@@formationofwords290 Happy New Year Bro, Hope Next year give us great success.
@@AzeemDesigners
I hope it gives us MAJOR success🙏 let's go for it! Thanks!
@@formationofwords290 Welcome
Just what I needed to hear today, as my latest video took a dump.
Thankyou for this
I’m currently editing one of my videos..
Wohoo! You've got this!
@@ThinkMediaTV Thankyou
Everybody got to learn if you watching this I wish you luck🍀 on your video 👀
Great video! Maybe give us some more creative ideas for the background light besides the lamps. Like what are different ways they light the background in the movies?
Great idea! I'll keep this in mind
Thank You
Great video!
Love this simple video! Thank you!
In the video you talk about getting a good SD card. At time code 1:23 I am not sure if you mention the repeated use of the SD card. That is, you download the footage and then wipe to use for new footage. Is that something you recommend? Or should I simple have hundreds of SD cards with saved footage? I use SSD storage to save the footage I want to keep.
Yep! You can format your sd card to delete everything off it after you transfer to an external drive like an SSD. That’s actually the recommended way to do it and ensures you won’t get any corrupt files.
@@NatesFilmTutorials Thank you so much! I needed this bit of info 27 SD cards ago.
Thank you so much for this. Really appreciate this.
I made it to 65 subscribers! Road to 100!
Super helpful, thanks for the info, any suggestions you have for outside photography? Say taking pictures of buildings when the weather is constantly changing? LOL!
We're just small channels with a dream. For now, our time is on the horizon ☺️
Please what camera did you use to film the other camera?
Sony ZV-E1!
Great video but that rhode video micro sounds horrible man. Definitely gotta switch that up! Too tinny
How would you do lighting for a two person talking head?
First time I've heard the term "Large APSC Sensor" and background blur when talking about cameras. What are you comparing it with? m4/3s?
Thanks this was very helpful.
thx for the video, my channel is taking of!
Let me go check it out how long you’ve been doing consistently
Where did you place your monitor and script or teleprompter?
Please next time add the translation audio live option on your videos would be very good
Thanks, Nate! Hey, how quiet/noisy is the Amaran light? I"m recording music videos and need a quiet light. I was going to go with the Godox UL60 Silent light, but it's more expensive. Have you had an issues with noise using the Amaran light?
Hey! There is a bit of fan noise on the amaran 60ds! However it never is too big of an issue for talking head videos since I have the mic close.
For your use the godox might be a better option!
@@NatesFilmTutorials Thank you!
Very well explained, thanks for the help👍!
Appreciate it! What types of content would you like to see in the future?
@@ThinkMediaTV Specifically, I like to look at camera settings, advice on buying lighting, which soft box, which bulbs to use. A little more involvement in tidying up the room and soundproofing the studio...
Thanks I’m struggling without a proper space to film and lighting so I’ve gone down the fake background route in my last video and plan on using it going forward u till the day I don’t have to
Nice! Glad this video was helfpul!
Great video, I am really curious about the room setup. It seems like everyone sets it up so they sit in the middle of the room…that seems so unnatural to me, do you think it’s important to do that? If so, why? Most of the time, when people are sitting, they sit along the edges of a room, and I want to set up a studio room where I never have to move things around. Of course, if everything is in the middle of that room, it becomes a lot less useful as a room, so just debating whether it makes a difference…
Anyway, thanks for the tips!
Can you do a budget setup for under $500?
I’m wondering if it’s worth spending a few hundred more to get the Sony EV-10 ii, any thoughts on that?
Love the content and setup. Question: when you’re recording do you record the audio and video separately or do you do them both at once (OBS studio, etc.) ?
Awesome
Thank you! What kinds of content would like to see in the future?
whats is the best setting for overhad shots on the zve 10 i do shoe cleaning videos so i move a lot and i want to know the best seetings for top down shot shoe celaning vids, like cooking you know what i mean i want it to look sharp and high quality focused. Think media can you help?
Please 🙏 guys, can u make a video about podcasting only osmo Pocket 3 cams and their mics? Please 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
what is the link to the tripod? Thank you.
Here you go!
Ombra Tripod ➡ geni.us/0huACN
I like this guy better than Omar. Enjoyed the video
OK vodeo,, but that lighting setup only works if the room is large enough, and with enough space to separate the lit areas. (And also to have enough actual room for the softbox)
I've heard that condenser mics aren't ideal for untreated room. you suggested condenser mics but your room looks untreated. what do you have to say about that?
You’re right-condenser mics can be more challenging in untreated spaces. However, with the right setup, any mic can sound much better. For a budget-friendly setup like this, especially for talking-head videos, proper positioning and technique are key to getting good results, even in an untreated room.
That said, you’ve made a great point-I’m still working on improving my space, and it’s a process. But it’s also important to acknowledge that not everyone has access to a perfectly treated room, so I aim to show what’s possible with what you have. Thanks for the feedback-it helps me improve and better address these details in future videos!
@ThinkMediaTV thank you for the reply. maybe you misunderstood me in the second half of your reply.
the intention of my comment wasn't to point out that your room in acoustically untreated. i just wanted to know whether dynamic mics are good for such environments.
also, i want to know your pick between rode podmic usb and shure mv7 plus for usb output mode. both offer similiar features. would love to know your take.
Hey. Great video. Just curious, would you use the same camera settings for an overhead shot as well?
You still want to follow those exposure rules! The exact settings will vary on your setup!
I’m using the zve10. Just wondering if I should use auto focus for overhead!
Tripod?
Anybody with less than 100 subscribers will have well over 1000 in 2025! Let's get it! 💪🏾
I need a camera that will fix my face, it’s just awful 😂
Me too! Lol😂
It is not recommended to slam your camera so hard to your face that it starts to deform. LOL.🤣
relatable!
I shoot my videos with just the GoPro 7 and un color graded 😅
I got the DJI Omo pocket 3, and I don’t know if it’s good for filming sit down videos except vlogging.
Please give me a review on the Sony vs DJI.
Plus: I’d need to get the lenses too for the Sony, right?
The pocket camera is great for vlogging but wouldn't be the best choice for sit down videos. You could pick up the kit lens for the Sony if you are just starting!
@ kit lens?
Please what does that entail?
@ Thankyou
@@s0fire_ It is the 16-50mm lens that you can choose to purchase with the camera!
I don't understand. Why isn't the DJI mic mini a "plug and play"?
It requires a bit more setup: you’ll need to ensure the transmitter and receiver are fully charged and powered on. In contrast, the rode mic is more convenient, as it doesn’t require charging or any additional setup.
@@ThinkMediaTV I see.... so the Rode works off the hot shoe and the dji mini doesn't?
@@igoslomo The Rode mic is powered by the camera through the 3.5mm mic input. The DJI Mic Mini has a battery on the receiver and transmitter!
I clicked several times on the link for the guide and nothing happened
Are you serious, a moto g series and gimbal is all you need, 300 Euros
My issue with light is I make dance fitness videos I can’t have the light that close
Good point! I like to point the softbox light at the ceiling so that way the light fills the whole room. You'll have to turn up the brightness on the light, but give it a shot and let me know how it works!
@ I’ll give that a try!
In the past, this channel has been a good place for gear recommendations and setup. Hot damn. What a downgrade!
Do you even know why your face and everything else has missing reds and an excess of grays? Can't you see that your blacks are clipping?
I really recommend you watch the old videos on this channel to learn, AGAIN, how to set everything up. Everything that I know about this stuff, I've learned HERE on this channel.
What is happening to this channel? Are the ignorant taking over?
Damn! Do not downgrade your channel with this stuff.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts-I appreciate your honesty and passion for the channel. While this video may not be perfect, it’s designed specifically for beginners to get up and running quickly. I believe it teaches the fundamentals and helps solve key problems for those starting out, especially those on a tight budget, to achieve a solid look and sound.
I agree that setups can always be improved, and I value your insights as I continue refining the content. Feedback like yours is a reminder of how high the bar has been set, and I’ll keep striving to meet those expectations. Thanks again for watching and for caring about the quality of the channel!
and I was thinking it was the app
Hi Ben! Could you provide more clarity? Happy to help!
@ThinkMediaTV I meant I thought he was going to talk about the youtube studio app
@@bensonosehoje2855 gotcha!
im gonna use a 1080p webcam wih external mic ........ Some chic made a vid called making a music video in 2003 .and she used a program called Magix Gen6 ...... Its the Only video that resonated with me & I learned from & You cant get That Program anjywhere now. thats what i want is simple stripped down basic romperroom level learning, because I want to show video o f me playing guitar thats in sync with whats on the screen. So i guess I have yto upload mny High quality audio, theen make a video of me LOOKING like Im playing that same guitar track, I guess. because the guitar track is too hard to do in one take .... and too hard to get hi quality using a video canmera .... so finsished product gets uploaded in mp3 or wav ..... THEN make a video where it LOOKS like Im playing that same guitar track, I guess? how the hell editting is so confusing.
You dont have to
even spend anywhere near $1,00”, not even $200.
True! If you already have the camera than the rest of the setup is a little over $200
same videos repeated with different people. yes great help but its nearly an exact same script
less 1000 dollars... next
Why you all from think media adopting the same body language as your founder. A lot of forsed hand movement up and down.